tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post7079424560886738255..comments2023-12-31T16:15:10.565+08:00Comments on The Undercover Book Lover (Not Really): The Darker Side of Blogging - Here we go again...ReggieWriteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475857811391920513noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-62808522573624252552010-04-23T07:37:13.773+08:002010-04-23T07:37:13.773+08:00That's terrible! And it's also not true, b...That's terrible! And it's also not true, because I think that your blog is wonderful, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!Brianna Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324749783928068459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-70199402091392285122010-04-18T04:44:42.639+08:002010-04-18T04:44:42.639+08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Word Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663338271058820516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-28218629162609431762010-04-13T11:57:28.110+08:002010-04-13T11:57:28.110+08:00Don't let it hurt you. I'm just 1 in a mil...Don't let it hurt you. I'm just 1 in a million, but I do indeed love this blog. And, I understand completely that busy schedules interfere with blogging. <br /><br />-DahliaDahlia (TheBookShopaholic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18300971934928048281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-67506473533419795172010-04-11T13:31:37.908+08:002010-04-11T13:31:37.908+08:00Reggie,
I completely agree with Adele. I myself h...Reggie,<br /><br />I completely agree with Adele. I myself have a problem with finding the time to review all the books I get.<br />In you review policy if you state that not all books you get to review will be reviewed near the release date and might be reviewed fairly late, I think that the publishers and your readers will know that not all books will be reviewed.<br />But I think the problem that this commenter and a lot of other people have is that you get books that everyone wants, which is a privilege and if you get these highly anticipated books, you should review them.<br />Being a good student is the most important thing and having a life outside of blogging is also really important. I know plenty of bloggers who maintain review blogs, lives, and school because they stay up really late and work unbelievably hard. I'm not saying that you're not, I'm just saying that school shouldn't be used as an excuse because most YA Bloggers are in school. You shouldn't make blogging your top priority but possibly spend a little more time reading/writing reviews?<br />I'm sorry the commenter said those mean things.Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992557635375017613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-5033050238370678382010-04-11T08:44:16.437+08:002010-04-11T08:44:16.437+08:00Reggie,
I love your blog, and I hate it when peop...Reggie,<br /><br />I love your blog, and I hate it when people have to ruin the good feeling that most of us have about the book blogosphere. Keep up what you're doing. It's great. :)Natalie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15879112865868418812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-38120956004817980902010-04-11T02:09:38.120+08:002010-04-11T02:09:38.120+08:00Reggie - Ignore people like that. You are doing a ...Reggie - Ignore people like that. You are doing a great job and though I don't comment usually, I am always keeping an eye on what you are posting and I think you do a great job.Alyson Beecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943268196184314426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-74353364370088626382010-04-10T17:28:23.701+08:002010-04-10T17:28:23.701+08:00I don't think the whole comment was mean in it...I don't think the whole comment was mean in its entirety. Sure the sucks part wasn't nice at all but I think you need to read between the lines. If you have been receiving tens of review copies and don't have the time to review most of them, then you need to re-approach publicists asking that only certain genres are sent to you. <br /><br />School is very important. Your parents money is important. But those review copies you receive and don't review, they are a waste of the publishers money. Only accept what you can handle with your blog and school work load. School is more important.<br /><br />This is a lesson most bloggers learn at some point. I was swamped with review copies and ended up reviewing a book a day for a couple of months. It did my head in but I didn't want to let the publicists down who put their faith in me. It wasn't possible so in the end I started asking them to not send as much and it was better for both me and them. Try and take a positive out of a person's harsh way of expressing their concerns. You sound stressed about juggling it all so it is probably something you are already thinking about. The blogosphere is a tough place to exist sometimes but look after your life outside of blogging and keep a cool head :)Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025434037081684606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-47142341036226140612010-04-10T16:23:32.303+08:002010-04-10T16:23:32.303+08:00There are so many mean people. I decided to just s...There are so many mean people. I decided to just start saying on my IMM posts which books I bought because I am a compulsive buyer and don't want to be accused of not reviewing on time books I paid for myself! sigh.Rebecca Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045279026055038231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-85583375912925255442010-04-10T09:43:31.074+08:002010-04-10T09:43:31.074+08:00wow, there are tons of crazies out there sorry you...wow, there are tons of crazies out there sorry you got stuck with that comment ((hugs))Mel (He Followed Me Home)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02298034468837620679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-59477076500281684462010-04-09T12:19:29.569+08:002010-04-09T12:19:29.569+08:00Yeah, just forget about that comment. School is mo...Yeah, just forget about that comment. School is more important then blogging, I guess he/she didn't think about that.The Book Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527211360809038538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-18298195538740426282010-04-09T11:39:59.809+08:002010-04-09T11:39:59.809+08:00I have been following your blog for a little while...I have been following your blog for a little while now, and though I do not visit all that often (life gets in the way...lol), when I do visit, I enjoy my time here!! <br />I understand that the comment could hurt, but try not to let it get you down. It seems to me that there are a lot more people that love your blog than there is people that think it sucks. What I don't understand is....if Word Eater thinks your blog sucks, why was he/she reading it, and commenting? If I thought something sucked....I wouldn't waste any time on it!!!Mariluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06211230412603727399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-78608084855417932982010-04-09T08:46:38.453+08:002010-04-09T08:46:38.453+08:00Way to go, Reggie! Stand up to that loser. Just so...Way to go, Reggie! Stand up to that loser. Just so you know there will always be at least one person who loves your blog no matter what : )MannaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573511886710976243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-4150093356756397352010-04-09T07:26:06.737+08:002010-04-09T07:26:06.737+08:00I have noticed that a number of smart, articulate ...I have noticed that a number of smart, articulate bloggers get slammed like this, and they're usually teen girls. Your blog is well managed and your reviews are detailed and articulate -- you clearly have intelligence and skills well beyond your years. I can only assume that Word Eater is JEALOUS and possibly has too much time on her hands.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932060902413958983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-67471518529255538422010-04-09T07:07:40.456+08:002010-04-09T07:07:40.456+08:00I'm so sorry! Don't worry about it. You...I'm so sorry! Don't worry about it. You're amazing. So keep it up!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187292497577750174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-35915446852171505252010-04-09T06:25:37.608+08:002010-04-09T06:25:37.608+08:00For some good advice on handling nasty comments ch...For some good advice on handling nasty comments check out ProBlogger.net's aricle: The Day I was Flamed at my Blog and 7 Steps to Handle Flames with Grace. He has some usefull points. Sorry to hear about your troubles. It's a shame.Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04506296443676360367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-14443210951849319132010-04-09T06:15:12.953+08:002010-04-09T06:15:12.953+08:00You're a star and a blessing to writers and re...You're a star and a blessing to writers and readers everywhere. We love you!<br /><br />Joelle<br />http://www.joelleanthony.comJoellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345209675431505161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-21531899627489418642010-04-09T05:57:46.327+08:002010-04-09T05:57:46.327+08:00Oh, Reggie, I love your blog. Don't let the n...Oh, Reggie, I love your blog. Don't let the negative comments get you down. I feel like I only do reviews on my blog, it's refreshing for me to see different things going on. And come on, who doesn't love contests!? You're great, have a nice day, and way to keep up with the school work and sports.Jessie Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10831017836759224294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-25062873769172263922010-04-09T04:24:10.376+08:002010-04-09T04:24:10.376+08:00*hugs* we love you!*hugs* we love you!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18067872282413345969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-71292983901332175312010-04-09T04:23:04.051+08:002010-04-09T04:23:04.051+08:00They fail. Just ignore them.
:)They fail. Just ignore them.<br />:)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18291480180265574635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-768795434443061102010-04-09T04:18:36.193+08:002010-04-09T04:18:36.193+08:00Word Eater: F off.
Reggie: Don't listen to th...Word Eater: F off.<br /><br />Reggie: Don't listen to that jerk! I love your blog. And I have noticed that you've been posting less reviews, but I definitely hadn't felt lke Word Eater did. I totally understand your reasoning! I really hope you don't let this discourage you. There are so many people who love your blog!Jessica Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050376800900424519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-83173486692822917122010-04-09T04:05:43.740+08:002010-04-09T04:05:43.740+08:00I just came over from Nikki's at Wicked Awesom...I just came over from Nikki's at Wicked Awesome Books to put in my 2 cents worth in support of your site Reggie. I "lurk" on a lot of different sites where I find wonderful news about authors their new releases contests for different book giveaways and book reviews on all the different genres. I have my own blog and if someone decides maybe I do not "measure up" to whatever their idea of what a blog should be my answer to that is do not visit my site. <br />Do not worry about the person who posted the "hateful comments", jealousy and anger over some one else's fun and good relationship with the publishers who use you as a reviewer is getting them nowhere fast and does not hurt you in the least after all words are just that words..<br /><br />Keep blogging as you see fit, enjoy your young adulthood and school and extracurricular sports activities and you know what in the end it is your life and your blog so just do not worry about it when someone is talking trash. It just means you are doing something right somewhere and that is all that matters, your loyal followers are coming back for a reason!!!<br /><br />jackie b central texasJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181111718630957098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-30186985041632206642010-04-09T03:51:17.495+08:002010-04-09T03:51:17.495+08:00Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb. I've been blogging fo...Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb. I've been blogging for years and I always get stupid comments. Once you start calling out harassing commentators, they go away. But it's painful to see rude comments and it gets my blood boiling. <br /><br />Remember, you rock. :)Amy (ArtsyBookishGal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07339780609570583055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-20567558392075592262010-04-09T03:38:44.799+08:002010-04-09T03:38:44.799+08:00Your blog is one of the best ones out there, I don...Your blog is one of the best ones out there, I don't understand how people can say stuff like that. I can understand that it hurt, but the person is probably just jealous of you anyway. Keep up the good work :DMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221233937722479943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-90884713104024088622010-04-09T02:46:39.941+08:002010-04-09T02:46:39.941+08:00Just ignore people like that, to be honest it just...Just ignore people like that, to be honest it just seems like they're jealous of the fact publishers send you books (which, you probably don't even ask for a lot of the time - I've been sent a few books for a review but I never asked for any, it was publicists that came to me and with one of the publishers, they continue to send books other than the ones they mentioned in the beginning and I'm never expecting them).<br /><br />Really, some people don't seem to get that blogging isn't a full time thing and in order to post reviews you need to find the time to do so in your real life (as well as making time to actually read, which can be difficult when you're busy).<br /><br />That's part of the reason /I/ participate in the IMM box meme (which, 95% of the books are books I bought myself anyway) - partly because I really enjoy reading other peoples, it's a good way to find out about new books. <br /><br />But also, because sometimes I having been reading as much as I'd like to, the IMM box posts are still a good way to spread the word about the books, that way even if I don't have time to read and review them right away people still find out about them.<br /><br />Anyway, don't let idiots like that get to you.lanna-lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804543331312814545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643664058215156130.post-75337940674681678982010-04-09T02:37:50.606+08:002010-04-09T02:37:50.606+08:00It amazes me how rude and childish some people can...It amazes me how rude and childish some people can be. Don't listen to the haters. We all love your blog and hope you continue to do exactly what you're doing.<br /><br />I made a post about this incident (as well as others in the blogging community)over at my blog.<br />http://ahauntofancientpeace.blogspot.com/2010/04/think-about-it-thursday-5-blog-hate.htmlNikki (Wicked Awesome Books)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10379785087255968519noreply@blogger.com