Comments on: Perceptions and Potshots: More IM Drama http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/ Internet Marketing blog by Lynn Terry with How-to, Tips, Reviews, Case Studies & Ideas to help you succeed online. Known as the Voice of Integrity in IM... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:31:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Sunny James http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-1344358 Sunny James Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:56:45 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-1344358 I agree you need to stay focused on your business & your goals for your business I agree you need to stay focused on your business & your goals for your business

]]> By: John @ skip hire sydney http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-292402 John @ skip hire sydney Fri, 28 May 2010 03:29:19 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-292402 It's a shame that people seem to take great delight in personal attacks via blog sites. Another typical coward who hides behind cyberspace to take pot-shots wihtout any thought of the pain it can bring. I think you are doing the right thing by going down the legal road. Hopefully one day this kind of behaviour will be stamped out, but I doubt it. Anyway, I'm sure a psychologist would have a field day with Rick Butts. With a name like that, he would have had a torrid time at school. It’s a shame that people seem to take great delight in personal attacks via blog sites. Another typical coward who hides behind cyberspace to take pot-shots wihtout any thought of the pain it can bring. I think you are doing the right thing by going down the legal road. Hopefully one day this kind of behaviour will be stamped out, but I doubt it. Anyway, I’m sure a psychologist would have a field day with Rick Butts. With a name like that, he would have had a torrid time at school.

]]> By: If The Guru’s Are Scamming……. — Internet Marketing Today http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-256999 If The Guru’s Are Scamming……. — Internet Marketing Today Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:38:49 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-256999 [...] Terry made a superb point on her blog when she was defend­ing her­self in the face of sim­i­lar accu­sa­tions that [...] [...] Terry made a superb point on her blog when she was defend­ing her­self in the face of sim­i­lar accu­sa­tions that [...]

]]> By: Tim http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-256702 Tim Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:38:56 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-256702 Lynn, You have a great site and there are bad apples in any business. Your success depends on how much you want to be successful. Don't get caught up in a few gurus pulling a scam. I know a lot of people making great money online. So stay focused on your plan of attack that is going to get you where you want to go. Lynn,

You have a great site and there are bad apples in any business. Your success depends on how much you want to be successful. Don’t get caught up in a few gurus pulling a scam. I know a lot of people making great money online. So stay focused on your plan of attack that is going to get you where you want to go.

]]> By: Bonnie http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-256348 Bonnie Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:08:56 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-256348 Lynn, your post made many excellent points, but this is my favorite: "No product and no person is going to be the source of your success OR your failure." That applies to all walks of life, not just IM. And you're right about needing a thick skin. When you put yourself out there, you become a target, no matter how helpful, honest and ethical you are. But as the great philosopher Dolly Parton says, "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." ;-) Lynn, your post made many excellent points, but this is my favorite:
“No product and no person is going to be the source of your success OR your failure.” That applies to all walks of life, not just IM.

And you’re right about needing a thick skin. When you put yourself out there, you become a target, no matter how helpful, honest and ethical you are. But as the great philosopher Dolly Parton says, “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” ;-)

]]> By: Susan Fuller from New Niche Finder http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-255783 Susan Fuller from New Niche Finder Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:10:17 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-255783 Tony, I love your emphasis on the personal. The internet can be so impersonal and is often used that way that it's a great reminder about how making a personal connection with the people in your market can make a huge difference. And you are absolutely right. Lynn is a wonderful example of that. Tony, I love your emphasis on the personal. The internet can be so impersonal and is often used that way that it’s a great reminder about how making a personal connection with the people in your market can make a huge difference.

And you are absolutely right. Lynn is a wonderful example of that.

]]> By: Tony Marciante http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-255701 Tony Marciante Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:25:59 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-255701 Lynn, Although I'm new to your blog,I really look forward to reading your posts, and realize that as I develop my online presence more and more everyday, I love that you personalize so much. As a Chef and restauranteur, I'm extremely personal in my pursuits of business, and it's a great reminder that online is no different. It's for these reasons that your blog stands out, it's NOT HYPE FILLED, it's NOT A TYPICAL SALES PITCHFEST. Good on you for standing up for yourself, never back down, never compromise. Looks like you have quite a following. Keep up the good work!!! Lynn,

Although I’m new to your blog,I really look forward to reading your posts, and realize that as I develop my online presence more and more everyday, I love that you personalize so much. As a Chef and restauranteur, I’m extremely personal in my pursuits of business, and it’s a great reminder that online is no different. It’s for these reasons that your blog stands out, it’s NOT HYPE FILLED, it’s NOT A TYPICAL SALES PITCHFEST.

Good on you for standing up for yourself, never back down, never compromise. Looks like you have quite a following. Keep up the good work!!!

]]> By: Ryan Healy @ Business Growth http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-255450 Ryan Healy @ Business Growth Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:11:40 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-255450 Mary - I understand an emotional response, and what Rick said wasn't nice... but I had to edit your comment. Just wanted you to know so you're not surprised if/when you check back later. Ryan Mary – I understand an emotional response, and what Rick said wasn’t nice… but I had to edit your comment. Just wanted you to know so you’re not surprised if/when you check back later.

Ryan

]]> By: Mary http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-255448 Mary Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:08:15 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-255448 Sorry Lynn, I just had to respond to that idiot. I guess I don't have your thick skin or class "yet". He just really TICKED me off. I'm German, Scots Irish, you know there's a temper sitting in there somewhere. :) Sorry Lynn, I just had to respond to that idiot. I guess I don’t have your thick skin or class “yet”. He just really TICKED me off. I’m German, Scots Irish, you know there’s a temper sitting in there somewhere. :)

]]> By: Peggy Baron http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-255446 Peggy Baron Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:58:18 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-255446 Hey Lynn, I find you to be one of the marketers who tells it like it is. It's so refreshing in today's times. In fact, I place your blog in the category of "imparting wisdom and information" rather than the category of "no information and lots of affiliate links." Keep up the good work. Thanks, Peggy Hey Lynn,

I find you to be one of the marketers who tells it like it is. It’s so refreshing in today’s times. In fact, I place your blog in the category of “imparting wisdom and information” rather than the category of “no information and lots of affiliate links.”

Keep up the good work.

Thanks,
Peggy

]]> By: linda m lopeke http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-255309 linda m lopeke Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:42:56 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-255309 Lynn -- A personal attack of any kind always says more about them than it says about you. Keep soldiering on. -- Linda Lynn — A personal attack of any kind always says more about them than it says about you. Keep soldiering on. — Linda

]]> By: Kim Doyal http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-255303 Kim Doyal Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:18:39 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-255303 Hi Lynn, I just found your blog late last summer and have been THRILLED with the quality of content and integrity in the way you do business! And it's refreshing to see a woman succeeding in this space (no offense to the guys- we're just a bit outnumbered). I spent a pretty big chunk of change a year or so ago on a 'guru's' coaching program. Was it all I thought it would be? Not really....but I met some great people and know I took at least ONE very valuable lesson from the whole thing (note I'm not sharing his name here). Kudos to you for sharing this with your subscribers too....fortunately I unsubscribed from Rick Butt's list a while ago (but sent my list the link to your report that you did about your business in 2010). All the best, Kim Hi Lynn,

I just found your blog late last summer and have been THRILLED with the quality of content and integrity in the way you do business! And it’s refreshing to see a woman succeeding in this space (no offense to the guys- we’re just a bit outnumbered).

I spent a pretty big chunk of change a year or so ago on a ‘guru’s’ coaching program. Was it all I thought it would be? Not really….but I met some great people and know I took at least ONE very valuable lesson from the whole thing (note I’m not sharing his name here).

Kudos to you for sharing this with your subscribers too….fortunately I unsubscribed from Rick Butt’s list a while ago (but sent my list the link to your report that you did about your business in 2010).
All the best,
Kim

]]> By: Deb@That Figures Women's Fitness http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-255299 Deb@That Figures Women's Fitness Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:55:24 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-255299 Lynn, you are showing great class and strength by the way in which you are handling this matter. You've spent only the minimum necessary amount of time to respond to the attack then delegated the rest (legal) so that you can move on. Bravo! Lynn, you are showing great class and strength by the way in which you are handling this matter. You’ve spent only the minimum necessary amount of time to respond to the attack then delegated the rest (legal) so that you can move on. Bravo!

]]> By: Ade Martin http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-255186 Ade Martin Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:26:25 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-255186 It's a strange world Lynn. Been following your blog for quite a while and I've never had you pegged as a scammer... quite the opposite in fact. There are unfortunately a few good and honest people being tarred with the same brush as SnakeOil Inc. and you happen to be the latest victim. I have never been a fan of the hype merchants with huge lists, (normally referred to as gurus for some reason), and a lot of the sentiments from the OP and commenters I agree with. There are also a number of true facts given if you poke through the bile and anonymity, but to class you in the same league as these people is a travesty and I had to lend my point of view here. Ade It’s a strange world Lynn. Been following your blog for quite a while and I’ve never had you pegged as a scammer… quite the opposite in fact.

There are unfortunately a few good and honest people being tarred with the same brush as SnakeOil Inc. and you happen to be the latest victim.

I have never been a fan of the hype merchants with huge lists, (normally referred to as gurus for some reason), and a lot of the sentiments from the OP and commenters I agree with. There are also a number of true facts given if you poke through the bile and anonymity, but to class you in the same league as these people is a travesty and I had to lend my point of view here.

Ade

]]> By: Troy http://www.clicknewz.com/2221/im-drama/comment-page-2/#comment-255163 Troy Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:25:58 +0000 http://www.clicknewz.com/?p=2221#comment-255163 I followed this discussion over from Ryan Healy forum. Lynn, you are right. You don't label yourself as a Guru and as you stated, People who put titles on other people do so only to define themselves. I can not stand the marketers who sell those make money by selling a course on how to make money courses..etc.. I also can not stand the whiners who whine about people making money from blogging, product launches and such. If I believe in a product or a service and I think it will help people, no matter if it is in the IM niche or Everyday product niche, then I am damn well going to promote it. I don't care what whiners say about it, even if they labeled me a Guru or whatever the hell name they come up with. I have worked with advertising people before offline and if you knew the sneaky things they got up to, OMG you would be shocked. Not ALL people in any given industry are leeches. You will always have a minority group giving the majority a bad name. Who killed all those innocent people in 9/11, Terrorists did, not muslims as a group. If someone makes money online then good on them, as long as they do it in an honest, ethical and unselfish way..always keeping in mind that a reputation builds over years but can be lost in a moment. Just My 2 cents. I followed this discussion over from Ryan Healy forum.
Lynn, you are right. You don’t label yourself as a Guru and as you stated, People who put titles on other people do so only to define themselves.
I can not stand the marketers who sell those make money by selling a course on how to make money courses..etc..
I also can not stand the whiners who whine about people making money from blogging, product launches and such.
If I believe in a product or a service and I think it will help people, no matter if it is in the IM niche or Everyday product niche, then I am damn well going to promote it. I don’t care what whiners say about it, even if they labeled me a Guru or whatever the hell name they come up with.
I have worked with advertising people before offline and if you knew the sneaky things they got up to, OMG you would be shocked.
Not ALL people in any given industry are leeches. You will always have a minority group giving the majority a bad name.
Who killed all those innocent people in 9/11, Terrorists did, not muslims as a group.
If someone makes money online then good on them, as long as they do it in an honest, ethical and unselfish way..always keeping in mind that a reputation builds over years but can be lost in a moment.
Just My 2 cents.

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