Comments on: 10 Tips for Criticism Without Harming Your Reputation

By: Ash Oz

Ash Oz — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:39:48 +0000

Yes stick to the facts so important as so much info out there

By: Chung Bey Luen

Chung Bey Luen — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:45:33 +0000

When I review a product or service, I always talk about the advantage and disadvantage publicly, without hiding anything from readers. In the review, I believe we should talk about the negative if it really exists. Readers not just want to listen to your positive views.

By: Renagade

Renagade — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:17:12 +0000

Amen! People these are very valid points that EVERYONE needs to read and heed!
Remember…words typed on the internet remain forever!

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:02:33 +0000

Express sympathy and even empathy. While the other person may be incensed and not much fun to be around, he or she most likely just wants someone to understand his or her problem/worries/concerns/fears. When you express a bit of understanding and say, “I hear you,” the whole situation often defuses instead of burning brighter.

By: PhaoLoo

PhaoLoo — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:00:23 +0000

Thanks for the list. The #1 tip is like what Digg tells me when I make two shouts too close. I also agree with you about #1. Posting less means you have more time to make better content, you have time for guest posting and of cource your post may get more comments than ever before cos it is on the homepage longer.

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:56:50 +0000

I write a blog on which I critique the terrible TV adverts shown over here in the UK and – as it has the word “worst” in it’s name – just about every post is negative.

After 2 years of this negativity I’ve found that having a point is the most important part.

Once you know what you want to say – the point you want to make – it becomes the hat rack onto which you can toss all your snarky comments, sly digs and the occasional swear word too. But with out a point you just have a pile of hats on the floor (the hat analogy fell over there).

I’d also recommend not taking yourself too seriously as well – it is just the internet afterall ;)

By: Brandon Cox

Brandon Cox — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:06:02 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more, Chris. Though I try not to judge, I’m offended by swearing/profanity. I love an old quote from the Bible about this subject… “be swift to listen, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” (James) Thanks for the awesome rant against rants!