[AlwaysRock]

I havnt done this in many years but for a while I was making creative content that was published online. Once in a while someone would contact me saying they liked what I did. I started doing the same. If I read an article I liked a lot I would contact the person and tell them I liked it and why. About half the time they responded with Thanks.

I didnt do this with NYT writers or anything. Just people who clearly dont get paid/paid much to make this content but I found it useful/interesting/helpful. I think that stuff goes a long way and it really doesnt take that long to do.

I've got a tech podcast now and about once every month or two someone contacts me to say they liked it or something nice. It's a huge reason why I keep doing it. I know that sounds silly but the internet can be such a black hole. A little feedback goes a long way.

[miqueturner]

This was a good comment. Keep it up!

[avg_dev]

I tend to see a lot more negativity than positivity as the default response so I like this thread.

[whatsdoom]

I have a little blog that occasionally gets hits when the SEO winds blow my way and twice people have reached out thanking me for a post. It's made my whole month! And encourages me to keep posting stuff. So I really appreciate that you do that, I should make an effort to do the same.

I write the blog as more of documentation for myself than something to share, but knowing that I've helped someone else is icing on the cake.

[clarge1120]

Really enjoyed the insightful view. I bet it starts a fire on the internet.