I guess every time we make a choice there are always some downsides we should consider, but I didn’t. When I started this blog and I had no idea of what a travel blog was, I thought it was just going to be a nice way to share my thoughts on being passionate about traveling, and never imagined my hobby could become a double edged weapon.
Now, when someone wants to talk bullsh*t about me, I guess I made it very easy: if my perpetual traveler lifestyle wasn’t enough, I also spread the word online so that everyone knows – and judges.
Like, if you are a travel blogger you have the chance of getting an all new set of offenses such as:
- You travel just to brag/show off. (yawn)
- If a guy leaves you a comment, he’s just flirting, don’t be too proud. (I can be proud of having fans no?)
- You spend too much time on social networks, internet, blah. (I am sure there are many ways to use the internet… not my fault if you know only Youporn and the useless part of Facebook. Oh and do you know that nowadays the internet is the most powerful marketing tool on Earth? I assume you don’t. I don’t even spend nearly enough time online, fyi.)
- You only post photos and stuff on your blog just to make a competition. (with whom exactly?)
- You travel to escape from reality. (true, I love discovering different realities. So what?)
- No-one reads your blog. (oh no, how did you enter my stats? I was sure I was going to keep this secret to myself!)
- You envy other people that have more experience than you. (yawn again, I smell envy on your side!)
- The comments you get are useless and pathetic. (oh oh you don’t wanna mess up with my readers!)
I would like to thank who sent me the above comments for inspiring me to write this post, and for the good laugh.
Also, I want to add a quick message to the haters:
I hope you get to experience what me and other travelers had the chance of feeling very soon:
When you are on your own, in another Country, culture, environment. When you don’t have your comfort zone around you and you can be scared to death but you have to find your way. When you realize it was not that hard. , when you find your home abroad and feel you belong to a community… I really wish you this, so that you start enjoying your life and stop… bitching around!
Nevertheless I want to express my gratitude for the lovely emails I get from other people that support me and with whom I have inspiring conversations and exchanges of travel knowledge.
Did you ever receive such comments… or am I the only lucky one? Do you feel offended by them? How do you react? Please share your experience!
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20 Comments
At least you get the insults from people who don’t blog. We just get that glazed-over look, especially from friends. That ‘Awww, bless. They write a little blog,’ look. We’re used to it now. :)
Julia
I don’t know if I could ever get used to it!
That definitely was relatable, understandable, and amusing. And tells you a lot about the person writing the comment ;)
Thanks for sharing and for the smiles :)
Thanks Jordan! Looks like you understand perfectly what I am talking about… :)
Flirting is only half my motivation for leaving a comment! Fortunately I’m exempt from this criticism as a male blogger, although now that I think of it I was more girls would leave comments just to flirt with me… Don’t let comments like these bother you too much. I’m sure they don’t feel any better when people like us point out they’re doing less than inspiring work just for money!
“They’re doing less than inspiring work just for money” – best comment ever! Thanks Jason :) *hug*
I wish i was popular enough to get hate!
Hehe, well let’s say I’d like to get some more love :p
I thanks to all those people coz i get to see this beautiful blog….for those who have commented as per line VI,tell them that i am one of those who reads it….
this reminds me of very good quote “The artist doesn’t have time to listen to the critics. The ones who want to be writers read the reviews, the ones who want to write don’t have the time to read reviews”
Ahhh thanks Akshaye… this is such a sweet comment! Definitely paying back for all the hate I got. Thanks, thanks, thanks!!!
Wow were those comments froma stranger? crazy … and hilarious. We only got one negative remark so far and that was from someone we knew! but oh well! you can’t give up your passion just cause someone is negative!
Oh no I will never give up! Thanks Jade :)
I once heard that getting hate mail is a sign of success :) I think you don’t have to justify your travels or what you do on your blog to anyone. For every hater you might have hundreds who support and read you :)
Thanks Samuel! So that’s a good sign? Wo-hooo :) Then I wish you to get a ton of these emails. LOL kidding! Thanks again!!!
True, I totally agree with Sam’s comment above. Don’t bother with haters. I felt pity for them. You inspire a lot of people, that’s why we all come to visit and read your articles (as well as leaving comments). On the bright side at least you get to write one extra article on your blog which is always good ;-) Keep up the great work!
Thanks Amer!!! Oh, you’re really sweet. And yes an extra post is always good, right? :) Ciao!
I haven’t yet had any negative comments (but I probably don’t have nearly as many viewings as you plus I’m still getting used to it) Sorry to hear you’ve had those comments but even the negatives will make you stronger eh :)
Off to have a look around your blog :)
I like you attitude Girl. Keep thinking positive.
Horrible trolls. I love your blog, Giulia, and lots of other people do too. Track the trolls down by their IP addresses and I’ll go after them for you. ;-)
I try to remember the quote that says “Life is too short to stress yourself with people who don’t even deserve to be an issue in your life”…. “IF” he had a life, he wouldn’t have to feel big by putting you down!!
We love your blog Giulia – as do many of the users at uencounter.me!! We fee honored to have you as a blog partner !