Comments on: The Vulnerability of Writers http://www.freelancedom.com/2009/09/16/the-vulnerability-of-writers/ From Bunny Slippers to Business Plans Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:45:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Freelancedom » Blog Archive » They Hate Me! They Really Hate Me! http://www.freelancedom.com/2009/09/16/the-vulnerability-of-writers/#comment-2858 Freelancedom » Blog Archive » They Hate Me! They Really Hate Me! Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:06:02 +0000 http://www.freelancedom.com/?p=745#comment-2858 [...] The Vulnerability of Writers, Baring It All: Personal Essays Are Tough Pass it [...] [...] The Vulnerability of Writers, Baring It All: Personal Essays Are Tough Pass it [...]

]]> By: Freelancedom » Blog Archive » Am I Brave, or Just in Need of a Mute Button? http://www.freelancedom.com/2009/09/16/the-vulnerability-of-writers/#comment-1378 Freelancedom » Blog Archive » Am I Brave, or Just in Need of a Mute Button? Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:47:09 +0000 http://www.freelancedom.com/?p=745#comment-1378 [...] a writer, I’m always vulnerable to the judgments of others. But I value honesty with my readers, even as I shrink from their criticism. I like to feel as if [...] [...] a writer, I’m always vulnerable to the judgments of others. But I value honesty with my readers, even as I shrink from their criticism. I like to feel as if [...]

]]> By: Steph Auteri http://www.freelancedom.com/2009/09/16/the-vulnerability-of-writers/#comment-1359 Steph Auteri Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:35:29 +0000 http://www.freelancedom.com/?p=745#comment-1359 @Jesaka: Chest hair is <i>such</i> a controversial topic. Don't ever write about it! ;) @Jesaka: Chest hair is such a controversial topic. Don’t ever write about it! ;)

]]> By: Jesaka Long http://www.freelancedom.com/2009/09/16/the-vulnerability-of-writers/#comment-1330 Jesaka Long Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:06:10 +0000 http://www.freelancedom.com/?p=745#comment-1330 Great post, Steph! I admire your ability and risk-taking in writing about topics like too much chest hair and married sex. :) While I've yet to have this kind of comment experience, I'm saving your post to revisit when it does happen! Great post, Steph! I admire your ability and risk-taking in writing about topics like too much chest hair and married sex. :) While I’ve yet to have this kind of comment experience, I’m saving your post to revisit when it does happen!

]]> By: Steph Auteri http://www.freelancedom.com/2009/09/16/the-vulnerability-of-writers/#comment-1328 Steph Auteri Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:41:09 +0000 http://www.freelancedom.com/?p=745#comment-1328 @Diana: "This article is a ball of smegma"!? Jesus christ! Before being called illiterate I was most offended by a comment someone made about six years ago in which they told me I was to blame for the sexual harassment I experienced at a former internship. I feel like sex writers get it <i>so. bad.</i> Maybe the only people who get it worse are mommybloggers? @Michelle: This is the best thing I've ever seen. @Diana: “This article is a ball of smegma”!? Jesus christ! Before being called illiterate I was most offended by a comment someone made about six years ago in which they told me I was to blame for the sexual harassment I experienced at a former internship. I feel like sex writers get it so. bad. Maybe the only people who get it worse are mommybloggers?

@Michelle: This is the best thing I’ve ever seen.

]]> By: michelle http://www.freelancedom.com/2009/09/16/the-vulnerability-of-writers/#comment-1327 michelle Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:57:58 +0000 http://www.freelancedom.com/?p=745#comment-1327 Funny that I read this post and dooce's solution on the same day - http://dooce.com/2009/09/16/your-momma-said-you-ugly :) Funny that I read this post and dooce’s solution on the same day – http://dooce.com/2009/09/16/your-momma-said-you-ugly :)

]]> By: Diana http://www.freelancedom.com/2009/09/16/the-vulnerability-of-writers/#comment-1326 Diana Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:14:20 +0000 http://www.freelancedom.com/?p=745#comment-1326 Oh boy, have I been there. It's unavoidable if you're writing about your personal life or opinions, so there's really no choice other than sucking it up. It can be hard for me--I'm pretty oversensitive! My favorite criticisms of the past: "this article is a ball of smegma," "no wonder you're single--who would put up with you?" and slight variations of "you're a whore" (not unexpected--in response to a piece on casual sex). Oh boy, have I been there. It’s unavoidable if you’re writing about your personal life or opinions, so there’s really no choice other than sucking it up. It can be hard for me–I’m pretty oversensitive! My favorite criticisms of the past: “this article is a ball of smegma,” “no wonder you’re single–who would put up with you?” and slight variations of “you’re a whore” (not unexpected–in response to a piece on casual sex).

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