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Reputation Farming
It is important that everyone accept that there are going to be times where people don't like what you have to say and you may get bad marks. It is not appropriate to preface potentially controversial comments to come with "I know everyone is going to give me bad marks for this, but....." Just say what you are going to say, take a deep breath and maybe consider what the other point of view is so passionate against IF you are rated negatively. It is also not appropriate to complain about recieving negative marks. This is because it is usually for the purpose of extracting pity from others who you hope will bolster your reputation. Again, it is important to come to terms with the idea that not everyone will be happy with what you have to say.
Administration and moderators can view who left what comments and ratings. That should serve as a warning to those who would abuse it and a protection to those who have been abused.
Remarks in respect to "reputation farming" will be and have been edited out.
Jensboys (posting as a moderator on this thread even though I already posted as a poster)
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Jensboys - Mom of 4 Boys (2 adopted, 2 biological)  Reunited Sister
Fostering Miss Tiny and Miss Curious - Two Months and 13 months when placed May, 2009
Blogging about reunion with our 14 year old, Not reuniting with our 13 year old, transracial parenting, adoption and life as a minority family in a rural community. And oh yeah, now I have cancer.
'Oh, the audacity of authenticity. You’re going to confuse, piss-off and terrify lots of people – including yourself. You're going to pray it ends, then pray it never ends.' -- Brené Brown |