Dumb, Lonely & Fat: Dealing w/Internet Criticism

Description

Never before in human history has our work been subject to the kind of worldwide criticism that it is today. Emotionally, we're still evolving as every public thought we share is up for public discourse. Learn coping strategies and hear stories from the front line of internet criticism. Learn how to develop a thicker skin to confidently distribute your work. Join Heather Armstrong from dooce.com and Helen Jane Hearn from helenjane.com for a conversation that will leave you with practical tips for dealing with internet criticism.

Questions Answered

1. What steps can I take after someone says something terrible about me online?
2. How do I develop a thicker skin online?
3. How do I avoid interruption of my creative work from internet criticism?
4. Even worse, what do I do when I'm ignored online?
5. How much internet criticism should I listen to? How much do I ignore?

Tags

criticism, internet culture, dooce

Meta

Event

Interactive

Category

Dual

Theme

Social and Relationships

Level

Intermediate

Speakers

• Heather Armstrong Armsrong Media
• Helen Jane Hearn Federated Media

Organizer

Helen Jane Hearn Federated Media

Additional Supporting Materials

SXSW Interactive 2013

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