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No one likes to be criticized or made fun of, most people want to be liked by others. I am fortunate that the vast majority of those who comment on the videos I post are supportive and polite. Even those who disagree do it in a well thought out and respectful way. But, you always have those who throw bombs and accusations from time to time.
I have a strict policy that if a person makes a personal attack and/or uses profanity in a comment then I will block that user and remove the comment. I have no problem with someone not liking a video or disagreeing with my assertions, but there is no place for cursing and calling someone vile names just because you disagree with them.
Lately I have noticed the most common rants accuse me (and others) of either hoaxing or not doing "true scientific research". This is a "head scratcher" for me. I go out into the woods, video, post what I recorded, that is it in a nutshell. I can not speak for others on YouTube and frankly I try to take a live and let live approach to other researchers. I have added a introduction and some back ground music to "spruce things up" a bit but that is it (Many subscribers had made a request for this). If I enhance something I tell you I enhanced it and I give my interpretation or opinion.  |
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In conclusion, my mother always said "if you don't have anything good to say then don't say nothing at all". This is good advice that I try to heed as often as possible.
Post by: Scott Carpenter.
as they say just about everywhere i have worked or lived. there's one a-hole in every crowd. just keep positive and there are more good than bad posting. thanks dude! i for one am glad you help us understand sasquatch habitat.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your policy, reasoning, and your mother.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, Scott...and shake off the stabbing criticism. Those kinds of remarks come from jealous, arrogant, angry-at-the-world, Mr. know-it-alls that really wish they had the kind of videos and pictures you have gotten. (I've been attacked by the same kind of "creeps" myself).
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't feel good, but now I can laugh at them...quite pathetic, really.
Besides...there are PLENTY of us that enjoy and appreciate your hard work and honesty. KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB, SCOTT. You have lots of support and friends out here!
Those who believe are looking for support just as you are. You do your best and so shall we. I follow Timbergiantbigfoot and snowwalkerprime as well. I follow Teamtazer for entertainment. I have never seen sasquatch but I have never seen many other creatures either. I am not so narrow minded as to believe that means they don't exist.
ReplyDeleteScott, the old saying of "Lead, Follow, or get out of
ReplyDeletethe Way" may have some application here. Those that
critize should by all means get out of the way. Leaders
such as yourself will always have a following.
I'm glad to see there are good people out there, really trying to make a difference. Joe, I personally enjoy your videos and have learned a few things that I apply to my own research. So please keep up the good work. Guys like this are the reason i never post any of my videos. I don't handle personal attacks well.I was always told: people who feel the need to belittle people usally do so because they have nothing worth saying, but want someone to listen to them.
ReplyDeleteScott, You have a great way of looking at this and by doing so you remain far above the fray. As my mom used to say "Don't stoop to their level!"
ReplyDeleteI also agree with bfbeliever1 above. I can promise if I had any video or pictures I would never put them online for all to see because I also would have a hard time with negative comments.
I appreciate the hard work you do in the rain, mud, snow, cold and hot temps. It's a lot easier to sit behind a computer and criticize than it is to be out there like you are. It also requires self discipline which you have and others lack.
I want to personally thank you for the no profanity. That is wonderful.
Keep up the good work and thanks.