7 Things To Do In Order Not To Go Crazy After You Receive Negative Comments
Or what to do in order not to go on a killing spree
The first thing you need to do is to make the difference between trolling and negative feedback.
Trolls are usually unreasonable commenters on a mission. Their mission is to make you angry and to mock you. It is advantageous to know this from the beginning. Don’t ever try to argue with trolls. You will lose the battle from the start.
I will cover a bunch of tips and tricks that will help you react to negative comments.
Negative and honest comments are opinions different than yours, and they are okay.
This is what I have learned after over 10 years of blogging.
#1 Don’t react impulsively
After you read a negative comment, take a deep breath, and relax. Kill your first instinct, and don’t react with aggression.
Read the comment calmly and respond positively. Provide arguments supporting your opinions but don’t turn convincing the reader that you are right into the mission of your life.
#2 Respect opinions different than yours
Different opinions are okay if arguments back them up. Don’t try to convince anyone that he or she is wrong.
Instead, react positively and keep the discussion calm. You don’t have to be right all the time.
#3 Ask questions
If you receive an interesting opinion different than yours, ask questions. The comments section also adds value to the readers, so it’s in your interest to receive valuable comments.
Responses well documented are always welcomed, despite the fact they state a different idea than yours.
#4 Apologize when you make mistakes
Blogging and writing are not surgery, you know? People’s lives don’t depend on your writing, so act accordingly.
Don’t hesitate to apologize when you are wrong. Respond politely and agree with the commenters if they are right, and you are not.
#5 Use humor to manage difficult situations
When things get tense, manage the situations with humor. Responding to opinions in a relaxed way will help you overcome these moments.
A good joke or a funny comment can always save the day, you know?
#6 Respond to opinions in private
Don’t let the situation become a public quarrel. If someone keeps replying, don’t let the situation escalate.
You can always chat in private with the person. Don’t let things unsolved, but don’t transform your public page into a war.
#7 Don’t let a single comment unresponded
People appreciate it when they receive replies to their comments. Don’t ignore opinions, even if you disagree with them.
Building a healthy community around your blog is crucial.
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