Running blogs/blogs in general bullying

[regul8ter18]

Hello all

I first want to start off by saying that I love everyone who has blog on here:good vibes. I enjoy reading them all. So I thought this would be the perfect place to vent. A person I know was recently bullied because of a blog that she writing to track her progress of how her running/ eating has improved.

I think that it is so sad that People are being bullied because they are sharing something that is important to them.

She will be running in her first half marathon so I reminded her that when she crosses that finish line that is an accomplishment that no one can take away from her.

So in closing all I have to say is KEEP THOSE RUNNING BLOGS coming :sully:


Thanks for allowing me to vent.
Courntey

 

[JCH]

Hello all

I first want to start off by saying that I love everyone who has blog on here:good vibes. I enjoy reading them all. So I thought this would be the perfect place to vent. A person I know was recently bullied because of a blog that she writing to track her progress of how her running/ eating has improved.

I think that it is so sad that People are being bullied because they are sharing something that is important to them.

She will be running in her first half marathon so I reminded her that when she crosses that finish line that is an accomplishment that no one can take away from her.

So in closing all I have to say is KEEP THOSE RUNNING BLOGS coming :sully:


Thanks for allowing me to vent.
Courntey

Do you have a link to the blog? I'm curious what kind of idiots are attempting to derail progress of someone like that.

 

[regul8ter18]

She has changed it up and added more than just running/healthier food but the running/ healthy food was what was being attacked.

http://navigatingnorth.wordpress.com/2012/04/

 

[JCH]

What on earth could they find to bully her about? She looks like a gorgeous girl with her stuff together. Just a quick skim of it, she seems very happy in her relationship, getting her masters degree, and seems to be decent at cooking vegan food. (I don't have the willpower to be vegan and respect those who do!) I just read an article on how the phrase "they're just jealous" is overused and then trivializes legitimate concerns, but in this case, I think it applies!

 

[cewait]

More than likely its from the pimple faced losers whose only success in life will be learning how to hit the I/O button on their gateway into the world.

Seriously, she is a target because she is a great looking lady with a great story and has attracked the attention of this sub world trash. I had a friend who was a great triathlete who had to set her blog on private a few years back. Her best bet is to kill the comment section. Those who want to comment can do so through other channels like email. Those will be the only ones she cares about anyway.

I wonder how I really feel about these idiots

Tell your friend to keep blogging and enjoy her accomplishments.

 

[Bookwood]

I have to admit I don't "get" blogs and blogging (however, I'm not a writer and don't feel the need to share most aspects of my life with total strangers.)

I am sorry for your friend though. If she enjoys it I hope she keeps it up, and I'm sorry she had "haters" on her blog. (again why read it if your not interested, unless you're looking for something to criticize?)

Keep up the blog!

 

[regul8ter18]

I agree with all of you. Most of the comments were posted through Facebook status posts.

When people started to confront the bully her only action was to delete people so at least my blogger friend lives across the country at the moment and doesn't have to any more interaction with the bully.

I like to read blogs to see what people are up to. I wish I could write one but I really don't have anything fun to say at the moment.

 

[cewait]

I actually kept one for a while, but I would get busy and then find that I failed to update for 6 months or longer.

For me, it was a way to publicly put a stake in the ground on what I wanted to train for as well as my training schedule. I stopped the schedule part once I had a comment about seeing I would be out of town over a certain weekend. I currently use a blog format webpage for making public things that I want to share on sites like this. (that being not being able to upload a file or photo unless it is in the public domain).

But I do not have enough to say about me to keep folks too entertained. Besides, I am an old slightly overweight guy who does not do much....

 

[bunnyfoo]

It happens - especially when people can be somewhat anonymous. They feel like they can say whatever they want with no repercussions. That's how some people get their kicks - they have to put someone else down in order to make themselves feel better.

I hope she keeps blogging and doesn't let those jerks get to her.

 

[NavigatingNorth]

Hi everyone

This is Claire, the writer of NavigatingNorth. I wanted to thank you all for your kindness, support and thoughtful words. They are much appreciated after yesterday's incident and I can honestly say that the support of others has been highly beneficial in helping me forgive and forget.

Thank you to those that have taken the time to check out my blog, and I hope you continue to do so.

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone

This is Claire, the writer of NavigatingNorth. I wanted to thank you all for your kindness, support and thoughtful words. They are much appreciated after yesterday's incident and I can honestly say that the support of others has been highly beneficial in helping me forgive and forget.

Thank you to those that have taken the time to check out my blog, and I hope you continue to do so.

I think you have a great blog! I'm following it

 

[FireDancer]

I just skimmed a little of the blog trying to find anything worth making fun of and it just seems like a normal blog to me. I have to me missing something. I'm curious what kind of stuff they were writing. You look like a beautiful girl to me. It is probably just jealousy.