Lindsey, I've been keeping up with technology since before I was your age (sometime in the late 17th century), no problem. What has exhausted me is social, ever since I got involved in an argument in a chat room (as they were called) on AOL in the mid-90s. I was devastated. I knew then this was dangerous for our wellbeing.... and was addicted. At best, it's a massive, stressful timesuck. I use it as little as possible, but not as little as I should. Like now. 😂
This: "On writing: I really love writing and I also hate writing. I think most writers feel that way. You’re like, writing’s hard and I hate it. And you’re like, but I would die if I didn’t do it."
I begged, I cajoled, I flung myself on the floor and pounded the linoleum.....asking Alison for an interview; but HAMISH, you and Alison are such a merry combination, so serious, so delicious, I couldn't be prouder to have lost out, and to have this interview appear on Substack!
It wasn't the "entire world", Alison. It was a handful of immature, over-privileged, self-promoting, and, frankly, racist people who attacked you. It still makes me furious. This white Brit doesn't want her largely Asian-American family to be treated as anything other than the individuals they assuredly are. Those people can get stuffed. And we love your "cultural appropriation stew" round our house 😂
huh? how was holding someone accountable for their misogynist oddly targeted (hypocritical) takes immature? I mean she apologized and we can all move on but this weird THEYRE ALL HATERS AND YOURE AMAZING MUAH is equally if not more so unnecessary.
I hate the term keto since it’s been hijacked by the processed food industry. My wife-a clinical dietitian-makes some incredible low-carb (keto) desserts.
Alison, I don’t know you but I like you. Hang in there and remember your enemies won’t ever care who you really are and your real friends won’t care about such an innocent comment. Focus on what matters-- friends and family
Hamish, off topic, but I’m trying to invest in Substack, Wefunder page is not working to use credit card! Sent a note in another thread too, if you can’t tell, getting desperate.
You should get off your computers and iPhones and give up all technology, since you feel so strongly about this you keep harassing people about it. After all technology is “killing” people too in pursuit of profit.
Well,, I am 69 going 70... and it was so damn hard retiring, but getting back into marketing and writing at my age, I can bitch,, you are only in your thirties. I remember having to put in a credit card to get into aol.com phase 1... and dial in.. So.. get to chatgpt.
Your generation sold my generation's rights freedoms and natural resources and then blamed us for the consequences. Please.. when you go.. go in agony with regret, you deserve it
I'm 25 and already feel like I can't keep up with social media as a writer either, so this is very appreciated.
Lindsey, I've been keeping up with technology since before I was your age (sometime in the late 17th century), no problem. What has exhausted me is social, ever since I got involved in an argument in a chat room (as they were called) on AOL in the mid-90s. I was devastated. I knew then this was dangerous for our wellbeing.... and was addicted. At best, it's a massive, stressful timesuck. I use it as little as possible, but not as little as I should. Like now. 😂
It's great to hear that it not a time-bound experience. Haha, I can certainly relate to that struggle! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, that's a very interesting perspective! And makes me feel so much better about how I handle social media
Wow, that's a very interesting perspective! And makes me feel so much better about how I handle social media
This: "On writing: I really love writing and I also hate writing. I think most writers feel that way. You’re like, writing’s hard and I hate it. And you’re like, but I would die if I didn’t do it."
Absolutely.
I know exactly how that feels!
I begged, I cajoled, I flung myself on the floor and pounded the linoleum.....asking Alison for an interview; but HAMISH, you and Alison are such a merry combination, so serious, so delicious, I couldn't be prouder to have lost out, and to have this interview appear on Substack!
Maybe Hamish pays for interviews.
One million heart emojis!
It wasn't the "entire world", Alison. It was a handful of immature, over-privileged, self-promoting, and, frankly, racist people who attacked you. It still makes me furious. This white Brit doesn't want her largely Asian-American family to be treated as anything other than the individuals they assuredly are. Those people can get stuffed. And we love your "cultural appropriation stew" round our house 😂
Do tell how people who called out her goofy comments are "racist." I'm very curious!
huh? how was holding someone accountable for their misogynist oddly targeted (hypocritical) takes immature? I mean she apologized and we can all move on but this weird THEYRE ALL HATERS AND YOURE AMAZING MUAH is equally if not more so unnecessary.
Because Instagram is boring!!!
So damn true.
I hate the term keto since it’s been hijacked by the processed food industry. My wife-a clinical dietitian-makes some incredible low-carb (keto) desserts.
I liked reading this. It’s refreshing Substack didn’t pump out another run-of-the-mill “success” story filled with platitudes and fake meritocracy.
Something just hit me, I’m sure I’m not the only one. The year 2020 being really shitty-hindsight is 2020-think about it 🤔
I love food and chats - excited to listen
Alison, I don’t know you but I like you. Hang in there and remember your enemies won’t ever care who you really are and your real friends won’t care about such an innocent comment. Focus on what matters-- friends and family
Loved these words on writing! ✍️
Hamish, off topic, but I’m trying to invest in Substack, Wefunder page is not working to use credit card! Sent a note in another thread too, if you can’t tell, getting desperate.
Read the Substack post about preparing for investments by writers. Substack hasn't yet solicited money. Patience.
Go feed a hungry person with your money instead
How do you know I’m not doing that already. Perhaps you should avoid judging others you have no idea about before posting. It would be helpful.
Love her and her authenticity! Her YouTube show is perfect.
maybe i don’t know my grammar, but aren’t you bored WITH Instagram? not ‘OF’?
Depends on (with?) your age cohort.
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/external/pdf/real-grammar-scripts-video4.pdf#:~:text=So%20which%20is%20right%3A%20bored%20with%2C%20or%20bored,accept%20“bored%20of”%20-%20at%20least%2C%20not%20yet.
"Hey, Boomers. Stop killing us for profit." Yup impossible to understand.
You should get off your computers and iPhones and give up all technology, since you feel so strongly about this you keep harassing people about it. After all technology is “killing” people too in pursuit of profit.
Oh no! Not a boomer telling me to get off the internet! That hasn't been happening since the 90s, I surely will never know what to do!
Hahahaha.m! Maybe you have a boring life, you seem to enjoy pontificating to everyone else. Bye.
Well,, I am 69 going 70... and it was so damn hard retiring, but getting back into marketing and writing at my age, I can bitch,, you are only in your thirties. I remember having to put in a credit card to get into aol.com phase 1... and dial in.. So.. get to chatgpt.
Your generation sold my generation's rights freedoms and natural resources and then blamed us for the consequences. Please.. when you go.. go in agony with regret, you deserve it