I’ve debated whether or not to share this nugget
with you, Sweeties, but I choose to do so because a) it may help someone
somehow, b) it drives home the point that tact and elegance have quickly become
charming little notions of the past, and c) I find it absolutely hilarious.
It started about two months ago when a former reader
of this little scribbling of mine sent a personal message in order to complain
about the content. Excerpts from our
exchange are as follows:
She: …it used to be so much more inspirational
than this. What’s going on?
Me: There’s plenty of inspiring material out
there for everyone. I suppose as a
writer I just feel compelled to go down a different road.
Later
that Day
She: But the stuff you write now is boring and
not very funny. I don’t get it. You call yourself a writer, but shouldn’t
writers have a point of view?
Me: I suppose it helps to have a point of view,
but I do it because I enjoy it.
That
Night
She: But aren’t you trying to run some sort of
business? I’m great at networking my own
business, and I can assure you that what you’re doing won’t bring you any
customers.
Me: Aside from the occasional gig, I no longer
have a business of my own. I decided to
go back to working for the man. Life is
easier for me that way.
The
Next Morning
She: Couldn’t hack it, huh? I’m telling you, your blog is a big part of
the problem. I’m happy to offer my
networking services to get you back on track.
I’ll even throw in a discount.
Me: While I appreciate your offer, I must
decline. I’ve had every networking
genius out there throw in his two cents, and to be honest with you, that’s part
of why I no longer work for myself.
Later
That Morning (boy, talk about persistence)
She: You have a really rotten attitude. I can’t believe I ever got hooked on your
blog. You’re a liar, too – promoting the
positive attitude thing and then turning around and being really negative.
Me: I’m sorry you feel that way
She: It hurts my feelings that you won’t let me
help you.
Me: I’m sorry you feel that way
She: Well, you’ve just lost yourself a
reader. Congratulations!
Congratulations, indeed.
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