We understand there have been people impersonating Dan and me in the comments. We have reported them to Substack and have banned the accounts. Substack is working on a technical solution to this problem going forward. In the meantime, we are going to close the comments to nonpaying members for protective purposes. We apologize for the inconvenience and will reopen them once the matter is better resolved.
I'm glad you're aware. I've received multiples of each even to simple one sentence posts. People who do that (or who write the programs to do that) are as annoying and off-putting as the commenters on here who are here strictly to argue and agitate.
I received emails from both of the "fake Elliot and Dan." Your request was to set up a Telegram account and contact you. Because this was tied to the 500th celebration, I thought there might be something to it.
However, once the Telegram Elliot started contacting me, things looked fishy to me. I have saved all of the Telegram contacts. Because the Telegram Elliot contacts were written rather casually with no attention to spelling or capitalization, it further looked suspicious.
When I received an email from the "fake Dan Rather" asking to send him a private email, it really looked like a scam. Finally, when I went back to the original Substact post when this happened, I found numerous comments left by the Telegram Elliot to many other people.
Elliot, Dan, and you don't deserve something like this.
I am so sorry this has happened to you. Predators and trolls are the most vile individuals on the web. I love you both very much and thankfully I recognized this falseness in real time and saw that you were being hacked. Thank you for protecting yourselves, and us.
Anne in MD 🌻🙏💙
P.S. Long live the James Webb telescope! Hooray for astrophysics!
I got one of those — an email claiming to be from Dan Rather himself asking me to contact him at an email address containing his name regarding a Comment I’d posted. I had my doubts, but since it didn’t ask me to click on anything or provide any particular info, it seemed harmless to make a brief response, just in case (stranger things have happened to me!). I can’t imagine what the point was, but thanks for letting us know it was an impersonator.
Thank you for the clarification. I too ignored the call, text, email requests. It never occurred to me to report it! I appreciate the safety of this space. 🥰
Thanks Elliot for taking care of this. Those of us who appreciate your efforts and count Steady as an important part of our lives will benefit from the wise leadership you and Dan provide.
Man is extremely curious about the world beyond the earth. We have the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes that are billions of miles away from the earth that were both launched in the late 1970's. The probes probably took pictures of things that are beyond our 8 planets plus the dwarf planet of Pluto.
Beautiful article in today’s NYT (Tues. 7/18) about all the things the James Webb telescope has accomplished in its first year. Also explains this photo in detail (admitting it was too scientific 🧪 for my brain 🧠 to understand). One ☝️ of the project directors says the telescope “over performed in almost every way”. Hail to NASA and it’s partners!
Without very intelligent, well-educated, self-disciplined humans the Webb telescope would not exist. Yet, we have politicians denigrating education, and the need for intelligent, ethical people in government and the work force. Ego. self-aggrandizement, and lack of personal integrity are not the characteristics that move us forward as a nation. Intelligence, discipline, humility and willingness to serve are characteristics that aid progress and humanity. Diversity and respect for others contribute to our greatness as a country and a republic. Without these positive traits, America could be represented by some who are allied with a few members of SCOTUS and the GOP.
This wonderful NASA picture reminded me of two things: How wonderful it is when technology is used this way, and of the woodstock song of Joni Mitchell: "We are stardust, billion year old carbon, we are golden, caught in the devil's bargain, and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden."
It looks like the flower, Queen of The Night. It only blooms during the one night. I actually have the plant with a bud waiting for it to burst open one night. Very soon. Exciting!
The heavens declare the glory of God. The sky proclaims the work oh his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech. Night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
Like so many others, I also received requests to contact you privately. I am glad this has been cleared up. A new circle in Dante’s works should be created for the people doing these things.
I hate to always have to include something about the MAGA folks in my comments, but it seems I can't control myself. I wonder if any of them see the beauty in these pictures, and if not, what a shame, what a lot of beauty they are missing. And if they do see the beauty in these pictures, how do they see that beauty and embrace the hate that MAGA promotes. I am so thankful to be part of this group, to be part of a group of people who see beauty in so many things, and are genuinely awestruck by some things like these pictures. Thanks to Dan and Elliot for sharing, and to all the members that remind me of the goodness "out there" even when the out there is right here!
Every concept highlighted in A Reason To Smile today; scientific discoveries, intellect, curiosity/questioning, critical thinking etc. is anathema to the conservative fringe
We understand there have been people impersonating Dan and me in the comments. We have reported them to Substack and have banned the accounts. Substack is working on a technical solution to this problem going forward. In the meantime, we are going to close the comments to nonpaying members for protective purposes. We apologize for the inconvenience and will reopen them once the matter is better resolved.
Well done, Elliot & Dan.
I'm glad you're aware. I've received multiples of each even to simple one sentence posts. People who do that (or who write the programs to do that) are as annoying and off-putting as the commenters on here who are here strictly to argue and agitate.
Elliot,
I received emails from both of the "fake Elliot and Dan." Your request was to set up a Telegram account and contact you. Because this was tied to the 500th celebration, I thought there might be something to it.
However, once the Telegram Elliot started contacting me, things looked fishy to me. I have saved all of the Telegram contacts. Because the Telegram Elliot contacts were written rather casually with no attention to spelling or capitalization, it further looked suspicious.
When I received an email from the "fake Dan Rather" asking to send him a private email, it really looked like a scam. Finally, when I went back to the original Substact post when this happened, I found numerous comments left by the Telegram Elliot to many other people.
Elliot, Dan, and you don't deserve something like this.
Thank you for everything you do at Steady.
was planning to inform you but great you are aware.
The you Mr. Kirschner, it has been a little frustrating getting numerous emails from people who are impersonating you and Mr. Rather.
I am so sorry this has happened to you. Predators and trolls are the most vile individuals on the web. I love you both very much and thankfully I recognized this falseness in real time and saw that you were being hacked. Thank you for protecting yourselves, and us.
Anne in MD 🌻🙏💙
P.S. Long live the James Webb telescope! Hooray for astrophysics!
Well done. I delete them. Obviously not legit.
I got one also. And I did respond. Don't know what their intensions were but it must stop.
Jan Grape , I received several emails as well. But today, I only received 2.
I am glad Mr. Rather and Mr. Kirschner are aware of this situation.
I got one of those — an email claiming to be from Dan Rather himself asking me to contact him at an email address containing his name regarding a Comment I’d posted. I had my doubts, but since it didn’t ask me to click on anything or provide any particular info, it seemed harmless to make a brief response, just in case (stranger things have happened to me!). I can’t imagine what the point was, but thanks for letting us know it was an impersonator.
Lenny Rothbart , I have received several emails as well.
Thank you for this, Dan and Elliot. I thought it was a scam when I first saw these posts. I appreciate your prompt action.
Thanks! I did for maybe 30 seconds once believe that Keanu Reeves was following me on Instagram. Troll problem solved - no more Instagram for me.
Thank you for the clarification. I too ignored the call, text, email requests. It never occurred to me to report it! I appreciate the safety of this space. 🥰
So it’s interesting to note who is NOT here. I could be wrong but it seems a couple of people who are very contrary to the Steady point of view?
Thanks, Elliott.
I too did get an email from “you”
I just let it go
Glad you’re dealing with it
I’m another that was contacted. After a few back and forth messages the “fake Dan” wanted me to invest in crypto currency!
Thanks Elliot for taking care of this. Those of us who appreciate your efforts and count Steady as an important part of our lives will benefit from the wise leadership you and Dan provide.
Man is extremely curious about the world beyond the earth. We have the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes that are billions of miles away from the earth that were both launched in the late 1970's. The probes probably took pictures of things that are beyond our 8 planets plus the dwarf planet of Pluto.
Beautiful article in today’s NYT (Tues. 7/18) about all the things the James Webb telescope has accomplished in its first year. Also explains this photo in detail (admitting it was too scientific 🧪 for my brain 🧠 to understand). One ☝️ of the project directors says the telescope “over performed in almost every way”. Hail to NASA and it’s partners!
Without very intelligent, well-educated, self-disciplined humans the Webb telescope would not exist. Yet, we have politicians denigrating education, and the need for intelligent, ethical people in government and the work force. Ego. self-aggrandizement, and lack of personal integrity are not the characteristics that move us forward as a nation. Intelligence, discipline, humility and willingness to serve are characteristics that aid progress and humanity. Diversity and respect for others contribute to our greatness as a country and a republic. Without these positive traits, America could be represented by some who are allied with a few members of SCOTUS and the GOP.
We need to apply this ingenuity and effort to reverse greenhouse gases as well.
This wonderful NASA picture reminded me of two things: How wonderful it is when technology is used this way, and of the woodstock song of Joni Mitchell: "We are stardust, billion year old carbon, we are golden, caught in the devil's bargain, and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden."
Perhaps if we all spent just a few minutes each day looking at these photos, we could improve our perspective on life. Just say'n.
It looks like the flower, Queen of The Night. It only blooms during the one night. I actually have the plant with a bud waiting for it to burst open one night. Very soon. Exciting!
O gosh thank you. They have been sending to my email too.
Somewhere stars are being born ... what a deeply comforting thought and what a perfectly spectacular photo. Thank you.
The heavens declare the glory of God. The sky proclaims the work oh his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech. Night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
Psalm 91:1
Like so many others, I also received requests to contact you privately. I am glad this has been cleared up. A new circle in Dante’s works should be created for the people doing these things.
I hate to always have to include something about the MAGA folks in my comments, but it seems I can't control myself. I wonder if any of them see the beauty in these pictures, and if not, what a shame, what a lot of beauty they are missing. And if they do see the beauty in these pictures, how do they see that beauty and embrace the hate that MAGA promotes. I am so thankful to be part of this group, to be part of a group of people who see beauty in so many things, and are genuinely awestruck by some things like these pictures. Thanks to Dan and Elliot for sharing, and to all the members that remind me of the goodness "out there" even when the out there is right here!
Marvelous! "Awe Inspiring," is too flaccid a term to ascribe to such vision. Such a wonderful window into the Universe!
Every concept highlighted in A Reason To Smile today; scientific discoveries, intellect, curiosity/questioning, critical thinking etc. is anathema to the conservative fringe
Thank you indeed for a reason to smile today.