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futzing with the homepage, debating whether to continue what-to-stream posts

Fri, Apr 25, 2014
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I know change is stressful. But for technical reasons that are not worth going in to, the new layout makes things a little easier on me. And it emphasizes my reviews, which is the bulk of the content here now.

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things that are pissing me off today

Tue, Apr 22, 2014
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It seems I’m not giving away enough of my time and effort…

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the Webby nominees are out (I help choose ’em)

Tue, Apr 08, 2014
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Because I’m awesome.

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a reminder about commenting

Sat, Apr 05, 2014
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Go start your own damn web site if you want to hurl abuse at people. Don’t even think about doing it here.

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why “you’re only driving readers away with your paywall” is not an effective argument against a paywall (at least in my case)

Mon, Mar 31, 2014
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If you’re not going to support my writing here, why should I care if you don’t come back?

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new 99¢ one-month trial subscription (and why I need your help more than ever)

Thu, Mar 27, 2014
7 comments

Because online idiocy is free. My work cannot be.

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I’m not quitting — you can’t make me leave

Wed, Mar 26, 2014
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As you will have noticed, this week, trailers and Doctor Who Things went away. If you enjoyed them, I’m sorry. But I’m still standing…

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starting to pare down…

Wed, Mar 19, 2014
6 comments

There simply hasn’t been anywhere near enough support from readers that would allow me to continue doing all the work required…

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another dude says I help him understand feminism!

Thu, Mar 13, 2014
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If women are going to save film criticism, this woman film critic needs your help.

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subscriptions update (and what happens next)

Sat, Mar 08, 2014
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It’s looking to be almost certain that come April, I am going to pull back to posting only film reviews, and very little else.

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