Comments on: Using Twitter in the Midst of Tragedy

By: Diane J.

Diane J. — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:23:39 +0000

Jeez, she asked for prayers and got condemned? What a horrible tragedy. My prayers go out to this family.

By-the-way, well stated.
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By: Leah Rubin

Leah Rubin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:08:19 +0000

I had not heard of this tragedy, and am simply devastated to think that people are being so hurtful… I can not imagine such pain, or the willingness to inflict it on someone– especially under these circumstances… My heart goes out the the entire family…
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By: The Pursuit of Mommyness

The Pursuit of Mommyness — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:11:16 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more. I heard about that woman’s tragic loss, and actually saw some of those awful tweets. I don’t have words for that kind of behavior. Let’s just all use some common sense for crying out loud. My heart and prayers go out to Shellie and her family.
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By: tami

tami — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:07:29 +0000

People know they can be some haters! smh!
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By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:53:28 +0000

Yay for a voice of reason.
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By: Angie

Angie — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:52:12 +0000

Exactly. If I was in her same position, and we all could be, even those naysayers and doubters, I would turn to my friends online too!
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By: Terri K

Terri K — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:03:00 +0000

My first reaction when I found out about the accident through another person: “oh my God, oh God, please let that baby be okay”.

Then I remembered being in the 3rd grade and a boy in my class drowned. It was the first funeral I ever attended.

Next I felt physically sick at how close we all are to having horrible accidents happen to our children. My son was a preemie and it was touch and go for months with him. I will never forget the power of prayer.

I like to think most people are like me, and react in some similar way, first thought for the child with the realization that it could so easily be your own child.

As to the “other”, I call it libel, by definition. The worst part of all of this is that a child is dead. A bad part of all of this is we see the darker and destructive side of humanity. A great thing about all of this is the people who really care far outnumber those who do not.

By: Ashlie- Mommycosm

Ashlie- Mommycosm — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:30:40 +0000

A- friggin – MEN!!

I witnessed the nastiness that occurred in my twitter stream. Unbelievable. This community can be so giving and supportive. When one of our own struggles, we rally in awe-inspiring ways. BUT this just goes to show that there are mean people within any community. They should be ashamed of themselves. I don’t know Shellie, but she has been in my thoughts. My heart ached when I saw what happened.

I choose to ignore the vile trolls in hopes that they will go feed elsewhere soon.
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By: ExtraordinaryMommy

ExtraordinaryMommy — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:15:06 +0000

Well said. I feel exactly the same way. Thank you for this….. especially since so much of the chatter has revolved around the world of ‘mommy bloggers’ – it is refreshing to know the mommys are not alone.
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By: Ricky Maveety

Ricky Maveety — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:01:37 +0000

Wow, what sort of complete asshole asks for “verification” when someone reaches out for some sympathy??

I was hit by a big rig truck this past February. Even with burns and broken bones, the first thing I did was tell my online friends about the accident. Hell, I did that before I went to the doctor!! Sometimes when you go through something awful, you just want someone out there to KNOW about it so you don’t feel so quite completely alone.

Great post, Greg.