Well, folks, it’s time for another milestone—the big three oh: After hitting 30,000 subscribers, I think it’s safe to say I’m doing something right when it comes to writing here in this dusty ol’ corner of the Dead Internet. This current milestone happens to come roughly a year after I’ve started, and so feels particularly momentous. I’ve had a year’s worth of time now to read other writers and reflect, compare and contrast, and develop my own ideas as to what I think they’re doing right or wrong. And since I noticed that my audience has many fellow writers or aspiring ones among them, I felt for this occasion it may be helpful to offer a small writing guide.
The problem with b of MoA is his refusal to implement any commentators registration resulting in a flood of trolls deliberately stealing established commentators' nicks and creating flamewars and confusion which effectively kills off fair exchange of ideas and info.
And he's very slow to moderate preferring to err on the side of "freedom of speech".
Thank you so much for these updates! The writing tips are helpful, too. Unfortunately, I can't subscribe so can't offer hard cash to support your labours but the free articles are most impressive and provide perspectives unseen elsewhere.
S, hands-down you're providing the best analysis of this war. I believe it was from the Saker that I found your work.
As for expanding into other topics, I'll caveat my "yes" vote as other topics relating to this war, especially economic ones. The economic war is such a vital part of this conflict that exploring it seems worthwhile.
Anyways, congratulations! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
I posted about the apparent delay of the attack at Crocus until after the election, not a unique insight but I hadn't seen it elsewhere.
Looking forward to your further thoughts about that horrible massacre.
Just think, as bad as that was for Russian people, it is but a few moments of what the Palestinians in Gaza endure for decades....who didn't have the soviet state to respond....
Not to compare suffering, of which there is too much.
Regarding the lack or lesser numbers of younger readers, I believe it is the Millennial problem. They are all interested in instant gratification and many don't have the reading skill beyond "See Spot." Run Spot run." God forbid they would ever make it through Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham. I'm 62 and love your content.
I found all that advice really helpful, thank you. It certainly all resonated, particularly the point about how important it is to enjoy the authorial voices that we invite into our lives. Mercouris irritates me from time to time, but he is nonetheless indispensable listening, and that is at least partly because I trust him. Ritter is only good for an occasional listen, because his Yankee bombast grates after a while. Your own work has become an essential part of my life and I always settle down to read a Simplicius article with a sense of....the most apt word is 'eudemonia'; the pleasure that comes from pure reason.
Congratulations my friend!
Well done.
The problem with b of MoA is his refusal to implement any commentators registration resulting in a flood of trolls deliberately stealing established commentators' nicks and creating flamewars and confusion which effectively kills off fair exchange of ideas and info.
And he's very slow to moderate preferring to err on the side of "freedom of speech".
Congrats and best of luck on a hypersonic arrival to the next milestone!
And when you can, please update us on the partisan activity behind Ukrainian lines - no mention of this ANYWHERE…
Thank you so much for these updates! The writing tips are helpful, too. Unfortunately, I can't subscribe so can't offer hard cash to support your labours but the free articles are most impressive and provide perspectives unseen elsewhere.
S, hands-down you're providing the best analysis of this war. I believe it was from the Saker that I found your work.
As for expanding into other topics, I'll caveat my "yes" vote as other topics relating to this war, especially economic ones. The economic war is such a vital part of this conflict that exploring it seems worthwhile.
Anyways, congratulations! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
❤️Wage Peace,
⭐️Keep the Faith
#AttacktheMIMAC
#DeNazthePlanet!
Slava Simplicius! ❤️🔥
Congratulations for the works you have put up a lot of efforts for the good cause of humanity.
May The Lord God suffice you.
Qur'an Surah Al fatihah verse 6 to 7:
Guide us along the Straight Path, (6)
the Path of those You have blessed—not those You are displeased with, or those who are astray.(7)
Yess after all we're free to not read every word.
I posted about the apparent delay of the attack at Crocus until after the election, not a unique insight but I hadn't seen it elsewhere.
Looking forward to your further thoughts about that horrible massacre.
Just think, as bad as that was for Russian people, it is but a few moments of what the Palestinians in Gaza endure for decades....who didn't have the soviet state to respond....
Not to compare suffering, of which there is too much.
30,001 tonight
Brilliant…
Great News Simplicius! Congratulations 🍾
Regarding the lack or lesser numbers of younger readers, I believe it is the Millennial problem. They are all interested in instant gratification and many don't have the reading skill beyond "See Spot." Run Spot run." God forbid they would ever make it through Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham. I'm 62 and love your content.
I found all that advice really helpful, thank you. It certainly all resonated, particularly the point about how important it is to enjoy the authorial voices that we invite into our lives. Mercouris irritates me from time to time, but he is nonetheless indispensable listening, and that is at least partly because I trust him. Ritter is only good for an occasional listen, because his Yankee bombast grates after a while. Your own work has become an essential part of my life and I always settle down to read a Simplicius article with a sense of....the most apt word is 'eudemonia'; the pleasure that comes from pure reason.
Felicitaciones desde México CdMx!
Thanks for the writing suggestions all common sense and a continuing thank for your regular
informative reports. Now that WAR is declared I expect you will be busier than ever. :: )