I think I feel like my ego is on the line when I post to this site. That's fine, but I'd like to know how to get a thicker hide when I think my ego is threatened or damaged.

Keep in mind that people aren't responding you you, they're responding to a picture of you they've built up in their head that's assembled from very limited information. People's responses often say much more about themselves than about your post or you.

That said, it might help to examine posts that get "good" responses, to see what about them separates them from posts that get flack. You might notice some patterns that will help you when you post.

In reply to Re: How can I grow a thicker hide? by dws
in thread How can I grow a thicker hide? by rje

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