“I’m not going to mention his name because I don’t want to acknowledge him”

Excuse me, but you already did

We all know that this is going to get us reads. That’s the reason we’re writing; nothing wrong with that. But if you’re going to put someone else down, you should investigate the facts first, or doesn’t that matter?

“He comes across as selfish, sexist, narcissistic and discriminates against older people”

Ruby Lee, I’m proof that this isn’t true.

He was one of the first writers I followed on Medium, and I regularly commented on his articles. Later we connected on LinkedIn and I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of his first cohort.

Here is the email I received last year:

“If you’re reading this, congratulations. I’ve picked you as one of the people I want in my first LinkedIn 30-day sprint. YAY! Out of some 120 people who applied, I’ve chosen 40 people for this opportunity! You’re one of the 40. :)”

Not only was I chosen for the first sprint, but I was also asked back as a coach. He gifted me a course as he’s gifted scholarships to sprinters. He’s been more than generous with me, as well as with others.

He’s also a friend, so I’m not impartial. And when I see a friend attacked, I come to their side.

Key Message: It’s easier to attack someone without first trying to get the facts.

I’m a baby boomer, not a middle-aged woman.

“Medium has become a place for middle-aged women to make money writing”

We have a saying in the north that if the shoe fits wear it.