I’ve been taking a break from MERB not from the hobby, but from the forum itself, mainly because of how some members have treated me. I’ve faced false accusations, belittlement, and attempts to bully me. And honestly, it’s disheartening. This kind of behavior ruins it for others members who actually like my reviews and my taste.
Since my last reviews, I’ve seen at least 7–8 service provider, at least 2 were true hidden gems. Yet not a single review has been written about them. That says something. It seems like some members prefer to keep these providers to themselves instead of sharing with the community. But that’s not who I am. I believe in sharing, because that’s what MERB is supposed to be about: helping each other with sharing information on service providers , just like other members helped me when I first joined in 2006.
I’m not here for a popularity contest. I’m here to give back, the same way others guided me when I was new. I write reviews to share my honest experiences and help fellow members get the best value for their hard earned money.
Some members take issue with how I write my reviews.But let’s be clear: I’m paying for the experience, and I’m taking the time to write about it. Sure, I may not have perfect grammar, and maybe I like to use some grammar applications to polish my review but what matters the most is that my reviews are 100% honest and authentic. I don’t sugarcoat. I don’t write fake praise in exchange for anything. I just tell it how it is. The best part about writing reviews is when members who reach out thank me, especially those who’ve had similar experiences with the same providers after reading my reviews. That’s what makes it all worth it and that’s what MERB should be about.
It’s really sad when members try to shut others down or push them away simply because they don’t like that someone else is sharing so many information or because they envy someone’s frequency of with service providers encounters. Maybe they feel better tearing others down from behind a screen for their own personal gain. But this isn’t the community I first joined in 2006.Remember: members who take the time to write reviews aren’t doing it for personal gain. They do it because they care about the community and the hobby. This kind of negativity discourages honest members from contributing. And when that happens, we all lose.
So I want to ask ; have any of you experienced this kind of hate? Did it make you stop writing reviews? What can we do as a community to stop this toxic behavior and make MERB a better place again?Let’s work together and not against each other’s.
Since my last reviews, I’ve seen at least 7–8 service provider, at least 2 were true hidden gems. Yet not a single review has been written about them. That says something. It seems like some members prefer to keep these providers to themselves instead of sharing with the community. But that’s not who I am. I believe in sharing, because that’s what MERB is supposed to be about: helping each other with sharing information on service providers , just like other members helped me when I first joined in 2006.
I’m not here for a popularity contest. I’m here to give back, the same way others guided me when I was new. I write reviews to share my honest experiences and help fellow members get the best value for their hard earned money.
Some members take issue with how I write my reviews.But let’s be clear: I’m paying for the experience, and I’m taking the time to write about it. Sure, I may not have perfect grammar, and maybe I like to use some grammar applications to polish my review but what matters the most is that my reviews are 100% honest and authentic. I don’t sugarcoat. I don’t write fake praise in exchange for anything. I just tell it how it is. The best part about writing reviews is when members who reach out thank me, especially those who’ve had similar experiences with the same providers after reading my reviews. That’s what makes it all worth it and that’s what MERB should be about.
It’s really sad when members try to shut others down or push them away simply because they don’t like that someone else is sharing so many information or because they envy someone’s frequency of with service providers encounters. Maybe they feel better tearing others down from behind a screen for their own personal gain. But this isn’t the community I first joined in 2006.Remember: members who take the time to write reviews aren’t doing it for personal gain. They do it because they care about the community and the hobby. This kind of negativity discourages honest members from contributing. And when that happens, we all lose.
So I want to ask ; have any of you experienced this kind of hate? Did it make you stop writing reviews? What can we do as a community to stop this toxic behavior and make MERB a better place again?Let’s work together and not against each other’s.
