tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post4724804063551144100..comments2023-08-20T07:54:09.292-07:00Comments on The Looking Glass Of Carroll Bryant: Leafmarks: Emily May and Jacquie Mak SakataUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-21813424554758326612015-04-10T10:53:49.777-07:002015-04-10T10:53:49.777-07:00You are much too young to be involved in this situ...You are much too young to be involved in this situation. You should be out living life, not spending your youth on the internet.<br /><br />Emily and Jackie are internet bullies. Or at least they were at one time. They bullied me. Tried to anyway. And or they are bully supporters.<br /><br />I care not about their book site. Been there, done that, don't wanna do that again. If these girls are your idols, then I'll have my religious friends say a prayer for you.<br /><br />Hang in there kiddo, life will always have something there to try and topple you over. Hang tough. Before you know it, you're 23 and going crazy trying to put together the best wedding ever. It never stops. Life always has the last word.<br /><br />Best of luck to you.Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-61144398484057044442015-04-10T00:20:32.925-07:002015-04-10T00:20:32.925-07:00First, I would like to say that you probably never...First, I would like to say that you probably never thought you'd hear from this post again. But that's not how I'm going to introduce myself.<br /><br />Hi! I'm Sam. And I was around when the idea of Leafmarks came up. I was a bright-eyed, bushy tailed... oh wait, no. I struggled in school, hated a third of my friends, and was beginning to get acne. In other words, I was 10. The most I focused on, was the name. I didn't really get the name "Leafmarks". I liked a different name that I don't remember because it didn't matter in the end. Leafmarks appeared on the internet a little less than 2 years later. By then, I was 11 (the original idea came up late in the year; my birthday is currently in 3 days). <br /><br />I was outraged when I read this. I wanted to reply to this so badly. Say something that would drown you in the facts that you blatantly ignored/ didn't know. I wanted to say that you weren't only putting hate onto Jacquie and Emily. You were insulting other people too, other people that helped create the site, or, at the very least, supported it.<br /><br />I'm clearer of mind now. It's only been a year, but a lot has changed. And I could say the same for Leafmarks. First of all, as you drift off in "I don't give two flying pigs land", I'd like you to go in and back into the "About Us" of Leafmarks. When reading it, compare it to your screen shot of it in the previous year's.<br /><br />Now, maybe (just maybe) I sparked your curiosity. If not, then don't reply. That's fine. If I did, keep reading. I've, in all honesty, never really cared about Leafmarks. I never really did. People could review all they wanted; I never once read those when getting a book. Honestly, though, there were times where I wish I did. But that doesn't really matter. What I did care about, was who it was directed to; one of my idols. I'm not even going to go into detail anymore. I'm just going to say, from a personal, mayhap biased stance, this didn't have much truth in it. But, like I said, I don't have much information on reviewers. Jacquie never did much reviewing.<br /><br />I suppose I should also say that I've met Emily on a personal level too. And (what a shock), nothing like you had explained.<br /><br />Now, maybe you haven't noticed, but I've created a puzzle: who am I? Why did I comment on this a year later? And why was changed the About Us profile relevant to the situation?<br /><br />I know it's stupid. I know that I'm spinning unnecessary, cliché, and melodramatic webs. And you just ignore this is that's the case; why should you care? But if you do care, and you figure it out, I'd like you to know something: I'm 13 years old. Not even. I'm in 7th grade and I just barely have a 3.5 GPA. I'm really, really hurting at the moment, which, I will admit, is one of the reasons why I came back to this.<br /><br />Please, please, please, don't go adding on more thing to topple me over. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-26960415920173429582014-01-05T14:07:34.304-08:002014-01-05T14:07:34.304-08:00You are correct. The bullies did say that, and I d...You are correct. The bullies did say that, and I do have a screenshot of it in one of the "GenX says" posts. I can't remember which one it is either, but it is there. So commonsense would say that if they are only attacking me because of their friend Jude, then obviously it has nothing to do with me or my books. <br /><br />Thanks for that reminder. I completely forgotten about that. Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-45398135263271262132014-01-05T14:03:53.055-08:002014-01-05T14:03:53.055-08:00I know haters are going to hate, and that's fi...I know haters are going to hate, and that's fine with me. I don't care about haters. I only care about bullies. When people accuse you of being a pedophile, and other lies, then you have to set the record straight. Defending ones self from libelous accusations is not "throwing paper to the fire". There is a big difference between haters and bullies. Haters will just hate, but bullies bully, spread lies, and attack in gangs online. I'm clearly not the only one they attack either. So yes, there is a difference between the two. The people I am dealing with are not just simply "haters", they are cyber bullies. <br /><br />But you are right about one thing, the only reason I have any recognition is because of the bullies. I don't think I could have acquired this if it weren't for the bullies because when they attacked me on GR, they sent me viral. And because they wouldn't let up for six months after the attack, is when I started this blog. To defend their lies about me. <br /><br />But again, haters are haters, but bullies bully, harass and stalk. Big difference. But if defending myself (and defending others) against their bully lies is speaking badly of myself, then so be it. How anyone could hold it against someone for defending themselves is beyond my commonsense ability. Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-54054981552160998112014-01-05T13:50:22.427-08:002014-01-05T13:50:22.427-08:00Carroll is right, he wasn't attacked for anyth...Carroll is right, he wasn't attacked for anything he had done, he was attacked because of his relationship with Jude. In one of his posts in the Gen X series he shows a screenshot of the bullies saying this. I can't remember which one it was but I do remember seeing that screenshot. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-91368146168557036282014-01-05T13:40:00.957-08:002014-01-05T13:40:00.957-08:00I think you just have to deal with the fact that &...I think you just have to deal with the fact that 'haters gonna hate'. Besides, bad publicity is still publicity. Look what happened with 'Twilight' and '50 Shades of Grey', the books are crappy as hell, there's no sense on the writing and still they are off the roof with ratings and sellings. So I really think that letting haters give you fame, doesn't matter what kind, it can't hurt that much.<br />I do art for living, I know how badly haters grind my gears. And I learned, after many years, that letting the fire get bigger by throwing paper at it only speaks badly of myslef. Just saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-1635841958999969842014-01-05T13:06:26.927-08:002014-01-05T13:06:26.927-08:00I think it might be only fair to note that I only ...I think it might be only fair to note that I only write as a hobby. My book sales are irrelevant to me because I do not count on book sales as part of any income or salary. I already do just fine. I didn't start writing and publishing to become "rich". <br /><br />Most of what I earn from my writing and blog ads goes to charity eventually, over the course of the year. So anyone buying or not buying my books affects me none financially. Nada. Zero. <br /><br />Other than writing books, and songs, I haven't worked for close to ten years. Of course, i don't consider writing work anyway. Plus, I just signed a huge deal to write a biography. I'll earn more from that project this year than all of my writing projects put together, times ten. <br /><br />So for anyone who thinks I am bitter because the bullies don't buy my books, or perceived non-book sales, is fooling themselves. Because I'm not bitter. I couldn't care less. I do it because I enjoy it. But that still doesn't mean I will look the other way when it comes to cyber bullying, attacking of authors, carpet bombing, fake reviews and ratings, derogatory book shelves, etc. <br /><br />Combating cyber bullying is my cause. I'm very passionate about it. Otherwise, I wouldn't do it. And yes, the primary reason I took this up as my cause is because I can relate to those authors out there who have been bullied, libeled, and attacked because I was also. Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-54213615061637019332014-01-05T12:49:20.448-08:002014-01-05T12:49:20.448-08:00Good question. Good question. Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-17045921990119793462014-01-05T12:46:40.935-08:002014-01-05T12:46:40.935-08:00The bullies are throwing plenty of fits. Their boo...The bullies are throwing plenty of fits. Their book shelves demonstrates that. When you rate a book one star without having ever read the book, you're throwing a fit. And they are refusing to read my books because of Jude Henderson. I never had a problem with anyone anywhere until Jude sent her friends to attack me that day on Goodreads. Then they sent their friends, and so on and so on. I never once complained about a bad review because before that day of my attack, I never had a bad review to really complain about. But I don't complain about bad reviews, only fake ones. (And fake one stars) <br /><br />As far as you picking up anything I write, please don't. If you are a bully or a bully sympathizer, (which apparently you are) then I don't want you picking up anything I write. I write for real and honest readers, not pretend readers like you and your bully friends. I don't want your blood money. I have morals. <br /><br />And I'll "grow up" when you and your bully friends "grow up" and stop carpet bombing books you never read, writing fake reviews, creating hate book shelves, wishing people dead, attacking authors by ganging up on them because you and your friends are the "author behavior police", and when you "grow up" and stop coming to my blog (my personal space) and acting like an idiot. Then and only then will I "grow up", brave "anon". <br /><br /> Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-67304615687747224252014-01-05T12:34:09.502-08:002014-01-05T12:34:09.502-08:00Because they have gone on record to say they never...Because they have gone on record to say they never will read my books, or they have book shelves that say they never will read my books, or they say in their reviews, and comments of reviews that they never read my books but still give them a one star, plus they have said plenty of times that they won't buy my books in so as not to give me any of their money. I have plenty of screenshots on this blog of them saying these things. And let's face it, if they have read my books, the bullies would post long and thorough reviews covering the entire book and they would rip it to shreds, and not just one star them. Instead, what few reviews you read of my books by the bullies, only covers the first free chapter offered by Amazon. <br /><br />This is how I know. <br /><br />But don't take my word for it, go ahead and ask anyone of them what any of my books are about - in detail - then buy it and read it, then you will see the truth Grasshopper. Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-55785738756763962532014-01-05T11:40:47.356-08:002014-01-05T11:40:47.356-08:00How do you know they have never read your books? M...How do you know they have never read your books? Maybe they have and just didn't like it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-82641441934067777442014-01-05T11:33:02.530-08:002014-01-05T11:33:02.530-08:00The "bullies" aren't having any fits...The "bullies" aren't having any fits, you are... They're just refusing to read your "work" because you obviously have such a charming, warm and glowing personality. Grow up. All you're doing is making even more people (including myself) never want to pick up anything you write. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-26439395793400301032014-01-05T10:25:02.844-08:002014-01-05T10:25:02.844-08:00I think Carroll's books sell just fine. I boug...I think Carroll's books sell just fine. I bought one of them over the holidays and it was pretty good. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-89745854606698101352014-01-05T10:21:30.419-08:002014-01-05T10:21:30.419-08:00Isn't it ironic that they demand you to grow u...Isn't it ironic that they demand you to grow up carroll when what they are doing is much more childish? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-31853180231056823112014-01-05T10:19:15.013-08:002014-01-05T10:19:15.013-08:00If one of the owners has a tech background, then w...If one of the owners has a tech background, then why no delete account button? Who creates a website where you can check in but you can't check out? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-32053639491625143482014-01-05T10:03:07.995-08:002014-01-05T10:03:07.995-08:00Grow the hell up and stop whining. No one gives a ...Grow the hell up and stop whining. No one gives a shit that no one wants to read your comments. Stop having hussy fits on my blog. <br /><br />Although .... where I come from, it's called "hissy" fits. And the truth is, the bullies are having the fits, I'm just posting about it. Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-84414655190237558152014-01-05T09:58:35.038-08:002014-01-05T09:58:35.038-08:00I agree, Loiza. The bullying does need to stop. An...I agree, Loiza. The bullying does need to stop. And when that happens, I'll be happy to stop writing about it. Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-47992980661736286022014-01-05T08:14:02.514-08:002014-01-05T08:14:02.514-08:00Grow the hell up and stop whining. No one gives a ...Grow the hell up and stop whining. No one gives a shit that no one wants to read your books. Stop having hussy fits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-6292852171681723382014-01-05T03:04:01.580-08:002014-01-05T03:04:01.580-08:00this needs to stop.this needs to stop.loizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928991480061583949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-26638752316386615992014-01-02T22:44:52.627-08:002014-01-02T22:44:52.627-08:00They will ban you. They are liars. The fact that t...They will ban you. They are liars. The fact that they rate books they don't even read is what makes them liars. Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-76198508307967897262014-01-02T22:41:15.279-08:002014-01-02T22:41:15.279-08:00First of all, I appreciate honest negative reviews...First of all, I appreciate honest negative reviews / ratings, when an honest reader buys my book and reads it. The owners of this site rate my books one star and yet, they never read any of my books. That is not "them" expressing their like or dislike of my books, (You can't like or dislike what you haven't read) it is them expressing dislike towards me, and they are trying to "punish" me through fake ratings of my books with intent to try and hurt my book sales. Their book shelves are designed to try and humiliate me (and other authors) in the process, as well as libel. <br /><br />Secondly, comparing indie authors (or authors in general) to "actors" is like comparing apples to oranges. <br /><br />Third, this post is me "reviewing" their website, which is a product, just like my books. Unlike them, and all of the bullies, I at least "tried" their product out. If they have a problem with my "review" of their website, perhaps they should grow thicker skin. I am exercising my "free speech". Perhaps they should be more "professional" and understand that their website is not their "baby" and not everyone is going to like it. Just like them, I have every right to express my "opinion" of their product. And when their product includes people who falsely rate books because they never read them, then I am entitled to assume they practice this behavior due to hate. For them to complain about my "review" of their site would make them unprofessional, and BBWO. (Badly Behaving Website Owners) <br /><br />As for their site security, Healthcare.org has plenty of people working on that site who have a tech background, yet it has been hacked several times already since its inception. Having a tech background does not automatically assure that there won't be security issues. <br /><br />As for lawyers advising outside of their realm, how do you know that my lawyer was speaking / advising outside of his/her realm? Do you know my lawyer? Do you know my lawyers area of expertise? Do you even know the name of my lawyer? <br /><br />I am not unhappy about reviewers commenting on my work. I am unhappy that bullies, who never even read my work, are commenting falsely on my work. To be a reviewer of my work (or anyone's work), you first have to be a reader of my work (or anyone's work). I am also "unhappy" for the hateful and derogatory book shelves the bullies create to place people's work under, which are only designed for one purpose and that purpose is to humiliate those authors and hurt their book sales. Real readers do not create book shelves that are intended to humiliate people. <br /><br />I also do not have to be careful of what I claim. At least unlike the owners and many of their members, I do not claim to dislike something I never even tried. Like I said earlier, at least I "tried" their website. If they have a problem with my "review" of their website, and my claims, they can get their "lawyer" on me. I would love for that to happen. <br /><br />Nice try "anon", but I have a feeling you are one of the owners. Or their friend. Carroll Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491035669373430002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-700005494419180092014-01-02T16:25:02.783-08:002014-01-02T16:25:02.783-08:00I found this blog after researching some authors o...I found this blog after researching some authors on GR and getting interested in where writers come from. As a writer myself, I found this particular post somewhat disappointing. There seems to be a theme of attacking professionism, yet as a writer, you must be able to appreciate both the cynics and the avid fans. No writer goes without a swarm of negative reviews. I don't see it as spreading hate, but rather sharing your likes and dislikes of a writers work. I take my reviews and learn from them, often revisiting the areas criticized and formulating ways to improve on that in my next work. I think how you are attacking reviewers also shows a lack of professionalism and respect for the industry in which you are part of. Actors get an extreme amount of harsh reviews, yet you don't see them being openly bitter and attacking the reviewers - it is part and parcel of industry. <br /><br />I cannot speak to the sites security, but reading the profile of one of the authors, it is evident she has a tech background (you can look her up on linkedin and it seems she is a software architect) so I doubt their site contains any of the security breaches of which you speak. It is hard to believe that anyone with that kind of background would leave the site open to hacking. <br /><br />After reading this post, I checked out the site - it is true that there is no delete account button - not sure what the deal is about that, but perhaps it is in a beta phase and the functionality hasn't been built in. I also read the TOS. While many of these appear standard, as a person who frequently reviews contracts, I can state that the legal jargon is properly used and much of it is disclaimers that is necessary when owning any kind of website. Any lawyer cannot advise outside of their realm, they need to understand internet laws and usage laws before trying to declare it invalid or libelous. <br /><br />I just say be careful of what you claim, as this too can be construed as libelous. You are making all sorts of claim without any facts. I myself have no facts, or I would be glad to defend either side that was in the right. To someone like myself, who stumbled across this, it sounds like someone who is unhappy with what reviewers have commented on his work, and not a reliable source of information (" I mean, these girls who own the site don't have legal backup to protect them. They're probably running this site from their parents basement. Regardless, one thing is for certain, and it has been proven here today, that "Leafmarks" is all about the free hate speech and bullying").Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268099387414126120.post-56317665911869380652014-01-02T04:36:42.562-08:002014-01-02T04:36:42.562-08:00How long do you think it would take these fucktard...How long do you think it would take these fucktards to ban me if I exercised my free speech and spoke my mind on their site? Maybe I'll just have to test it and prove them liars.Rick Carufelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453615805802303193noreply@blogger.com