tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post8827336008735571479..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Out of the woodworkJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-48340441989414612582008-09-05T12:15:00.000-04:002008-09-05T12:15:00.000-04:00Kitty,Of course you're not a "troll", "asshat", "h...Kitty,<BR/><BR/>Of course you're not a "troll", "asshat", "hater" or "insane". You spewed no invectives. Your above post does not read the way toxic waste smells.<BR/><BR/>This is how people are supposed to make comments. Politely. And anyone who showers you with obscenities because of your beliefs, is one or all of the above quoted adjectives.Elissa Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727748060605823895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-939808301668468042008-09-05T12:13:00.000-04:002008-09-05T12:13:00.000-04:00What bothered me about the video was that it was a...What bothered me about the video was that it was a snapshot of the events. It is really hard to discern what happened based on such a small portion of it. And when people assume they know what happened based on that snapshot, well I find it scary. I tell my kids you should question everything, even if you don't do it vocally every time.<BR/>I don't comment on political things since my politics seem to differ with most of the publishind industry and I certainly don't want to handicap myself in getting representation. I'd like to assume all can be professional, but obviously from the vitriol you had to take down, not everyone can be.<BR/>And I have lots of friends whose politics are very different from mine. I makes me know I really have thought about how I feel on issues.<BR/>cmrChris Reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00429148293004912993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-55379817950520621502008-09-05T08:51:00.000-04:002008-09-05T08:51:00.000-04:00Let’s not be coy here; the publishing industry is ...Let’s not be coy here; the publishing industry is heavily populated with Democrats. Republican writers – and there are a few – are understandably reluctant to voice their politics. If you’re a Republican writer seeking representation, why handicap your chances? As Janet Reid has so often reminded us, word does get around.<BR/><BR/>I read the lit blogs for the invaluable information they provide. I try to avoid the occasional injection of politics, so I usually bite my tongue and try not to react to the few insulting comments by readers and surf on by. <I>Keep moving. Nothing to see here.</I> <BR/><BR/>That was before, before Wednesday night, before Sarah Palin. If she had the guts to stand up to the corruption in her state, <I>within her own party!</I>, then I can admit that I’m a Conservative. I absolutely love Sarahcuda! <BR/><BR/>Admitting it does not make me a “troll” or an “asshat” or a “hater” or “insane.” It doesn’t mean that I’m “attacking” anyone or “spewing invectives” or “inflicting [my] toxicity.” I simply reached my Howard Beal moment.<BR/><BR/>...Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772310179223546476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-57640135431616610562008-09-05T07:14:00.000-04:002008-09-05T07:14:00.000-04:00As I've said before, we've become the land of the ...As I've said before, we've become the land of the sheep and the home of the afraid. Everyone goes along quietly, the silent majority afraid of the backlash of standing up for what they believe in. It's depressing to live here in the land of free speech, where speaking your mind freely (and courteously, for those vitriolic offenders in the deleted post) creates such a hullabaloo that it seems like it's just not worth it.Jake Nantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637039507172446111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-88554755382309052482008-09-04T23:40:00.000-04:002008-09-04T23:40:00.000-04:00Something sad? It's not just online. I think peo...Something sad? It's not just online. I think people are afraid to talk politics anymore. I live in rural Missouri. It's two months until the presidential election and to this point I have seen three bumper stickers (all Obama -- I thought them brave and hope their cars don't get keyed!) and one campaign button (also Obama). The only yard signs are for local elections, not even for governor or anything like that, and NO ONE I know talks openly about politics, even those who I know have strong beliefs.<BR/><BR/>If free and open discourse is the key to a healthy society, we are indeed a nation in crisis.Loretta Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253542701930736398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-54041446869675507522008-09-04T19:33:00.000-04:002008-09-04T19:33:00.000-04:00Well, now, to be fair, Ms. Reid *did* invite peopl...Well, now, to be fair, Ms. Reid *did* invite people to call her a horse's patootie.José Iriartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653811568201804995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-12643525603745284462008-09-04T19:16:00.000-04:002008-09-04T19:16:00.000-04:00Janet, here is a novel idea. This is YOUR blog, y...Janet, here is a novel idea. This is YOUR blog, you write what you want to write. If someone doesn't like it..they should move to another blog. I try to get along and like everyone, respect the opposite opinion, but people like Sharpie make me want to chew nails. How DARE he/she call you a patootie...<BR/>Name calling only shows a lack of class!austexgrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180333348264396552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-45001309558198806142008-09-04T18:43:00.000-04:002008-09-04T18:43:00.000-04:00"You're probably getting smacked by Google Alerts,...<I>"You're probably getting smacked by Google Alerts, as folks use it to police the blogosphere and post what is essentially drive-by spam."</I><BR/><BR/>*nod*<BR/><BR/>It's how come any post in the blogosphere mentioning Ayn Rand (and criticizing her philosophy) gets slammed with obnoxious comments. Some people seem to just look for fights to pick online.<BR/><BR/>Sharpie, for instance, posted a fairly incoherent comment on Mareen Johnson's blog like twelve minutes after her post here, blasting her for . . . something. I'm not sure what, since it was clear s/he didn't actually read the content of the blog post. I guess simply for writing about Bristol Palin and not thinking Sarah Palin is a hero or something. I don't know. But who has time to actually <I>read</I> blog posts when you have a whole list of sites to spam?<BR/><BR/>I only read blog posts by people I like, or by the people they link to. When I stumble across somebody new I like reading, I add that person to my RSS reader. I don't get searching out blog posts by people you obviously don't follow, just so you can police the thoughts of anybody with the temerity to believe differently. What an unpleasant hobby.José Iriartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653811568201804995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-13756040316016081422008-09-04T17:01:00.000-04:002008-09-04T17:01:00.000-04:00Hell, put it back up there. I'm so sick and tired...Hell, put it back up there. I'm so sick and tired of people in this country who think the first amendment means they have the right to never see anything they disagree with or that offends them. If something that small honestly upset someone, I'd tell them to seek help. We live in an increasingly litigious society where everyone wants something for nothing and wants to dictate what others can and can't do, and I'd rather set the world on fire and start over than continue to the inevitable end to which that road will take us.<BR/><BR/>It's your blog. Post what you want, and if we don't like it, we have the inalienable right to CHANGE THE URL. God bless ya, Janet, even if I don't agree with anything you say (I do, but still) I say fight to the death to defend your right to say it, even if it makes someone's inner child cry.<BR/><BR/>Better yet, say it so their inner child gets spanked. That'll show 'em. Frightened, small-minded fascists.Jake Nantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637039507172446111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-8122366685805678162008-09-04T13:24:00.000-04:002008-09-04T13:24:00.000-04:00I couldn't have said it better myself, so I will j...I couldn't have said it better myself, so I will just say that I echo what Unfocused me said.Margaret Yanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464624057491288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-88973979730225900722008-09-04T13:14:00.000-04:002008-09-04T13:14:00.000-04:00I watched the video. That was political? I almost ...I watched the video. <BR/><BR/>That was political? I almost put it on my blog (but no one visits my blog, so it would have been moot : )<BR/><BR/>I thought it had more to do with that fact that that kind of thing isn't supposed to happen here.<BR/><BR/>And becuase we are *here* and not, say, China, we can actually look at the video and be a little bit miffed, a lot outraged, or just ho-him.<BR/><BR/>And then blog about however it makes us feel.<BR/><BR/>Right now I have a sleeping kitten in my lap, so I'm okay with the whole world.ICQBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08634452093934367498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-73560908303792368682008-09-04T12:47:00.000-04:002008-09-04T12:47:00.000-04:00Janet, I'm guessing you based your decision to tak...Janet, I'm guessing you based your decision to take down the entire thread on the fact that it was built on a false premise to begin with.<BR/><BR/>I mean, you only posted the after effects of the incident, without any explanation of what came before, and it was just kind of iffy, and might have made you look biased.<BR/><BR/>Am I on the right track?Sharpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241274424695262364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-59725804339222932112008-09-04T12:34:00.000-04:002008-09-04T12:34:00.000-04:00People who really believe they've got it all answe...People who really believe they've got it all answered, crate up their minds and put it away.<BR/><BR/>Problem with crates... they leak!<BR/><BR/>Haste yee back ;-)Haste yee back ;-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00345715370509449971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-68480812902652514762008-09-04T11:04:00.000-04:002008-09-04T11:04:00.000-04:00i think you are the bee's knees, Janet. Please don...i think you are the bee's knees, Janet. Please don't be afraid to be opininated. We live in an almost-fascist regime and we cannot allow fascists to take over our society anymore. do NOT let fascists silence you!!!Sabina E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14679639206346030919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-86007122918511583852008-09-04T10:40:00.000-04:002008-09-04T10:40:00.000-04:00I missed this too. Just when I seriously decided t...I missed this too. Just when I seriously decided to start writing, the blogs start hopping.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you went through this. I'm afraid to discuss politics on my blog for this reason, but I love to go to other blogs and read well-written, respectful opinions.Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-73993977975892838592008-09-04T10:25:00.000-04:002008-09-04T10:25:00.000-04:00You're probably getting smacked by Google Alerts, ...You're probably getting smacked by Google Alerts, as folks use it to police the blogosphere and post what is essentially drive-by spam.Chris Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17695037671506768070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-73537499255091025092008-09-04T09:36:00.000-04:002008-09-04T09:36:00.000-04:00Lady, it's your blog. You want to make a politica...Lady, it's your blog. You want to make a political statement, you go ahead and make it. I missed the original post so I have no idea if I would have agreed with you or not, but if not, I've got my own blog -- which costs precisely nothing more than the effort I choose to put into it -- if I want to go off on an invective filled rant. When I'm commenting on someone else's blog, I'm a guest, and I try to behave with my company manners and use my inside voice. Next time, I hope you just block the obnoxious commenters or close the comments and leave your post up -- you shouldn't have to censor yourself on your own blog. You are mistress of your (sub)domain, after all.Unfocused Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727256061221218990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-79195592803602687122008-09-04T08:03:00.000-04:002008-09-04T08:03:00.000-04:00After the insanity of the comments you got after y...After the insanity of the comments you got after your (very perceptive and right on) comment about immigration, I'm surprised your blog didn't explode.<BR/><BR/>I don't understand people who feel the need to inflict their toxicity on others online. Reasonable discourse, intelligent debate; sure. But people need to keep in mind that this is your personal blog, where you're free to share your own opinions and thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, sorry that the haters found you again. Seriously, you should put your post back online and just block the IP addresses of the asshats who wander by. That's what I do now.<BR/><BR/>Cheers! (And Scotch!)<BR/><BR/>Colleenclindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09337038541423116138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-79860355797952316652008-09-04T07:37:00.000-04:002008-09-04T07:37:00.000-04:00What did I miss? Damn! I'm always late to the part...What did I miss? Damn! I'm always late to the party.<BR/>I come here for your frank open commentary. Don't bow to censorship. <BR/>Air your views and those who love us love us and those who don't can go to h*ll. <BR/>:)<BR/>If-scratch that-When I get an agent I want a person who tells it like it is and isn't afraid to speak her mind.Aimlesswriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03012050763172251381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-55178684314120855032008-09-04T05:10:00.000-04:002008-09-04T05:10:00.000-04:00Sha'el for Queen!!!Sha'el for Queen!!!Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-30721759176868864882008-09-04T00:36:00.000-04:002008-09-04T00:36:00.000-04:00Wow where was I when all this went down? Editing ...Wow where was I when all this went down? Editing again. Damn I knew I should have procrastinated yesterday. <BR/>Everyone has opinions and being able to allow others their opinions is called adulthood, when we can't and we get our knickers in a knot over it then we're still children. <BR/>Keep blogging, we'll be here to read with relish. <BR/>Although I'd ask that you didn't let the law students twist their knickers seeing as thought they're not wearing pants. The thought sends nausea rushing in.Natalie Hatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09377665702278806398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-81911227593032912772008-09-03T22:23:00.000-04:002008-09-03T22:23:00.000-04:00I commented on that post, in appreciation of you s...I commented on that post, in appreciation of you sharing that link, and then went to bed. By the time I had the chance to check back in, the whole firestorm had erupted and the post was gone. All I can say is that it's extremely disheartening to see the kinds of vicious personal attacks people make on each other in the name of politics. <BR/><BR/>It's sad that you feel you can no longer discuss political topics on your blog, but it's certainly understandable. I just wish I had confidence that some of the spewers of invective would feel a twinge of shame.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the great blogging, Janet! We appreciate it so much!Rose D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03093601825336100784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-72014461325679207992008-09-03T21:29:00.000-04:002008-09-03T21:29:00.000-04:00People got mad about the police video from the oth...People got mad about the police video from the other day? Wait...what...what'd I miss?<BR/><BR/>Damn career. Getting in the way of my internet trolling.<BR/><BR/>I think your blog kicks ass. My writer buddy and I are going to try really hard not to fall over in a dead faint if we spot you at Bouchercon. I love that you pull no punches, you speak your mind intelligently, and you swear as much as I do. <BR/><BR/>Please don't let some self-important morons make you feel as though you have to censor your blog. Did you forget you're bulletproof?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215557278096889044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-88131864535990483662008-09-03T21:25:00.000-04:002008-09-03T21:25:00.000-04:00Etiquette says never discuss religion, politics, o...Etiquette says never discuss religion, politics, or money.<BR/><BR/>I do find it interesting that non-blog readers come out of the woodwork with vitriol when a political topic comes up.<BR/><BR/>I personally don't mind rational discussion of things political, and am seriously open to other opinions, especially when more educated than mine. I do mind closed-minded individuals who think they have THE answer and the rest of the world are ignorant shmucks.<BR/><BR/>I agree that our right to freedom of speech should be protected; that's not to say that I love the media either. But when journalists are gagged, arrested, and have their computers/cameras/recorders confiscated, right here in the US, that scares me.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969794644668994847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-77735972822682420642008-09-03T20:58:00.000-04:002008-09-03T20:58:00.000-04:00I was worried the trolls would come out of the woo...I was worried the trolls would come out of the woodwork. But I wish they hadn't.ryan fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361694356025572544noreply@blogger.com