A few people have asked why I stopped taking money from my paid subscribers, which seems counterproductive to the Kirkpatrick bank balance, especially with another baby on the way. So I thought I should explain myself (it's not you, it's me, by which I mean, it's you).
I very much like your climbing writing, but your new cultural commentary is another level of enjoyment for me. Keep writing/saying the quiet part out loud. We are all thinking it deep down and it needs to be said by someone who can both think and write. Perfect man for the job. Well done sir!
I don’t necessarily agree with everything you say but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to read it. Even if I don’t agree, it has made me look at my own arguments and reassess why I feel the way I do about a subject. I don’t want to live in an echo chamber and I want to hear alternative points of view as sometimes they even change my mind. Please continue to challenge me/us!
That bit about dissolving, that’s actually kind of frightening based on the recent Hotshot Wake Up Podcast where he discusses the background function of the Recreation gov site. The bill that created the framework to allow the current site design related to the fee structure is up in 2023 and definitely needs to be clarified. The podcast is behind his paywall on Substack.
Loving your writing and your podcast. Your opinion points are where I’m at these days. Similar sense of humour to. Anyway enough sucking up to you I’m making myself sick.
It's completely understandable and respectable. But know that your non-climbing related pieces are also wildly engaging and thought-provoking, especially the ones where one doesn't necessarily agree with everything. You emulate a naturally immersive & piercing style that reminds me of Hunter S. Thompson's private letter collections, which, if you haven't, you should definitely check out.
I very much like your climbing writing, but your new cultural commentary is another level of enjoyment for me. Keep writing/saying the quiet part out loud. We are all thinking it deep down and it needs to be said by someone who can both think and write. Perfect man for the job. Well done sir!
I don’t necessarily agree with everything you say but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to read it. Even if I don’t agree, it has made me look at my own arguments and reassess why I feel the way I do about a subject. I don’t want to live in an echo chamber and I want to hear alternative points of view as sometimes they even change my mind. Please continue to challenge me/us!
Got to say Andy, as much as I enjoy your pieces on climbing, I really engage with these opinion pieces too. Keep it up.
That bit about dissolving, that’s actually kind of frightening based on the recent Hotshot Wake Up Podcast where he discusses the background function of the Recreation gov site. The bill that created the framework to allow the current site design related to the fee structure is up in 2023 and definitely needs to be clarified. The podcast is behind his paywall on Substack.
Loving your writing and your podcast. Your opinion points are where I’m at these days. Similar sense of humour to. Anyway enough sucking up to you I’m making myself sick.
It's completely understandable and respectable. But know that your non-climbing related pieces are also wildly engaging and thought-provoking, especially the ones where one doesn't necessarily agree with everything. You emulate a naturally immersive & piercing style that reminds me of Hunter S. Thompson's private letter collections, which, if you haven't, you should definitely check out.
sempre più "un grande" my dear Andy! respect!