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Do I Really Have to Spell it Out?

A Facebook Group Admin's Lament About Boorish Behavior

By Judey Kalchik Published 4 years ago • Updated 4 years ago • 1 min read
Top Story - February 2023
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I make a post to congratulate a member

-Could be June, August or November-

Doesn't matter: DONT Bomb a Link!

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I share a message to greet the new folk

-two second later, so mad I could choke-

Hey! You! STOP! DONT Bomb a Link!

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I pass along a Vocal message re: developments new,

-sure enough, here's an unrelated post: it's you-

C'mon, dude- DONT Bomb a Link!

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I've sent you messages, reminders, and warnings,

-you ignore me, or maybe they're scornings?-

I mean, really! DONT Bomb a Link!

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The Medium Writers and Vocal Creators Support Group really is for Support,

-Other members? Your posts they report!-

I'm so over it- DONT Bomb a Link!

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Here's the thing , OK?; you're welcome to share,

-just show some class, some courtesy, care!-

Interact with the others-DONT Bomb a Link!

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Do I think you'll read this? Do I think you'll care?

-No matter; the next link bomb from you THIS link I will share-

Along with this comment-DONT Bomb a Link!

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And do it again after that- I'ma block you.

You've been warned.

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99.99% of the writers and creators that share their work on social media are a delight! They care, read, comment, support, advice, and celebrate the success of the rest of the group.

BUT- the rest!

Here's an explanation of the Linkbomber:

and here's some advice for new writers and creators:

What do you think? Am I overreacting? Please let me know in the comments, won't you?

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Judey Kalchik

It's my time to find and use my voice.

Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.

You can also find me on Medium

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