Is Bad Press Still Good Press on ActiveRain?

Tammy, I have seen some of the very negative comments, and as long as the bloggers leave them in the comment trail, I would think that they have approved them.  I try to stay away from them, however.

Good Morning Tammy, I was having so of the same thoughts. So I have to tell you I agree with what you are say.

Tammy, my mother in law always says, if they are talking about you, then they are talking about you! Good or bad, what can I say.

I guess it is human nature to be drawn toward conflict, to voice ones own opinion. I know I don't like conflict, but sometimes healthy debate is good to clear your mind and set things straight!

Tammy, I agree that a healthy debate is good but it can go too far.  Last week I read a post that was quite disturbing......can't imagine doing business with that person.

Tammy, I agree some times I wonder if these people are really in the business. 

Good post, Tammy.

"There's no such thing as bad publicity" seems to motivate too many people.

And I disagree with the concept. 

And we have flat-out crude bloggers.  What's up with THAT?

Tammy....I don't think bad press is good press, but that's just my humble opinion.  I do like a good, honest, fair debate - not necessarily negative but if someone has a differing opinion on something, then I think it is good to have a healthy debate if you disagree.  I'm talking about a discussion that might broaden someone's thinking or help them to see something from another angle - not necessarily change someone's mind or opinion.  I don't like pure negativity or disagreeing just to be difficult or get noticed.  We all have our bad days but consistently being negative isn't good for anyone.

I dont' want to be known for any bad publicity anywhere. I would rather build up my business and reputation on always being above board on all aspects.

Tammy,

I think here in AR is just like the real world. Letting people "be themselves", say what they want, etc. is just as important. We all have our own opinions but some people prefer to ram them down others throats!

If I have a bad comment on my post, I "always" leave it. They are hurting themselves, not me. And to answer your question, debate, in any form and especially when it gets heated sells!!!

(Just maybe not to the people they are trying to sell, lol)  Just sit back and enjoy the good stuff that is here and don't let it upset you:)

I know enough not to leave a comment if a post is too heated and too radical. No one is going to care about my comment at that point, so I just move on.

I must be missing something behind this blog. I believe debating is healthy-as long as it dosen't get personal. I agree with Tammy, it's best to move on when there is a heated debate because it became personal somewhere. A good reputation, and ethics are gold.