I’ve noticed that in my previous posts that I’ve been a bit on the negative side of things. A Lesson in Twitter Etiquette and 233 Things I Don’t Need From Your Blog Post both are critical of others out there ultimately trying to help us all. This has lead me to reconsider the direction or focus of this space. Is it okay for me to criticize others? Well, of course it is, it’s my blog. But the better question is, are these criticisms representative of myself or my outlook on social media and marketing? The answer is no, they are not.
I look at other blogs like the BadPitchBlog, whose existence is based off of what not to do. So what separates this blog from BadPitchBlog? Success. Experience. Credibility. Basically, everything a good blog should be. Are Richard and Kevin a bit harsh sometimes? Sure, but they’ve earned the right to be.
I have not.
That’s not to say I will not be critical. But I think difference lies in the intent of those doing the criticizing. Are you helping others avoid a common mistake or are you being critical to appear superior in some way? I think I’ve leaned more towards the latter than the former.
So, I offer my apologies and hope you’ll continue to read on. I promise you’ll find a more positive intent on my part.
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