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meadowlark2020-06-28 02:20 am
rehandle) wrote in meadowlark2020-06-28 02:20 am
@stephen.strange
Dr. Stephen Strange. For those of you I don’t know, I’ve been here since we first became known to Morningstar in June of last year. That’s given me a lot of time to lay down roots - most notably as the co-owner of Red Wings, a Displaced owned and run sports bar that’s always looking for staff. If you’re in need of work, reach out to myself or @ clarke.griffin at any time.
[ That necessary plug out of the way - ]
Aside from Red Wings, I also own a small entertainment business, and through it and some of the content from resulting partnerships I’ve amassed a not inconsiderable Cooltalk following. I’m far from famous but people who do recognize me are not afraid to approach me on the street. If you search my name you’ll see what I mean.
[ Aside from his own content, the tag is mostly full of candids of Stephen out in public minding his business, Stephen at work minding his business, scattered pictures of him standing with various collections of strangers (the vast majority of whom seem to be over 35, usually accompanied by their less enthusiastic-looking children) and smiling alarmingly warmly, and old videos of him performing his mentalist act at various functions which anybody who knows him will probably find borderline disturbing if not more than a little funny. ]
Red Wings has grown successful enough that it’s time for me to take down my website and dedicate my focus, something I’ll announce on my Cooltalk page soon, but doing so presents me with a choice.
Either I make that announcement as-is, or I utilize it as a platform for something else.
My first thought, partially influenced by recent discussions that can be found here, was to use it as a means to publicly affiliate with our group, or to bring attention to anybody who would like to do the same. Alternatively we could forgo that and broadcast ideas, sentiments, information. While my audience is small in the scheme of things, it’s big enough to make an impact. Big news ought to spread fast. Ideas maybe slower, but the boost should help disseminate them.
I'm no expert in this field. I stumbled into it almost entirely by accident and now I have a resource I'm not certain how best to use. There are benefits and there are pitfalls to any message sent. I have my own thoughts. I would like to hear yours. I no longer intend to make the kinds of decisions that may have an impact on others' lives alone.
[ Which makes it time to say this. Something he’s been brewing since they all blinked in clear sunlight for the first time in weeks. ]
To those of you who suffered as a result of the requests I made of you inside the simulation, I’m sorry. I asked too much of too many and noticed too late. To anybody who had to deal even indirectly with the consequences of my actions, I apologise. To everyone who showed me kindness, I owe you more than I can tell you. If you’d like to speak with me personally about any of it, it may take me time, but I’m listening.
Thank you. And I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
[ That necessary plug out of the way - ]
Aside from Red Wings, I also own a small entertainment business, and through it and some of the content from resulting partnerships I’ve amassed a not inconsiderable Cooltalk following. I’m far from famous but people who do recognize me are not afraid to approach me on the street. If you search my name you’ll see what I mean.
[ Aside from his own content, the tag is mostly full of candids of Stephen out in public minding his business, Stephen at work minding his business, scattered pictures of him standing with various collections of strangers (the vast majority of whom seem to be over 35, usually accompanied by their less enthusiastic-looking children) and smiling alarmingly warmly, and old videos of him performing his mentalist act at various functions which anybody who knows him will probably find borderline disturbing if not more than a little funny. ]
Red Wings has grown successful enough that it’s time for me to take down my website and dedicate my focus, something I’ll announce on my Cooltalk page soon, but doing so presents me with a choice.
Either I make that announcement as-is, or I utilize it as a platform for something else.
My first thought, partially influenced by recent discussions that can be found here, was to use it as a means to publicly affiliate with our group, or to bring attention to anybody who would like to do the same. Alternatively we could forgo that and broadcast ideas, sentiments, information. While my audience is small in the scheme of things, it’s big enough to make an impact. Big news ought to spread fast. Ideas maybe slower, but the boost should help disseminate them.
I'm no expert in this field. I stumbled into it almost entirely by accident and now I have a resource I'm not certain how best to use. There are benefits and there are pitfalls to any message sent. I have my own thoughts. I would like to hear yours. I no longer intend to make the kinds of decisions that may have an impact on others' lives alone.
[ Which makes it time to say this. Something he’s been brewing since they all blinked in clear sunlight for the first time in weeks. ]
To those of you who suffered as a result of the requests I made of you inside the simulation, I’m sorry. I asked too much of too many and noticed too late. To anybody who had to deal even indirectly with the consequences of my actions, I apologise. To everyone who showed me kindness, I owe you more than I can tell you. If you’d like to speak with me personally about any of it, it may take me time, but I’m listening.
Thank you. And I look forward to hearing your thoughts.