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Nancy, having never been in this position I can't give you any advice. I just wanted to tell you that I hope she mellows out and this doesn't finish out as a project from h*ll. Hang in there. I do high end cakes and when you have a gawdawful client all you can do is the job and your mantra is "I will never have to deal with her/him again". The best to you and I will be praying for you girl
LA
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I'm new to this topic... But how is this humor-related?
Unless you plan on making your dealings with her the subject of a comedy-of-errors!
Unless you plan on making your dealings with her the subject of a comedy-of-errors!
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It isn't. But some of us don't wander too far, and Nancy was keeping us in the loop.
Welcome, Dave!
Barb
Welcome, Dave!
Barb
For some reason I suddenly got sling blade in my head...
"Is that funny haha or funny queer?"
LOL.
"Is that funny haha or funny queer?"
LOL.
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The great thing about forums like this is their safety.
The interesting thing about forums like this is that they are open to all who wish to participate on a global level.
Forums likes this are open even to people who are aware that there are many sides to every story, especially this one very specifically.
I participated in this particular assignment as an interview subject. And, I will withhold my opinions about this situation specifically because they aren't on topic.
As a writer, I am a firm believer in the safety of this atmopsphere for expression. I think this is a great way to learn from others. If a writer is struggling with a topic or subject and wants to reach out to colleagues for ways to make it work, that's one thing. But I am greatly disheartened to read such inflammatory, hurtful, disrespectful, and derogatory comments, including, if I am understanding the perspective, references to harming someone with a weapon.
To deal with the topic or what I think is the topic -- In my experience in dealing with clients and people I am reaching out to when I write -- there is no bad subject and there is no bad interview. It's not personal, it's business. I approach my topic and wait to see what happens -- for me I let the angle surface organically. I, personally, like to meet with everyone I interview -- get the feel, the unspoken, the eye contact, the context, the immediate feedback, utilize active listening, and ask follow-up questions; it's those stray "threads," if you will, in the interaction that could lead to a deeper story or a cool sidebar. But that is my style. It's up to me. It's how I work with it, it's how I read it, and it's what I make of it. I treat everyone the way I would want to be treated. I establish a rapport and aura of safety and trust. My interviews are conversations. The question I ask myself is how can I make his work? And, the first place I start is to maintain respect for the people I interview.
The great thing about forums like this is their safety.
The interesting thing about forums like this is that they are open to all who wish to participate on a global level.
Forums likes this are open even to people who are aware that there are many sides to every story, especially this one very specifically.
I participated in this particular assignment as an interview subject. And, I will withhold my opinions about this situation specifically because they aren't on topic.
As a writer, I am a firm believer in the safety of this atmopsphere for expression. I think this is a great way to learn from others. If a writer is struggling with a topic or subject and wants to reach out to colleagues for ways to make it work, that's one thing. But I am greatly disheartened to read such inflammatory, hurtful, disrespectful, and derogatory comments, including, if I am understanding the perspective, references to harming someone with a weapon.
To deal with the topic or what I think is the topic -- In my experience in dealing with clients and people I am reaching out to when I write -- there is no bad subject and there is no bad interview. It's not personal, it's business. I approach my topic and wait to see what happens -- for me I let the angle surface organically. I, personally, like to meet with everyone I interview -- get the feel, the unspoken, the eye contact, the context, the immediate feedback, utilize active listening, and ask follow-up questions; it's those stray "threads," if you will, in the interaction that could lead to a deeper story or a cool sidebar. But that is my style. It's up to me. It's how I work with it, it's how I read it, and it's what I make of it. I treat everyone the way I would want to be treated. I establish a rapport and aura of safety and trust. My interviews are conversations. The question I ask myself is how can I make his work? And, the first place I start is to maintain respect for the people I interview.
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LJF, I'm not sure what the problem is here. The original poster didn't reveal any identifying information about herself, the publication, or any interview subjects, just shared general info about a situation she wanted some input on. Chill.
Kristen
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