tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post2746141618029338476..comments2024-03-12T04:12:23.111-04:00Comments on Words on Wheels: On Constant Comments and Swooper AttacksDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-8118239807392180492014-02-23T21:24:59.795-05:002014-02-23T21:24:59.795-05:00I have to admit, I haven't had a bad comment (...I have to admit, I haven't had a bad comment (knock on wood) but truly enjoy reading all comments left. I appreciate you always dropping by and leaving a sweet note. Sharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08685297014593446248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-90588091978462038842014-02-04T23:25:07.868-05:002014-02-04T23:25:07.868-05:00Hi and popping over because Katherine from Yellow ...Hi and popping over because Katherine from Yellow Rose Arbor sent me. I have just posted about the same thing happening to me. I like your funny version much better though. We just have to feel sorry for these poor ole anonymous 'swoopers'. I love that word. Anyway, hope you'll pop in to see me some times.<br />be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-27242754438686509312014-02-04T14:43:40.589-05:002014-02-04T14:43:40.589-05:00Well, I have moved from bawling like a baby over S...Well, I have moved from bawling like a baby over Sir Lotsa Hair's Fa-riend. To atta-girl over the snide remarks to a big ole AMEN to if you can't say anything nice, for goodness sake, keep your mouth shut or fingers still, as the case may be!!! LOVE your writing, Deb. Always do.<br /><br />My heart goes out at the loss of this fine lady... blessings ~ tannaTannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-83233362324897765932014-02-04T14:01:00.196-05:002014-02-04T14:01:00.196-05:00Contact... Not contest. Argh!Contact... Not contest. Argh!The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-41304161217849932352014-02-04T14:00:32.284-05:002014-02-04T14:00:32.284-05:00You know about mine. It was so nasty I had two at...You know about mine. It was so nasty I had two attorney friends who were so upset they wanted me to contest the FBI because they thought I was being stalked. <br /><br />I thought it was one very sad, very pathetic person, and I deleted it. NetHey were striking out T God through me and trying to silence me in the process. Good luck! ;-)<br /><br />Love you, <br /><br />SheilaThe Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-16362233677611530702014-01-30T23:26:41.596-05:002014-01-30T23:26:41.596-05:00Well as we were probably all taught, "If you ...Well as we were probably all taught, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!" If it is negative, I delete it. I want our blogging world to be kind and supportive so away it goes...Love your constant comments. JoniRed Couch Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424769747994274064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-25804253017891740572014-01-30T20:04:04.050-05:002014-01-30T20:04:04.050-05:00Oh my oh my! I loved this post! That has to beco...Oh my oh my! I loved this post! That has to become the official name for them - I LOVE IT - swoopers! Yes, I think we all have. I had someone swoop in and blast me that I had stollen someone's recipe and how dare I. Well, I had found it in a local cookbook (because it is from a local restaurant) and I had given credit to the cookbook whereas the blog I was being accused of didn't give any source for hers. I did swoop back with that one and said just that, that I had given a source and her friend didn't and that this cookbook was put together as a fund raiser and the restaurant had given the recipe to the cookbook.<br />Another favorite was a funny little post I did posing 2 Barbies and a Ken doll in Cabo and the post was titled Cabo Barbie - hello - did I tell you what it was going to be about??? That swooper threw a fit that they had wasted 2 minutes of their life that they couldn't get back! How funny was that.<br />Maybe we need something that says This swooper's comment has been swept away!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-603051904878622402014-01-30T11:03:59.393-05:002014-01-30T11:03:59.393-05:00Hi Deb! I agree - LOVE my ladies in Blogland - or ...Hi Deb! I agree - LOVE my ladies in Blogland - or Blogville - just plain blogging, to me! I never feel "weird" here. I do in the day to day world. In Blogland - people "get" all my artsy silliness and love it! AND - I meet great kindreds like you so I know I'm not alone. Although - you do yak in quantity and quality beyond my ken, sometimes. Like this gem you recently left in my comment queue:<br /><br />"I have learned by growing older that I want my home filled with things that make us smile and think of cherished things and cherished people."<br /><br />I read that over and over and LOVE how you captured perfectly exactly how I feel about my home decor, too! Every corner must tell a story about a time, a place and a truth that can connect with the heart in one way or another.<br /><br />LOVE IT!<br />LOVE ya!<br />Joy!<br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-33616289177238565022014-01-30T00:06:55.773-05:002014-01-30T00:06:55.773-05:00Yes, I've had some swoopers (I visualize a hug...Yes, I've had some swoopers (I visualize a huge black bird with that word!) One person was such a coward she posted as Anonymous, so I couldn't contact her. She said one of my tablescapes was awful, had no imagination, no creativity, etc. Odd thing is that it was one of my best tablescapes! I assumed it was some person acting like a junior high bully snickering with a friend of the same mentality. I did exactly what Alicia (above) did, I left it on there so others could see what a hater she is. <br /><br />There are a lot of self-appointed blog police out there who get their kicks from trying to appear more intelligent than others, truth is they are just ignorant! One lady told me I had the glasses on my tablescape in the wrong place. Like it matters?? Most modern day tablescapers ignore the old time rules to be unique! <br /><br />I like the Constant Comment tea and discovered it years ago! I've never seen the eggnog tea though, does it have a nutmeg flavor?<br /><br />You! You my friend have been one of my nicest blog friends with your kind comments! Thank you!<br /><br />Great post! I hope those haters out there read it with all the comments and get the message.<br /><br />KatherineYellow Rose Arborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293145838400788866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-60755263323462820452014-01-29T15:58:42.258-05:002014-01-29T15:58:42.258-05:00You and I are much the same when it comes to being...You and I are much the same when it comes to being concerned with the QUALITY of the comment rather than the quantity...although I almost always end up leaving comments that are just a hair shy of a short story! :-) The very reason I visit blogs is to somehow connect with the author, and through commenting I feel I am doing just that.<br /><br />As for the "swoopers"...they don't even deserve a moment of my thought and consideration. I have had only one who "swooped" on one of my entries on the BH&G site. You could tell she was just trying to get a rise out of me. I wouldn't dignify it with an angry response. I actually ended up with 2 followers because of the way I handled it! And I left her ignorant comments on the page so that others could read them and see what a dipstick she apparently was. I think anytime you get a crazy comment, it's just someone who is either a jealous, no-talent hack, someone with WAY too much time on their hands but without a brain cell in their heads, or someone who just doesn't understand that the world does NOT revolve around them and their ignorant, narrow-minded, numbskull opinions. 'Nuff said!<br /><br />There have been a TON of nice things done for me by so many people in blog land!!! When my Daddy died last year, I got more support than Spanx gives my behind! :-) I've also received beautiful gifts from other bloggers as well as people who were just readers, had something they had no idea what to do with and wanted me to have it so I could enjoy it & create something around it. Talk about feelin' g-o-o-d after stuff like that! And here's the deal: I try to always be nice, too, because who knows who needs a little pick-me-up?<br /><br />Sorry about the ding-dong who swooped on you. They're probably sitting in a corner sucking their thumb right about now. No worries!<br /><br />Have a great Hump Day!Alycia Nicholshttp://tabletwentyone.wordpress.com/2014/01/28/diamonds-are-a-material-girls-best-friend/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-56396055832228862482014-01-29T15:17:33.348-05:002014-01-29T15:17:33.348-05:00Aww that was so kind of you, my friend. I feel so ...Aww that was so kind of you, my friend. I feel so honored that you mentioned my little gift of tea to you. <br />Yes, I get weird messages every now and then, but there's no way to reply to them. <br />As for kindness, I've been blessed by many bloggy buddies. You, among others, have prayed for me and continue to do so. What a gift that is!!<br />Enjoy your tea, sweet friend. xokitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-68692052407130816982014-01-29T12:10:14.525-05:002014-01-29T12:10:14.525-05:00OH! I almost forgot to tell you , One summer as I ...OH! I almost forgot to tell you , One summer as I was taking frozen veggies to the freezer as I opened the back door this black snake was crawling right in front of it I almost stepped on him, he and I played footsies for awhile but he won found another escape, later on that summer I accidently ran over him on the garage pavement, he should have left the farm , and not hung around. ha ha!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-17004268588892238652014-01-29T12:06:43.358-05:002014-01-29T12:06:43.358-05:00BTW Wishing you a very Belated but Happy Birthday!...BTW Wishing you a very Belated but Happy Birthday!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-65301811776472519872014-01-29T12:05:07.814-05:002014-01-29T12:05:07.814-05:00Well said, Debbie, couldn't have said it any b...Well said, Debbie, couldn't have said it any better myself! So far no swoopers, (knock on wood). I did however have someone steal my photos and pose them as her family, lol I had a nice long talk with her!<br />I don't why anyone would leave a negative comment on any of your post debbie I always leave here blessed, encouraged, motivated, and challenged to be a better person.<br />I am so thankful for the friends I have made here, you being one of them, having these friendships is the nicest thing anyone has done for me! <br />I read your last post, Living in a Crack house, loved it very much. I always enjoyed Erma Bombeck's writings and you right up there with her. close to hers.<br />So sorry for the long letter, it just seems that I always have so much to talk to you about, I don't know what we would do if we ever got together, we agree on so many things. <br />Thanks for links to the ladies blog,<br />Enjoy your day.<br />Hugs,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-54637073511250881592014-01-29T11:01:37.513-05:002014-01-29T11:01:37.513-05:00Yes I have, quite a bit in the early days of blogg...Yes I have, quite a bit in the early days of blogging. <br /><br />I just delete them, too. Now I have comment moderation on, so I can help control spammers, and that has the pleasant side effect of also filtering out the nasties.Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681743103386838795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-7490369686323960612014-01-29T10:09:21.658-05:002014-01-29T10:09:21.658-05:00Well, since I was raised by a "could have bee...Well, since I was raised by a "could have been" sister of the Duchess, I must *first* say "thanks for the shout-out" although it was totally unnecessary. :-)<br /><br />As for those nasty swooper-types... I don't recall any showing up at My Place - even when I've written some controversial things and was prepared for them. I have, however, had readers put words in my mouth on occasion, and I've tried to let those comments slide. Usually their words prove my point anyway. LOL<br /><br />But I have watched my husband receive spiteful comments in response to newspaper articles about his work with Hope Unlimited for Children. You know the type: Must feel good to take Brazilian vacations on work time. How does it feel to be the "great white father"? Forget about those poor kids in S. America; why don't you take care of the ones where we live? SERIOUSLY? Unfortunately, you can't delete those from a newspaper feed. I guess it's just as well; they speak for themselves.<br /><br />As for the nicest things done for me in Blogland... One person gave a gift in my honor to Hope -- and also emailed to check on me when she saw we were in the middle of a horrible TN storm. Another sent a little gift at Christmas. A few, like you, have been prayer warriors with and for me. Many have been encouragers. This Blogland can be a wonderful place -- if you choose your friends wisely. I'm glad you're one of mine! Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08220347296206361001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-19381115372220002572014-01-29T09:48:20.387-05:002014-01-29T09:48:20.387-05:00My comments are screened so it kinda deters those ...My comments are screened so it kinda deters those folks because they are looking to either cause controversy or to make you feel badly. I have no room in my life for mean spirited people.<br />You bring delight to most allll of us with your wit and wisdom. (())Francie...The Scented Cottage Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317339284013000879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-46912116764610801332014-01-29T08:52:57.964-05:002014-01-29T08:52:57.964-05:00Q: Have I ever been the victim of a swooper attac...Q: Have I ever been the victim of a swooper attack?<br />A: Umm, I forget.<br /><br />Q: Do I leave, respond to or delete them?<br />A: Umm, I would delete them. Poof. No one would ever read them.<br /><br />Q: What was the nicest thing anyone ever did for me in Blog Land?<br />A: There are so many to mention, like--<br /><br />Sent me a handmade greeting card<br />Sent me a book in which [Dayle] had written a chapter<br />Sent me a decal cut with her Cricut<br />Sent me a vintage pattern or three<br />Sent me an embroidery pattern or three<br /><br />AND LEFT ME A [CONSTANT] COMMENT!<br /><br />Happy yakkity yak {Don't yak back!},<br />Kelley~<br />Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-37476899017613795002014-01-28T22:31:39.655-05:002014-01-28T22:31:39.655-05:00Love this post and the topics, and Happy Birthday,...Love this post and the topics, and Happy Birthday, a month later. <br /><br />I have no problem deleting nasty comments, although I don't think I've ever been swooped. I'm sure my day is coming. <br /><br />I'm delighted we are bloggy friends.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-6661584236644000452014-01-28T21:54:51.121-05:002014-01-28T21:54:51.121-05:00Hi Debbie,
This is a great post as usual, and ver...Hi Debbie,<br /><br />This is a great post as usual, and very relevant in the land of blog (or nog). I simply do not understand the need to make rude, catty, snippy, even incendiary remarks on someone's blog. I think what you said about the anonymity factor -- just makes people feel like being rude I guess. Anyway, I haven't been swooped yet, but now that I've said that, I probably will be. :-D I have however, had a LOT of spammers trying to sneak in some free advertising through commenting on my blog posts. I just hit that DELETE button and send them into the black hole.<br /><br />Kitty is an absolute sweetheart, one of the nicest bloggers around. That was so thoughtful of her to send you the tea! Barbara F. of "Two Birdies and a B." brought me a little Scottie purse when we met at the Southern Bloggers Conference. I thought that was so sweet and thoughtful.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Debbie, and have a wonderful week!<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />DeniseDenise at Forest Manorhttp://houseatforestmanor.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-joy-of-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-83759420183690552642014-01-28T21:47:34.991-05:002014-01-28T21:47:34.991-05:00Love that someone finally called out the gremlins ...Love that someone finally called out the gremlins (I like your word better!). <br />Knock wood, I've not had any 'swipes' .... tho' one lady dressed me down re. a comment I left on our mutual friend's blog. (At my age, I didn't expect it to sting ...)<br /><br />The best thing? Reading thoughtful comments on something I've written. Heck, I still remember my first comment - I was over the moon!<br /><br />Dang, I'm so glad you're back! :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-29663114016473369642014-01-28T19:45:47.349-05:002014-01-28T19:45:47.349-05:00Mine have come in personal emails! They didn'...Mine have come in personal emails! They didn't comment on my blog.<br /><br />That is my all time favorite tea. I started using it back in the 80's. So just you posting it made my mind go back to when I was a young mother..thanks...I needed that today.<br />See you are even positive in the pictures you post.<br />Hugs...and enjoy the precious comments you receive in the hundreds, and forget the couple that aren't so good! Just DELETEJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-50630292391313632272014-01-28T18:57:53.282-05:002014-01-28T18:57:53.282-05:00I call them trolls!
They go around looking to sti...I call them trolls!<br /><br />They go around looking to stir up trouble and looking for a fight. I have not had too many but the ones I have had were related to me. Go figure. I left their comments as I was having a discussion with them but it finally got so bad I deleted the whole post! <br /><br />The best blogging thing has been meeting so many fabulous friends, and the best of all is when we've gotten to meet in person! So great to find that these dear hearts are the same in real life as they are on their blogs!<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-78710138687365144642014-01-28T18:40:16.457-05:002014-01-28T18:40:16.457-05:00I love what you have "labeled" these unh...I love what you have "labeled" these unhappy, feel the need to criticize, people. I had one just the other day who was very rude. Thankfully, I check all comments before they go onto my blog so delete I did. I used to want to try to defend myself and then realized it wasn't worth it so off their comment goes into nowhere land.<br /><br />Amy Kinserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445819367576845715.post-33525200055723848492014-01-28T18:30:27.383-05:002014-01-28T18:30:27.383-05:00One of the best posts I have seen in awhile and st...One of the best posts I have seen in awhile and straight to the point!<br />Oh dear, I too have been blessed with kindness and I am not sure sure how I would react to a negative one. <br />'If you cannot be nice, don't say anything at all' I totally agree and the delete button is a great invention is it not?! <br />Blessings,Noelle the dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805639450753772211noreply@blogger.com