HA!
Now how have I changed my mind. Well after reading the comments in the flame war I came across this question:
The only question I have is regards to when is it a good time or place to speak about your bad experiences. So many times I’ve come up against “you’re unprofessional” for saying MY experience was bad. When is it okay to say it? Where is it okay to say?
The answer, which opened my eyes:
I think speaking up is a matter of personal preference. At the time you think is right, when the topic is essential for you, and at a place you think you will be heard. If you have issues with your publisher that are important to you and you think important to others (other than “I don’t like my editor because her hair is blue”) you have a right to bring them out publicly. It’s your experience. You can’t worry about what anyone else thinks.
The answer sums up what I've been struggling with myself. It really does come down to personal choice.
To speak or not to speak, that is the question. What's your answer?
4 comments:
I tend not to but that's because when I DO speak, I ain't very nice. LOL.
I try and wait until I can speak calmly. Sometimes that never happens.
Lol. A good rule to live by. Though I doubt I ever will. It takes a while for me to get riled up, and it has to push one of my hot buttons. I see red, react, and then wonder if I should have after the fact.
I should be more like you.
Well, that's tough to answer, because I do have an opinion on pretty much everything. But would I rant against someone online? Uhm, definitely never. But you don't want to be the one stealing that parking space from under my nose... ;-)
You have to decide if saying your piece is worth the fallout. For example, do I tell my daughter what I really think of her boyfriend? Oh, yeah. I can handle anything she chooses to throw at me. Do I tell the mother-in-law what I really think of her egg salad sandwiches? Um, no. I have to live with her son for a few more years at least. Pick your battles. If you choose to go for it, don't hold back.
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