AMA: Responding to Critics and Patrons

AMA: Responding to Critics and Patrons

Author: Francis Tapon February 24, 2021 Duration: 14:55

I tackle my critics head-on thanks to an audience suggestion.


DC Qranky wrote:

You only read 5-star reviews on your show?


C’mon man…don’t you want to encourage authentic dialogue? I think you should read ALL reviews! Not only will that encourage engagement, it will give you feed for your podcast. Let’s say some douche bag like, oh I don’t know, DC Qranky gives you a 1-star review and says you don’t know your ass from a hole in the ground and you’re full of crap and playing off Trump, Africa is a s**t hole country (I know it’s a continent) so why are you wasting your time there. That’s great stuff! Engage! Bring the f****r on your show.



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