Secret ingredient...enemies

awwwwwww Don't sweat the small stuff Teresa. Keep on posting. They will go away. Just remember while they are flagging they are giving you points.

I missed it all too and I sure am glad. I do agree with mary bryant though...

Bless your heart. I missed it too. I've collected my own trolls lately - ever since the elections and when I was sporting a McCain/Palin icon. Nothing is safe from them, not even a post about Operation Christmas Child. But I don't mind. Their page views benefit me. And I've been fortunate - so far - that none have been as unkind as your trolls.

I missed what you are talking about but I say, ignore them and they will go away eventually. Keep posting and don't give them a second thought!

You can't let this get you down. If the person keeps flagging your posts for bogus reasons, that person will get in trouble. Don't let a troll make you change what you don't think needs changing. That emboldens them to continue. I wasn't a part of whatever happened but it seems to me that you have made your apologies and have gone above and beyond what you needed to do. Good on you. But if you let this person continue to distress you, that's giving in to his or her dirty tactics. Fight back by continuing to post and keeping your head up!

dont let it get to ya teresa, alot of us on gather like you alot! chin up, I care about ya! HUGS

I have no idea what this is about

You haven't done anything wrong so I wouldn't worry. If Gather finds out who did it I am sure they won't be too happy with that person- it is rude to waste their time like that. It is one thing to rate someones content appropriately but to give a one (or flag them) just because they are mad...shame on them! If they don't like something you said or did they should say so. Or just keep their mouth shut (and flagging fingers still) and move on. Either way would be the most grown-up way to handle it. And we are all adults here...!

Do you need my help dear? I have been known to drive the crazies, crazy. I stand ready to investigate.

I am a reporter, you know.

awww I am sorry! Try not to let it get to you, even if your posts are flagged, I will still read them :) I hope you feel better soon

Good luck to you!

I guess I don't get why that upsets people so much when its flagged? So let em! Realize you are a more mature person. I mean I would get upset about ratings so I just simply don't allow people to rate it. Look at it, comment on it, but I don't even care about rating. Some people are silly that way. I wouldn't let it get you down.

hope the slate is now wiped clean - for all concerned

I wouldn't lose any sleep over them either..They are not worth it!

Don't let "them" get you down, just ignore 'em!!!

Someone DB1'd a bunch of my stuff a couple of weeks ago. I thought, "Wahoo! I've finally made it on Gather!"

Don't let them get you down.you did nothing wrong i remember ccommenring on the radio shack item you had on.

There are plenty of good people out there, but, sadly, the bad ones stick out like a sore thumb. I had a troll, on YouTube, telling me to shut up. My comments were about how good Jimi Hendrix was, and the guy didn't like Hendrix and choose to pick on me about it. I simply kept replying to his threatening posts with more kudos for Hendrix, not mentioning a thing about his threats.

My advice is quit being the victim. The person messing with you is doing it for attention, and is "feeding" on your posts. If you quit writing about the problems that person is causing you, there will be nothing for that person to feed off of.

I seen that post. But couldn't see the flag. But I did leave a comment. I didn't see anything that was wrong to be flagged. But have you contacted Gather to see who is doing it to you. They can put a stop to it if it is the same person harassing you.

It is so sad that some people have to act that way it just goes to show that some people never really grow up
Oh and Hendrix was awesome !!

If one person were actually flagging all your stuff, Gather would not have let it continued and said something to them since it is against TOS

It seems that very few people have really read your posts. If they had, they would realize that at least since day 12 of your membership, you haven't been able to get along with some folks or play well with others. You have been whining and complainning to gain points for months!

Quote from August 18, Secret Ingredient:
"I can't keep this up...
I thought that I could...
But the points are dropping so fast...
This isn't someone who is not agreeing with me.... "

You lie and deceive.

Excellent observation Olivia -- I hadn't realized that this has been going on for so long... I'm fairly new to actually SPENDING time here... Teresa... I've read all of the drama for the last week or so -- I manage to get through all of my "friend posts" pretty much every day -- So I have been caught up on this, and I haven't actually seen really ANYTHING overly rude said in the comments below the posts -- I mean, maybe they came in after me, or something, so I can't be sure, of course -- but I want to read actual posts with stuff in them -- not cat fights... and I do feel badly that you have had your feelings hurt -- but I am thinking I will not be clicking on THESE kinds of posts from you anymore-- I'll just be clicking on your posts with regular stuff in them... Sorry -- but it drags down my day, and I honestly don't need THAT! I can drag down my OWN day just fine! LOL! Hope you get it all worked out, Teresa!!! *HUGS*

Wow, just don't let it get you down....someone will get in trouble for flagging you I'd imagine.

My goodness Olivia...it is an honor to finally meet you! I mean...you have no posts, no pics, no videos, no pings, nothing. You have 12 friends (which is fine) and you are a part of no groups. Yet you have been a member since 2006. You have the right to do what you want while you're here. Your only chosen purpose for being here, seems not to be a part of the Gather family, other than to critcize other Gather members?

You posted the same comment three different times on a couple of my posts...so I am guessing that you may be the one who is flagging my posts? Based on your previous comments to others that I've read...it sounds like you spend more time criticizing people, then saying good things.

I mean...I really do feel honored that you have taken the time to investigate my work from the moment I became a member. You have gone so far back that you can tell me what, when, where, how and the time I posted each article? Wow...you have probably been one of my biggest supporters! No wonder there are days that my points will jump up a couple hundred points in one day!

Going that far back to dig up this information from my posts and to keep records the way you do; I've probably gotten a couple gift cards because of all your research.

Personally...you could not have read too much of my material, because I haven't had that many issues with people. There has been a couple of times. But it's a known fact in this world, that sometimes your biggest arguments, comes from people you love the most!

Compared to the massive amount of support that I have gotten...my problems have been few! The majority of my posts are positive, not negative and anyone can read them to see that... They're filled with funny stuff...work I've written...recipes and reviews. In fact my two biggest posts, have gotten a combined total of almost 800 views, and they did not come from ranting and raving. They came from a funny story and announcing a store we all liked shopping at...closing their doors. And many of my other posts that received an excessive amount of views also came from positive things.

Everyone rants from time to time. It's a tough world out there and the pain is very real! Heck...there are several groups that are meant for those times people need to rant. After reading your comments to others...you rant quite a bit yourself.

I expect...based on your comments posted...that you will give me a rebuttal. But I'm okay with that... In fact...I am looking forward to posting more, because I can count on you to go through them with a fine tooth comb and that ends up helping me more!

Most people are here for points and to get some desperate things that are needed. Obviously you are...because why be a group member for two years and not want to join the group by letting us read some of your work? We all have problems and emotions can be high at times...but this is a great place, where I have met a lot of fine people and the few that got upset...well with most of them...we've made up. We aren't even mad any more.

I have to say...people like you have made me a better person and it's helped me to become stronger for it. I am surprised that Gather allows people to be members this long and all they do is comment? Based on the comments you've received, other Gather members have wondered the same thing. And your response to them wasn't that nice either.

I'm looking forward to you viewing more of my posts!

Darn trolls just need to leave you alone Teresa! There are always a few bad people that try to ruin it for others here on Gather because they didn't agree with what was said or just like creating chaos where there is none, so don't sweat it.

Btw, Allison and Olivia why are you bothering reading Teresa's posts if you have nothing constructive to say or are essentially going to bitch about the fact that these are not the kind of posts you want to read since they drag down your day??? Leave, go away and move on to something that interests you instead of criticizing my friend!!!

Be gone, trolls and others who will remain nameless and leave Teresa the hell alone!!!!! Pardon my french!!!!

Diana and Janie...thank you so much!!!! I couldn't ask for better friends!!!

Teresa,

I've always thought that you wrote about whatever was on your mind. You were being honest about something that was bothering you. Isn't writing something down supposed to be charhargic (?) and release the tension that is in us? I just know what helps me when I'm upset. Sometimes I post what is on my mind and sometimes I just write it down in my journal that only I see.

I'm glad that you are here and that you are still posting and that you are my friend.

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It's too stressful to get into these internet frays. You'll probably never meet the person on the other end, so try not to let them get to you. :)

Aww, Teresa, don't feel bad. You're nobody on Gather until you have your own pet troll! ;)

Seriously, the oddest things set them off, I gave up worrying about it. And hey, they're giving you views!

Thank you for posting and sharing to commentsneeded.gather.com
Are you having a good Friday?
Hope so

Thanks for sharing!

I'd just keep on posting, Teresa. I've found that there are a lot of really good people on Gather. It seems there are a few people who seem to enjoy leaving their negativity around but don't let them get you down. Better to stay true to yourself and however others react is their problem. Cheer up.

I just love the fact when people take my comments out of context and or feel the need to write me some nasty email message to attack me for standing up for one of my friends. Thanks (you know who you are)! You need to read my comment again, so you can understand what I was saying instead of assuming you know what I meant. I have no problems with people expressing their views, but I ask why did you bother clicking and reading this post when it is something that doesn't interest you since you claimed it drags down your day??? Did you feel the need to write all the other people/friends who stood up for Teresa as well or was I the only one who was singled out as you put as the subject of your email message??? I wasn't attacking you, but if you want to take it that way, then so be it!

Thanks for posting to ImagePoints group! Have a nice day! :)