Negative Comments Can Be Constructive - But Not Always

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Thanks, Lynn, for this post.

I agree with you that our comments should enrich the matters or issues we are commenting on or elicit a healthy debate on the matter at hand.

When you comment with finality [like saying can't, won't, etc.], you are saying you are not open to considering any other position regardless of how true or correct that position is.

I believe we should be open to the viewpoints of others. We may be the ones out of point. Considering what others say may help us reach a

Marketing 101, "negatives do not sell" ... sort of like the 1970 Chevrolet Vega ... this model was popular in the USA; however, when marketers tried to sell this car to Latinos ... the sales promotions failed; for vega translate to "no go" in their language; thus, locals refused to be seen in a "No Go" car :)

I like ApSense for it's marketing tools. If they are not used, then it is a 'no go' for community members.

Just publish and share .... anywhere links can be shared on the Internet.

Eric,

Sorry for the delay in responding. I have been pulled in a million directions lately. I feel our perception of a situation does play a major part. I enjoy being able to make this individual choice :)

Lynn

If we see a glass as being half full then we view it as being filled up (Positive)

If we see a glass as being half empty then we view it as being poured out (Negative)

Either way, the glass is at 50% capacity and only we can decide which way we want the capacity to go...

Hi Lisa,

It is always nice to see you. I try to encourage with the positive. Example..my childrens rooms...lol... maybe something like that is going to look so awesome when you get that all arranged...lol. Instead of just I can't believe my eyes....clean this room now!! And it always seems to work out better using positive reinforcement. At least it does in our home :) Lynn

I try not to use the word can't in my vocaulary..lol. Especially in business.
There are so many things that I would have thought that I could not have done, a year ago, but...I have. Even working with nothing, which I admit, that is what I started with as far as investment on the interenet goes, I was able to Make "Something" out of "Nothing"

I totally agree, for every negative, there should be a positive.

Interesting subject from old coot, about Mantra is very positve, interestng that you use it, seems like I have lost touch with the new age people along the way being on the net. First you have to have a postive mind and to deal with what you are striving for. Prayer, visions, mantra,, all that comes in the place. Most of all, you have to have your visonable beliefs.
But you try to have positives thoughts with a negative person, if by chance you can change the that negative person thou

OC,

This is an occassion that I must agree to disagree. I don't think being positive is a bad thing. And I do believe that relationships grow stronger each and everyday. And when I teach my children the ideas of being positive and confident, I know I am taking the right approach. As they are growing up into wonderful caring, confident and positive people. And none of what I teach them is a lie.

Lynn

OC,

If the glass is always full, then I would see that as positive.

I don't agree that all must be neagative or lack something for growth. I can back that statement up everytime I look at my children with more love. There was nothing negative or lacking...but it constantly grows.

I experience growth in my knowledge on a daily. Simply by absorbing everything around me. Some could say that I lacked the knowledge in the first place. But, is it really lacking if you aren't aware of the ne

OC,

Thank you for stopping by.

I also agree that from negativity can come growth. My point is that when a member posts nothing but negativity....and they do not return for a conversation or debate....then it has not been constructive. I am not referring to those who simply add a negative comment to a discussion in which they are involved.....that usually will just motivate others :)

I must add that I am a person who sees the glass of water as half full. That doesn't mean that I am wea

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I love Apsense...what can I say....:0)
Thanks Lynn.

Hi Jen,

You are so funny...and positive!! Thank you for dropping by :)

Lynn

I have made money...and have many customers from Apsense.

So YES....you CAN, WILL, AND HAVE...right here at Apsense!

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