tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261670119972823151.post346207754176961102..comments2023-09-06T00:54:22.419-07:00Comments on David N. Alderman: The Best Way to Embrace a Negative ReviewAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01900216633662961062noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261670119972823151.post-51335842491902554122011-07-06T16:05:34.956-07:002011-07-06T16:05:34.956-07:00I agree with you, Scott. I think reviewers and tho...I agree with you, Scott. I think reviewers and those being reviewed need to just be respectful of each other. I think that's what it all really comes down to. <br /><br />And I totally know what trolls you're referring to. I do like Amazon, in that you have to write a review with your star rating. But Barnes and Noble lets you put a star rating with no comments. So people can just click 1-star but put no reason for it. In my opinion, that's pointless and it's just hurting the author, not helping them.<br /><br />I try to be as positive as I can be seeing how all of us are in this together to some degree.<br /><br />And I'm glad you enjoy my books, Scott. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01900216633662961062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261670119972823151.post-67247959639321277732011-07-06T14:57:13.302-07:002011-07-06T14:57:13.302-07:00I think that reviewers should have similar standar...I think that reviewers should have similar standards themselves. Just because a book has a lot of romance (not my cup of tea) doesn't mean that it is worthless to the world. I try to be positive and constructive even when hitting parts of books that I didn't enjoy as much. Granted I am a fairly terrible writer so my reviews aren't masterpieces in any way, shape, or form, but I try to be honest and helpful. <br /><br />There are reviewers out there who are in the category of Internet trolls with reviews consisting of a single line, for example "This book sucks!" or similar nonsense. That kind of review is spiteful and pointless it is no help to an author or a potential reader. <br /><br />I'm glad that you are able to keep positive when faced with some adversity David as I enjoy your books and wish you the best of luck with their continued success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com