tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post3848331841691175689..comments2023-10-03T02:30:40.858-07:00Comments on Words Done Write: Is your favorite blogger a dirty, rotten thief?Amber Avineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12669243706547763362noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-36066727412349754412012-02-22T19:04:55.587-08:002012-02-22T19:04:55.587-08:00I use Disqus and have complete control ;-)I use Disqus and have complete control ;-)Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-41781477749400559812012-02-21T05:06:38.419-08:002012-02-21T05:06:38.419-08:00LinkedIn
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I'd like to add you t...LinkedIn<br />------------<br /><br /><br /><br />I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.<br /><br />- Todd<br /><br />Todd Lyden, MPA<br />Insider Content Producer at Compass Media<br />Fayetteville, North Carolina Area<br /><br />Confirm that you know Todd Lyden, MPA: https://www.linkedin.com/e/168ua7-gyn1klxc-71/isd/5918474323/V0C5z28O/?hs=false&tok=1hZ0xT-xBP2B81 <br />--<br />You are receiving Invitation to Connect emails. Click to unsubscribe: http://www.linkedin.com/e/168ua7-gyn1klxc-71/TN6G8Hn8vW0gwfhmKS3XxtK6Q7jQNr4n6wTGzHw6_Bf/goo/notify-208KSMLASP%40disqus%2Enet/20061/I2058209795_1/?hs=false&tok=0h_7JZreZP2B81 <br />(c) 2012 LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.Todd Lydenhttp://www.socialmediawannabe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-55740207190235983202011-09-24T20:48:02.212-07:002011-09-24T20:48:02.212-07:00Hello Mary Lee! Ha ha. No, that wasn't my comm...Hello Mary Lee! Ha ha. No, that wasn't my comment. :-) Although, I wish I could take back the nice I comment I did leave (his commenting system won't let me delete it). <br /><br />Thanks for the A+! And, thanks for stopping by!Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-59878789048610245192011-09-20T13:44:06.404-07:002011-09-20T13:44:06.404-07:00Hi Samantha! It's like he thought coercion wou...Hi Samantha! It's like he thought coercion would win the race. Who reacts all warm and fuzzy when they're bullied and ignored? <br /><br />I'm still dumbfounded that I had to ask him three times. Like he thought he'd win me over and I'd be a fan/client/supporter after that? Ridiculous! <br /><br />No kidding. Keep on the lookout for charlatans, for sure!Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-85210789037598618522011-09-20T09:55:19.619-07:002011-09-20T09:55:19.619-07:00Wow! I absolutely cannot believe this happened, Am...Wow! I absolutely cannot believe this happened, Amber! Thanks so much for sharing your story, so we can all be on the lookout for scams like this too.<br /><br />It makes no sense to me at all why he wouldn't agree to remove you from the list from the very beginning. If you have no interest in being subscribed, you would have deleted everything he sent you anyway or at least marked them as spam. There are various subscriptions that I haven't been able to unsubscribe from and I just filter them through Gmail to go directly to my trash. =PSamantha Bangayanhttp://www.whatlittlethings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-29797512666748182212011-09-18T16:59:55.733-07:002011-09-18T16:59:55.733-07:00Hi Elizabeth. I think ecommerce is a much differen...Hi Elizabeth. I think ecommerce is a much different animals. I'm really talking about bloggers in this piece. People who manage their own sites and misuse data. <br /><br />As for your shopping experience, that sounds dreadful. Definitely, not an ethical business practice. Charges should never be made to your card until the transaction is complete. I wouldn't shop with either site, again. And, you should report both to your credit card company!Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-90185198096216515762011-09-17T21:08:44.393-07:002011-09-17T21:08:44.393-07:00That is scary, but makes me feel a bit better. Jus...That is scary, but makes me feel a bit better. Just ordered new glasses frames off the internet (i'm always careful/read reviews, etc), but then they said they were "out of stock" and woudn't credit my account. Tried again w/ company #2, same results...i'm beginning to think I should take a break from the web...Elizabethhttp://www.mysecureidcard.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-10630703061062633212011-09-11T14:55:29.715-07:002011-09-11T14:55:29.715-07:00Hey Ricardo. It always blows me away when people a...Hey Ricardo. It always blows me away when people active in the space use such unethical practices. I was also opted into another newsletter by a really big name. Again, no warning, asking, or opting in. Forced participation. Fortunately, there was an unsubscribe option in his newsletter so it was easy to opt out. <br /><br />I just think you're only as good as your reputation. Use shaddy practices and I know all I need to know about you. More people should have the kind of email policy that you have. It's the right thing to do. <br /><br />Thanks for chiming in!Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-27263887595352231562011-09-10T19:27:40.261-07:002011-09-10T19:27:40.261-07:00Re: "His response? By commenting I was bound ...Re: "His response? By commenting I was bound by his comment policy and agreed to opt into his newsletter."<br /><br />That's horrible and totally inappropriate. <br /><br />I get that some bloggers will want to use "comment redirect" plugins to entice people to subscribe. Or enable check-boxes to confirm email subscriptions to comment streams. But forcing them, and/or blatantly taking advantage of emails like that is a horrible practice. <br /><br />All emails should have an opt-out form clearly visible. And if they don't, don't question me when I ask you to opt out of your list (that I didn't opt into to begin with). <br /><br />Personally, my email policy is pretty clear cut. It reads: "I promise to never share, trade sell, publicize or otherwise manipulate your email address in any way shape or form." <br /><br />Period. So far, that converts pretty well ;-) I use it here and nowhere else: http://www.ricardobueno.com/emailRicardo Buenohttp://www.ricardobueno.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-23267685337980471342011-09-10T17:28:19.822-07:002011-09-10T17:28:19.822-07:00Hi Steven, I'm a journalist at heart so I defi...Hi Steven, I'm a journalist at heart so I definitely hung onto the emails. And, he removed me after he realized I wasn't going to let it go. <br /><br />Yeah, this isn't the worst thing that can happen online. But for someone active on social media sites with a well-read blog, well, he should know better. I suspect he does, but was too stubborn to admit any wrongdoing. I guess it's easier to blame me (I WAS the first person to complain of all the nerve!), than it was to look at his own actions. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and chiming in, Steven!Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-5041154851002100812011-09-10T17:05:40.709-07:002011-09-10T17:05:40.709-07:00Unfortunately any old person off any old street ca...Unfortunately any old person off any old street can create something on social media these days and a good percentage of them don't have the class to treat this tool in an appropriate or respectful manner. I have heard much much worse stories in recent days which have shocked me to the bone. Don't forget to keep any correspondence with this person, and if they don't take action to leave you alone report them to their Internet Service Provider.Steven Rowehttp://twitter.com/stevendrowenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-39070160044171496282011-09-10T12:03:41.888-07:002011-09-10T12:03:41.888-07:00Hi Cheri, yeah, very wrong. Every time I see someo...Hi Cheri, yeah, very wrong. Every time I see someone interact with this scumbag on Twitter I want to out him, but eventually everyone shows their true colors. I just saw them quicker than most. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, lovely lady!Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-87437965667631144552011-09-10T12:01:34.231-07:002011-09-10T12:01:34.231-07:00Hey Todd! The guy totally deserves a cyber slap. J...Hey Todd! The guy totally deserves a cyber slap. Jerk face. <br /><br />Are you asking how I am or is that a trick question? ;-)Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-19240110623384023482011-09-10T11:59:36.219-07:002011-09-10T11:59:36.219-07:00Ha ha. Oh, I'm so not your favorite blogger. I...Ha ha. Oh, I'm so not your favorite blogger. I think Gini is ;-) <br /><br />You're so right, it WAS like trying to get out of a gym membership! Ugh. Great comparison. <br /><br />I mean this is a guy I had been connected with on Twitter. I left a message on his blog to be nice, and as a thank you he decided to act like a thug. Icky, indeed! <br /><br />What's wrong with these people, you ask? Great question. Just a complete lack of ethics, I guess.Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-48331978529313559742011-09-10T11:54:21.359-07:002011-09-10T11:54:21.359-07:00Well said, Melody! After this episode, I blocked h...Well said, Melody! After this episode, I blocked him on Twitter. Later, he sent me an invite to connect on LinkedIn. Can you believe that????Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-15524324323296702792011-09-10T09:34:04.053-07:002011-09-10T09:34:04.053-07:00That's just wrong in every way! Basically tha...That's just wrong in every way! Basically that blogger sounds like a jerk! He has absolutely no respect for private info.Melody Overtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-86851471222658112252011-09-10T05:28:54.326-07:002011-09-10T05:28:54.326-07:00You tell me, is my favorite blogger a thief; well,...You tell me, is my favorite blogger a thief; well, are you?<br /><br />I was hoping to just wear you down and you would quit asking me to remove your e-mail address. And I can't believe anyone would be fast and loose with our personal information; this is 'social' media, right?<br /><br />Whether it's automated or not, if someone asks to be removed they should do it. Don't make me run the gauntlet like trying to get out of a gym membership or something. It is certainly not endearing and not transparent either; kind of icky and no way to conduct yourself or your business.<br /><br />What's wrong w/ some of these people, huh? bdorman264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-21490066385790245322011-09-09T20:59:45.758-07:002011-09-09T20:59:45.758-07:00Let me think about this for a moment? WTF??? When ...Let me think about this for a moment? WTF??? When did asking politely to have your information deleted become passe? "She's saying no when she really mean yes??" The mentality is wrong in every scenario.Cheri Allbrittonhttp://www.facebook.com/cherylhollisallbrittonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-3166566838113680982011-09-09T20:42:32.737-07:002011-09-09T20:42:32.737-07:00messed up? yep, definitely. otherwise, how is the ...messed up? yep, definitely. otherwise, how is the bestest person on the left coast doing?Todd Lydenhttp://www.socialmediawannabe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-9558809220632565582011-09-09T15:38:38.021-07:002011-09-09T15:38:38.021-07:00Oh, yeah. Cross me and I'm all about the ire ;...Oh, yeah. Cross me and I'm all about the ire ;-)<br /><br />You're so right. This is about trust. Visit someone's site, participate in their community and there's an implied agreement of mutual respect. Trust. <br /><br />And saying I'm the first one to complain as thought I'M the problem and not him? Well, I'm sure too many people are just willing to go along with bad behavior, but I'm just not. Treat me wrong and I let you know. <br /><br />And the ironic part is I asked nicely the first time. I was a wee bit annoyed, but nothing big. It's the refusal to remove me and making me repeat my request THREE TIMES that got me all worked up. Because having an angry redhead on the receiving end of your stupid email blast is good marketing? Nimrod.Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-28480637789798132682011-09-09T14:58:34.241-07:002011-09-09T14:58:34.241-07:00:/ yikes. I expected the unwillingness to do busi...:/ yikes. I expected the unwillingness to do business, but ... the ire. 8^O<br /><br />Now you're serious! All joking aside I completely agree. Every time we type (or ask someone to type) their email, or any other contact information, there needs to be some level of trust. I wish that were true everywhere, but that's clearly not the case. I hope your email drama with them is over.Troy Pesolahttp://cubedwellerfitness.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-81481242463787749022011-09-09T14:50:53.080-07:002011-09-09T14:50:53.080-07:00Hi Troy! Yes, DIS service it was.
Instead of mak...Hi Troy! Yes, DIS service it was. <br /><br />Instead of making me want to do business with him and continue to visit his blog, he alienated me completely and made me hate him. If he had just apologized when I first complained and promptly removed me, it would have been annoying, but over. Now, he's earned himself a block on all the social media platforms and my ire. <br /><br />Thanks for chiming in, Troy!Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-41193478188934563852011-09-09T14:36:52.906-07:002011-09-09T14:36:52.906-07:00That is frustrating. Email can still be a practic...That is frustrating. Email can still be a practical tool, when used properly by both sides of the discussion. I can't imagine what this blogger was thinking, like you would actually purchase anything from them after that type of treatment. Customer DIS-SERVICE.Troy Pesolahttp://cubedwellerfitness.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-44870105233834993002011-09-09T13:59:20.709-07:002011-09-09T13:59:20.709-07:00Hey Janet! So true. Why would anyone want to keep ...Hey Janet! So true. Why would anyone want to keep a subscriber against their will? Talk about creating ILL will! Geez. <br /><br />His commenting system is LiveFyre and I see no box to uncheck. Who knows how he's worked the system, but it's deceptive at best. As you say, stories like this give the greater community a bad name. <br /><br />Thanks for adding your thoughts to the discussion, Janet. Always a pleasure ;-)Words Done Writehttp://wordsdonewrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com