Hear Ye, Hear Ye . . .
. . . if you have tried to make a comment on this blog in the last year or so you've probably been prevented, or had to jump through hoops to do it. That's because I got very rudely flamed over some pictures I posted of puppets my son made. It was very upsetting to both him and me. He hadn't even particularly wanted me to post them so he was doubly wronged when they were criticized for not being "Christian" when they weren't meant to be particularly Christian. They were his own imaginings.
I didn't make a big deal about it at the time. My mother taught me that if you don't have anything nice to say you should keep your mouth shut. Apparently I learned that lesson better than my flamers did. I only mention it now because the blog is gearing up to be a little more active and I've changed the comment setting. I'll be moderating comments but unless the flamers return all comments should post. So please feel free to comment, just also remember to play well with others.
I was so upset and hurt I removed the offending pictures at the time but I don't plan to remove anything further. This blog is about my art and my books and my animals and my life. I'm a Christian. I won't apologize for that - either for being one or for not meeting someone's expectations of what they think a Christian should be. I may mention God in this blog. I may not. If you want to know my thoughts on God, or Christianity and being a Christian, please feel free to ask me, or read one of the 17 books I've written so far on the subject, or one of the thousands of articles and stories I've published. I don't intend to use this space for proselytizing but if my beliefs show I won't apologize for that either. Take me or leave me but please refrain from flaming me. It ruins a perfectly good day.
So, with that said, let the games begin! On Wednesday, only one month late (!), I'm going to post the anniversary giveaway so be sure to check back for that. Also, FB only and Blog only goodies will start soon so be sure you are a follower of both the blog and the studio/farm page on Facebook. To do that go here. I won't be cross-posting goodies. I'm looking for 1,000 FB followers and then I'm having a really awesome giveaway. And I mean REALLY awesome. Don't miss out on the fun!!
This is a test...it seems when you turn off comments in Blogger they assume you never want them. Like ever again. No matter how much you plead with them. If you see this, I'll have succeeded in tricking them. Ha!
ReplyDeleteHello - Gabriella here, remember me from the RAWLP event last October? So glad you have re-activated the comments section. I have been following your posts and wanting to respond and wondering why I couldn't. Very sorry to hear the reason. What is wrong with people? Nothing to be done except spread kindness and tolerance in equal or greater measure. Hope all is well with you and your critters and creations. Wishing you all the best.
ReplyDeleteHi Gabriella!!!!!!!! Of course I remember you!! You've been on my mind a lot lately because I am about a week away from being free enough to go get that cup of coffee we talked about!! Longing for some fiber gab and to see what you've been up to!! I'll send you an email and see if we can find a time to go out and catch up!! Thanks for the comment!!! I hope you're doing well!
ReplyDeleteThat is a shame. It's definitely not nice. I just don't understand people sometimes. Hopefully, things will be positive form now on. I agree though, barring things that cross a legal line you should post what you want.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I'm going to hope with you that things will be positive from now on. :^)
DeleteOh, my. For a while, I let my blog go dormant...I was struggling with how much of ME I should put out there, and then I realized that there are always going to be people who seem to WANT to be offended and there is nothing I can do about them! I feel sad for people who think they can be jerks so long as they hide behind the internet. Even so, it's so very difficult not to take that kind of thing personally. I'm glad you've been able to move through it and I look forward to your reinvigorated blog posts. I am finally back to posting regularly again, and it feels good.
ReplyDeleteI agree! We'll see if I've moved through it when it happens again. :^)I have to say, ageing doesn't appear to have many benefits but I do find the older I get the less I care about what other people think of me. ROFL!! I've been glad to see your posts again too...I missed you! Loving the portraits. What a great project. Will you make a book of them when you are done?
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