tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post8137310581362718798..comments2024-03-21T21:37:03.772-05:00Comments on Series Books for Girls: Loss of Enthusiasm for Facebook and Online InteractionJennifer Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405593758228423001noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-55664212600168165882018-09-24T18:35:50.640-05:002018-09-24T18:35:50.640-05:00Just in the last few days, I have been asked quest...Just in the last few days, I have been asked questions by three different people in response to posts I made on Facebook. The questions were covered in the post, which wasn't read carefully. Apparently most everyone skims on Facebook or just looks at the pictures. It is very frustrating.Jennifer Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405593758228423001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-22090026467860420892018-07-05T10:12:46.963-05:002018-07-05T10:12:46.963-05:00Hi Jennifer. I really do enjoy reading your blogs,...Hi Jennifer. I really do enjoy reading your blogs, especially those relating to Nancy Drew. One thing you wrote in this blog really resonated with me. The part where you said that people's comments to your posts on Facebook can really make you start to doubt your communication skills. YES!!! I totally know what you mean. That kind of thing gets on my nerves a lot and I too have felt many a time that although I try to take great care in being clear in my posts, it is very likely that at least one person will misunderstand what I wrote. Aarrgghh! Anyway, hang in there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13075413783125962855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-38160638115486448502017-07-18T17:43:26.615-05:002017-07-18T17:43:26.615-05:00Hope you feel better soon. I know how you feel reg...Hope you feel better soon. I know how you feel regarding people's scepticism for the amount you read - 2 years ago I read 825 books in one year. I usually average about 500, but because I am a seriously fast reader (Nancy Drew type book takes me about an hour) and I was ploughing through some kids series books like The Boxcar Children, people thought I was making it up. Hey ho. I love reading and do it for me, not for them. So chin up, we love reading your reviews and blogs xxBella Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504577550419083363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-62039898919069953142017-05-26T11:28:54.984-05:002017-05-26T11:28:54.984-05:00Oh please no, don't lose your enthusiasm and p...Oh please no, don't lose your enthusiasm and please keep sharing information as some of us are quite interested in your vast knowledge! I am a long time Nancy Drew collector and fan (as well as several other girls series books) and I just found your blog and have been re-reading your comments about so many different books I had no idea were available. Plus, as an eBayer I love your comments. Just know that not everyone is rude and some of us are really glad you are here! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206899426769715933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-73195276636767531532017-05-25T19:18:39.133-05:002017-05-25T19:18:39.133-05:00Dear Jennifer,
I'm sorry you are so dishearten...Dear Jennifer,<br />I'm sorry you are so disheartened by thoughtless behavior online. <br />I find your blog very informative and HIGHLY entertaining. You convinced me to give Judy Bolton a second look and introduced me to Penny Parker. Please keep writing!<br />P.S. There is nothing weird about reading 300 books in a year. Sheesh........<br />Julie Ratcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615222127962799255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-68008637987302394112017-05-25T16:41:02.579-05:002017-05-25T16:41:02.579-05:00Jennifer, I am sorry that you are feeling this way...Jennifer, I am sorry that you are feeling this way, and I hope that it passes. <br />Thank you for sharing your adventures and discoveries in books. Michael Nabholzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352761129065693954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-27985969737324114192017-05-24T22:37:12.196-05:002017-05-24T22:37:12.196-05:00It's not just you, about that disconnect betwe...It's not just you, about that disconnect between what you've said and what people see. People online seem to skim so quickly, and they comment based on bad assumptions or misunderstandings, sometimes because apparently they're confident that the person they're talking to will do the work to correct them if they're wrong. Or somehow skipping over the word "not," which results in a total misunderstanding.<br /><br />After the election I pretty much stopped going on Facebook that much; I didn't go on it much even before that. I see too many things that upset me and the easiest path is to just not go on Facebook anymore. I do really enjoy looking at the series book groups just because they are free of that kind of drama, for the most part, so I appreciate the effort of keeping things on topic.<br /><br />I really do love some parts of the Nancy Drew fandom (and I love to see other collectors' collections, neat items they own, etc.), but when I first found other Nancy Drew lovers online, I found that many of them prefer Nancy in a relationship I absolutely can't stand, and seeing people talk about it just makes me feel depressed and disappointed. At times it makes that usually happy thing really upsetting for me. I can't explain why, and there's no logical reason for it to disturb me so much, but I can't seem to react any differently.<br /><br />I really love that you take the time to review the books you're reading, because it helps me decide if I might want to read/collect them too. And I think it's fantastic that you read so many books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-38274417975666672512017-05-24T18:44:32.429-05:002017-05-24T18:44:32.429-05:00I'm sorry that you've had to put up with s...I'm sorry that you've had to put up with so much nastiness. I have always enjoyed your posts and learned much from them and your blog. I thought that your reading 300 books was inspirational (and completely doable); I also tried to read that many books but only made it to about 250. I just want you to know how much I appreciate all the effort that you put into this and hope that you will feel better about all this soon. P. S. I love the look of your shelves. I wish mine looked as good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00087195272724987357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-59754496838827879852017-05-24T18:20:47.041-05:002017-05-24T18:20:47.041-05:00I am envious of your book collection. You are awes...I am envious of your book collection. You are awesome! I am one of the rare folks who enjoys Facebook immensely. I am sorry for the not so nice experiences that you have had. I for one, appreciate all of your posts. Winkytinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450890260512145114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-48153890932467014862017-05-24T17:41:18.000-05:002017-05-24T17:41:18.000-05:00I am getting a significant reaction to this post f...I am getting a significant reaction to this post from here, my Facebook page, and via private messages. The view counters on this post and at my Facebook page are showing a much higher number than my average post. <br /><br />Some are worried that I am planning to quit. There's no danger of that. I'm just a bit fed up with the behavior I see online.<br /><br />It's clear that this post has struck a chord with many. We can all relate to this on some level. Online we see so many mean comments everywhere, and unfortunately, some people carry it into the collecting and hobby circles, to the detriment of all of us. <br /> <br />The bottom line is that everyone should read and think carefully before they post a comment on Facebook. If they plan to create a new post in a Facebook group, then they should consider whether the post is appropriate and whether it could upset someone. Before they make a comment, they should consider whether their comment is mean-spirited or could be taken in the wrong way. <br /><br />I always think before I post, whether here or on Facebook. Especially with posts like this one that reference real events, I read and edit the post over and over before it gets published. Parts of this post were written six to eight months ago, so this has been gnawing at me for a long time. The final edit to this post was made right before I published it today. I chose to soften the wording of one part so that it would sound better. I always am concerned about others' feelings, which is why it bothers me that some series book enthusiasts think ill of me and think that I have tried to hurt them on purpose. <br /><br />I love series books. I love reading them, and I love sharing my thoughts about them. I get exhausted sometimes, and things get to me. But my beloved books will always be there waiting for me. We have to keep a hold of that love and not let politics or other differences come between us. We must stay positive, and we must not criticize each other. We must not make snide comments, and we must remember that we are all good people who love series books. Jennifer Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405593758228423001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-13189520250457242562017-05-24T16:54:47.609-05:002017-05-24T16:54:47.609-05:00p.s We have more books in our house than many loca...p.s We have more books in our house than many local libraries--our favorites are library discards. There is not a room in the house without a bookshelf or stack of books. We love it.A Candle to Read Byhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-37634283401558304232017-05-24T16:53:32.171-05:002017-05-24T16:53:32.171-05:00I think you are expressing what many of us have fe...I think you are expressing what many of us have felt. I join a group and then leave because of some of the snarkiness I see. My husband thinks that the physical anonymity makes it easier for people to be unkind, inappropriate or reactionary. <br /><br />As for your reading, I for one am impressed. I love to read but have lost my ability to focus the way I once could. We are all just envious. Your blog has meant a lot to me over the years even though I don't comment much. <br /><br />Blogging can be difficult, too. I have had to deal with some unbelievable drama with it and have asked myself "why do you do this/" (blog?). <br /><br />Hoping you will feel refreshed and encouraged soon. You are appreciated! A Candle to Read Byhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03581762892452867756noreply@blogger.com