For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
Good morning everyone! This is a rather different post today but one that I need to write. Some of you know that I have been getting some bad comments lately, beyond negative. They have been abusive and hateful, tearing me and my blog down as much as they could. I’m sure you all know that I don’t write to hurt anyone, I am not hateful toward anyone nor do I try to put down people or tear them down in any way. These comments always come at night when I can’t deal with them unfortunately. But others have seen them and because of these comments I have lost many readers, which is terribly unfortunate. Again, I would never say or do anything to hurt any of you. I love you all and I’m very thankful that you are willing to take time out of your day to read my blog.
I came very close to shutting my blog down completely the beginning of this month, but right then some of you contacted me with very encouraging emails. So I’m still here. Fortunately I now have things set so these comments are going straight to spam. Due to the nature of the comments I can’t share them, I want to keep my blog family friendly. However, this morning one of these people sent me an email through my contact page which is shared below. I’m not really sure what they could do to me, all I have is a blog, not a business. But who knows? I don’t know how serious they are, but they have given me an ultimatum and I don’t plan on giving in to them. I just wanted everyone to know, it could happen to others and we need to support each other. Here is the email:
Name: AndrewTaunc
Email:christyharper@hotmail.com
Website:
Comment: Your reputation and business are at stake!
We on your behalf in the message your website address stevescountry.com and your contact information (including in social. Networks and messengers) will send:
+ on 15,897,318 sites, threats with insults to site owners, US residents, Europeans, LGBT and BLM.
+ 790,000 messages to bloggers with threats and insults
+ 2 367 896 public figures and politicians (from the USA and Europe) with threats and insults
+ 70,000 negative reviews about you and your website stevescountry.com
+ 23 467 849 contact forms of sites with threats and insults
+ 150,000 emails messages to people with disabilities with threats and insults, many of them will definitely sue you
+ 57000 emails of messages to veterans with threats and insults, FOR THIS YOU WILL BE EXACTLY SITTED
Following from all of the above, you will get a lot of losses:
+ an abuse from spam house, amazon and many webmasters (for spam, insults and threats) will come to your site stevescountry.com, as a result, your domain will be banned and blacklisted
+ people will sue you because you threatened and humiliated them
+ in court you will not prove anything, everything will look as if you did it all, MOST YOU WILL GO TO PRISON
+ internet will be inundated with negative reviews about you and your website stevescountry.com
+ threats and reprisals from BLM and LGBT community members, in fact, these are dangerous community guys
Total: you will lose your business, all your money, you will spend on lawyers and compensation for court decisions, you will go to jail, your life will turn to hell …
We already have everything ready to launch all of the above, but we decided to give you a chance to avoid all this, you can buy off a small amount of money.
Make a payment, transfer 0.39 Bitcoins to this address
1JDYfBMP3vg8TcuFuwSHc1Wop3rREqupC4
We are waiting for the transfer from you until November 27, on Saturday November 28, if payment does not come from you, we will begin to destroy your business and you along with it.
There it is with their names above which I recognize from the comments that I have been receiving. By the way, .39 bitcoins=9,835 Canadian dollars. Amazing what people will do. Anyway, if my blog disappears suddenly, you will know why. Thank you for reading and for your continued support!
Steve and Muffin.
OMG π³ Seriously? I can’t believe this π I don’t know how serious this email is, have you contacted anyone about this? π€ in my country, I haven’t faced such emails. But I know what they wanted, they are trying to steal from you, you can report in cyber crime. As simple as that, I’m sure cyber crime team will kick their ass and put them in the right place. Not to worry Steve, have your data downloaded and secure it safely, we can always come back ππ Silly people, having no purpose of living, stealing is the worst thing one can do, and if I get such notification I will ensure they go behind prison π
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Haha π Love your comment! Yes kick their asses so their butt is in the right place and not on someone else seat π
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yes, they should be taught a lesson, I’m a collection guy, I get lot of threats, and I’ll always ensure they get what they deserve βΊοΈ Don’t hesitate to teach lessons, these emailers definitely needed a huge treat.
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Haha π happy to know no one can mess with you πͺ
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π³No one can mess with me? don’t say that here π€« I follow laws and that helps π€ But Money plays a lot πΎπ That’s a sad truthπ
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Hi Simon, I have just been in touch with our cyber crime team here and they are looking into it. They gave the usual warning not to get in touch with these people in any way because that would give them more info to use against me. Right now they don’t know my email since they used my contact page. Likely just a scam that won’t turn out to be any kind of problem, but sometimes they do cause problems for people. Have to wait and see, hopefully it’s nothing. Have a good night Simon!ππΊππ΄
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π that’s a good news, cyber crime team π I know they will help π€ let’s see Steve, Let’s hope all ends well ππ€ It will be nothing π€Have a good Night π€
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Thanks so much Simon, have a great day and good night, I’m on my way to that nice piece of furniture, my bed!ππππ΄
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Have a peaceful night in that beautiful piece of furniture ππ€πBed π
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This is a terrible thing to have happen to you. You are one of the sweetest persons out there.
There is no rhyme or reason for the meanness and bullying you are experiencing.
I have mo advice on how to manage this, I wish I knew how to help in this.
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May those who do such things be guided to goodness . We may not know their real motives whether serious or just like to scare people and tease others. Some like playing such games and picking on others…
Pray for those who persecute you as Christ says …
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I have been in touch with our cyber crime unit and they are looking into it. They said it’s likely just a scam and not a problem, but sometimes these things are more than just a scam.
Thank you so much Pene! I hope you have a wonderful day!ππΊπ
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Try not to let it stress you too much.
you and Muffin be safe and well.
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I won’t, thanks so much Pene!
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So sorry you’ve had to experience this Steve! Its deeply troubling that there are people who do this to scare others. We know the real you and we will stick by you. I hope this ordeal ends very soon for you and thank you for warning everyone π
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Thank you so much Ami! I reported the matter to our cyber crime unit and they are looking into it. This email was likely sent to many bloggers/individuals and unfortunately some will give in and pay. So it’s important to let people know. Thanks again, have a great day!ππΊ
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Oh my gosh Steve… my heart aches for you. I sometimes receive emails from spammers and god knows what they do because anyone can invent an email and contact other sites using your website as some kind of “contact this website if you want to know more”, but this email you got is disturbing.
I haven’t been in your blog a lot this month since I’m caught up with my own writing for Nanowrimo, so I haven’t seen these abusive comments. However, do you not moderate your comments for newcomers? But then again, you’ll still see them. π
You’re a treasure Steve. Us who love you and Muffin know you never want to harm anyone, please stay strong. Sorry, I can’t think of anything else to say π¦
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Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Jessica! Yes, I do moderate comments from new people, but these were coming from people who had made comments before that were okay. A deliberate move so they could get their abusive comments through for people to see. I called our cyber crime unit and they are looking into it, likely just scam and probably sent to thousands of people hoping to get some to respond, unfortunately some always do, so it’s important to bring these things out in the open.
Thanks again Jessica, you’re a great encouragement, have a beautiful day!ππΊπ»π
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Wow, so horrible. But true, sometimes it’s okay to show their dirt in public.
I’m glad I could give some encouragement. I should be able to binge-read your blog in December, until then I’m pushing 20/20 in reserved haha π Stay happy with Muffin! ππ€ Wish you a bright and sunny day. π
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Thanks Jessica! It is a nice cloudy day with the sun shining brightly! And Muffin is having her morning nap. Have a great day!ππΊπ»πββ
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This is truly awful, I had no idea. You should report this to WordPress and the suthorities.
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Another option is trying to ignore them untill they get bored and feel unimportant in what they do as bullying…
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Thanks Sheree. Yes, I did report it to our cyber crime unit and they are looking into it.
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Good!
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My sympathies. We need healthy writers.
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Thank you Cathy. I reported it to our cyber crime unit, they are looking into it.
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please report such to WP. most of these type of contacts are just spammers looking to get $$ from you. cyber bulling is a big problem and your local police should also be alerted. stay strong!
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Yes, I contacted our cyber security unit, they said it was likely just a scam looking for money, but not to click on anything or answer them. That can sometimes unleash a virus or malware. Plus it gives them a person’s email which they can use for other purposes.
Thanks Buddy, have a nice evening!π·πΊ
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Looks like a scam email and comments.
Make sure to talk with WP engineers about this. Iβm sure youβre not the only one impacted by this.
The fact they are asking for money shows itβs a scam.
Submit all emails and comments to WP engineers as well as keep a record of it in your personal email.
I donβt believe this is serious, because they want you to send them money. I am confident your website is safe just donβt respond back.
Keep a record of everything coming your way.
I will keep you in prayer! As well as pray this doesnβt happen to anyone else.
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Thank you for praying Tiffany. Apparently others have gotten this same scam email. I reported it to our local cyber security unit, they were thankful I did, now they can send out a warning to others in our area.
Those things can have other hidden dangers too if clicking on anything or answering them which a lot of people do unfortunately. The 2 names mentioned in the email are 2 of the ones that had been sending me abusive comments too.
Have a nice evening Tiffany!ππ
Meow, meow=Hi Tiffany!πΈ
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Thankful you have help. And youβve helped others. Iβm glad it is being resolved. Hi muffin, miss ya!
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Yes, hopefully back to normal now, will know on Saturday for sure.ππΊπ»
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I recieved the same from the same address. I am just ignoring it. They only have power over you if you give it to them! Stay strong.. those that know you also know you wouldn’t do those things or write things like that. I’m not going anywhere! Where else can I laugh like I do on your site?? πππβπͺ
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Thanks so much Dusty! But it’s amazing how words can destroy a person, or blog, very quickly, even when they’re not true. But I’m sure that email won’t be a problem as much as those comments are. I have now lost 20 regular readers due to those comments. Not good.
Thanks! And you can’t even see me!ππππΉπΉπ€£π€£
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Yep nit good. They wanted me to send the bitcoin…? Whatever that is! How dow does one go abkut getting that? Not sure what you mean about seeing youπ€ Since I’ve not met you IRL. The Curse of Oak Island is coming on.. I don’t want to miss any new finds this week!ππ§π€
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Yes, bitcoins are the choice currency for these people now, it can’t be traced and can easily be converted to real cash wherever and whenever. It’s bought online, expensive stuff.
You mentioned getting a laugh here, and I replied you haven’t seen me. Get it?? I’m funny looking. Terrible explaining a joke, I must be losing my ability. Sigh. Enjoy Oak Island!
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I get it now.. I’m old! It takes time for it to sink in.ππππ Yes, I will enjoy Oak Island! Thanksπ
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Why do you need a sink? Hands dirty?π€π³ππ
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Nope! feet!
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How do you get your feet in the sink?
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It’s not easy!!π³π¦Άπ¦Ά
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I believe it.π€π€π€£π€£
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Ha and HA! Let’s see you do it smarty pants!ππ€π€π€
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I’m not that crazy, a shower is better. Ha, Ha back!π€ͺππ
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Are you sure about the crazy part??π€π€π€π€π€
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I admit to being crazy, but not THAT crazy.ππ
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That would be crazy! Maybe that’s why it’s so easy for me??π₯Ίπ³π¬π
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My email came from Davidnew.. very odd name for an email address.
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Maybe he new something?
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Yeah.. and it’s expensive!πππ
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As they say in the old country, “it’s better to go upriver in a canoe without a paddle than to stand in the path of a falling tree.”
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A duh…. no kidding!!πππ LOLπ
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Yep, really, no kidding!π³πππ€ͺ
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Steve, agree with many of the comments. Contact Word Press and your local law enforcement to find out how Canada combats internet fraud. This is internet crime!
We praise you Father God that you are holy and hear and answer our prayers Give Steve your wisdom on how to proceed. Thank you for your wonderful strategy.. In the name of Jesus the Christ, I request our Father in Heaven, to send angels on assignment, to protect Steveβs internet domain, his website, his identity, assets, his honor, peace of mind, and all that concerns Steve!
No weapon formed against Steve will prosper and we pull down all voices raised against him. All the traps that these individuals set for Steve, they will fall into themselves.. Expose all their hiding place by your light and convict them ,with the fear of the LORD.
I thank and praise you for being the LORD of Heavenβs Armies and for sending an angel to defend Steve and route the enemy. Steve is your child and you protect him with your mighty right hand. Praise of you and thankfulness is our weapon. The blood of Jesus surrounds Steve and protects hm from evil.
We praise you, Father God for your mighty protection of Steve and Muffin and everything concerning them. Glory to your name! The enemy of Steve must cease and desist all threats, criminal behavior and lies , now in the mighty name of Jesus! Praise God! Steve dwells in his Heavenly Fatherβs presence and is protected according to Psalm 91. Thank you Father that Steve is protected and the enemy must flee because we have resisted him. Hallelujah! Steve has your peace, wisdom and love. Amen! It is done!
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Thank you so much for your prayers! I know God will watch over me and my blog, all for His glory. These awful comments are worse than the email, I have lost 20 regular readers because of them. These things did bother me a lot for awhile, but I have peace about it now. I do hope I don’t lose any more readers though! Have a nice evening and thanks again for all your support here!ππΊπ
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You are welcome! God is with you!
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We are always standing with you Sir Steve.
Do talk to wordpress team.
And as it is a serious threat you should complain to cyber crime unit lest your email address should be used in something *bad.
You have already ignored these threats. Now take some action.
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Yes, I did contact our cyber crime unit here and they were happy I did. Now at least they have a record of things ahead of time so that helps. I have already lost 20 regular readers due to these abusive comments which is sad. I have tightened things a bit so those comments shouldn’t show up now, they should all go to spam.
Thank you so much Saba! Have a wonderful day!ππΊ
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Sounds good.
Have a peaceful day πΊπ»ππ
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Thanks Saba, hope you have a wonderful weekend!ππΊπ»π
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Hopefully
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I’m sure that you will!ππΈπ»
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I’m so sorry you’re going through this Steve. I agree it needs to be reported to wordpress.
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Thank you Correne, yes all has been reported now, including to cyber crime unit here. Have a nice evening!
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Praying for you, Steve. That sounds like some kind of scam. Just delete and block them. I always enjoy your blog! God bless!
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It’s a scam, Ryan. I agree. I might reach out to the folks for fun.
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Thank you for praying Ryan. Yes, I reported it to our cyber security unit, they were happy I did. It likely is just a scam but sometimes these things can bring other problems too if a person clicks on something or tries to answer them. People need to be warned sometimes of dangers.
Thanks again, have a nice evening! God bless!
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Scammer. Don’t worry about it.
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Yes, I reported it to our cyber security unit, it likely is scam, but sometimes they carry other problems too if someone was to click on anything or try to answer them. The abusive comments are the worst part and the names are the same as in the email. I have so far lost 20 regular readers due to the comments. Have a nice evening and thanks for your support!
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Steve, I am sorry about that. Would you like to to a contributing post introducing yourself to my audience? That may help you recoup a few readers.
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Oh my, what would I say? How does one do a contributing post? I wouldn’t want to spoil your blog. Hey, let me know what to do and thank you so very much!
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I sent you a message on your contact page. Basically, I will send an invitation to your email. It will be like creating a draft on your site. Once it is ready, I dress it up and hit post.
An introduction from you would be amazing!
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Hmm, the message didn’t come through, not even in my spam folder. Please try again, I hope WP didn’t get the page messed up today. Sigh.
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Try this
https://brotherscampfire.com/contact/
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Thanks, I think that worked fine.
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It did. I sent you an invitation to contribute!
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Thanks, will take a look shortly.ππΊ
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I’m sooooooo sorry about this, Steve! This is horrible. π’ Keep up the good work…I, for one, will stick with you.
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Thank you so very much Tori! I have reported it all and hopefully there won’t be any further problems. I appreciate your support! Have a nice evening!ππΊ
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The above email looks like a scam. I am so sorry that you keep getting threatening emails. There is a way to only allow bloggers to post on your blog (that is what I do). It wonβt let people post if they donβt have a blog, so it wonβt even let my aunt post, but it does keep the spam away. My spam folder is empty. I know you have some commenters who only have email though which could be a drawback if you were to set such restrictions.
As for inflammatory messages on email, what I would do is block these email senders immediately. I get a ton of spam on my email by default because rebates I get are connected to data/research companies which is annoying. So far Iβve only had one very rude email in which someone called me some colorful names. A blogger no less. I blocked him immediately and havenβt received any more inflammatory messages since.
Please donβt leave blogging because of the bullies. If you give up, you are letting the bullies win. Keep calling out the naysayers. It puts a spotlight on them. Perhaps you can make a βwatch listβ series with names of bloggers to avoid. I would totally do this if they are rude WP bloggers and there are enough of them.
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Hi Hilary, yes I wouldn’t want to do that with my blog, I want to keep it open for all my readers to comment, otherwise I would probably lose them. The email is likely just a scam, but I reported it anyway, including to our cyber crime unit, they were happy I did, now they can put out a warning about it. Too many people get taken by these scams and lose a lot of money.
But they can also cause other problems if people try to answer them, by stealing their email or even introducing malware. Some people have nothing better to do it seems. The problem is, it works often enough that they keep at it.
The abusive comments are the worst, I have now lost 20 regular readers because of them. So sad.
There have been 5 names with the comments, 2 are in that email (coincidence possibly), 2 had blogs which are now removed. Hopefully nothing more will happen now. I can’t afford to lose any more readers!π
Have a nice evening Hilary!ππΊ
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Remember, if they are truly supportive followers they wonβt unfollow you. Losing 20 fickle readers is not nearly as bad as losing 20 genuine, true ones. If they are meant to stay as followers, they will stay! Let the fickle ones go – they ainβt part of your tribe π There are plenty of bloggers who are, and lots more bloggers to discover along the way! π»
Anyone who sends me inflammatory messages, whether through email or as comments on WP get blocked. I have blocked people from other blog comments if they were super rude towards me. Thereβs no need to be rude to one another. Iβve blocked 5-6 people on WP and one WP user who went out of his way to send me an email full of hate. The b-word and f-word were generously used and I have no tolerance for that.
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Yes, I agree with you, but still, they were regular readers. And I’m now down to less than 30 regular readers. But hopefully more will come along, just have to wait and see. Based on some advice from present and past readers I will be making a few changes. I don’t want to change too much though or it would change what my blog is about. But other things can be done and still stay within the scope of my blog. And hopefully next year will be a bit more normal so I can get out more which will give me more to write about, and more pics too.
Yes, I have blocked some people due to their comments. I just wish there was a way to block individuals that don’t have a WP account, without blocking everyone.
Thanks so much for your comments and support Hilary, much appreciated. Have a great day! How’s things now with your nursing education?
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I can name 3 bloggers off the top of my head who left but it wasnβt because they werenβt loyal.
Do you know what happened to the regular readers that you lost? I notice that people come and go from WP all the time. Often times, life gets in the way.
My advice is not to listen too much to the naysayers. Who is complaining about your blog? As tempting as it is to be the people pleaser, writing should come from the heart, and trying to conform to other peopleβs wishes is suffocating. Perhaps if youβre interested in getting into the minds of your readers and really finding out what they want (rather than just from a select few), I would suggest making a poll and having people vote. Youβll be able to cover the majority audience that way and really tailor your blog posts to your readers, and not just the squeaky wheels.
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Most of the time I have no idea why people leave. Some say we shouldn’t watch stats so much, but I disagree, stats give valuable info to a blogger. After all, people blog so others will read what they write, otherwise why have a blog? Having people leave is normal and if I lost only 10 regular readers a year, that would be kind of normal too. But when I lose 80 regular readers in a year, then I like to know why, because that is a lot. I do pick up new readers too, but not enough to stop the downward trend. I have lost a lot because people have just stopped blogging, for whatever reason. Others just got bored after a while because they were not really interested in nature or anything outdoors really, they were city people. I used to have more variety before, I think that’s the main problem, but since getting Covid I just haven’t been able to concentrate or think properly to write as much as I used to do. I’m still fighting with that. I want to get back to the way I used to do things, I enjoyed that, but right now it’s just not possible.
Being a people pleaser is not what I’m after, but I do want to write things that people will enjoy, after all, I’m not writing for myself or I wouldn’t need a blog. I write about what I like and enjoy, but it also needs to be written for those who read what I write. I don’t think I’m explaining it quite right. It’s like books, the author writes for the people who will read that book.
Oh well, I still have some very faithful readers for which I am very thankful. I’m thankful that you are here and supporting my blog as well. Have a great day Hilary!ππΊββ
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Hello there, Steve. Don’t even think to stop writing and blogging. Scammers everywhere. dear !
Report this to WordPress .com and keep records. Back up your site.
I stand by you. All the bloggers are with you. Keep us informed.
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Thank you so much Outosego for your continued support here, much appreciated! I have reported everything now and hopefully there won’t be any further problems. Will see what happens after the deadline passes. I will keep everyone informed for sure. Have a nice evening and thanks again!
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You’ re welcome, Steve. You are wonderful, your blog, you and Muffin. We all need you around here. Pls, back up your site. Have a good night. See you tomorrow morning !… haha …
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Yes, I need to back up my site, will do that tomorrow for sure. Thanks so much again and good night!ππΊπ
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Don’t give up, Steve!!
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I won’t, thanks so much Jerome!
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Steve;
The threat itself is spam, and not to be taken seriously. They obviously are fishing and looking for a response to get information. Keep blocking and of you can send Gmail a report.
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I reported it to our cyber security unit, they were happy I did, now they can send out a warning to others who might get this also. Too many people get caught by these scams each year. But one thing that was interesting was the fact the two names in the email were the same as 2 of the names used in the abusive comments I have been receiving, though it could just be a coincidence.
Thanks so much for your comment Someone, have a nice evening/day!
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Oh good grief. Some people are not even fit for the title of human.
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It seems that some have nothing better to do than figure out ways to ruin someone’s day. I did report it all though so hopefully no further problems will come out. Thanks for your support, have a nice evening!
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I’m sorry to hear! I do like reading your blog. Take care! π
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Thank you so much, I appreciate your support! Everything has been reported and hopefully nothing more will happen now.
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I am very sorry to read these things. Anyone who really reads your posts knows that you would never say and never do something that hurts any living thing, be it human, animal or plant. I’m surprised someone might walk away reading malicious comments, especially if they’ve read carefully what you write. It is strange behavior.
I’m so sorry! Please, please don’t listen to those who want to hurt you and keep writing as you usually do. You can really make people smile as wide as a country sunrise! β€οΈβΊοΈπΈ
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Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Rossana! Yes, I was surprised to lose so many people, 20 now, due to the comments. But hopefully these comments won’t be showing up anymore. I am going to keep writing, even if I have to leave and come back with a new blog! I hope I won’t have to do that however.
Thank you so much for your great support Rossana, have a wonderful Wednesday!ππ»π
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I also hope that it is not necessary to open a new blog. With all the care, effort and dedication you put into it every day, it wouldn’t be right.
I didn’t happen to read those comments because I have little time lately and can barely read the posts. But I’m sure I couldn’t have believed whatever evil was written there. I’m so sorry. I send you a hug… as wide as a country sunrise! β€οΈ
Have great day you too, Steve and Muffin βΊοΈπΈ
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Thank you so much Rossana for another beautiful comment. I do hope that my blog can remain but I do have plans in place so I can come back again if necessary. It is terrible to start over again though.
I hope your day is a beautiful one!ππΈπ»
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Hard to believe that you are getting malicious comments ! I, for one, will stick with you…it does sound like a scam…will keep you in prayer ! God is able…βοΈβοΈπ»π€π€π’ππ
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Yes, most likely a scam but amazingly connected to these comments by the 2 names in the email. All has been reported so hopefully no more problems, yes, God is able.ππΊπ
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Obviously they threaten and are looking to steal from you. Pity about such scam comments. Definitely Cyber crime unit should help you from this crisis.
Have a great day cheer up. πΉ Stay blessed Steve. π¦π€
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Thank you so very much Suni for your nice comment and wonderful support!ππΊββ
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Most likely a scam! As the others suggested, don’t respond to it and I am glad you reported it. By all means, don’t give up your blog! βοΈβοΈπͺ
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Yes, very true. The one thing that got me was that the 2 names were the same as 2 of the names on those abusive comments I had been receiving, but probably just a coincidence. Definitely not giving up, thank you so much Eugenia! Have a great day!ππΊπββ
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Are you kidding me? It seems as a serious spam! Have you tried to check with WordPress? Iβve never heard of such things! People have really nothing to do than to blackmail others?
Never give up Steve! I donβt believe someone can fall for something like this!
Put Muffin and Mr Cat in action πΌπ»
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Thanks Ribana! I gave it over to our cyber security unit and they are looking into it, it’s likely just a scam and nothing to worry about, but they are checking. They were happy I let them know so they can put out a warning about this to others who might get it as well. The odd thing was the two names in the email were the same as 2 of the names that sent me abusive comments. With the help of WP no other comments are getting through to me. It was odd that they got through before, they should have gone to spam.
I won’t give up, though if something actually happens I will shut my blog down right away, but will come back with a new one. Hopefully that won’t happen however. I think it should be okay now. Have a great evening Ribana!ππ»π»π΅οΈββοΈ
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Probably just a scam and nothing to worry about! But is good that youβve alerted the cyber security! Better warning everyone to not fall for these scams! Oh, I hate these people that do such things! π‘
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Yes, unfortunately so many people fall prey to these scams every year, mostly older people. So sad.π
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Very sad indeed! I guess old people are their perfect target π
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Yes, unfortunately a lot get scared easily and pay without asking someone for help first.π€
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Hmph. π€§ππ
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Wow. I’m a few days late but I’m sorry this happened. It just seems so wrong. Incredible, the things people do for a few pennies. Hope everything is well now.
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I think it will be fine now, our cyber security unit is looking after it now. But if things start to happen I will be shutting down my blog immediately. But I will come back, new blog, new name. Have a great day D!ππΊπ
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That sounds great! Hopefully z it’s just a scam. Thank you! You too!πΈ
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Thanks D!ππΈ
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I’m 99% sure this is a scam Steve. Sorry I am so late in reading this.
Have you reported them to WordPress yet?
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I reported them to our cyber security unit, they were very happy that I did. They felt it was just a scam too but they were going to check it out better and put out a warning to others in the area. WP helped in blocking some people, The weird thing is the two names in that email were the same as 2 of the people that had been sending me abusive comments. Likely just a coincidence. All such scams should always be reported, too many people fall for these things and end up losing a lot of money. Have a great weekend Stu!
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Did you look at the commenters blogs by chance? Were they bogus SEO sites?
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2 did not even have a WP account, but I have a lot of readers like that so not unusual. 2 others had actual blogs, no longer around thanks to WP.
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I’m glad WordPress did the right thingπ
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Yes indeed.
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I received the same email on my website. I ignored it and sent to junk. I’ve had nothing further since. Don’t let these trolls bully you. They operate on fear.
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Yes, I have discovered than several bloggers received this email. But it is good to report it since there are always some who will respond and keep these people continuing their “work”. Thanks Caroline, have a great day!ππΊ
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Yes I agree.
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This is atrocious. You are one of the sweetest bloggers ever. Please don’t delete!!!
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Aw, thanks so much Laura! So kind of you to say that! Yes, I will stick around.π
Meow,meow!=Me too!π»
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