I don't believe so. I was just making an observation. Then again I think that the folks that receive the upvote would appreciate it. If they know why someone found their post voteworthy it would help them to be better bloggers.
I know they'd appreciate it but it's not always possible and I certainly don't hold it against people if they vote for me and not say anything. The vote is doing the talking in a lot of cases. They approve of the post or they approve of what I did or they simply approve of my presence here. They already spent time reading and I understand we don't all have the time to sit and talk when life can be busy. You become a better blogger when you can accept things the way they are and carry on without demanding people do more.
Thank you for your response and see? I learned another person's viewpoint!
You become a better blogger when you can accept things the way they are and carry on.
Steel sharpening steel is my motto! Even at 58 years old, I don't know everything and appreciate constructive criticism (ah, to be 18 again and know the solution to every problem).
As for the downvoting then leaving a comment part as to why, well, not everyone can handle constructive criticism. It's often converted into an insult due to the way it's processed in their mind, even though the intention was to help. A lot of people don't want to sit and argue or find themselves at the receiving end of a barrage of unwarranted insults. That's what happens sometimes when you leave a comment after downvoting. You're made out to appear like some kind of villain, others read that, take sides. You come out of there with more people hating you for no real reason. And that's life.
Showmanship and one-upmanship also come into play. The social media elements put us all on a stage. That makes walking away without defending yourself difficult. It's tough to let things slide. That's something I work on daily. I can be hot-headed at times and don't really have much of a filter. That can be a bad combo for both parties.
I am also a hot-head, but I state the obvious. Tact has never been one of my strong points.Then again because of my direct way of speaking and my tongue being in second gear before my brain kicks in, I am many times misunderstood.
I really need to continue on working on that flaw in my character. Then again we are all a work in progress, no?
I don't believe so. I was just making an observation. Then again I think that the folks that receive the upvote would appreciate it. If they know why someone found their post voteworthy it would help them to be better bloggers.
Just saying...
I know they'd appreciate it but it's not always possible and I certainly don't hold it against people if they vote for me and not say anything. The vote is doing the talking in a lot of cases. They approve of the post or they approve of what I did or they simply approve of my presence here. They already spent time reading and I understand we don't all have the time to sit and talk when life can be busy. You become a better blogger when you can accept things the way they are and carry on without demanding people do more.
Thank you for your response and see? I learned another person's viewpoint!
Steel sharpening steel is my motto! Even at 58 years old, I don't know everything and appreciate constructive criticism (ah, to be 18 again and know the solution to every problem).
It's been awhile since I knew everything as well.
As for the downvoting then leaving a comment part as to why, well, not everyone can handle constructive criticism. It's often converted into an insult due to the way it's processed in their mind, even though the intention was to help. A lot of people don't want to sit and argue or find themselves at the receiving end of a barrage of unwarranted insults. That's what happens sometimes when you leave a comment after downvoting. You're made out to appear like some kind of villain, others read that, take sides. You come out of there with more people hating you for no real reason. And that's life.
True in many cases and I stand convicted of participating in that type of behavior in the past. I have no excuses for that behavior on my part either.
I must continue to do self-talk and tell myself...
Self, it is not about what others do, but what I do.
Often after going on a rant or just being plain nasty, I hear my father's voice...
I live in a glass house and have argued with others and at times have been part of the problem, not the solution. Then again I am an attention hog!
Showmanship and one-upmanship also come into play. The social media elements put us all on a stage. That makes walking away without defending yourself difficult. It's tough to let things slide. That's something I work on daily. I can be hot-headed at times and don't really have much of a filter. That can be a bad combo for both parties.
I am also a hot-head, but I state the obvious. Tact has never been one of my strong points.Then again because of my direct way of speaking and my tongue being in second gear before my brain kicks in, I am many times misunderstood.
I really need to continue on working on that flaw in my character. Then again we are all a work in progress, no?