We’re above those tactics
by Rachel Sarah
Filed under Kids, Single Parents
We realize that a certain blogger wants to bring traffic to his site — don’t we all?
It appears that he did this to create controversy and traffic — and to get juicy comments longer than a phrase or two. Apparently, it worked.
At Singlemommyhood, we LOVE controversy, too. But we’re all about focusing on the issues you care about passionately, whether it’s sex or Twitter or your kids.
Sure, we might point out a celebrity’s mishaps, but we will never stoop so low as to bash a fellow blogger.
Frankly, we’re above those tactics.
Let’s keep the focus on what really matters to us: our kids, our families, our friends, our relationships.
Please let us know what’s on your mind. We’re here to listen.
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When I first saw the post this am I figured Rachel must have been given a heads up about it. Obviously that’s not case.
Was the blogger being a traffic whore? Probably. I just read all the comments and it sure got people talking, and most defended Rachel as well as her actions.
Personally I had no problem with the breast milk thing – you know that from my previous comments about it.
As far as “strangers” in your house making out with you while the kid is there – total judgement call. Not something I have done or would do but every situation is different. With full time custody of my youngest daughter I have absolutely had sex with a boyfriend while she sleeps in the other room. So what?
I also know that people you have known for many years can turn out to be psycho freaks that can cause harm to you and yours. A bad person often wears a great disguise but there is no way to tell whether you’ve known them one night or 10 years until it’s too late.
So there is no “right” answer and no judgment from me. Not even for the blogger who hurt a friend today. We all make mistakes and hopefully can learn and grow from them.
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Oh honey…. I even think David is above this… he apologized.
I understand he was trying to make a point about someone’s actions, and we all do the same thing (i.e. The Bachelor, OctoMom, Ann Coulter).
And several of us stood up for you, because you do mean a lot to us.
He does admit what he’d do things differently next time.
I think we all want to move forward and get back to our focus again.
Thanks Rachel.
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What a bunch of hogwash of an apology. My god, I can’t believe the pompous, self righteous shit that spews over there from his mouth.
What kind of genuine apology is this: “for any distress I may have caused.” How about an apology for what you DID indeed do, not what you “may have” done.
Also the amount of shameless self promotion within the apology itself is unimaginable to me, except that it serves to feed the writer’s ego. Come on…eight, count em…eight links to previously posted pieces in what is wrapped in to look like a sincere apology?!
This is sadly still not about your feelings Rachel. It is about David and his ego. It appears to me he is struggling to remain “it.”
I wrote to you this morning, privately. All I said was “sorry that today is likely to hurt.” I didn’t need to toot my own horn. I didn’t need to direct you here or there to read more of what I wrote or indulge me any other way.
I only point it out now as a contrast to illustrate sincerity and authenticity.
This is what is on my mind. I am glad you opened the door and gave me an outlet to express myself in a safe place. Thank you Rachel.
In the words of my late daughter:
“Breathe in the light, and blow out the darkness.”
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I’m sorry some Dad’s House readers saw my post as a personal attack on Rachel. It was not. I gave my opinion about the actions and choices of two separate bloggers: Penelope Trunk and Rachel Sarah.
Not one Dad’s House reader had anything to say about Penelope. Yet, it you read her post, I found her actions pretty outrageous. She and a blind-date hookup partner made cupcakes in her kitchen for her son’s birthday, then went upstairs for sex – all while the kids slept, all while letting her ex assume the lover was a coworker.
I’m truly sorry to have rankled anyone today, especially Rachel. My blog post was about choices that single parents have to deal with – whether it’s okay to bring a blind-date home for sex while your kids are asleep in the next room. I had a strong emotional reaction that Penelope and Rachel made choices I felt were unsafe for their kids. I blogged that reaction.
It’s too bad the initial commenters turned it into a personal attack. Later commenters read the post for what it was – a discussion of the choices two single mom bloggers made, and my personal opinion about those actions, regardless of who the person was making the choice.
Be well.
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Nice entry on the events. It truly shows what a wonderful person you are.
OK, I’m trying this again. Previous comments have not taken.
This is addressed to the ‘issue’ of P. Trunk. DH? I mentioned her here. ] and here in a slightly different version at BabyCenter.
Pretty outrageous? Yeah. Thousands killed, millions sickened. Children scared for life. Film @ 11! How? Why? Tell us. In your own words. Thanks & Cheers, ‘VJ’
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Ditto what T and the OP said. I think this was just a really, really, REALLY big case of bad judgment on his side. Hope the riff can be mended.
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