I attended a four-day anti-Coronamania retreat and now need to catch up on life. Thus, I don’t have time to write this week. I’ll post again next week. Recently, some readers have spontaneously pledged to support my work by becoming paid subscribers. While I appreciate these expressions of support, I haven’t sought or accepted subscriptions for a few reasons.
Message received and understood. But as we discussed in our long phone conversation a couple of months ago, I don't think you'll run out of ideas that are of interest to your readers. In other words, I'd say don't brand yourself as just a "Covid contrarian" writer. Plus, plenty of people are going to remain engaged/enraged about this topic for a lot longer than just the next 12 months. If everyone DOES lose interest in the greatest "crime against humanity" of my lifetime ... that would be depressing and surprising. I don't think that's going to happen though. Because of platforms like Substack and because of writers like yourself, we're going to get more revelations that make even more people interested in these topics (IM0).
But I get your point that, in the future, you might not produce articles at the same rate you have in the past and feel this might leave some paid subscribers feeling they didn't get their money's worth for a year's subscription.
People can always just subscribe month-by-month and cancel whenever they want. It's interesting to me that some people are doing the Substack thing just out of passion over the topic (or love of writing) and aren't interested in any revenue, while others would like to generate a little revenue for their time commitment.
I fall in both groups. I'd do this for nothing, but I'd also like to make enough $ to pay for a few trips to the grocery store.
You always manage to convey exactly what I’m thinking and I know many of us here feel that way (it’s really uncanny sometimes :). Your voice stands out even in this impressive Substack field, it resonates on such a personal, emotional level♥️. Your writing has brought me to tears many times, I look forward to your every post and always will. Enjoy some well-deserved time away and come back only when you’re ready, you know we’ll be here waiting. Thank you sincerely, Mark! Wishing you peace and blessings🙏🏻♥️
Have a good week off Mark! Between you and me, I suspect you’re going to have plenty to write about over the next few years, and I look forward to reading every word, sir.
At first I mistread the intro and thought you needed a cat. May be if you don't have one, you do LOL.
Thank you for writing and yes, we love you. Without you this person would have run up the walls and living in one of those cardboard boxes, it might have made a hole in it, and no one would come to repair it for you-know-what. And if you ever do need the money let us know. I am sure we will all help you. that is the least we can do for keeping us away from the psychiatrist. or worse
Mark, We read you because your mind works in a unique way and you can express it in a poetic fashion that is salutary to both mind and soul. You could probably write about grapes and accomplish the same poetry, but focusing on aspects of a topic of concern to us all only makes each piece telling and relevant. As some others have noted, this will go on far longer than we wish and in yet-to-be discovered manifestations. Your insights, whatever and whenever, make the world and our lives a better place.
Points well taken. I'd be happy with information about our children. I met a few teenagers this week and they were brilliant and sane. They were also packed into difficult schools and jobs, but sticking together and being honest and responsive.
Message received and understood. But as we discussed in our long phone conversation a couple of months ago, I don't think you'll run out of ideas that are of interest to your readers. In other words, I'd say don't brand yourself as just a "Covid contrarian" writer. Plus, plenty of people are going to remain engaged/enraged about this topic for a lot longer than just the next 12 months. If everyone DOES lose interest in the greatest "crime against humanity" of my lifetime ... that would be depressing and surprising. I don't think that's going to happen though. Because of platforms like Substack and because of writers like yourself, we're going to get more revelations that make even more people interested in these topics (IM0).
But I get your point that, in the future, you might not produce articles at the same rate you have in the past and feel this might leave some paid subscribers feeling they didn't get their money's worth for a year's subscription.
People can always just subscribe month-by-month and cancel whenever they want. It's interesting to me that some people are doing the Substack thing just out of passion over the topic (or love of writing) and aren't interested in any revenue, while others would like to generate a little revenue for their time commitment.
I fall in both groups. I'd do this for nothing, but I'd also like to make enough $ to pay for a few trips to the grocery store.
Well deserved time away; will look forward to your next missive, whenever that comes. Appreciate you & all you do!
Thanks so much Mark! I hope you keep on writing. You can bring an interesting and fresh perspective on many topics.
You always manage to convey exactly what I’m thinking and I know many of us here feel that way (it’s really uncanny sometimes :). Your voice stands out even in this impressive Substack field, it resonates on such a personal, emotional level♥️. Your writing has brought me to tears many times, I look forward to your every post and always will. Enjoy some well-deserved time away and come back only when you’re ready, you know we’ll be here waiting. Thank you sincerely, Mark! Wishing you peace and blessings🙏🏻♥️
Have a good week off Mark! Between you and me, I suspect you’re going to have plenty to write about over the next few years, and I look forward to reading every word, sir.
Mark, you’ve been an invaluable source of sanity. Your much appreciated posts are aging very well, as you knew they would.
Your integrity is commendable, Mark. Thanks for that - and for walking with many of us on this important journey.
We Love You 🤗
Quality over quantity. Always!
At first I mistread the intro and thought you needed a cat. May be if you don't have one, you do LOL.
Thank you for writing and yes, we love you. Without you this person would have run up the walls and living in one of those cardboard boxes, it might have made a hole in it, and no one would come to repair it for you-know-what. And if you ever do need the money let us know. I am sure we will all help you. that is the least we can do for keeping us away from the psychiatrist. or worse
Mark, We read you because your mind works in a unique way and you can express it in a poetic fashion that is salutary to both mind and soul. You could probably write about grapes and accomplish the same poetry, but focusing on aspects of a topic of concern to us all only makes each piece telling and relevant. As some others have noted, this will go on far longer than we wish and in yet-to-be discovered manifestations. Your insights, whatever and whenever, make the world and our lives a better place.
Thank you for this post. Have a good week and we'll see you when we see you!
thanks for all you do, mark! critical thinkers are scarce these days - i hope you know how much we appreciate your perspective on our crazy world!
Points well taken. I'd be happy with information about our children. I met a few teenagers this week and they were brilliant and sane. They were also packed into difficult schools and jobs, but sticking together and being honest and responsive.
enjoy some peace and quiet. You deserve it
Keep writing.
Danny Huckabee