Yesterday, someone using my blog name and linking to my blog left a bizarre comment on Creative Minority Report, a site I hold in high esteem. Matthew and Patrick Archbold, also contributors to National Catholic Register, have removed all of the comments from the post - and I thank them. I have very strong suspicions about who did this in order to clearly embarrass and discredit me.
The comments were pulled shortly after my having discovered what had occurred, so I was only able to skim the comments and was unable to leave a comment myself. What surprised me was the vehemence and ugliness with which others attacked me - even though it wasn't really me.
It has long been my practice to not leave negative comments on other people's blogs, in particular those attacking someone else for comments they've left. In my opinion, it's a pointless waste of time. Blog posters have a right to their opinions, and those who leave comments have a right to voice opposition or agreement. In my case, if I don't agree with an article, I prefer to just move on.
The only exception I make to this rule is when someone gratuitously attacks a blogger. Without fail, it is almost always a commenter cowardly hiding behind the ubiquitous "anonymous." Frequently, I take time to defend such bloggers against ad hominem and ugly attacks.
All that being said, allow me to say to the folks who so violently attacked who they thought was "me" , you might think twice before ripping into someone. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your Christmas season.
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