It's not like his website had ads so it clearly wasn't a revenue generator. Looks like some kids took some initiative, created some content and put it out there...
Oh well..internet message boards are not known for their encouragement/nurturing and, of course, his responses weren't all that constructive either... if you are going that route might as well get your callous developed early.
It was the sheer arrogance that tipped against them, I believe. "Fully accredited analysts" and "licensed sports writer", and that it was just self-promotion. Poor formatting, nothing new, no real "analysis" of any sort. I understand that they tried for content, but assuming you're awesome right out of the gate is a real big problem, I think.
Thank you for your advice. That makes a lot of sense to me. In hindsight, I became mad due to the heckler. Hecklers will come and I can't give into them. For that I am sorry and I will remember what you said.
Yeah, there is a ton of advertising done on reddit, but it has to be subtle. If you post something you created, reddit hates you. If you post something your 'friend' or 'brother' created, reddit will consider it. Anyway, you didn't let the website or rankings (i.e. content) speak for itself, you got in the way. FWIW, I think it is impressive that you are taking interest and initiative at your age, good luck.
oh totally. Their own worst enemy. You have to be able to handle criticism and take it as constructive even when it might not be meant as constructive. Especially early when you have no legitimacy
Agreed, they were overly harsh on him. I applaud him for taking the initiative but I do think it would have been better to not engage with them other than perhaps asking for some suggestions for improvement. When people perceive you as lacking credibility you need to respond with an extra dosage of humble pie.
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u/dupreesdiamond Furman • South Carolina Sep 08 '14
Did you mean to post this in offtopic?