It's Official: I'm Done with Forums

Ok. That's it. I'm done. Really.

And no, I'm not 'just saying that.'

In addition to private clients, I write for several sites - some where my name goes on the article and some where it does not. Many of these sites have forums where people can ask questions, talk about frustrations, and generally be human.

Lately, I've noticed a real increase in a "well, I'm right and you're obviously wrong" type of thinking. It's not just directed at me, but I'm sick of reading it. I find it depressing. And it pisses me off. Mostly, it bothers me because it comes from just a few bad apples with 'holier than thou' attitudes.

It's clear these people think they're much better (writers, people, whatever) than others. Their sanctimonious and condescending attitudes are literally making me sick to my stomach.

Time to get away from them and all of their righteousness.  

I understand that they have opinions, and so do I - and there's nothing wrong with that. People have the right to express their opinions. What I'm struggling with is the way they express these. As writers, don't you think they'd pay attention to how something sounds? Wouldn't they stop to care about how others feel? Apparently not.

They attack people for asking questions, in the tone of "Well, I would never do something like that. It's wrong. It's a poor use of time and It's bad judgment. Only poor writers without morals who are never going to get very far would do something that way...but, hey, if it makes you happy."

Yeah. Nice way to "help" others.

I'm tired of all of it, and tired of people who believe their moral code is better than someone else's. Morals are opinions of what is right. Unless it's blatantly illegal, it's up to what you feel good about. Saying you're right and I'm wrong because we have different opinions is just...just sad.

So I'm letting go of these people and their high and mighty ways. No more posting in forums, and no more reading them. It's a shame, because I used to get some good information there. Lately, it's been overshadowed by too many negative people and too many rude comments.

I can't change what other people think, and I don't even want to try. It's not the best use of my time. Writing what I want to write in order to make the money I'd like to make is the best use of my time. That's what I'll be doing. I'm sure the forums won't miss me.

Good Grief, I've Been Busy!

I just realized I haven't posted since July 1st! Wow.

Things have been just this side of crazy around here, so you might not see me blogging as much for a while. I'm still around - I'm just working. I'll be in my new home in about 2 or 3 weeks, which is great news, and I've also taken on more clients and more work.

I'm very grateful to have these things, and the opportunities that are coming my way. The Lord has blessed me and He continues to be good to me.

I have to do my part, though, and that means less time blogging, getting on forums, and fiddling around on the Internet. I have to spend more time writing - for clients and to get more books to my agent.

If you don't see much activity on the blog, I certainly haven't abandoned it. I've just been doing so much ghostwriting and editing (and some work under my own name) that I have to follow the money and not let myself get distracted. I don't get paid for blogging - unless someone clicks on an ad, and I haven't seen that happening.

When work settles down and/or when I have something to say, you better believe I'll be right here, posting away. :o) 

Off I go, then...

Brand New Month - Happy First of July

Well, it's another brand new month already. The first 1/2 of my year has been a whirlwind of selling, packing, moving, and settling back down. I didn't think it would take so long.

I'm still not in my own house yet, but that should happen later this month. In the meantime, I continue to try to work from my parents' kitchen table.

Oh, the distractions!

It's not their fault, though. I'm easily distracted - and with four people and six cats in one house, there's always something going on.

However, I am rededicating myself to my work, and vowing to make the second half of 2010 much better (work-wise) than the first. My bank account is insisting upon that! :o)

Here's to a productive and fulfilling second half of 2010 for all of us!