So my right arm, shoulder, neck and hand are really shot. (Oh, and I have arthritis in both thumbs.) Constant pain, weakness, getting tests. (It did not help that WordPress “updated” the site again, and I now have to make three additional movements to get the things done I used to do with one movement. Why male techies are so bad with ergonomics, I have no idea. By the way, because I have been such a fanatic about that sort of thing, I have never had carpal tunnel. Most of my problems originate from herniated discs in my neck.)
Anyway, I absolutely have to minimize how much I do, and since I get paid to post at the other site, that’s got to be my priority.
What are the things you want and need from this site? What do you look for when you come here? Please, be specific. Do you want the constant doom scrolling, or nah? According to my stats, I average about 300 visitors a day. Also according to my stats, no one clicks on the story links. (The highest amount I’ve seen in weeks is eight clicks on a story.)
What about the music? Do I need to post this many? Should I seek out new music, or just stick to oldies?
Please let me know in the comments.
I like the site & posts exactly as is. Love the music posts (you have great taste). Given my rather negative outlook, I would never accuse anyone of being a doomer.
I love your “digest” posts just the way they are. (Meaning facts, politics, and the like.) You find nuggets of information and evidence I see nowhere else. (Or if I do, it’s much later. Sometimes months.)
Re clicking on links: I’m one of those 8 people. I don’t click on all of them of course, but I’d really miss being able to follow up with the ones I do click on.
Music: I like that it’s there, but I, personally, almost never listen to it. That’s because I’m usually in a position where it’s not convenient to dig out headphones.
Really sorry to hear about the health issues. Maybe go to one post a day? Anything would be better than nothing. But take care of yourself first!