So,

Recently I launched a book, and what not, and posted it a few places I frequent online.

and the response has been abnormally confrontational.

I thought of a saying:

"Strength is either threatening or inspiring, nothing in-between."

This is my only conclusion…

I also had to moderate my mod page, as a new comment was borderline threatening violence., or evoking violent BEHAVIOR.

WTF is going on?

I don't understand what would motivate someone so much they would escalate to violent verbiage.

Is my success really that threatening?

What would motivate people to be so rude and verbally abusive?

Are their insecurities really so bad?

I don't expect yall to Devine answers, but would be curious as to hear your thoughts, as to how you would handle violent language.

Moved to the Lounge. This was not appropriate for the Production and Management forum.

GeneralJist said:
What would motivate people to be so rude and verbally abusive?

how you would handle violent language.

People tend to say things via internet behind alternate names that they would not say in person, face to face; you should know that already.

You have to develop a thicker skin. I believe we've told you this before.

@fleabay

1.I know, i know, Grandiosity thinking is one part of my mental health diagnosis of bipolar, but if I'm actually able to perform at a higher level, ON OCCATION what can be said about that?

2. I decided to use EOH as both my book series name as well as the RTS franchise name I know, a bit confusing, but that is a decision I live by. The themes I'm exploring will be in both.

Tom Sloper said:
You have to develop a thicker skin. I believe we've told you this before.

Sigh I know, working on it, but putting myself out there., mainly to get shat on is frustrating.

Getting disrespect is one thing, getting violent language is another thing entirely.

m_waddams said:
Please tell us about your success. I seem to recall you asking your dad for money to attend a game conference. And dissing your brother for being normal, married and having a job… Imagine that!

Yes, asking to Be supported by my family? imagine that…

Well, my brother has a stable life, a prestigious job, and a beautiful wife, but I get the sense he's not happy.

Stuck in the grind and prison of normality.

never the less. this is not about him.

But thank you for actually paying attention.

It's possible I'm just a black sheep.

Edit:

I've recently come to realize that stability is perhaps one of the most important things for me. Something I haven't really had before.

My brother doesn't really do anything “creative.” …. that is what i mean by normal.