No harm done
You might have seen some posts lately where my name has popped up. It started with Scholarch replying to my Blank blogging counts too post, and then a reply by me.
End of story in my book. Let's move on. But the story continued...
Even though the continuation has been more about moderation and "meta blogging" in general, rather than me personally, I felt like writing something after having read Scholarch's post Healthy Discourse. He writes:
I also feel responsible for Robert's response in which he supposes he is trash. [...] So, to Robert, for what it's worth: as much as I take issue with the quality of your writing, I don't know you enough to comment on the quality of your character, and I'm sorry that my words affected you negatively.
Thank you so much, that's very kind and thoughtful of you. Please don't feel responsible in any way. I don't feel hurt or sad. No harm done, honestly.
Sure, I prefer reading texts by people who say they feel encouraged and motivated by my posts. But hey, we're all different. Imagine what a boring place the world would be if we were all the same (actually, it would cease to exist).
I understand that my "I guess I'm trash" post could be interpreted as if I feel I'm worthless. Some also thought that the posts The need to win and A taste of blogging were connected to this little blogging perspective debate.
They're not, at least not deliberately. Then again, I'm sure this whole thing has inspired them in one way or another, just like many of my posts are inspired by work, travel, or everyday experiences.
Anyway, I don't feel like trash, and I certainly don't think anyone else is. I respect others' take on things, even if they don't match my own perspective. I find it both interesting and enlightening.
That's all, folks.
Happy blogging, meta or not.
PS. Thank you so much for all the beautiful and encouraging messages I've received over the last few days. It means a lot.