I like this new format. I like that a guy in his 80s is on the forefront of technology and content presentation, as you are with Steady, Dan. I also agree with a lot of your content decisions (so many topics, so little time!). Earth Day (or the earth, period!) is certainly an important topic that needs addressing, especially by you, s…
I like this new format. I like that a guy in his 80s is on the forefront of technology and content presentation, as you are with Steady, Dan. I also agree with a lot of your content decisions (so many topics, so little time!). Earth Day (or the earth, period!) is certainly an important topic that needs addressing, especially by you, someone who embodies true journalism (i.e. at least attempting to be objective).
Your need to quote yourself, however, detracts from your purpose. It comes across as self-indulgent, and egotistical. I was surprised to see this from you.
If quoting yourself comes across to me (someone who likes you) in this way, then it more than likely comes across that same way to someone who doesn't like you (or doesn't know you). You are missing an opportunity to capture minds you haven't already captured. And I want you to capture more minds.
In the future, if you want to highlight or reinforce a point, quote someone who is an expert in the topic. In this instance, quoting a leading climate researcher (and linking to his/her website) would extend reader knowledge, and give them a resource they did not have before. Quoting an climate change activist/advocate like Greta Thunberg - or someone less well known - would again, extend knowledge and available resources.
I like this new format. I like that a guy in his 80s is on the forefront of technology and content presentation, as you are with Steady, Dan. I also agree with a lot of your content decisions (so many topics, so little time!). Earth Day (or the earth, period!) is certainly an important topic that needs addressing, especially by you, someone who embodies true journalism (i.e. at least attempting to be objective).
Your need to quote yourself, however, detracts from your purpose. It comes across as self-indulgent, and egotistical. I was surprised to see this from you.
If quoting yourself comes across to me (someone who likes you) in this way, then it more than likely comes across that same way to someone who doesn't like you (or doesn't know you). You are missing an opportunity to capture minds you haven't already captured. And I want you to capture more minds.
In the future, if you want to highlight or reinforce a point, quote someone who is an expert in the topic. In this instance, quoting a leading climate researcher (and linking to his/her website) would extend reader knowledge, and give them a resource they did not have before. Quoting an climate change activist/advocate like Greta Thunberg - or someone less well known - would again, extend knowledge and available resources.
Keep up the good work, Dan. :-)