I realize 9rules has had some problems like any community online. You have a few bad apples that try to ruin it for the bunch. Perhaps once they work out the issues I might view the community different. For now I decided to try another network.

Edrei, passionate about their opinions is not quite the word I have for it, but thank you for dropping by and offering your opinion.

It’s just that for the most part, the notes are new and 9rules members don’t necessarily have to participate in the notes. The notes are meant to be the bridge between readers and the 9rules members themselves.

The thing is, what makes 9rules unique is that the members (not the my.9rules members) are passionate about what they do and say. And I guess you experienced first hand how “passionate” they can be about their opinions. It isn’t a bad thing on an individual blog. But it can write itself off as pompous egoism that people don’t like. Much like you’ve expressed here. I do apologise for it and if I have said anything to enforce your opinion, I really am sorry if I’m part of the problem.

I’ve learnt to walk away from notes that just break down from the point because there is no use continuing it and pull my hair off. It takes two to argue and I rather not be one of the two. There are better things to do than argue opinions. For me at least it’s to express them on my blog and considering that many 9rules members do the same, that’s what makes each and every member special.

I’m sorry if 9Rules didn’t seem as welcoming, nor if some of the users seemed rude and hard to talk with – Tyme usually does a marvelous job of making sure everything is relevant to the respective communities.

But, you’re right – to each his/her own. Good luck, and keep writing.

Yours truly, Eli.

I’m glad that your experience was better than
mine. I too wish you well and you are welcome back any time.