I have received several emails from people who have taken offense to comments I have left on other blogs. I have respectfully responded to those who seem to actually want a conversation and have ignored those that use foul language and just attack.
I’m beginning to think that the nastier emails are from the same few, possibly group of, people because the email addresses are bogus. The following is the latest ‘bogus’ email I received. Of course, there was no signature on this email or any of the others. Go figure…
I have copied/pasted the email so the spelling and word usage are the original. I did insert *’s in the vulgar words as the author had spelled them out and I really don’t want that kind of language on my blog.
I have seen you all over the different blogs giving unwanted and b*llsh*t advice to wives and girlfriends. You even have the b*lls to dare to give advice to the HoH’s but nowhere do I find any information about you. Who the f*ck are you? What right do you have to open your f*cking big mouth and give anyone else advice when no one knows anything about your life? You don’t post anything on your blog about your personal life you f*cking *itch. Ooh yea, I forgot, you posted somewhere that you had been in an abusive relationship boohoo for you. Are you even involved in a TTWD relationship? Are you a f*cking d*ke *itch with no c*ck? Why don’t you just delete your cr*ppy b*llsh*t pretendshious blog and stick a big a** d*ldoe in your mouth and go petal your fony blessings some place else.I have decided to respond on my blog this one time.
To the trolls who keep sending these emails, my personal life is none of your business. If you do not like my comments, don’t read them…see how simple that is. My blog is what I want to share, again, if you don’t like it…don’t read it. So very simple… From now on, I will delete your email without reading it. If you leave nasty comments on my blog, I will turn moderation back on and delete your comments. Here’s your sign…
Some of my friends know parts of my life, some know most and some don’t know any (they haven’t asked LOL). I shared my past in some chats but really don’t remember who knows which part. I received an email the other day with some questions from a friend and a Christmas card from another friend addressed to me and hubby which made me realize that some of my friends may need a bit more info. So, for my curious friends, you can click 'My Life' under 'Pages' on the top right of the blog.
Otherwise, just enjoy the following giggle.
Bells…
A Fireman came home from work one day and told his wife, "You know, we have a wonderful system at the fire station: BELL 1 rings and we all put on our jackets, BELL 2 rings and we all slide down the pole, BELL 3 rings and we're on the fire truck ready to go.
"From now on when I say BELL 1, I want you to strip naked.
When say BELL 2, I want you to jump in bed.
And when I say BELL 3, we are going to make love all night."
The next night he came home from work and yelled, "BELL 1!" The wife promptly took all her clothes off.
When he yelled "BELL 2!", the wife jumped into bed.
When he yelled "BELL 3!", they began making love.
After a few minutes the wife yelled "BELL 4!"
"What the hell is BELL 4?" asked the husband?
"ROLL OUT MORE HOSE," she replied, "YOU'RE NOWHERE NEAR THE FIRE!"
Cat,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you have to deal with these emails from ignorant people who want nothing more than to shoot off their mouth to gain a reaction. I for one value your opinion and appreciate your comments on my blog. Your support has meant a great deal to me as Bucko and I have started this journey. As my students say, "Haters gonna hate." Email me if you need to talk.
Hugs,
TL
Thank you for your lovely words TL. Your students are so right "Haters are gonna hate" and don't need a reason do they.
DeleteBlessings,
Cat
I'm sorry about the ignorant and awful things you have received. I have been on the receiving end of some mean stuff, myself.
ReplyDelete(((hugs))
Thank you for your sweet words and hugs Stormy. I've seen some of the mean stuff on your blog also. Some people are so ignorant. *shaking head*
DeleteHugs and Blessings,
Cat
Wow. That is all I have to say. I can't honestly believe that people 'talk' like that.
ReplyDeleteNow as for YOU...I would sure like to know what your are writing elsewhere that is soooooooooooo controversial ! Because I kinda half stalk everyone I care about here, and I don't see anything to warrant any negative comments let alone this filth.
This jerk and the likes of them better never dissuade you from commenting or blogging! I need your comments ( well maybe not always the ones you direct to Barney exclusively *wink* ).
It makes me angry that people like this use up good people's oxygen! or even mine.
I'll take your blessings any day of the week Cat.
Much Love
Willie
PS, I pray to God this 'guy' is not an HoH.
Have to wonder about people who talk like that dontcha Willie. LOL - who knows what I've written that they don't like - maybe he/she doesn't like my comments to Barney. LOL Thank you for your support and lovely words.
DeleteNaw, jerks aren't gonna keep me from trying to help and support my friends.
Oh my, truly hope this is not someone's HoH! What a scary thought! *shudder*
Love and Blessings,
Cat
Cat,
ReplyDeleteI'm extremely sorry that you are getting emails like this. I for one have appreciated not only your wry humour but also your heart and obvious experience in ttwd. I look forward to your comments b/c I know they will say something encouraging and truthful, which makes it even more unfortunate that you are dealing with these sorts of people. I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was only one person.
I have in the past asked a blogger if they'd be willing to tell us more about who they were and some of their story but my only reason behind that was because I respected their blog and wished to know more about the person I was getting to know. That is NOT the case with these sorts of emails and I hope it has not discouraged you too much. You are a very valued and respected member of our community! LOL, I just made it sound like you were some sort of elder and I don't mean it that way, at least not really. I think you know what I mean. I hope...
Hugs!
Thank you so much for your kind and loving words Susie. I really don't care what they think about me but since I had received several emails and they were increasingly rude, I just decided to answer them once on my blog. From now on, they will simply be deleted.
DeleteI have no problem with answering honest questions from anyone. After I received an email from a friend with a question and then a Christmas card, I thought I'd just post a page with a bit of my background so that my friends who have so generously shared their lives would have some answers about me if they were curious.
I am not discouraged by idiots so they will just have to put up with me adding my 2 cents worth wherever I think I can help or encourage. LOL
Thank you, I will take the elder comment as a compliment which I am sure is how you meant it. And I am older than quite a few people here in blogland. ;)
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
Hi, Cat,
ReplyDeleteYikes, what a creep that guy is! I don't think that I have commented previously, but decided to say "hello" tonight and tell you that I enjoy your blog.
Take care.
More Hugs!
Meg
Welcome Meg - Thank you for de-lurking to say hello. I am very happy to hear your enjoy my blog. Hope you come back to visit and feel free to leave comments whenever you want.
DeleteThanks for the hugs - will take all I can get. :)
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
Ha! Cat, I love your sense of humor and your desire to share it with us. Please don't let the trolls stop you and know they must have something missing that they have to search out to hurt others. Thank you again and we have your back, Lucy ( in the South - we look at them and say "Bless their hearts" )
ReplyDeleteAwww thank you Lucy for your sweet words. Trolls aren't gonna keep me from my friends and you are so right "Bless their ever-lovin', pea-pickin, little hearts". LOL
DeleteHugs and Blessings,
Cat
There are trolls everywhere and they all want their 15 minutes of fame in anonymity. Don't let them get to you.
ReplyDeleteI loved the joke, hubby and I laughed our you know what off.
Thanks for the kind words Sunny. Naw, trolls aren't gonna stop me. LOL
DeleteSo happy you and hubby enjoyed the joke - I totally cracked up when I received it. ;)
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
Cat, I'm sorry that you're getting such awful emails. They are certainly unwarranted and downright nasty. I've gotten only a couple such emails myself since I started blogging and that was plenty. Whoever is sending them to you obviously is either starving for attention, is pretty miserable (misery loves company after all and hurting people hurt people), is insecure and is trying to feel better about themselves by tearing others down or perhaps all of those things wrapped into one. Now that you are appreciated in this community, by me and many others. Oh, and thanks for the giggle too...roll out more hose, LOL! (((hugs)))
ReplyDelete"Know" that you are appreciated, that should be. *sigh*
DeleteHey Grace - thank you for your very kind words of support. Have no clue why trolls feel they have to inflict their misery on others but not gonna let them suck the fun out of my blog or life.
DeleteSo happy you enjoyed the giggle - had me giggling also. ;)
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
Oh my word....I am so sorry you have had trash like that directed at you. I have never read anywhere, where you have been anything but kind. I appreciate all of the comments that you have left me, and I love that I can count on a smile when I read your blog. It makes me sad that there are people like that in the world.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you my friend.....
~Lucy
Thank you so much for your support and kind words Lucy. Have no clue why someone has to be so mean but he/she has now had their 15 minutes of fame so to heck with them and we'll just enjoy each other.
DeleteHugs and Blessings,
Cat
Wow! Is really all I can say. It amazes me how mean people can be. It also amazes me at how much time people seem to have on their hands. Must be nice to have nothing else to do than cyber stalk others for the simple purpose of tearing them down. What a miserable life they must have.
ReplyDeleteI've only been in blog land a short time, but have only seen caring and thoughtful (and humorous) comments from you. Stay positive and continue being the supportive person we all appreciate so much
P
Welcome P - You make a very good point - maybe we ought to all get together and make a dummy blog for the trolls to leave their nastiness on. :)
DeleteThank you for you lovely comment. Please come back to visit and comment anytime.
Blessings,
Cat
Ward and I cannot imagine blogland without you, Cat. As TL said - Haters gonna hate - and I say Pbbbbtttttt!
ReplyDeleteAwww thank you June and Ward. How sweet the two of you are.
DeleteHugs and Blessings,
Cat
Trolls draw joy from causing misery. I'm glad to see that you're not taking their crap.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't matter to me whether you are in a DD relationship or not. Your kindness, warmth and support are always welcome and appreciated. I love coming here to see your newest giggle.
Oh Dana - Thank you for such a lovely comment - you really touched my heart.
DeleteHugs and Blessings,
Cat
Hi Cat,
ReplyDeleteFunny that these emails are sent to you. Your blog is hardly a blog where you can expect some crappy visitors.
As I understand it this person is angry at you because he/she thinks that he/she is somehow entitled to receive all kind of private information from you?
Well that makes it clear that this person is not a HoH and has never seen a HoH in real life.
A HoH would never have this kind of demanding attitude and he would never condone this abuse of language, nor use it himself.
So, probably just a drunk puber.
Hugs,
Bas
Hi Bas - I was talking to friend last night and the best we can figure out is that whoever wrote this email is angry about one or more comments I left on someone else's blog.
DeleteHaven't got a clue which blog or what I said because instead of disagreeing nicely on the blog, they clicked on my name to find out more about me and found my blog.
In the email, he/she doesn't reference which comment they took offense to but I think the attack regarding my blog was just an afterthought since I hadn't previously shared much about myself.
Not totally sure if it's male or female who wrote it but the consensus in the comments seems to be assuming this is a male.
I attempted to respond to the email but since the email address was phony, it bounced back. That is why I published it and my response on my blog.
Oh well, they have now had their 15 minutes of fame and I have responded to them. Time to move on to happier things.
Thanks Bas, I do like the mental image of them as a drunken puber! :D
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
Wow Cat, I too am so sorry you have been on the receiving end of such nastiness. I can't fathom what would prompt this.
ReplyDeleteI love your humour and truly appreciate your comments on my blog. You always provide great support, encouragement and advice. This community is blessed by your presence.
Hugs
Roz
Hey Roz - As I told Bas, after wading through all the language, it really seems as if a comment I left on another blog pushed his/her buttons and started the firestorm of emails to me.
DeleteThank you so much for your lovely words. I am truly blessed by this community.
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
I agree with the others, I sure am glad you're not going to let some jerk stop you from commenting on others blogs or posting on your own. I have greatly enjoyed reading your comments on various blogs. They're ALWAYS, without exception, thoughtful, helpful and kind! Your blog is a daily source of laughter or inspiration. If I only have a few minutes to blog read, yours is my go-to blog. I can't imagine this community without you! So, please, ignore the idiots who have nothing better to do than spew their hateful ignorance, and keep doing exactly what you have been.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Queenie
Awww Queenie - Thank you so much for your lovely and supportive words.
DeleteI will definitely ignore them and continue to support, encourage and try to help my friends on their blogs.
Oh yes, the giggles will continue here - just can't stop what a few of my vanilla friends call my 'warped' sense of humor. LOL
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
The thing is, as "host" of a blog it's my job to make sure that everyone is treated respectfully. If someone posted an attack like that directed toward another commenter on my blog, I would delete the comment and most likely end up banning the person. I hope that the community will be supportive in that way.
ReplyDeleteAs far as emails go, one thing I've done is to make it generally known that I won't respond to emails of people who won't comment publicly anywhere. That's helped to weed out many of the crazies.
The one thing to perhaps look at positively is that at least these kinds of people are upfront about their nastiness. It's hurtful, but at least there is no betrayal of trust when someone you thought was a friend ends up spreading rumors about you or doing something nasty like that.
And hey, warped is pretty much the norm around here. :)
Hi Ana - Thank you for the very wise advice.
DeleteI really believe the community is supportive in banning a commenter who attacks another. That is probably why this person emailed me.
Since the emails seemed to be upset about a comment I had made on another blog (who/what - have no clue), I originally attempted to reply to see what they were referring to and explain. But when I attempted to respond by email, I discovered that the email address was bogus. Received several more increasing nasty until I ended up with the one I posted. This was my only way to respond to them this one time and let them know they now have had their 15 minutes of fame and further emails will just be deleted. :)
Very good point - I would much rather have the upfront nastiness than a betrayal. From the way you wrote, it looks as if you have personal knowledge of that type of betrayal - if so, I am extremely sorry you had to endure that. I don't often comment but I visit your blog quite a bit and you are an awesome person and do not deserve that. With friends like that, who needs enemies!
Yup, I like my warped humor, life and friends around here - absolutely awesome group of people!
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
I'm kinda late to the party on this one, but that email bothered me so much that I couldn't pass up the opportunity to add some more support (whatever it's worth) lol
ReplyDeletePeople like this just aren't worth losing any sleep over. You have lots of love and support in blogland!
One more hug coming your way!
Emma
Awww Emma - thank you so much for your sweet words of support - they are worth a lot! Nope, not gonna lose any sleep over that - just losing sleep when I'm having too much fun with friends here in blogland. LOL
DeleteLove getting hugs - thank you!
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
I like the comments you leave on my blog. But now you know why I keep my email private. I still get a few trolls which is why I moderate all comments. That way my readers don't have to see the obnoxious stuff.
ReplyDeleteHey Rose - I am happy that you like my comments to you. I love your blog and reading about your journey with Dragon - you two are so sweet. Sorry, Dragon probably wouldn't appreciate being called sweet. :) Dang - good idea to keep moderation on to get rid of trolls - sorry they are bugging you.
DeleteI haven't posted my email address on my blog but it is available if you look so that friends can contact me. Not going to change that because of haters. I would much rather have the trolls email me than post the obnoxious stuff - if they do start trying that, I will turn moderation back on.
Thanks for stopping by.
Blessings,
Cat
I am really late here and can not figure out how I missed your post.
ReplyDeleteIt absolutely amazes me that you would be targeted in any way. I am dumb founded at these cruel but stupid individuals, actually maybe there is something wrong with them mentally. I am so upset on your behalf. You are such a warm nurturing lady!
The good thing is that so many have rallied on your behalf. I am so sorry my voice wasn't here earlier.
Somehow I need to get more time or increase my day.
Dang Minelle - You might be late but I somehow missed your comment! I am so very sorry about that.
DeleteFrom the things that were written, I can only think that they do not like nor do they agree with the advice I have left on other blogs. Oh well...
It was sweet of everyone to rally but I really posted it as an answer to the jerks/jerkettes who were writing the emails but when I attempted to reply, they bounced back.
Wouldn't it be nice if we had more time in the day just devoted to blogging! LOL
Thank you for your very sweet words.
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
I have just recently discovered your blog from another persons link, I am so sorry someone would be so terribly rude to you. I am glad to see that it did not effect your wonderful sense of humor! I laughed so hard had to share with the hub. Thanks for sharing such a funny joke.
ReplyDeleteHugs and smiles to you
busylady
Welcome Melanie...As I've told others, from the comments in the emails, I think someone or a few someones disagreed with some advice I gave on one of the other blogs. If I let it effect my sense of humor, they win...not gonna happen. ;)
DeleteHappy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the joke.
Come back for a visit anytime.
Hugs and Blessings,
Cat
Sheesh. I go away for awhile and drama erupts. Just commenting here to let you know I read this. I recognize the troll(s), not specifically, but I think I have their character and motivation pegged. Maybe some day I'll write a post about the type of men and women who attack in this manner. What an idiot, to think s/he could intimidate you with such lame vitriol.
ReplyDeleteI thought about troll-baiting last year when someone else was being bothered like this, but I have better uses for my time...like rejoining the camaraderie in the wonderful land of my bloggy friends!
Hugs and blessings, Cat. (No need to respond to this seriously late comment.)
Irishey