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Originally Posted by First Lady
Thank you for admitting that; I've never called them squatters, I've never accused anyone of being an unemployed bum and I've never called them hippies.
Cory and I promote each others blogs all the time. I promote other blogs and articles via Twitter, Facebook and sometimes here. I don't necessarily agree with all of them.
And yes, you did acknowledge that Cory and I are two different people. Frankly though your movement could learn a thing or two from both of us.
In Cory's case, he developed an opinion early on and then gathered the evidence to support his position.
Lesson:
- know your message.
- stay on message.
- provide evidence.
In my case, I sat back for some time and observed. You will note I didn't blog for a month, from Nov 1 to Dec 2. My approach was to expose what the people of occupy were really thinking. I simply started sharing the groups thoughts.
Lesson:
- realize everything you say (type) is permanent.
- if you claim to be open and accountable, demonstrate it.
- don't feed the trolls. (me)
I think your group also needs to realize how hard it is to start a "movement".
Cory and I have thousands of followers between our blogs and Twitter because we have been at it for years. That doesn't happen in a few short weeks and it certainly won't happen if you are inconsistent in your message or don't even know what it is in the first place.
As for censoring comments on your own blog, I fully agree with that. It's yours, its one of your tools to control your message. I too delete comments that contain vulgarities or are outright defamation. I allow contrary views, IMO that is the only way to keep a dialogue going and interest up.
People debate ideas, you will never win over the person you are debating with; the ones you are trying to win over are your viewers. Viewers weigh the value of the comments and make their decisions based on who makes a stronger case. One of the reasons I don't much care for anonymous commenters.
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That last paragraph is really insightful actually. Something good to keep in mind.
I think I find it easier to deal with dissent because, though I am deeply committed to certain ideas, I don't get emotional when these ideas are challenged. I mean some people are incredibly frustrating to try to communicate with and it can be hard to hold back from expressing that. But I used to write for a multi author blog focused on religious beliefs. Try THAT for emotional.
So Jane, I will say that I don't appreciate your publicizing screen shots of private conversations and I'd really like it if you wouldn't do that. I will also say that there is something to learn from everyone and I learn something every time I talk to you. I do value your advice. Thanks.