Tag: attitudes

  • “One of the hardest parts about writing …”

    “One of the hardest parts about writing …”

    I found another great quote about writing and how people’s perceptions about writing can be really problematic.

  • Knee-jerk asshole responses online

    How often do we see this approach to stuff that comes up in our online streams? Far too often, I think: The web runs on newness, but the massive quantity and disagreeable structure we place on that newness (cough streams) means it’s very easy to have your stance online become, as my friend Jason likes…

  • Make the hard choice, get worked up about inspiring stories

    People get really worked up about crap which doesn’t deserve nearly as much attention as it receives. That crap usually comprises people making stupid comments about things and everyone else taking deep personal offence. What follows is a Twitter mob that lacks perspective. This story on the SouthAfrica Instagram profile is an awesome item which…