tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085565694161405571.post6433247663951634780..comments2024-02-22T20:16:45.871+08:00Comments on Deranged Book Lovers: Honest Review? Or Just Plain Disrespectful?Lynossa (Deranged Book Lovers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10373159476123916712noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085565694161405571.post-652441942353073972011-02-12T10:35:25.105+08:002011-02-12T10:35:25.105+08:00That is terrible! I can't believe that person...That is terrible! I can't believe that person had the nerve to do that, and even pirating a book! That's just wrong. Obviously, she is such a negative person and only does things that would benefit her - like downloading ebooks illegally or dissing some author just to gain popularity points - and would never consider other people's feelings nor display professionalism with her reviews. Because even if yes, reading and reviewing books is not a job, you still have to be a professional about it and show respect to other readers and authors. If she did not like the book she could have given us reasons why - if she just plain did not like the book and the author, why not just keep it to herself because obviously she won't be able to keep herself from saying really bad things. I would hate to know someone like that.<br /><br />Anyway, on a side note, I love your new blog design :D<br /><br /><a href="http://buoyreading.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Brush Up On Your Reading</a>Nina B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05724080316627086644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085565694161405571.post-63498834005206942162011-02-07T15:46:51.956+08:002011-02-07T15:46:51.956+08:00Not having read the original review, (or anything ...Not having read the original review, (or anything else of hers), I can only think that it was her way of getting some attention, plus some people just like to knock others down. I'll admit to writing a bad review of a book a time or two, but I try not to insult the author - I may not like a book, but I'm sure there are plenty out there that do like what I don't. <br /><br />As for the illegal down loading AND then b*tching...*HULK* it's wrong, authors spend a lot of their time creating something and unless they're a mega best selling author, it's often a second job, they work hard and should be rewarded for their toil - not kicked in the teeth by so called fans...and end rant O.oCataluna6https://www.blogger.com/profile/06608824925475796910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085565694161405571.post-74634706763535534852011-02-04T23:36:38.075+08:002011-02-04T23:36:38.075+08:00Respect is necessary when it comes to reviewing AN...Respect is necessary when it comes to reviewing ANYTHING. If you are an author, a movie star or a singer, you kind of sign up for being scrutinized and have your work valued against others in your field. But criticizing one's work is not the same as criticizing the person. It's great that you left her a comment and I hate that you didn't leave the link to the review in question. :)Nikolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11306130544726821173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085565694161405571.post-29061584703519061892011-02-04T06:18:26.679+08:002011-02-04T06:18:26.679+08:00I love a critical review that will help shape my n...I love a critical review that will help shape my need/ want to spend my hard-earned book bucks. But, a nasty review is not critical or helpful at all. Obviously, this reviewer has some personal issues that are getting in the way of her ability to treat others with respect.Mrs. DeRapshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412356257110198452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085565694161405571.post-44538742164641107532011-02-02T22:49:04.373+08:002011-02-02T22:49:04.373+08:00I agree with this post. You can review a book, eve...I agree with this post. You can review a book, even a bad book while still being respectful. When I have to give a bad review, which I honestly hate doing, it's always in a respectful way cause ya know what...it's only my opinion. I never bash the author cause hey they have made it farther than I have. They have been published, something I only dream of being one day. And what I like someone else might not and what someone else likes I may not. Heck that happens in this house, my hubby and I totally don't agree on books. I don't care for what he reads and he doesn't really care for what I read. It opens some great discussions, but to be blatantly disrespectful to an author is just down right rude. Freedom of speech...yeah we have that, but have a bit of compassion and decency when you do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561123442023984495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085565694161405571.post-54227977576684216772011-02-02T21:50:12.812+08:002011-02-02T21:50:12.812+08:00I'm all about freedom of speech. People have ...I'm all about freedom of speech. People have the right to say what they want, but sometimes they might want to consider how they phrase it. I think the anger often comes from what's being published these days. A lot of it is just plain bad. There are no other words for it. And after paying (although this person stole her book! Wow! Talk about a lack of ethos in her argument!) up to $10 for a paperback, readers are disappointed that they paid for poor writing, poor editing, or just a poor story. My motto is always respectful but never dishonest when I have to review a bad book.Selenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531747913207590028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3085565694161405571.post-16583576098733022772011-02-02T19:16:29.531+08:002011-02-02T19:16:29.531+08:00Absolutely agree! It saddens me that more people ...Absolutely agree! It saddens me that more people didn't defend the author in the comments. I didn't see the review that you are talking about, but I like to believe that the honest and RESPECTFUL reviewers out there would have backed you up in your comment. I know I would have.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03289906920836700435noreply@blogger.com