Scam Psychology: When They Say "Ignore Negativity", They Really Meant "Ignore Me".

Scammers often trot out the "ignore negativity" in order to train you, like Pavlov trained his dogs to salivate at ringing of the bell instead of at actual food, to ignore criticism against his or her scheme.

This is how you *should* react to such stupid suggestion. Thanks to Dilbert, 30-MAR-2014

Pointy-Haired Boss: The key to success is ignoring the people who say it can't be done. Dilbert: What if they're right?
Boss: They aren't right!
Dilbert: Really? Other people are never right?
Boss: You have to trust your gut!
Dilbert: My gut is telling me that everything you're saying is ridiculous.  It also says it wants a sandwich right now. I'd stay, but I'm putting my gut in charge of my decisions.  (Dilbert gets up and leaves)
Wally: My gut sends me messages in morse code. Here comes one now. 

Next time someone tells you that you should ignore other people's advice because it's "negativity", hand them a copy of this and leave. 

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