Another interesting question this time via e-mail! A reader asked what should she do if she found some people annoying or insulting on their social network in Twitter or Facebook. My answer is pretty straightforward and blunt. Unfollow or Unfriend them. There are too many distractions already in life and the last thing you need are people who do nothing but spread negativity and stress on your social network. I recall this conversation I had with a good friend a few days ago. He was talking about how he really hated someone to the point that each time he saw this guy’s face on his Friends column on Tweet Deck he’d feel bad. Er… then take him out of your list so you don’t have to see his face anymore?
And to those who do nothing but spread negativity and insecurity online through their blogs and social networks, allow me to quote from an entry of Jayvee that I just adore and love:
Go and make a name for yourself. Don’t waste time in events. Don’t wait for news to come to you. Go and be awesome. Detract from the trail of the script they give you in press conferences. Let your personality shine. If you want them to respect blogs, then give them a reason to.
Don’t go to the PR guy. Go direct to client.
Respect the PR guy. He can help you in the future when things get sticky.
But first, write something awesome. Not in praise of the machinations of the PR industry, but in praise of free speech. Write it well.
Do it again.
Push yourself to say more than the obvious.
Don’t take photos. Cull emotions. Don’t drown it with text.
Be relevant.
Be indignant about the status quo. Change it.
Change your template also.
Be more informed than them.
Be friendly. Be more than friendly. Be controversial.
Don’t whine. Don’t complain.
Say no sometimes.
Use keywords. But also be brazened.
Ship.
End with a bang.
Sometimes in life we keep pointing fingers at others and blaming them for the ills of our life. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is to not judge other people because we really don’t know them or what they’ve done in life. Of course I still struggle with this but I am working on it, lol. Stop looking at others and pulling them down and just focus on building your career and blessing others with the fruits of your labor.
Cheers everyone and I hope you’re all having a great week. 
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And pick your battles. Some are worth exploring and resolving, but most are just destructive, baseless, and not at all intelligent.