House Rule Number One

Do you remember when you were a teenaer and you juded a person by the friends that they keep? Well, maybe you didn't do that; but many teenaers do. In fact some people continue to jude lon after their hih school years are over. Does this judin enter the virtual world? Of course it does.  This can be both a benefit and a curse. In my case I would be honoured to be juded by the "virtual friends" that visit my blo. However, I have also discovered that I am juded neatively by a few people because they do not approve of everyone on my bloroll. 

Yes, my bloroll is lon. It covers a diverse rane of people whose opinions, interests, viewpoints, humour, expression and written personality is varied. The one common thin amon them is that I like their blo and/or I like the person behind the blo. Some of my "blofriends" do not like each other. If this is the case then simply do not visit each other. Yes, it is that simple. However, to brin  neativity or hostility onto my pae is unwelcome and it will not be tolerated.

Today, I quickly removed several comments that were rude, obnoxious, and insensitive. Talk down to me and I will simply inore you. Talk down to someone else on this blo and you will be banned. Yes, it is that simple. I am proud to say that my readers are intellient, creative, mature, and  thouhtful. I am blessed to have learn so very much from each of them. Many people who visit my blo understand that the success of my blo is larely do to the community of readers who comment. However, make no mistake that it is my blo, and I will make up the rules.

Rule Number One: don't piss me off. 

Comments

[honestyrain]

atta girl.

[tommy]

yep yep yep

[nat]

WOOT!!

[Cori]

That came through loud and clear! Too bad it should have been completely unnecessary!

[Mamacita]

You go, girl. But I'm sorry that someone hurt you.

[christine]

You tell 'em girl.

[Kimberly]

Yes, ma'am!

And I agree with Cori; this shouldn't have been necessary.

[MommaK]

Man, I always miss the good action! Just kidding.

Seriously, one of the nicest aspects of your blog is that it is welcoming. It is a safe, fun & friendly place to meet, mingle & share ideas. I would hate to see that changed or compromised. I am glad you are so on top of it-but not at all surprised.

[Pearl]

Here, here. Let's hear it for getting along and living diversity.

[Pink Sun Drops]

I always thought you had such a big heart to have just about, if not every, person who comments on your site on your blogroll. That takes an open mind and a BIG heart.

[Dawn (webmiztris)]

some people take blogging WAY too seriously.

it's supposed to be FUN, people!!

[Muppet]

Good for you! Even though I haven't been around a lot lately, I still love your blog and the fact that everyone's so darn nice. And isn't the diversity and difference part of what makes blogging so fun? Sheesh, people need to lighten up. Thanks for having such a nice, safe place to be. :)

P.S. For some reason the URL field won't recognize my URL, so I'm not able to post it, but just in case anyone wants to visit, it's www.muppetous.com.

[Nina]

You go girl!!!
I agree with everyone else, I can't believe that it was necessary for you to say so. I love your blog, and how warm you are to everyone. Oh well, some people take things way too seriously.

[elle]

I've been busy today, I must have missed the action. No need for rudeness, take it somewhere else, I agree.

[True Jersey Girl]

Hear, hear. Yours is one of the few blogs I visit everyday and you have been so wonderful and welcoming. Don't let them get ya down.

[Marie]

Wow... a scuffle! From what I've seen, people are very well-behaved here.

You tell 'em, Michele. I like that you don't take any crap.

[lili-g]

Good for you for speaking your mind.
This seems like a really nice place and it's sad that anyone would want to spoil it.
Cheers from another Canadian. :-)

[Melody]

...nice one...

[J&'J's Mom]

Rule #2 When in doubt, see Rule #1.

[bari]

Are you kidding me? My middle schoolers behave better than that...even the one I blogged about yesterday...lol Good for you.

[Phil]

'Tis a shame you need to take such steps, and that some folks can't behave themselves. But kudos to you for putting your foot down and making things that simple ;)

[Paul]

You do a fantastic thing for the community Michele. For those who make a judgement of you based on who you choose to have or not have in your BLOG ROLL or link page only displays their ultimate ignorance and child like selfishness. Sorry to hear that you have to go through this crap.

cheers.

P.

[Melinama]

Ooh, I love you when you're angry. Seriously. But glad it doesn't have to happen often.

[reese]

LOl I'm glad you're not my mom ;) You're such a benevolent leader :)

[Jennifer]

There's always one or two, isn't there? But a great philosopher of my generation whose name escapes me now once said: "One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch, girl."

You've got some friends here, it seems. Whoever broke rule #1 wasn't a very smart cookie, eh?

[sleepingmommy]

This is where my nasty paranoia rears its head and I start wondering if someone said something about one of my comments or my blog....

I hate that.

[Nikki]

I think I love for that post. I have no idea what happened, though.

I just discovered this site the other day. It is the warmest, most welcoming place in the blogosphere.

Thanks for that.

[Thumper]

I don't know whether that's amusing in a sad sort of way, or just sad...I couldn't fathom asking someone to remove a blog from their blogrool, no matter how I flt about them. Heck, I'm not sure I'd remove someone from my own, even if I didn't care for them, as long as I found some worth to what they were writing...

[franchini]

I'm very new to the blog world. Mostly I have found it fun and most people are friendly, but from time to time, you come across remarks that are staggeringly rude and/or insensitive. Sometimes I think remarks made in black and white can seem rude, because you don't have the benefit of tone of voice, eyes, gestures etc to help you, but sometimes you re-read what someone has written and you can only see it as downright rude. I'm sure many of these offensive comments would never be made in person and it's appalling that some people feel they can say what they like when it's a typed message. Well done to you for not putting up with it.

[Donna]

WOWZER! Michele, love your fiery attitude and "get out my face" approach. Good for you...tell 'em like it is! BTW, I have that same rule for my ex-husband! lol

[Terri]

Amen, sister! I hate it when people try to make rules with what isn't rightfully their's in the first place.

[Kelly]

You rock and so do all of your regulars!

[Peach Poppy]

Exactly. If you can't play in the sandbox without slingin' sand then it's best if you go play on the swing set instead. Honestly, I think toddlers are more well behaved than adults these days.........

Hang tough Michele - oh wait, you already got that part down pat - well, then just consider yourself cyber hugged by me then. Hugs hon - Nikki

[Zoots Mom]

You go girl.........That is perfecto....

[blaze]

Who ? Who pissed off sweet michele, and how did you do that ?

but michele should keep her calm, and ignore the rude comments. shouldn't she?

[Carmi]

I'm sorry to hear a few rude bad apples have seeped onto your blog, Michele. They obviously are not worthy - of your good intentions and of the good karma of everyone else here. You've set the bar re. how to handle those who bring nothing but nastiness to the proceedings. I hope you only deal with "happies" from here on out.

[Shannin]

It's your blog - do what you will. If there is a blog I don't agree with or is relevent for me, I don't read it. It's that simple.

I do have to say the comments here are very civil and I've enjoyed having your readers visit my blog.

[Old Horsetail Snake]

Good on ya, Michele.

[Easy]

It's probably just as well that you deleted them. It would have brought a lot of negativity. For entertainment purposes, will you give their URLs to SCA for therapy? I think we could all benefit.

[Beth]

Some people just need to grow up...sheesh...

I like Easy's suggestion--sic SC&A on 'em! LOL!

[The Mad Tech]

Amen, sister.

[Tickles_Tapeworm]

That's funny that you're mentioning SC&A...

If a person can chase away virtual friends, what will they do to real ones?

[Shane]

I believe we all just shared a moment, more tea vicar?