i want to tweet about Jeffrey Epstein (particularly as a front in the culture war, and e.g. the predictable pattern of focusing on his connection to Trump vs. Clinton) but worried it's a bit too spicy for main. maybe a good time to start an alt?
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I expect this won’t be a popular opinion, but I think it’d be wrong for you to start an alt. Especially to talk about politics!
There are many alts I follow and love. I’m happy they have the freedom to say what they want. But I appreciate it even more when people say things under their real name. And you already have great editorial range with this account. Double-down on it!
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What I’m saying is, don’t go to the dark side
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Thanks! I do have great editorial range, it helps a lot to not have a job I can get worried about being fired from
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What about people using their real name makes you appreciate it more? Do you feel the same about more traditional things like book authorship?
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The main thing is that it makes me feel closer and more connected to the person. Partly because I can more easily imagine them as a real entity, and partly because putting one's name/face next to one's words is a small act of vulnerability.
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