tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post4045911617632562962..comments2023-10-26T03:19:41.569-07:00Comments on Stephen Bodio's Querencia: Felony HarassmentSteve Bodiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14434597061701369867noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-50097971349692571412008-01-13T08:12:00.000-08:002008-01-13T08:12:00.000-08:00The internet has very much changed the nature of r...The internet has very much changed the nature of running a business as well and although I'm thrilled to have such easy access to people and information, it has made communication more of a hassle than anything. <BR/><BR/>The lack of immediate reprecussion in emailing gives people the option of being horribly rude and downright mean-spirited even when it is completely unprofessional and damaging to business relationships. People should just pick up the phone or meet for lunch if they have a greivance, for crying out loud. The internet has turned so many people into bullies who would never bully in person. It's not good.<BR/><BR/>I am very much hoping that many parents are teaching that the golden rule applies to the internet too when they raise the children born into this new world of communication (rather than the rest of us who are adjusting). Heidi and Matt give me hope...Rebecca K. O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203358870369377876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-10073208558711979542008-01-10T14:01:00.000-08:002008-01-10T14:01:00.000-08:00Moro you are probably not the first to think so!He...Moro you are probably not the first to think so!<BR/><BR/>Heidi I think your choice to obscure your identity on the Net is reasonable (although we all appreciated your sharing last year's music award pics!) Also, the way you've handled mention of your immediate family is classy and respectful.<BR/><BR/>For my part, some of my business in copywriting and booksales is online, and being anonymous wouldn't make much sense for me. I also feel strongly that accountability is a good thing, and tends to moderate discourse online that could otherwise be pretty hostile. <BR/><BR/>Nonetheless, I do sometimes regret "putting myself out there."Matt Mullenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198069782508775543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732486.post-27508311712820283052008-01-10T13:26:00.000-08:002008-01-10T13:26:00.000-08:00Matt, this is a very thought provoking post. I sa...Matt, this is a very thought provoking post. I say this as someone who does not use a surname and poses with a hand over the face...<BR/><BR/>My kids have gmail but I have flatly refused to let them have cellphones. I told them that even if they paid for it themselves I forbid it. <BR/><BR/>REasons? They're kids. They should let themselves be kids. Why do they need to be gotten ahold of? Why be so tied to communication? Why complicate their young lives?<BR/><BR/>Cell doesn't make your life easier. Harder. I won't even have one. It's like this: I'm either home, at the barn, or the grocery store. Leave a message at home. <BR/><BR/>As for the internet, they've been given warnings -by us- to be careful about what they post, whether it's email or a discussion group or a chat. Once it's said it can't be unsaid...and jokey sarcasm doesn't translate well onto a screen!<BR/><BR/>We've given the kids the talk about giving out identity information. We go over it a lot. I still don't know if they get it and I don't know if I'm a good example, or bad.Heidi the Hickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639479864903922047noreply@blogger.com