I’ve turned off comments
Yesterday the blog became ridiculous with immature, angry, and nasty reply’s filling the comment boxes. These can’t all be filtered pre post and most ( though not all) come from the same person.
I’m not upset at the content of these posts ( they are easily enough deleted) but I am a little tired and concerned that the troll is escalating her output.
I just don’t understand how someone can hate another person they have never met.
And so I am having a break from GoingGently , not for long, as on normal good days the writing of a blog entry is such an enjoyable pastime.
I’ve got plenty to do
Moderation is now off!
ReplyDeleteI respect what you have done and I hope it works as a lesson on pointlessness to the few followers that want and need to cause silliness.
I need you back
Lee
I hope so too dear Lee , you have been a breath of fresh air
DeleteDear John, I am an anonymous reader who thoroughly enjoys your general chat. It is a great shame that anyone should stop you chatting in general innocuous terms about your life, nothing is obscene or offensive so please do carry on and ignore such hate ridden stuff that you are apparently receiving. Good luck / pob Hwyl Rydwi’n mwynhau y sgwrs! 👍👍
ReplyDeleteBob Hwyl Cariad x
DeleteI am SO missing my always enjoyed daily dose of your writing....... missing it very much. Sigh......sad all around.
ReplyDeleteSusan M/ Calif.
Hope to be back tomorrow
DeleteHugs. I did not realize what a small view we had of the problems you were dealing with on the blog. It is such a shame.
ReplyDeleteDebby let’s hope things can move forward , I will stop the blog long term if I had to
DeleteI hope it does not come to that. I know that many others feel the same.
DeleteUnderstood
DeleteThat would be awful. Please don't go away, John!
DeleteAndres here, never posted one message but followed you since your post on Sitges 2012
ReplyDeleteI’m German , and am on the spectrum
I work as a supermarket worker
I switched over to comment moderation years ago, more to deter spammers than anyone being negative. Enjoy your break.
ReplyDeleteTake a break, John. I use comment moderation too.
ReplyDeleteI have been missing you but surely understand your decision to take time off. I don't know why people are so mean--must have sad little lives or are just plain mentally ill. I love everything you write about. Hang in there. Love, Lini in petaluma (california)
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say hi and tell you you're missed!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and hoping the madness can stop now. I really value your writing and love what you write. Hang on in there. Jan xx
ReplyDeleteGood morning, John. You know you're missed but I can certainly understand the need for a break from nastiness. I wish I could make a "Return to Sender" button available to you!
ReplyDeleteI’m so pleased to hear from you again. I do worry about your troll - she(? He?- less likely?) is clearly unhinged. Is s/he a danger to those around her (mental health if not physical)or to her/himself? S/he must be making life pretty miserable for those in the immediate vicinity!
ReplyDeleteYikes! It’s Virginia, not some anonymous lurker.
DeleteLOL. We all could tell right away that you were not THE anonymous...your comment was way too kind!
DeleteChecking in with my support. You are getting on with your life, doing exactly what you want to do, and that's what they don't like. Just carry on being you.
ReplyDeleteBe kind to yourself and do what is best for you xx
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had that little break from all the stupid anonymous comments> Perhaps from now on none of your readers should engage with any strange or downright nasty comments, simply leave them until you are able to delete them in your own time. They just seem to want to stir up trouble, and if there is no response there is less to stir.
ReplyDeleteI so agree, Sue. The trolls just want a reaction from someone, and if there's none, they (hopefully) will disappear.
DeleteAnyway, lovely to have you back, John. I've missed you more than I can say! xx
I don't often comment or read the comments ( I just enjoy your writing). I'm so sorry you're experiencing this. Look after yourself. Hopefully you will feel like writing again soon. I will certainly look forward to it. All the best.
ReplyDeleteI must have been coming back here 5x a day to see if you were back. Glad to see you.
ReplyDeleteIt stuns me that people will choose the nicest,happiest posts and somehow find a way to insert ugliness. On the whole I try to ignore them but sometimes they are just way too nasty and I have to comment even though the best thing to do is ignore. I don't think anything will stop them though.
Welcome Back. We have missed you. - Jackie
ReplyDeleteI think you may have had one of those sabbaticals John - I have one at times x 🌻
ReplyDeleteI missed you John! Kath x
ReplyDeleteI don’t understand it at all, and I would seriously miss your blog if you were to stop. There are some disturbed people out there. Keep the faith, baby. You are loved!
ReplyDeleteI have missed you,I kept checking to see if you were back.i read your blog every day! I hope you don’t stop! lots of love to you from MaryX
ReplyDeleteI missed you. you and your faithful family of good commenters brightens my day. Lizzy d.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to read you again! Olivia
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