Negative Comments In Blogland- Basic Bitch Edition

Reading out loud my negative comments- part two.



One of my favorite things about the internet is the platform it gives writers to share their work. Fifty years ago I would have had to keep all of my brilliant musings to myself, or submit to a newspaper or magazine and hope for the best. But not today. In today’s world we are lucky enough to share our voice and our opinions with more people than ever before.

But of course there’s alway a downside. And the downside to reaching more people, is that you’re reaching more people. For a lot of bloggers, it’s no longer just our close friends and family reading our stuff. It’s people living all over the world who don’t technically know you or what you’re all about, but for whatever reason have stumbled across your blog and are now reading your writing. And guess what? People aren’t always going to like what you have to say.

My first negative comments I received stung. I agonized over them in fact. I wondered why these people who didn’t even know me could say such rude stuff? What had I ever done to them? And more importantly, why were they reading my blog if they hated me so much? And after spending way too much time worrying about something that was beyond my control it finally dawned on me why they were doing it. Because they’re jealous or spiteful or simply hate me that much? Doubtful. That all just seemed like a stretch to me. And who was I to make such an assumption about people I’ve never met?

They do it because they can. Plain and simple. And I suppose maybe a few are just angry little elves.

At least that’s how I look at it. The truth is that I occasionally read stuff that I hate too, the only difference is I don’t comment on it. The world’s got enough negativity in it as it is, I’ll spare some when I can.

And when I stopped caring about the shitty comments, the humor in them became all the more evident. I suggest you give it a try. It also helps to just be a “basic bitch” in life, as well.

Thus I present to you another installment of reading out loud my negative comments– part two.

Post discussed- 45 Things I Will Teach My Daughter.

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  1. June 4, 2014 / 3:21 am

    Too funny! Whats even funnier is I genuinely think they thought u were serious o.O

  2. June 4, 2014 / 4:35 am

    negative commenters go home

  3. June 4, 2014 / 7:49 am

    Obviously everything written on the internet is the truth and 100% serious. Why would anyone post something that wasn't serious on the internet? That just wouldn't be right.

  4. June 4, 2014 / 8:11 am

    I enjoyed this very much! Way to make something positive of other people's negativity. Also, it's reading posts like this that make me really appreciate my small blog status. Very few comments, but all positive!

    Oh, and of course I went back to read the "controversial" post in question. I love the list! And I might steal the idea from you for my own post.

    Jenn | Business, Life & Design

  5. June 4, 2014 / 8:15 am

    I love that you can see the humor in it. Sometimes I really let it bother me. I do think Rihanna was commenting on this. #basic

  6. June 4, 2014 / 8:24 am

    Love you Tay! Just glad you can see how basic you are. Thank god we got that one out of the way…

  7. June 4, 2014 / 9:22 am

    Why'd you take down your comment? I found the irony of you leaving a shitty comment on a post about shitty comments quite humorous actually. Let me know if you'd like me to put it back up!

  8. June 4, 2014 / 9:22 am

    I think people are comfortable writing negative things because they don't have to say them to your face. I've noticed that in comments on websites in general people can be very mean. When hiding behind ones computer, the repercussions for being hateful are pretty much nonexistent, hence people feel like they can get away with it. If I don't like or agree with something I usually don't post or politely disagree. If you don't have anything nice to say…go read another blog.

    http://www.lookfortheoccasion.com

  9. June 4, 2014 / 9:55 am

    Pure gold. BTW, I went back to Oklahoma 2 weeks ago, and my girlfriends gave me a lot of crap for having a slight "yankee/chicago" accent. hahah. It was definitely my o's as well.

  10. June 4, 2014 / 9:56 am

    I hope you don't ever quit blogging. The Daily Tay is the best part of my morning!

  11. June 4, 2014 / 10:17 am

    It never ceases to amaze me how ugly people can be when they think they're being anonymous. Like you said, when I read things on blogs or the internet I don't like, I keep my mouth shut, plain and simple. I think it's wonderful that you are able to find the comedy in them.

  12. June 4, 2014 / 10:18 am

    bahahaha! Love you reading them out loud…makes it 1000% better. Mean people totally suck. Sometimes blogging makes me feel like I'm back in high school all over again. Glad you have a good head about it though… and if it helps, I think your AWESOME 😉

  13. June 4, 2014 / 10:22 am

    I love that you can find the humor in the comments! Also loved the slip of the accent 🙂

  14. June 4, 2014 / 10:27 am

    Annnnd when all else fails, just text your friend and they'll make you feel better.

  15. June 4, 2014 / 11:03 am

    Hilarious!

  16. June 4, 2014 / 11:25 am

    I saw when you posted on Facebook that you were replying to some! That was hilarious. Haters gonna hate.

  17. June 4, 2014 / 11:27 am

    haha I love these segments in your blog!! It's funny because I think some people really just don't understand…you are a great blogger and I love love love your humor!!

    xo, Taylor

  18. June 4, 2014 / 11:41 am

    basic bitch for life.

    bahahahahaha i just laughed out loud
    haters gonna hate.
    🙂

  19. June 4, 2014 / 12:02 pm

    Haha I got my first mean comment the other day and I was like WTF but then I laughed because they called me stupid about 100 times, but couldn't properly put a sentence together. #irony

  20. June 4, 2014 / 12:10 pm

    People are rude! Don't let them bother you, friend!

  21. June 4, 2014 / 1:12 pm

    Basic Bitch for Life YES! I know my personal BB4L mission has been accomplished and finally validated. Thank you! #BB4L

  22. June 4, 2014 / 1:29 pm

    Oh my gosh did you say RERE? dying. That was probably my most used "dis" of the 90s, love it

    • June 4, 2014 / 4:10 pm

      lol, I think that she was referring to Rihanna…(RiRi)…did you see the naked dress she wore to the CFDAs? It was crazy. More power to her, but I would NEVER want my fictional daughter to wear it!

  23. June 4, 2014 / 1:46 pm

    First off, Rachel haircut is classic..love it. I would have killed for that haircut but sadly my hair dresser could never get it just right and it looked total butch. Anyways, moving on…The comments are hilarious. I not only get a kick out of reading your post everyday but some of the comments make me snicker at my desk…tell me how spraying coffee from your nose because your trying not to laugh in your office isn't just the best way to start your day. Awesome! Keep it up girl, don't ever stop being you because let's face it…you da shit.

  24. June 4, 2014 / 2:43 pm

    Wouldn't it be sad and pathetic to go through life being a hater!!! I would much rather be sarcastic and have fun! Thank you for making me laugh!! More pictures of Chicago, Harlow and your food are needed too… keep 'em coming!!

  25. June 4, 2014 / 4:00 pm

    It's so weird because I hear about people getting negative comments all the time, but it rarely happens to me. I think if I got comments like those, I would feel like I've arrived or something.

  26. June 4, 2014 / 4:02 pm

    Oh Taylor, I love you. This is amazing. You're amazing. Don't worry about the haters, they'll never be as cool as you.

    Alice xx | The Cup and Saucer

  27. June 4, 2014 / 4:04 pm

    haha. "You don't have it, flaunt it too". yeah if you don't like something you read, then gtfo, you know? have you seen gomi? it's like they talk about these blogs they hate, but they still read them every day… so it's like, if you hate it so much, why are you here? people are so dumb.
    xoxo
    e
    the little diary

  28. June 4, 2014 / 4:51 pm

    Aw! Now I wanna know what it said!

  29. June 4, 2014 / 5:25 pm

    please do a vlog of one of your stand ups. i swear you crack me up, even facial expressions…and no, i'm not saying you face is funny. 🙂

  30. June 4, 2014 / 7:21 pm

    We have all had negative comments at times, yes even me, but I don't t let such comments bother me and I don't delete them as everyone is allowed their opinion even if said opinion is wrong…………..lol

  31. June 4, 2014 / 8:27 pm

    You're hilarious. And I hadn't read your post to your future daughter so it was a great double whammy of funny video and completely and utterly serious mommy post.
    #7, man….I wish my roommate's mom had made HER a list.

  32. June 5, 2014 / 12:06 am

    This is pretty fantastic. I love it you Basic B.

  33. June 5, 2014 / 4:55 pm

    I think you are so great and hilarious! Screw those non Basic B's out there who can't appreciate or understand your general hilarity!

  34. June 6, 2014 / 9:25 am

    Negative comments can suck it! haha… Do what we do delete them! We all should support one another in this crazy word called the internet. xoxo

  35. June 8, 2014 / 12:57 pm

    haha, i love these posts. what people comment sounds even more stupid when read out loud! go figure those posters don't even use their real names. 😛

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