I’ve had it with blog trolls, hateful e-mails, and the general idiocy that seems to overwhelm otherwise normal people when they connect to the Internet.
I just don’t understand it. Where is your humanity? Do you treat people you see in real life the way you treat me? Do you go out of your way to insult and belittle people? Is your life so miserable, so empty and meaningless, your self-esteem so low that you need to attack me? Honestly, what have I ever done to you? Really. What have I ever done?
Dealing with this shit has become a huge and unecessary distraction, so WWDN will not be updated for the near future while I finish “Just A Geek” and take care of some other RL stuff.
I just . . . I just need a break. In the meantime, check out the archives. There’s some stuff in there that I’m really proud of.
. . . I’ll be enjoying Channel 2’s TEAM COVERAGE of STORMWATCH.
Heh.
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hello again… I’ve been thinking…
and to those who have pissed Wil off!
keep your snide comments to yourself! and
please take your business elsewhere!
how many other Stars like Wil have a web site and
take a fraction of the time Wil does to maintain
it for those few, way to few who spend our time
enjoying it.
I can only think of what cowards you people are!
hideing under some little cute alias, giving
your useless 2 cents towards Wil.
this is Wil’s soapbox, he sets the rules..
you don’t like it! leave it!
all I hear these days are stars (HA!)
like “jAY LO” harping on how difficult her life is with 70+ people who run to her every whim, beck and call…
Good for you Wil!
and when that book of your gets published.
I will be getting one of the 1st editions..
hoping that by chance, luck or shear wil, I’ll
be able to get it signed by Wil at some book
function down hear in san diego. and then one day, I’ll have a original, signed 1st edition
that I can pass on to my children and great grand children..
(a book worth millions!!!)
now with that said, I have only 1/2 left on my lunch break, and I’ve got to make my tuna sandwhich!
later, Mr. Wheaton
Wil,
I’m really sorry to hear that the incessant trolling and flaming that seems to be so much of the internet these days has been focused on you so much. I’ll miss your updates and all of the cool stuff you have to say and I’ll look forward to your return when you’re ready. Good luck with the book, I can’t wait to get ahold of my copy!
F*** ’em Wil. Just respond with a camwhore link and delete their sorry ass!
Gonna miss your updates, but I look forward to your return when you’re ready.
Wil,
I have been following this site for ages and it has become one of my favourite sites – I can’t believe it’s not going to be updated anymore.
But, I agree – you’ve done nothing wrong and I don’t see why you should put up with people; especially when they don’t know you; throwing hate mail at you.
I hope the book is a success and I can’t wait to read it.
wil, people are jerks. Have an Anchor Steam, laugh at their expense, write your book and enjoy the STORMWATCH! The ones who rag have done nothing of importance, said nothing of importance and are nothing of importance. And you have a great wife and a couple of kids, and… you can dye your hair BLUE whenever the hell you want to. How many corporate slugs in the world can say that, eh? Yeah, i thought so…
Blog on, brotha. If i can afford the book when it comes out, i’ll be layin hot rubber all the way to the store for it. 😉
Aw, sometimes I almost wish my site DID get hate mail. At least I’d know someone was reading. heh. But I know how it can suck. Even when you know it’s all bullshit, sometimes it just sticks in your head.
But I’ve loved this site ever since I first stumbled across it. I guess I don’t have anything to say that hasn’t been said by everyone else, but I really wanted to add to the chorus of “I’ll miss you”s and “come back soon”s. Because I WILL miss you while you’re gone. You’re ma Uncle Willie!
Dear Mr Wheaton,
I…..
I…..
I have no words…
You will be missed.
I feel guilty even though i haven’t put anything but nicies.
Why is that? *has internal struggle*
Such is life.
Come back soon…
Yours Despairingly,
English Ben
Will as i’m an avid reader and have yet to post a single think i thought today would be my day to stand up and be counted, Don’t let the minority win, you’re one of the sanest Americans with a voice (This is a UK post) so don’t give up on us all. Your insights are often tickelling to say the least and it [reading your weblog] gives me something to do in between the mind numbing hours while i work on Uni projects.
Keep up the work we do appreciate it
Owen
I really love your blog, it’s like a never-ending story. A well-written, touching one.
I never posted here so far. But now I want to tell you: I’ll miss you, Wil Wheaton!
Just like many other people around the world.
I’m looking forward to your book.
I can completely understand why you’d need a break from all that crap. Some people are obviously very sad and have no lives! Otherwise they’re just jealous and too proud to let it show.
Chin up, Wil!
Wil,
Don’t let a handful of bottom feeders get you down. They are a small and insignificant (emphasis on small) population and are not even worth the effort of thinking about.
I look forward to reading your book. In the meantime, you will be greatly missed.
All the best,
Brock
I’ll miss reading your weblog, and I’m sorry to hear that you feel harassed. Weblogging shouldn’t be a chore, so if you feel so crappy about it, then I guess it is best to take a break.
Happy book-writing =)
I haven’t posted here for a while, but i’m still a regular viewer of your blog wil.
People who do things like to you or anyone on the net are not worth the time of day, and yet it still hurts when you read the messages, even though you know it shouldn’t it does. This people are worth nothing, just bullies who can hide.
I will miss your entries, but take your break and get your book sorted.
Kordith
Life in a Glass House
Once again, I’m in trouble with my only friend
She is papering the window panes
She is putting on a smile
Living in a glass house
Once again, packed like frozen food and battery hens
Think of all the starving millions
Don’t talk politics and don’t throw stones
Your royal highnesses
Well of course I’d like to sit around and chat
Well of course I’d like to stay and chew the fat
Well of course I’d like to sit around and chat
But someone’s listening in.
Once again, we are hungry for a lynching
That’s a strange mistake to make
You should turn the other cheek
Living in a glass house
Well of course I’d like to sit around and chat
Well of course I’d like to stay and chew the fat
Well of course I’d like to sit around and chat
But someone’s listening in.
i think alot of these trolls do what they do because are jealous of you…and the love and friendship you have in your life…as bad as they are they are to be pitied…because being cruel is the way they act out their frustrations.
If someone is not a fan, why do they bother coming to your website just to insult you? It makes absolutely no sense. How empty can a person’s life be if they only feel better by making other people feel worse? I think these jerks are confusing you with a character you once played. They think you are Wesley, not Wil. How sad is that?
Wil, know that you do have fans who honestly care.
sorry people are so rude. I think its a sad – but also a good thing to take a break and focus on RL stuff. take care and don’t forget about us 😉
Wil, I don’t blame you for getting mad. I get fired up at trolls when their idiocy is not even directed at me. You have shown real character by putting up with all the internet jerks with as much class as you have.
I hope you’ll be back soon!
Miss the frequent post but I for one am willing to wait. Good Luck with the rest of the book. Can’t wait for that either!
Hmmmm Trolls….
I noticed that your blog has been kinda slow for updates lately but I understand since you are trying to get your book finished. I have been surfing in now and then to see if you have put up anything new but I rarely read the comments as they alway seem to be the same like “Way to go Wil”….or “woo hoo Wil” and hoping for a good “Mo-jo”.
Always the same.
You will always have Trolls and Idiots who have nothing better to do than put other people down.
I work in Afghanistan and some of the things that keep me in touch with the real world is reading the For Better or For Worst comic strip online, Fark and your blog on WWDN. When you have the time to post something on your site, I will be there to read it.
We are a wreck, we are such sheep…I to would like to know what he has ever done to anyone who knows him only through his public life. Why is it that people, not all but some think they need to disrespect those in the places some reach in their personal and professional lives….Damn, it’s just a pity….:O(
Mark
Wil,
Just wanted to throw in my support. Take the time off you need and come back when you’re feeling better. Just look at the ratio of love vs. hate you have already though… above my post there are 167 people who support you vs. 1 bottom feeding asshat. That’s a pretty good love/hate ratio, I’d say. 🙂 *hugs*
Hi Wil-
I’m sorry to see that you need a break, but I’m glad that you’re smart enough to take one when you do need it. I’m reaching that point myself- after 6 years at the same job with mostly horrible customers, I don’t know how much more I can take. My customer service has run out. I had a woman argue with me yesterday because she was charged tax on her 20 cent copy- she owed me 21 cents, and was very snitty about it. When I told her it was the government that charged her tax, not me, she actually argued with me. I just sighed and said, “OK, well, it’s 21 cents.” And she gave me a look that could kill and said, “I *heard* you.” I don’t think I can take any more, and I wish I could take a break from it too. Anyway, Wil, sorry to digress, but I totally understand your need for a break, and while I always started my day with WWDN- it gave me a nice lift at the beginning of what I knew would be a rotten day- I will keep checking back in the hopes that you’ve written. I hope your break does you a bunch of good, and selfishly, I can’t wait for your book. I hope you go on a booksigning tour- I want you to autograph mine in person! 🙂 Much love to you and your family, Wil.
Love, Alicia
http://www.thewagband.com
Wil Just want to say that I wish I could say the right thing to express to you how much this blog and the the Monkeybox has meant to me. I have and hold nothing but the highest respect for you..Dude. We are all lucky to be able to be a part of something original and special on the net. yeah other people and celebs have Blogs but obviously not at all like yours. There is stuff about you that I envy and wish to find in myself. You make it easy for me to try and be a well thought out person because I see you doing it. All I can say is the world is not perfect. Some days humanbeings make me really sad and depressed…BUT some days I see in everybody hope and beauty and a kindness that is amazing..Just completely breath taking. I have seen so much beauty in you. I am NOT saying that I know you in any way but I hope that I do know something right about it all. Today is going to be a sad day I guess. When you come back…..Will be a happy day. And for all the time inbetween I shall give what all monkeys here give freely and kindly….Patience and understanding and peace filled **MoJo** I never claim to be brilluantly articulate but I hope what I have said does something good and doesn’t come off weird. Take care Wil and look both ways before you cross the road.
Hey Wil, I have a shimmering elven longsword you can borrow-it’s got a +3 damage against trolls! 🙂
*sigh* We’ll be here when ya get back, buddy.
Wow, what just happened?
Gonna miss you for as long as you’re gone Wil. Youre blog is a part of my day.
Take care of yourself.
Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By the way, I totally agree with everything you said… those are just worthless, useless human beings with no respect for other people’s talents… “just try and do better than me!” is what I say….
Well, I would certainly support you in what ever you decide to do, as I’m sure lots and lots of people here will as well.
By the way… two days in advance… HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!
Sorry that some people are being mean dumbasses. Your fans, including me, will miss you while you’re gone.
well,I didn’t read allthe comments, but Iw anted to say by not posting, it’s like letting the Terrorists win type mentality.
Let ’em say (whoever they are) what ever they want!
You obviously have at least 178 people who are behind you!
(make me 179?)
Yeah, some people are idiots. They think it’s cool, funny, blah blah blah. I’d say don’t take it personally, Wil, but everybody does. Just keep in mind that there are more people out there that love and support you than there are people who don’t. As for that one person who told you to “get a life and make something of yourself that would actually make your kids proud,” (not actual quote) that’s bs. You’ve already done so much. If my step-dad had written a book, acted in a movie(s) that made people happy, walked a helluva long way to help cure breast cancer and played hide-and-seek with me, I would be extremly proud of him. Stay cool, Wil.
I’m sorry that there are people out there that have discouraged you away from your own site, Wil. However, I will sit here in further anticipation of the final release date for your book and how soon I can reserve a copy of it.
Do what you gotta do Wil, I’ll keep popping by now and then to check on ya!
Tamm
OH NO!!!! What am I gonna do without my Wil fix???? This is so horrible! I am so sorry Wil for the people that have been so rude to you. It is one thing to express your opinion. But it is another thing to belittle and to degrade yyour fellow human beings. If you don’t like what someone has to say, that is fine. If you do not agree with someone’s opinion, that is just dandy. That is why it is so wonderful to live in America. We don’t have to be afraid of having differing opinions. We can express ourselves freely without the fear that we could be arrested or even harmed. But for goodness sakes, let’s take some pride in the fact that we have this freedom. Don’t abuse it. Don’t let your right to free speech hurt someone else. I think the reason we have free speech is so that we can express ourselves WITHOUT hurting others. So, the hate mail, the rude weblog reply crap,… WE JUST DON”T NEED THAT!!!! Take it somewhere else. Please. It just isn’t necessary. We all love Wil too much, and we are willing to stand up for him. He is one man, with thousands of people behind him. BACK OFF!
And Wil, you take all the time you need. Though we will miss your posts for the time that you are gone, we will be eagerly anticipating the release of your book. Have a nice, well-deserved break.
Have a pleasant break. We’ll be thinking about you.
Wil,
Well done!! Regardless of how many positive remarks you may get, many forget that it only takes one person and one hit below the belt to drop a person. Insensitive fu@ks! You don’t need that sh@t and really you don’t owe anybody a fuc@ing thing. You were even man enough to give an explanation. Your a good man Mr. Wheaton, and though I’ve never met you, I feel like your another person in this world that is fighting the good fight. Focus on the book, the family. Live life Wil Wheaton! Live it like tomorrow won’t come! See you around…
I host Mark Wahlberg’s official website and it’s true that the trolls really do come out at night. I have been lucky to have a moderator named Lianne (herein “Mark’s Biggest Fan”) who monitors the site gratis and weeds out the trolls. We also have an automatic email approval process before anyone can post, something I think which is sorely lacking in MovableType. I’ll check out some of the Movable Type sites to see if there is a comment registration hack that you can benefit from. Outside of getting Your Biggest Fan to moderate the comments for you, this is the second best bet.
Finish up the book in the meantime. We’re all looking forward to that.
M
Dude!
You’re like the little brother I never had!
…Who just happens to live in another country.
Um.
Okay.
I do have a younger brother.
But we’ve always told him we found him on the doorstep.
Have I mentioned I know how to box?
Airmile points anyone?
Anyone?
Sorry to see you go. Your witticism and outlook will be sorely missed while you are gone. Don’t stay away too long.
This is so terribly sad.
There are many ignorant and stupid people out there – but don’t let them win – there are also many good people out there, too!!
I just found this website a few weeks ago and I like it so much. Your sense of humor really hits me – please go on with this side – and also good luck with the book..
sorry to see ya go Wil. Ive seen(and experienced in my own way) what your going through before. Just like running a race you just “hit the wall” and need a break! Honestly dude youve got a full plate!! Family,all sorts of work,and adding acting ,writing a book and a blog on top of starts out being really cool and fulfilling…at first, then the joy gets sucked ouut the whole shebang and ya’ gotta go to your core and REST! Cant wait for your book and I hope someday you’ll come back to your blog even on a part time basis
We all tend to forget that first and foremost you are a human being with a family and life of your own. You are not here for our amusement, although I find you extremely entertaining! It is good for you to remind us that we are not your property. That you are here because you want to be and you can leave if and when you want. Enjoy your rest! I do hope you come back. I look forward to your book! Will it be released here in Canada soon as well??
Whoops. Just looked it over and realized theres room for misinterpretation there in the last post. I meant air miles to bitch slap some trolls. [ Not Wil ]
The doorstep part is totally true. Just ask dad.
🙂
ugh…. that should have read, you are not our preoperty…sigh. I still have trouble typing with a baby on my lap…
Sorry, Wil.
It’s situations like this that remind me why I don’t allow comments on my blog. Because despite the fact that I feel pretty great about myself, there are a lot of people out there who just enjoy hurting people. You know this already from your acting experience, and have had to deal with it before; unfortunately, the Internet just makes it easier for all the “Die, Wesley” people to shoot their mouth off.
I didn’t really follow your career beyond TNG until your Slashdot interview, but since that time, I’ve gained a great deal of respect for you. I honestly appreciate the effort you have put into keeping us up-to-date on your life. Thanks for caring enough to be frustrated at all the negative feedback.
Hi Wil
Let me delurk long enough to say that yes, I treat people on the Internet the way I do in RL. I’m polite, respectful, and considerate. Not everyone is an asshole.
Sorry to learn the bottom dwellers have gotten so bad. Too bad there’s no way to shame them… or maybe zap them with some electricity.
Have a good break, I (and many people just like me) will still be reading you when you return.
Sukotto
*Looks around the room.*
What did you people do???
Seriously, Wil – good luck with the book, we’ll be waiting here when you get back.
I think we have all been in the spot when you were having a pretty decent day and one negative comment makes the whole day seem like crap. All you can do is remember that the people making those comments don’t know jack about who you are really. anyone who bases someone’s whole life on insulting others just proves they have no life.
Kudos for not giving the flamer credit. Like others, I want to know the details, but were you to provide them, you’d simply be acknowledging that he or she really got to you. The beauty of this post is that you got back on the horse. Granted, it’s only long enough to state that you’re not posting for a while, but you give those faithful readers enough mojo to keep checking back, day after day, to find a new post. I’m sure that you have little doubt that you have far greater fans of your work than anti-fans (are they called snaf?). This site, your new book, the movies and shows that demonstrate your comedic, dramatic, and emotional acting ability, all are significant demonstrations that you have a worthy purpose. Be well, Wil, and know that those flames never burn.
Hey Wil,
Like Karoline, I was surprised to find that anyone didn’t like Wesley Crusher, because that character was very validating to me. I was a geek before the word was used,(I’m 43), and was an adult when STNG came on. And the other kids in school were very hostile, much the way people reacted to Wesley, now that I think about it. I ended up dumbing myself down so I could be safe. It was great to see a smart kid who wasn’t treated with condescension (by adults) or hostility (by peers). It’s also quite a relief to be an adult.
Anyway, thanks for letting me into your head a little; it was really interesting and fun. Your site is the first I check when I get online, and I’ll miss your thoughts. But I support you taking care of yourself 100%, so bless you, and I’ll buy your book when it comes out just to prove to the moneylovers that you’ve got a potentially lucrative fan base, even tho I usually borrow all my books from the library. Good luck to the writer you, and to the actor, break a leg!
My thanks go out to those hosers (yes I said HOSERS!) that feel it is funny or their God-given right to go out and criticize someone else, Wil especially. Most everyone that comes to this site look forward to Wil’s updates. They seem to becoming fewer and farther between than every before and then some HOSERS (I said it again!) go and piss off the one person we are here to support. Now there won’t BE any updates for awhile. Great, thanks a lot. Hey HOSERS (there it is again), what TV show were you ever on? What movie have you been in recently? What game show hosts have you slammed in person and on TV? On a more serious note: Wil, several earlier posts mentioned that they thought for every one bad comment you get in here that you get ten good ones. I bet there are more good ones than that! Granted I don’t read your e-mail but I can’t remember the last negative comment in a post. I know that you have a life and so do we, but sheesh don’t let the few HOSERS (once more with feeling) ruin it for the rest of us. Good luck with the book!
Yet another of the faceless masses who have made a home of your site. I check it daily and almost never post. I making with the positive waves, and hoping for your quick return. Good Luck with the book.