Haters
You know the types of haters, they have nothing nice to say or negate everything you do. It happens a lot when you're young, but even at my age I get it now and again, especially with any attention my work or public art projects get. I wonder if they ever realize how sad they look? I found this wonderful blog entry that I know is 2 years old but still very relevant called "Mean People Suck" and talks about professional jealousy.I also really like what Ricky Gervais said in this interview about nasty critisism.
How do YOU deal with it?
I almost quit doing the blog a few months ago. I just didn't seem to get many visitors, or comments and then I thought heck with it, that isn't why I'm doing it and besides I have one very very important visitor
Page from Art House Sketchbook
I almost quit doing the blog a few months ago. I just didn't seem to get many visitors, or comments and then I thought heck with it, that isn't why I'm doing it and besides I have one very very important visitor
Page from Art House Sketchbook
Comments
i think it's almost better to have haters. they get your name out there more. they are a blessing in disguise, imo. i think i'd be nowhere without them and their jealousies. i provide a service for them as well, by giving them something to talk about in their little grey lives.
see? now they are downright useful! it's all about the perspective.
Please don't ever stop blogging. I may not comment on every post but you make a positive difference in my life with every post.
I do think however that if a person is going to dismiss art (any art) they skip the pathetic reasoning :) or I am going to call it out. Other than that if they just hate something I dont' really give a frig.
LOL! I rather like the providing a service approach.
thanks for dropping by Burtjin :)
Thanks Teresa :) I won't be stopping blogging. I forget sometimes how we all can touch each others lives even with the simplest of acts, including blogging. I appreciate the reminder.
Anyway, thanks for the great links, including your own article. Unfortunately I'm quite sensitive to other people's comments, and I'm fairly critical of myself anyway. Maybe it's because I'm still a "newbie" and need reassurance. I hope in time I can feel like I don't care what others think.
Hope you and your family are enjoying your new home :)
I love this blog and your artwork :)
and to you Claire.
I am not going to give up blogging, SWEAR it! I just got discouraged for a while but I am OVER it.
Hope you go for the yarnboming in Ithica nothingprofound, there is not only a visual element that give people joy, it's a shared activity that can bring people together in such a rewarding way.
Just a thought, though...as pathetic as the jealousy is, these are INSECURE people. Seriously. HATERS ARE ALWAYS 'DAMAGED.' Not that they'd ever admit it, and they get really pissed off if it's pointed out but they are. And the more petty they are or get, the more damaged you know they are. There is something down deep within them that just isn't whole and they know it and either can't figure out what it is and how to constructively deal with it or are just too scared or lazy. NEVER let other people define you: they will try, and sometimes try to damage you, too, when you refuse but always remember that their bad attitude or behavior is a reflection on THEM. Not you. Peace, sisters.
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