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Jeremy Ney's avatar

I often find it validating in a weird way when I get pushback on a piece I write - like it touched someone in a certain way. But I agree with your idea about not wanting to be inflammatory because that doesn’t make anyone better off

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Adam Hillis's avatar

It's interesting to think that in the same way you may be wary of the mob for writing something and posting publicly, readers may be wary of the mob for agreeing with it.

Hence, the private messages instead of public comments. I've certainly done that myself.

Really highlights the issue.

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Nat Eliason's avatar

Yes I think making likes on X private had a meaningful positive effect on the Overton window

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Jen Vermet's avatar

Damn Nat. The timing of this is magical. I woke up with a slew of doubts on my morning pages about the piece I want to publish today because it feels too disagreeable. This is a nudge to share it in spite of that.

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Siddhesh's avatar

Needed to hear this, thanks.

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Miguel Carneiro's avatar

Thanks Nat, I was needing to read this!

Recently I been pushing myself and forgiving myself for mistakes, which was the main reason I didn't post often. Many words to share... and I've started.

Warmly,

M. Carneiro

What I'm doing now: https://carneiro.pt/now

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Steve Place's avatar

Wow Nat, you think being offensive is good?? Clearly something only a racist would say!!!

Kidding lol. The piece on raising kids changed a lot for me, so seriously, thank you for writing it. Still gotta work on the wife part first, but it decreased my anxiety around having kids SO much.

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