Friday, July 19, 2013

A little rant

The comment under my travel report has upset me.    I expect more from Beatle fans than to make fun of others.   It takes a lot of courage to put yourself online.   I have never hid who I really am or what I really look like.   I could easily hide behind my computer screen, but I have made a decision not to do that.

I know that I am overly sensitive the way it is.   I do not understand why an anonymous comment from someone has me in tears.  

I just want to say one thing to the world of online people.   Those who run these blogs are real people who have real lives and real feelings.   Before you put something out there for comments on youtube or a blog or facebook think about what you are saying.  Think about how it might make someone else feel.   Is it better to just keep your comments to yourself?   

I am not a big Yoko fan, but she said something recently about how there is no room in life for negativity.   That is just a really true statement.  What good do you get out of saying mean things? 

Now as for me, I am going to go enjoy my weekend with people in my life who like me just the way I am.

28 comments:

  1. and I quote ...

    “You are all geniuses, and you are all beautiful. You don't need anyone to tell you who you are. You are what you are. Get out there and get peace, think peace, live peace, and breathe peace, and you'll get it as soon as you like.”

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    1. Thank you! That is the type of comments I expect from Beatle fans! What wonderful and encouraging words.

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  2. Sara keep blogging. I, and I'm sure thousands of others, check your blog every day. I can't wait to read about your pilgrimage as soon as I get some time. As someone else said, please ignore trolls and don't give them a second thought. They are not worth a split second of your time and energy. Notice the idiot didn't even have the decency to come out from behind his/her 'anonymous' screen name. Just remember how much we all love this blog and look forward to reading it every single day. Unlike sir or madame 'anonymous' you brighten our lives each day with this blog. Peace.

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  3. As someone said below, ignore the mindless trolls if you can. You're a creative person with a really interesting site that I really appreciate and enjoy and return to everyday, as I'm sure do lots of others.

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  4. Sara ignore these cowards who hide behind their computer and judge people ,you are a great person who has a fantastic blog that bring so much joy to all the Beatles fans all around the word,please keep blogging I want to see more of your Beatles pilgrimage pix.

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  5. stuff like this is part and parcel of being on the Internet and putting yourself out there, just as you said. luckily, I think us beatlefans are generally the nice sort, so we're semi-shielded from the nastiness that anonymity brings out in people. but think of it this way--what would John say about this? he was surely the recipient of obnoxious behavior as a result of putting himself out there. he'd tell you that guy can't even spell or use decent grammar, much less mean anything important to anyone. so forget the petty anons of the world because nobody cares about that but tons of people read your blog.

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  6. "When things go wrong, go wrong with you....
    ....it hurts me too."
    -Elmore James

    So sad and sorry, and disappointed, and angry, that someone would be, in any way, rude or mean-spirited to you, Sara. What the frick is wrong with people.

    You are so right (as usual): it is BRAVE for you to put yourself online like that. I don't! I don't even have a Facebook page! I took down my own website years ago, and I didn't even have trolls on it!

    I wish there was some kind of revenge I could exact, to be honest about it.

    Telling you "don't let it get you down" doesn't really do much. But if it's any consolation, your blog is not just appreciated...but YOU are BELOVED. Trust me.

    Remember when the internet was cool? It really has "jumped the shark" in the last few years, hasn't it?

    (not including this blog, of course!)

    The sun is out, the sky is blue, it's beautiful, and SO ARE YOU, Sara!!!! Don't listen to anyone who acts like such a stupid git!!!!

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  7. Don't let the trolls get you down. Thanks for your hard work and for sharing your travelogue, and letting us live vicariously.

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  8. dear sara, as everyone is saying - and i know it's not easy - please ignore this idiot. you are a beautiful person, don't ever think of yourself as ugly. some of us might not be miss universe material, but that doesn't make us less of a human being. you make so many people happy with this blog, please don't cry. i love you!

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  9. Why is a person like this even reading this, jealousy brings out the worst in people. I love the pix they bring a smile to my face.

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  10. Sara, I enjoy your blog and can tell that you are a lovely person. Please don't let some anonymous troll get you down. There are people who make mean comments on all websites. Unlike these trolls, however, YOU bring happiness to others.

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  11. And still yet another thing: weren't you married once? Don't you now, or at least up until recently, have/had a boyfriend? Obviously, you are attractive, or at least you have been attractive twice, which is more than most people!!

    And - from living in NYC, home of so many "beautiful" people - I can tell you that some of the ugliest people you ever want to meet are so-called "beautiful", "pretty", "handsome" people.

    I like your hair, too.

    "It's my blog and I can say what I want", i love that....Eric Burdon and the Animals! So cool. Now THAT is beautiful!

    You know what else is beautiful, what is ATTRACTIVE??? Your kindness, your tact, your teaching of the children, the way you write, the way you write about fans, the way you give them dignity, the infectious enthusiasm and affection you have for excellent artists (like, uh, say, the Beatles?), I mean you're definitely not a Beatle-hater, which IS ugly!! You have a great sense of humor, and you have made me laugh, MANY TIMES, OUT LOUD. "She didn't come in through the bathroom window just once." H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S. I know funny...and THAT'S funny.

    Whatever. You're so above it. You're like George Harrison (he was beautiful too!).

    And you know what, Sara? You don't need this. Take the blog down! Let us all suffer because of this half-wit. Seriously. You need this? You need to be upset, in your actual life, because of this??? You're trying to do something nice, FOR FREE, and that's the thanks you get?

    Beauty comes from within, and you got it, lots of it. And you're pretty cute on the outside too so.....even better.

    Thank you for your many contributions to humanity, like your work as a teacher, and this blog.....

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  12. Sara keep living your life and yourself free from rude people, as you are doing with this blog sharing your genuine and pure way to be. Those who make ugly judgments have problems first of all with themselves.
    Love, from Italy.

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  13. Sara:

    You are so much better than that jerk who hides behind a computer keyboard, who is such a loser. Your blog is essential viewing for us Beatle fans. I've loved reading your blog over the last couple of years and seeing all those fan photos. Your great..!! Please, please keep doing what your doing as you bring so much pleasure to many people.

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  14. Sara,
    Don't let the buzzards get you down. Jealousy is ugly, and that anonymous poster proved that.
    Carry on.

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  15. Hi Sarah, I have been a Beatle Tragic ever since I first heard She Loves You in 1963 and have a huge library of Beatles related books and magazines. But I have never learnt so much as what I have by reading your Blog every day! Checking your Blog is now just a normal part of my daily routine...just like my morning coffee. This Blog World is such a strange beast. There you are on the other side of the world...a complete stranger but you share just a small part of your passion with thousands. More power to you! People like yourself and the Beatle Photo Blog and the Kenwood blog do an AMAZING job. Please don't be discouraged by a few half wits! Keep doing what you're doing!

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  16. As everyone else is saying, it's just a troll. These people are idiots who are trying to get a reaction. If you screen comments before publishing, they will go away. Note to the troll: if you're going to comment in this manner in a foreign language, then at least brush up on your grammar first - bottom of the class (or should that be asshole?).

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  17. I don't know what this idiot said, but to quote somebody (I forget who)..."karma can be one stone cold BITCH!" Think about how what you say and do affects others 'cause someday, the foot might be on the other shoe. All the best, Sara. Thanks for everything you do!

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  18. Sarah - I have never met you and in all likelihood I never will, but I know we would be great friends. You have a beautiful soul that shines through in every word you write and as you can tell from the comments, you bring a little sunshine to a lot of people. Even though we can't help the occasional idiot raining on our parade, please know, the overwhelming majority of people are good and appreciate everything you do.

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  19. Thank you for all of your love and support. It means a lot to me. I know that I am way too sensitive and I have a hard time just letting things go and ignoring them. I spent the past 4 days with with my boyfriend, who likes me regardless of my looks (although he keeps assuring me that I am cute)and likes me for just being me. It just bothers me in a general way that the Internet is full of so much hate towards strangers. The comments people leave in Youtube are just terrible. I would like to see an end (or at least a slow down) of the hate online.

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  20. Well, I think I know who said it. It's German blogger Dirk Bock and he's been banned from many Beatles forums for his constant rudeness and disrespect to others. Please, don't bother paying attention to such a jerk.

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    1. Yeah, I was pretty sure from the moment I read the message that it was him. He has been calling me names and as been mean to me online for several years now. I banned him from the solo Beatles photo forum and if I could, I would ban him from here as well.

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    2. Well, not to be crass about it, but his first name is certainly appropo....

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  21. There are some sad people who just have to put nasty comments on any and all sites that allow comments. Just take a look at the cruel comments Paul gets whenever something about him is online. I guess that means you are famous, now,and in pretty good company! Keep on doing what you are doing...we love you!

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  22. Sara, you remind me of John. You're honest and brave and you share so much of yourself with us all... but as a sensitive person, that also opens you up to hurt. However, just like John, for every hater there are thousands of us who love you for what you give to us and for the beautiful and cool person that you are. Your blog is a haven, and we are so lucky to have you sharing this amazing labor of love with us. Never let the haters bring you down! Much love.

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  23. I never comment here, but I just have to now. This blog is wonderful and so are you. That's all I have to say, except thank you for all your efforts. Your hard work truly make a difference to us fans.

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  24. Don't let one lone prat spoil the show. You keep a good blog, keep it coming.

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  25. Hi Sara! I really can relate to how you feel as I've also been through my share of internet "trolls" who have nothing better than to post negative, crazy, weird or mean responses to blogs. As a blogger I know how hard you work at what you do & I think u do an AMAZING job!! Please don't let the "trolls" of the world get to you. You are appreciated, respected & loved!! Keep doing what you do & know that you're not alone.Many of us deal with it too but the thing is to recognize it's their problem, not yours. Love & Light! Brenda Porter

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