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Courage is being scared to death--and saddling up anyway.- John Wayne

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"Mobbing"http://www.leymann.se/English/frame.html  This is a very important article for every crafter to read.  If you are successful in these uncertain times, you will experience this, and you are not alone.  Show organizers should be made aware of this phenomenon to ensure the survival of their livelihood--if vendors can't feel welcome in a venue, they won't attend, and this is money lost for everyone.  I've seen many markets fail for this very reason, and it didn't need to happen.  When it does, everyone loses.

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http://www.successunlimited.co.uk/bully/bystand.htm   This is a great explaination of what happens in many art markets, and why your best vendors often leave for other venues.  Do everyone a favor and refuse to participate in the Bully Drama!

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Do a websearch on Bullying--it will make you happy to see that this is a worldwide problem, and there are many who are being tortured on a daily basis, just like you are.  Join one of the many support groups online, read up on the subject and empower yourself.  Don't let the meanies get you down!

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You aren't alone--join an online bullied adults or kids support group.  There are several throughout the Internet community--try Yahoo! groups or see if your ISP hosts one.  Several are listed at the Success Unlimited Website, among others you will find when you do a search on this topic.