Brit Moran Takes the Taylor Swift Approach to Internet Haters

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In the wise, paraphrased words of Taylor Swift, "Haters gonna hate, but, baby, I'm just gonna shake it off." Which is exactly what Brit Morin is doing; especially in response to Valleywag's negativity. It seems the Silicon Valley gossip site has taken a particular disliking to aspiring domestic goddess. Not that she's worried about it. "I'm not trying to be someone I'm not, and I'm not trying to do harm to the world," Brit tells Fortune. "I'm only trying to better the world, to help try inspire and educate women to do creative things." So Brit isn't going to fire back at the pub, but she will continue creating DIY content, organizing Makeshop conferences, and writing books. (Her first one, titled Homemakers, is due out in March.) Valleywag can hate as much as it wants, but it doesn't seem to be affecting Brit—at least, not personally.
· Silicon Valley's would-be Martha Stewart [Fortune]
· Brit + Co. [Official Site]
· DIY Queen Brit Morin Shows No Signs of Going Away [Racked]