Downvoting for click-baity title and for not getting to the point. Much of the internet is optimised for catching my attention and wasting my time, and I come to lesswrong to avoid that.
Sorry for being a bit harsh and overly to the point in my first comment.
You are obviously a good writer. This is clearly not a case of someone who cannot figure out how to structure a post: it was a post optimised for grabbing and holding attention, which is what (too) many sites optimise for, sometimes to optime ad revenue, but sometimes (like this case) for no good reason at all.
In particular this sentence made it clear to me that you knew what you were doing, and I felt almost mocked for still paying attention to you:
By now, after balking at the seemingly absurd title, I have you rubbing your chin somewhat.
As I said, you are a good writer and you have something to say. If you structure your posts in a way that optimises for giving value to the reader instead of for grabbing attention, Im looking forward to seening more post from you.
Not to worry, I’m secure in my talents, as a tradpubbed author of ten years. If by this time I could not write well, I would choose a different pursuit. I appreciate your good intentions but my ego is uninjured and not in need of coddling. It is a hardened mass of scar tissue as a consequence of growing up autistic in a less sensitive time.
This article in fact was originally posted on a monetized platform, which is why it’s in that style you dislike. You certainly have a nose for it. I didn’t know to tailor it to this community’s preferences as I have only just begun posting here and as yet I’m unfamiliar with those preferences.
I will take your feedback into account. Failure is nothing but a lesson, and a typical outcome of any first attempt at something, in a new environment. Subsequent posts will be more refined, and tailored to this audience, as I get to know it better.
Downvoting for click-baity title and for not getting to the point. Much of the internet is optimised for catching my attention and wasting my time, and I come to lesswrong to avoid that.
A variety of medications are available today for treating attention deficits.
Sorry for being a bit harsh and overly to the point in my first comment.
You are obviously a good writer. This is clearly not a case of someone who cannot figure out how to structure a post: it was a post optimised for grabbing and holding attention, which is what (too) many sites optimise for, sometimes to optime ad revenue, but sometimes (like this case) for no good reason at all.
In particular this sentence made it clear to me that you knew what you were doing, and I felt almost mocked for still paying attention to you:
As I said, you are a good writer and you have something to say. If you structure your posts in a way that optimises for giving value to the reader instead of for grabbing attention, Im looking forward to seening more post from you.
Not to worry, I’m secure in my talents, as a tradpubbed author of ten years. If by this time I could not write well, I would choose a different pursuit. I appreciate your good intentions but my ego is uninjured and not in need of coddling. It is a hardened mass of scar tissue as a consequence of growing up autistic in a less sensitive time.
This article in fact was originally posted on a monetized platform, which is why it’s in that style you dislike. You certainly have a nose for it. I didn’t know to tailor it to this community’s preferences as I have only just begun posting here and as yet I’m unfamiliar with those preferences.
I will take your feedback into account. Failure is nothing but a lesson, and a typical outcome of any first attempt at something, in a new environment. Subsequent posts will be more refined, and tailored to this audience, as I get to know it better.