One of the realities I'm coming to terms with as a neophyte blogger is the challenge of opening oneself up to "comments." Most commenters say nice things. Others offer kind and constructive criticism. A very, very few impugn my motives, question my intelligence, and doubt my love for mothers, apple pie and Sunday School teachers.Indeed, the advent of the Internet signaled the dawning of a day and age when anybody can say anything and the criticism is global, instant, and permanent thanks to Google.
To all who have, or will become, the focus of the electronic slings and arrows of the outrageous and outraged, Rick Warren shares the following wise counsel:
"If you wrestle with a pig you'll both get dirty."
"Define yourself or others will."
"Bless those who curse you."
"Separate fact from opinion."
"Hurt people hurt people."
"Insults are insecurities."
