it's not just online. moms attack in person too -- on airplanes, in restaurants, standing behind you in the target check out line -- we have a whole a site dedicated to venting and advising on these issues -- www.mymommymanners.com . please join the conversation!

Why must you use crappy video and sound quality on pieces that are about the web?? Aren't you a National network?? This is public access cable level of production value. I know you are being bought by a cable company, but there is no excuse for a National network to put out this low level of production value! You should be required to produce pieces at a network quality standard. Where is the FCC anyway?

One word describes the quality of the piece you produced....pathetic. Have some pride in your work!

I don't understand why it appears necessary to report on the "mean" comments that moms may make on "mommy blogs." I'm just curious why we wouldn't even think to report on the "mean" comments that are made on political blogs (that just so happen to mostly be written by men). That wouldn't be a story because it's okay for men to partake in polemics whereas "moms" are supposed to be lovely nurturers that wouldn't disagree harshly with anyone. "Mommy blogs" (even the name is condescending) are just as political as any other sort of blog. There are serious debates going on over breastfeeding, homeschooling, discipline, healthcare, etc. Why have a segment dedicated to teaching women to be docile? Why have some phony specialist tell women to "attack the idea, not the person?" Why do we have to be polite? Because we are women and mothers? Let's look at the real work being done on these blogs rather than dumbing the issues down with an etiquette lesson. You can find me at my own blog ("student" blog, "teacher" blog, "woman" blog?), bugsii.com.

Hi All this stuff about nasty or mean comments who cares?

When people say or point the finger at you they see a reflection of themselves in you something they want to be like or something that bothers them, also while they are so busy pointing the finger at you realize they have 3 fingers pointing back at them!

and dont take it personally!

because why do we care so much of the opionions of those we dont care about?

Dont let it get to you! how can they judge you? and who cares if they do, we each have a right to our own opionion correct?

Well, since this is on the page for Moms it is very fitting and also very supportive of those who have been treated badly by other moms. It's good to know that you're not the only one and that you are doing what's right and that the criticizer is just mean. Great article - thank you.

It's not right that some of these women don't know how to deal with the stress in their own lives so they take it out on others. This is a typical bully trait, and it's a shame that there are moms who act like mean 12 year olds. I see it a lot on mom blogs and forums. I don't take strangers seriously when they criticize my parenting in some form or fashion. Though I'm open to correction, everyone close to me knows I'm a good mom overall. That's all that matters.

I have noticed the snarky, attack-oriented nature of comments on mom blogs. So, it has stopped me from posting anything that may come under attack. For example, I'm cautious about offering the name of a pediatrician because I'm sure that somebody will attack him and it's not fair!

enjoy your children while they are small, listen to them, they won't stear you wrong.

Here's the most "positive" thing someone ever told me while I was struggling to be a first-time stay at home. When another parent asked me, "What do you do?" I answered..."Oh, I'm just a stay at home mom."

The Kindergarten teacher was standing there and quickly piped in, "Why do you say "just"? That is the most important job in the world."

I didn't know the other mom who asked the question, but obviously the teacher did and cut the oncoming insult off before it could even be spoken. The other mom was a very out-spoken career mom and the few times I ever saw her at school with her kids, she was always making comments about stay at home moms that were negative.

I couldn't tell you what the negative comments were even about. They just didn't stick in my memory....but I've never forgotten that teacher's positive words of encouragement.

Lesson: Take what makes you feel good about what you are doing and leave the rest behind where it belongs.

Just keep in mind that phrase "misery loves company" because the miserable are unable to acquire it and mean people are not limited to mothers. A person who is constantly negative, mean, spiteful or rude are themselves miserable folk.

Their opinions and rants are of no value. A well spoken person who was taught manners and etiquette is a delight to be around with even during a disagreement on any subject.

Thankfully, everyone that I have met through my blog smilinggreenmom.com and on social media sites have been super sweet! I have been warned though and heard stories about "bloggers to keep your distance from" etc as advice from others. I can see why it would feel like high school mean girls though! I did have someone "attack" something I said on a magazine comment once and it did hurt my feelings but I chose not to let it affect me or worry me. I think when we put ourselves and our lives "out there" we will always have someone may not like us. But then, that is how life goes - we cannot please everyone and we just have to be pleased with ourselves :)