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Thanks everyone. I am feeling a little tougher about it now. If only GR would remove her blog post and give her a warning. Not nice to be on the receiving end of something like this. Adds stress to my life for no reason.I have never been one to ask others to fight my battles, but I suppose it isn't fighting my battles if people wanted to flag her blog post. Only if you feel it is inaproppriate and not conducive to a positive Goodreads community.
I would have thought GR would have gotten my flaggings of her private message and blog post and yet the blog post is still there.
Mara wrote: "I am brand new here and stumbled onto this thread. If I understand the situation correctly Terri (whom I don't know...yet) is taking a lot of abuse from someone who should know better. Terri, you s..."Hi Mara, as Ace says, it is a bad egg situation. I often cop vicious verbal attacks in private messages from authors. Where I get called all sorts of things, because I wouldn't let them spam the group.
But it rarely spills out into A&M. Members don't even know it's going on. This time, because this particular author has gone over the top, and it is enough to make me think about walking away from the site, I have brought it into the open.
If I can weather this smear campaign and that blog post is taken down, then everything will be just how it was. Us readers enjoying our hist fic together.
Thanks Margaret. I have a job interview tomorrow at a Harley dealership. Should I wear my butt kicking boots or heels? Lol
Lisa you sound so Aussie! Don't scare the bikies!!
Lisa wrote: "Thanks Margaret. I have a job interview tomorrow at a Harley dealership. Should I wear my butt kicking boots or heels? Lol"Me, I'd go for the butt kicking boots.
Terri WILL weather the storm...trust me! I've seen her battle form before.Back to our regularly scheduled program. A little Richard III tidbit!http://news.yahoo.com/mystery-woman-b...
Bobby wrote: "Terri WILL weather the storm...trust me! I've seen her battle form before.Back to our regularly scheduled program. A little Richard III tidbit!http://news.yahoo.com/mystery-woman-b......"
:D lol!
Damn TerriI'm sorry to hear about this - If you do decide to go (I really hope you don't) you will definately be missed! You contributions and dedication have made this place what it is, one of my favorite groups on GR.
Ace wrote: "Lisa you sound so Aussie! Don't scare the bikies!!"Lol, Ace. Us Aussies and Kiwis will commemorate 100 years of the ANZAC legend this year. It's go hard or go home, hahahaha. Definitely the boots!!! :))))
Bobby wrote: "Terri WILL weather the storm...trust me! I've seen her battle form before.Back to our regularly scheduled program. A little Richard III tidbit!http://news.yahoo.com/mystery-woman-b......"
Good Article - thnx Bobby
Gee Pax. That is the most incrediblely bolstering post. I am so touched. Thanks to Happy too.
I am feeling like if I left it would be the worst breakup I've ever had! And that I would let a lot of people down. :(
Must think.
Need to hear from Goodreads.
I sent them a message explaining how wrong the whole thing is and how authors shouldn't be allowed to use that blog post feature to target others on this site.
hoping they will listen.
Simona wrote: "I have just realized that Cotoletta alla Milanese (and Wienerschnitzel!) IS Chicken Fried Steak.The foundations of my culinary world have been shaken.
I'd better lie down."
You gotta have the country gravy to make it complete though :)
Terri wrote: "...not familiar with this cook. Is he a heston Blumenthal type cook. Doing whacky things with food?..."I'm not familiar with Mr. Blumethal, so I don't know. As to the other question - Not really - his recipies are fairly straight forward. In his Good Eats program, which ran for 10 yrs, he does use humor - and campy puppets to explain some of the science behind cooking.
Dawn writes: have to say that I've never really thought of Alton Brown as a chef or cook.
I know him as the host of the American Iron Chef show.
He told a story from his first year hosting the Iron Chef
One of Japanese chefs from the original Iron Chef series came over and during the compition made Trout Ice Cream. His description of his reactions as the chef was making the custard and put a whole trout, head, fins and tail included into the blender and then when the chef brought the ice cream over for him to taste was hilarious. His final take "Trout does not belong in Ice Cream!!!!!"
I read the topic in question before and after your mod post and I can't see anything in your post that any mod of any group wouldn't say. To personally attack you in such a public way is completely unwarranted. I hope you stick around Terri, you are the glue in this place!!
Thanks, Meri I appreciate that. :)
As that womans GR blog post is still up and I haven't heard back from Goodreads I think I have my answer. They have no intention of moderating this crazy, vindictive author.I have always been against people promoting their blogs, but this maybe a time when it isn't about self promotion..my blogs may be the only way I'l be able to stay in touch.
I have set up a new blog and I have started removing my reviews over to there. http://rampantreviewer.blogspot.com.au/
Of course I'll still have my hist fic blog which was set up to run in conjunction with A&M Group. It will just become my personal hist fic blog once I am not on GR anymore http://ancientandmedievalmayhem.blogs...
That's that then.
I'll still be around for a few days as it will take me a while to paste my reviews to my new blog. But I won't go until I have said goodbye. Which will be in a few days I'd say.
Ive not been following Random thoughts for a while so missed out on all this til now..... Coupla things mate...
Its your grp, your rules, sure others have said similar so dont beat yerself up. The admin/moderation at this site has been primo as everybody (bar the occassional) gets on very well & the vibe/ambiance is always very good & attracts folk in the first place to join in.
We'd miss you & jus maybe you'd miss us too, even the poms ;)
Youd never know if I ever got to finish "Lions of Cairo" :D
Hugs & kisses, Andy
I'd definitely miss everyone. I've been crying all day. It is a MASSIVE step to leave you all. But I am too fed up with the abuse I cop from these unstable authors. Just so tired of it all.I needed to know that when I got dragged down publicly by one of these crazy critters, that Goodreads would have my back. Because it is wrong for authors to use their GR blog feature to cause negativity to other members of the site.
So it is only half the author that has driven me off. It is Goodreads too. They always protect their authors. It shows me that the next time I piss off one of these mentally unstable people, whether by moderating them or in a review, they can humiliate me to the GR community, and Goodreads will let them do it.
Dang, the bad guy wins againSorry to see your go - good luck in whatever comes your way
happy wrote: "His final take "Trout does not belong in Ice Cream!!!!!" ..."He still talks about that trout ice cream on Iron Chef. Every once in awhile it comes up when someone is doing an outrageous dish. :)
Terri wrote: "I have set up a new blog and I have started removing my reviews over to there. http://rampantreviewer.blogspot.com.au/..."Not the outcome I was hoping for but I've followed your new blog so I can keep track of what you're reading!
Dawn wrote: "Terri wrote: "I have set up a new blog and I have started removing my reviews over to there. http://rampantreviewer.blogspot.com.au/..."Not the outcome I was hoping for but I've followed your new..."
Ditto!
Terrie I think the blog is gone, I can't find it. Whether the person took it down or Goodreads removed it but still it's gone.
I'm really sad to see you go but I completely understand your reasons. Have added your blogs to my favourites. Still rather amazed that GR are not doing anything about this. If they can't back their group moderators then who will they back?
Edward wrote: "Terrie I think the blog is gone, I can't find it. Whether the person took it down or Goodreads removed it but still it's gone."So it is. And at least one other blog post is gone as well.
It is gone; the blog post must have been deleted. I would encourage you to stay Terri. You are one of the reasons I joined this group; because of the wonderful way you moderated the threads and were open and transparent about what you were doing. I will understand if you do decide to leave, but reconsider.
Terri, I'm late to this discussion, but we are what now? 2000? 2500? It's a small town. Large enough to have petty thieves, vandals, and disgrunted losers that will write "the mayor is sh*t" on the city hall wall.If following this group makes you unhappy you will obviously do what's better for you.
But are you sure that leave the small town you helped to build will make you feel happier?
There are many people here that would gladly help to repaint the city hall wall. As many time as it's necessary. And happily have a drink with you after that.
Simona wrote: "Terri, I'm late to this discussion, but we are what now? 2000? 2500? It's a small town. Large enough to have petty thieves, vandals, and disgrunted losers that will write "the mayor is sh*t" on the..."Brilliant!
Lisa wrote: "Thanks Margaret. I have a job interview tomorrow at a Harley dealership. Should I wear my butt kicking boots or heels? Lol"Heels! definitely.
Simona wrote: "Terri, I'm late to this discussion, but we are what now? 2000? 2500? It's a small town. Large enough to have petty thieves, vandals, and disgrunted losers that will write "the mayor is sh*t" on the..."Grand sentiment that Simona! Love it, pass me a brush!
Simona wrote: "Terri, I'm late to this discussion, but we are what now? 2000? 2500? It's a small town. Large enough to have petty thieves, vandals, and disgrunted losers that will write "the mayor is sh*t" on the..."We're over 3500 actually!
Andy wrote: "Simona wrote: "Terri, I'm late to this discussion, but we are what now? 2000? 2500? It's a small town. Large enough to have petty thieves, vandals, and disgrunted losers that will write "the mayor ..."Just remember to get it right ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAfKF...
Darcy wrote: "Andy wrote: "Simona wrote: "Terri, I'm late to this discussion, but we are what now? 2000? 2500? It's a small town. Large enough to have petty thieves, vandals, and disgrunted losers that will writ..."lols
he will put a least 3 Es in it some where.
Mark wrote: "he will put a least 3 Es in it some where."Andy wrote: "Qualeeety clip"
Mark is your secret identity Madam Connait-Tout? *giggles*
Darcy wrote: "Mark wrote: "he will put a least 3 Es in it some where."Andy wrote: "Qualeeety clip"
Mark is your secret identity Madam Connait-Tout? *giggles*"
erm havent a clue about who or what that is. lols
The blog post has definitely gone!Good Reads has made the right call and supported you, Terri.
Please don't leave us now!
Simona wrote: "Terri, I'm late to this discussion, but we are what now? 2000? 2500? It's a small town. Large enough to have petty thieves, vandals, and disgrunted losers that will write "the mayor is sh*t" on the..."I'll get my banksy hat on! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HViUIh-lSLo
Just a warning guys, mute the video the accompanying music is truly aweful.
Some really great comments here. Love Simona's ( I'm going with the heels, I have to im only 5 foot tall).So Terri there is a great consensus here. Please reconsider :)).
Lisa wrote: "Some really great comments here. Love Simona's ( I'm going with the heels, I have to im only 5 foot tall).So Terri there is a great consensus here. Please reconsider :))."
Heels! Very good. If possible, with leather. ;)
Astounded. I am actually astounded. I never thought they would have my back!Thanks to everybody for your support, thanks to everybody who flagged her blog post.
Goodreads has taken it down and spoken with her about her inappropriate activity on the site.
How could I leave now!! When Goodreads has come through and I realise so many people need me to stay here and steer this ship (or was it put on the mayoral robes..loved Simona's small town description..:D..thanks Simona).
My biggest concern was that they weren't doing anything. that it took them so bloody long. The longer it took them them more my good reputation and the good reputation of the group got smeared.
I didn't need the stress in my life of such a personal attack. I didn't want it staying there in her GR blog posts forever. I also didn't want to have to worry everytime I moderated an author, that they were going to smear my name again and Gr would do nothing.
now I know that I am protected from that kind of behaviour I will stay and IF any authors break my author Posting rules, I can moderate them and not worry that they are allowed to then drag my name and the group's name through the mud. :D
Thanks again everybody who flagged and everybody who helped get my spirits up over the last couple days with your kind support.
I am so touched. You have made me grab my tissues on many occasions yesterday. :D
Yes! Andy, let's take that brush! You work, I give useful indications! Onward, guys! ;)
Hand me a brush and we'll make the city hall wall into a medieval mural!! I'll happily add my voice to the general chorus - Please say you'll stay Terri!!
I saw that too! Thank the Lord GR supported you, Terri!!I echo Margaret. Slow down for awhile if you are overwhelmed by this nonsense, but PLEASE stay!!
Terri's staying!*does happy dance*
Yippee yay!! Thank you Terri and thank you GR!! *joins in with Margaret's happy dance*
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Mara, this is not normal. Just one bad egg.