Also, some relatively expensive things aren't really luxuries, like "prescription glasses for working at the computer that won't give me a headache." I really need to get on that.

Yeah, I think it’ll probably be safe to throw a few more bucks a month to the folks making little games and podcasts and things that bring a smile to my face. I could really use a few more smiles these days.

If I ever meet the vice president (hopefully when or after she’s president), I will definitely keep in mind that these fundraising text messages established we are already on a first-name basis

I don’t even know Jon Tester, but he keeps texting me from burner phones like some kind of unhinged ex

Speaking as someone with a PhD, after unlocking “President,” I’d be slightly embarrassed I ever expected anyone might call me “doctor” without a medical degree in the first place

I really liked getting these in my inbox

(If any hiring managers I’m interviewing with are reading this, I applaud your diligence in investigating the character of your candidates! I share your concern for cultural fit and psychological safety on the team, and assure you I won’t mention worm milk on the job. Unless you want me to.)

I’m sorry; I wasn’t trying to start a debate. (And I have to confess I didn’t read the thread, so I wasn’t regurgitating it, but giving my take in what I can now see, in retrospect, was a clearly misguided attempt to be helpful.) I’m ok to agree to disagree. Apologies for the way I approached you.

(Also, timing muted words is really handy if you’re just sick of hearing people talk about whatever new TV show just came out, but don’t want to avoid all discussion of Star Wars ever again.)

(Long story short, quote posts can lead to dogpiling and chasing people off the internet, including people who don’t have huge followings. It happens inadvertently, and also purposefully, as a form of brigading, instigated by gaming personalities and conspiracy theorists. This update might help.)