Sometimes, we create content for our clients that gets negative comments.
And it's weird because, for my own business, if I get negative comments, I can mostly just brush them off. But for our clients, I feel like going all Liam Neeson on the perpetrators (I will find you...).
And I'm not talking about someone disagreeing with a point or opinion—that's expected and, often, valuable because it helps you understand different perspectives and improve.
I'm talking about personal attacks, mean-spirited trolling or insults.
But our clients are unphased when they get trolls, and that's because they know that...
➡️ The bigger and more well-known you get, the more you'll attract trolls and mean-spirited comments. It's an unfortunate part of increased visibility, but also a sign that you're reaching a larger audience.
➡️ These kinds of comments often say more about the troll than they do about the content. Understanding this helps avoid taking comments personally.
➡️ Sometimes, humour or a light-hearted response can neutralise a troll's comment, showing that you're not affected by their negativity.
The more you put out there and the bigger you get, the more you will, unfortunately, attract the types of people that want to bring you down.
What about you? Have you ever had a troll in the dungeon (or LinkedIn comments)? How do you handle it?
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