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[Joyce Penner Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 8]

Hey Rick. Nice to see you here.
You have an excellent point: correct from the heart !

So here's a question for all of you: If you see someone giving erroneous information on a public format do you still correct them privately? Remember there are many more people than just yourself who are reading the post. If you do it privately then what happens to the others who read it and assume it is correct?

Joyce

[Linda Cargill-Selfe Company: XanGo, LLC Contribution Level: 1]

Hey Jaunita,

I believe we all learn and are encouraged more if we are spoken to on a personal and private basis. I think publicly correcting people is not only very unattractive it is very unprofessional as well.
Make your day a Magic one!
Cheers
Linda

[Joe Pariseau Company: Magnetic Sponsoring Contribution Level: 2]

So here's a question for all of you: If you see someone giving erroneous information on a public format do you still correct them privately? Remember there are many more people than just yourself who are reading the post. If you do it privately then what happens to the others who read it and assume it is correct?

I will still correct that person privately and politely. For the benefit of the people who read the erroneous post, you can ask the author politely if he or she can edit the content or post an erratum. As long as your intentions are clean, things should go well.



Joe P.
aka Master Joeda

[Mario Sanders Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 6]

I come from a place where there are a lot of court procedures. If an attorney misquotes you on a statement he thought you said, you can correct him directly. It is documented on court records. If that attorney continues in error the court would correct that attorney. That jury just may decide in your favor because that erred attorney didn't correct his information and continued tried to mislead the court. There would be other incidences where your facts are correct and the court would sustain your testimony as believable.
There would be no need of correcting anyone continuously.

[Tracey Hausel Company: Numis Network Contribution Level: 2]

I think there is a difference between criticizing a person publicly and correcting wrong information.

If I see someone giving incorrect information, I try to handle it privately. If they don't, I'll write a correction publicly. Depending on the seriousness of the information, is how quick I respond.

However, there is no reason to publicly criticize a person and definitely no purpose in being rude about it.

For those of you with kids, think about it. What is your kid's reaction to be publicly criticized as compared to being privately talked to. I bet you get a much better response when you do it privately.

[Henlus Ikeme Contribution Level: 1]

My answer to this question will be a yes and a no.
Yes because if other people are likely to repeat the same mistake, then it is ok to correct one person in public so that others will learn. This applies when the gravity of the mistake is serious, however, you shouldn't do this often.

On the other hand if the issue is something that is personal or not too serious, then is better to correct privately.

[Mario Sanders Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 6]

In thinking about this query again, sometimes it is better not to say anything at all! That person would have to learn on their own and their correction. It may not be in your best position to say anything to them.
For instance, a young lady was brought in as an intern to do a job. Learn and assist with on the job training. Her job is not to interpet what is going on. She is not in the position to say what is correct or not. There are persons in place to guide someone without the interference of a subordinate who should keep quiet and only speak when spoken to.

[JERRY SINGER Company: Body Alive Now Contribution Level: 1]

Correction can either make you or unmake you
It can either encourage you or discourages you
It can either condemn you or better you
Which ever you intent to offer, remember the following tips

Before you ever think of correcting someone at all take note of the following
How much do you know about that person
How long have you known that person
How close are you to that person
How often do you relate to this person on a personal issues like family, interest, challenges and life issues?
How much do you know about helping others

Then lets correct someone now!
Two things are involved
1. Do you desire to improve that person?
2. Do you just want to complain or explain why the person should not hav acted that way?

Lessons
Your advice is either helpful or demoralizes the body.
Which ever way, if your correction is not positively connected to impacting in that persons life, then forget it but if not, its not bad correcting someone even if its in the public place.
The best you can give is the best you have in you. If you correct based on the fact that you know, then know that your knowledge is limited to that of the world, start making difference with yourself and learn the simple principle of doing certain things and watch it, your reputation is as take.
Pray always and remember to hand every situation over to God.

Jerry-Singer

[Karen Miller Company: Vitamark International Contribution Level: 2]

Great discussion here...

I would say it depends on the circumstance and delivery. There is a difference between criticism and constructive feedback.

If it is hostile and mean spirited, it is definitely inappropriate in a public forum.

If it is a difference of opinion, or a correction, it has to be expected when we network online. That is what makes forums and blog/article commenting so interesting and attractive to read.

Communication is made up of 4 parts... the words that are said/written, our body language, our facial expressions, and the tone of voice.

When we communicate online, we are usually only writing and therefor only using 1/4 of our communication tools. It is easy to be misunderstood or for someone to get their feelings hurt or their knickers in a twist.

Quite often the offending person has no idea that they hurt the other person's feelings or they did anything wrong at all.

That would be a great time to send a private note or make a phone call to bring the situation up.
Networking is work! And we all are a work in progress!

Thanks for bringing this up Juanita!
Karen

[Jay Neal Company: Numis Network Contribution Level: 2]

I notice that some people get their rocks off correcting or criticizing in public or in the forums. What is your opinion? Do you think the person learns more by being publicly humiliated or better if done privately. I know I cringe when I see it done. If I have ever done it this is a public apology. Looking at someone correct another person publicly makes them very unattractive in my eyes. If anyone wants to critic or correct me please do it privately thanks. Just Saying

I would say it really depends on whats going on but I normally send someone a private message to let them know first.