Your Mantras When Dealing with Criticism
The way you handle comments and moderation is highly personal, so you may disagree with some of my suggestions. That’s okay. Try to stick to the following principles though, as they will serve you well:
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Welcome constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth.
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Haters gonna hate. Accept it.
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Don’t feed the trolls.
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Consider all criticism, but reply only when strictly necessary.
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Report serious abuses.
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Keep writing.
Remember that in most cases it’s not you, it’s them. You can’t be liked by everyone, and sometimes in life people will act like real jerks. This is particularly true when large audiences and anonymity are involved.
If you receive death threats or have serious concerns about your ...
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