Comments on: Simply Kind Tuesday, Week 2 : Kind words.

By: heart in san francisco

heart in san francisco — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:48:43 +0000

“Fools go where angels fear to tread.”

I have strong opinions and don’t quibble in my blog posts. But I know that words can hurt or heal so in real life and comments I try to be careful with them, to support and empower, encourage and reassure. Sometimes I am misunderstood anyway. Words are wonderful but still, an imperfect medium.

By: Joyce T.

Joyce T. — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:03:30 +0000

Hi, Claudia,
Thank you for hosting Simply Kind Tuesday. I’m excited to be participating this week. (I posted about thankulness to our veterans, so I think I wasn’t up-to-speed on the meme topic.)

Yes; isn’t it the truth that it is so easy to give unintentional offense?

To try to maintain peace online, I try to accentuate the positive, but another help is to simply stay away from blogs that emanate anger, bad language, or points of view that I find offensive. Others are entitled to their opinions, certainly, and it’s not up to me to tell them that I disagree with them!

By: The CEO

The CEO — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:01:03 +0000

If I can’t write a nice comment, I avoid writing one. I’m not perfect at this, but I try.

By: tommie

tommie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:22:31 +0000

that should be do NOT deal with conflict

By: tommie

tommie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:21:47 +0000

I blog pretty much how I am in “real” life. I do deal with conflict very well, so I just try to avoid it! LOL

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Why Kill Them with Kindness When You Can Use an Ax? « I Read Banned Books — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:28:28 +0000

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By: cajunvegan

cajunvegan — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:01:24 +0000

I applaud your dedication to committing Everyday Kindness. There are days I just want to smack people down lately. Maybe I should re-evaluate how to handle “those people.”

I, too, get misconstrued by others from time to time. How do we rectify that?

By: On a limb with Claudia

On a limb with Claudia — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:17:18 +0000

Perpstu – Hearts heal so slowly – much more slowly than bones or skin. You’re right about that sticks and stones.

She – Of course, it’s impossible to handle all misunderstandings, but it’s a good idea to try!

Storyteller – Thanks for joining this little meme. And yes, paying attention to our reader – who we are writing for – is as important as what we say.

Smalltown RN – I think you have a great point – sometimes we must take a stand. Everyone has places they will take a stand in their life – offend or otherwise. Good for you for remembering our Veterans! I’m excited to have you join!

By: SmalltownRN

SmalltownRN — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:11:42 +0000

You know I am not sure. I know that when I make my posts I try write them in such a way not to offend….but then there are times that I have strong opinions and I am not afraid to share them….when that happens I often find I start my post off stating that these are my opinions and my intent is not to offend…but just to open up dialogue on a certain topic.

You are so very right that things can and do get misinterpreted…because the written word does not show inflection or the look upon my face….I guess if I was as eloquent a writer as Shakespear or the romantic poet Robert Dunn…..then maybe….but I am not…..

So I just do my best to try and be considerate of others feelings and if I have offended like you I am quick to apologize.

I am not participating in this meme today only because I have dedicated my blog today to the memory of our war Vetrans.

By: storyteller

storyteller — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:46:56 +0000

I’m sorry … my mind is mush. The comment above was the one I left at Everyday Kindness earlier … and the one below is what I intended to leave here. Sigh! Let’s hear it for the best laid plans ;–)

Excellent reminder! These kinds of misunderstandings can occur all too easily … especially in the ‘written medium’ of blogging. We must each pay attention not only to the words we use, but to the reactions of others … making the effort to clarify as needed. I apologize for missing the 1st week of Simply Kind Tuesdays, but I did create and publish at Sacred Ruminations today and plan to make this is a regular part of my blogging. Thanks for all you do ;–)
Hugs and blessings,