Aug
11

Sticks and Stones …

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We are all going to come across situations where people aren't going to like us. I can guarantee you that even if you manage a community for teens/kids, through to people in theirs 80's, you are going to get times when comments are going to be directed at you that are going to cut like a knife. Online it's easy for people to lash out emotionally in ways they would not otherwise do so, and as the Community Manager you are going to be the prime target for those comments. So get a thick skin and get one quick, because … [Read more...]

Jun
04

Know When To Step Back

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I've just sat back and watched what could have become an issue, turn into something positive. I observed, I read, and most importantly, I took a step back to see where the conversation was going. If I had stepped in too soon it may have turned out differently and I could have made a bad situation worse. We had a member discussing suicide on the forum. The first post looked worrying and the second post more so. I was watching from the wings carefully, but something told me that my position as the community's … [Read more...]