Trying to steal the spotlight is an abuse
Hi everyone,
This will be a touchy subject, cause it's about a grey area.
Many people, myself included, love to add good info in comments on articles.
We all know that putting a link will result in having some ( I hope it would be all, I'm a dreamer ) other members clicking on the "report abuse" link.
However, where do draw the line between giving good info and promoting our efforts ?
Or, even more difficult, when a friend starts promoting your offers elsewhere, does that give him/her the right to promote his things in comments in your articles ?
As an example. let's say your article talks about an aspect of blogging.
Your friend comes, writes a very enthusiastic comment, like "great article, Corey, let me add that you can find a plug-in that does just that".
That's ok.
If he also writes "I invite everyone to visit my site ( or blog ), I have many posts about useful plugins", for me, that's an abuse.
Even if the intentions are good, his comment is taking away the spotlight from my article.
What if I have promoted that article heavily ? I created 3 campaigns, it took 1,000 credits.
I worked hard at advertising my info to get attention.
It's not right to see someone steal the attention right under my nose.
he can write his own article and use his own credits to get attention to his site/blog.
I can promote his article using my credits.
Just to let you know :
Is that rude ? I don't think so. At the end of the day, we are all here to put bread on the table. Helping each other is great, but not by trying to get attention to us using their promotional efforts.
This will be a touchy subject, cause it's about a grey area.
Many people, myself included, love to add good info in comments on articles.
We all know that putting a link will result in having some ( I hope it would be all, I'm a dreamer ) other members clicking on the "report abuse" link.
However, where do draw the line between giving good info and promoting our efforts ?
Or, even more difficult, when a friend starts promoting your offers elsewhere, does that give him/her the right to promote his things in comments in your articles ?
As an example. let's say your article talks about an aspect of blogging.
Your friend comes, writes a very enthusiastic comment, like "great article, Corey, let me add that you can find a plug-in that does just that".
That's ok.
If he also writes "I invite everyone to visit my site ( or blog ), I have many posts about useful plugins", for me, that's an abuse.
Even if the intentions are good, his comment is taking away the spotlight from my article.
What if I have promoted that article heavily ? I created 3 campaigns, it took 1,000 credits.
I worked hard at advertising my info to get attention.
It's not right to see someone steal the attention right under my nose.
he can write his own article and use his own credits to get attention to his site/blog.
I can promote his article using my credits.
Just to let you know :
- If you are a friend, your comment will be deleted on sight
- If I don't know you, you will be reported for abuse, then the comment will be deleted
- If you are a friend and you keep trying to steal the spotlight in many of my articles, I will send you PMs, if you don't listen, you are no longer a friend
Is that rude ? I don't think so. At the end of the day, we are all here to put bread on the table. Helping each other is great, but not by trying to get attention to us using their promotional efforts.
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Comments (7)
Philippe Moisan16
Tutorial videos, sci-fi writer
Hi Lenore,
Believe me, one person who finds it difficult to restrain himself is a very good friend. He didn't take me seriously until I deleted one of his comments. I had copied it to send him the ok part in a PM. He posted the ok part and he now knows I'm serious about the matter. He's also one of the people who goes out of his way to support my efforts, so I prefer not to be too harsh when I see the person is a serious businessman with a lot of experience at the end of the day.
It really
Lenore A. Moker6
Hello Philippe,
I believe you have very valid points. There's nothing worse than someone taking away the limelight through your hard work and earned credits.
Unfortunately, you're never quite sure who you're connecting with and those who perform in this manner, well...I'm not so sure I'd give too many chances. It's disrespectful behavior, not to mention very unprofessional regardless if they're a friend or not.
I'm not one to sugar coat or make excuses for that type of behavior. If they
Philippe Moisan16
Tutorial videos, sci-fi writer
@Paul, thanks for your feedback, I do my best :)
@rabo, If you allow me, I think it's not a question of hate, more or ignorance and/or indifference
Paul Nulty12
Promoter, Coach & Web Xplorer
This makes perfect sense and will be good reading for new marketers who are none the wiser. You are a great asset and example to us all Philippe, I'm sure all who know you feel the same.
Scott Cloran6
Security Officer
HP: 109
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Phil,
yes you are correct in this article.
To"steal " your thunder is just plain
wrong.If they keep doing so is rudely ignorant.
I would delete the comments also.Its your credits paying
for the campaign not theirs.
Keep up the good work Phil.
All the best,
Scott
Philippe Moisan16
Tutorial videos, sci-fi writer
@Indian Girl, thanks for your feedback. If the message reaches some people, it will have been worth it to write the article. That kind of message needs to be repeated and repeated. :(
Sweet Jasmine6
blogger
hi, Philippe you are absolutely right and i hope that after reading this article people who do such things will change.