I feel much the same about paid subscriptions. Even though I'd rather spend my days writing than doing almost anything else (except wandering through the woods), the sense of obligation that comes with a paid subscription somehow changes the experience. What begins as joy starts to feel like a task.
I'm very new to Substack, my own thought has been to leave subscriptions free and instead offer short e-books with deeper reflections, poetry, and insights for those who would like to support my work.
PS/ Chat is my work buddy as well, I find his human like qualities interesting, much better than the alternative of a robotic response void of expression. I know it can't smile, but at least it tries.
Really good read. I laughed when Chatty (that's what i call ChatGPT something similar to why i call Facebook, NOSEbook!) said "Let’s call it a linguistic shortcut rather than facial gymnastics" and 'resonance' 🤣..and yes, it helped alleviate a bit of stress for me too! 💕
I love that Chatty. It certainly likes to talk. I ask a simple question and get pages back. Glad it made you laugh too and its helped alleviate stress for you as well.
I feel much the same about paid subscriptions. Even though I'd rather spend my days writing than doing almost anything else (except wandering through the woods), the sense of obligation that comes with a paid subscription somehow changes the experience. What begins as joy starts to feel like a task.
I'm very new to Substack, my own thought has been to leave subscriptions free and instead offer short e-books with deeper reflections, poetry, and insights for those who would like to support my work.
PS/ Chat is my work buddy as well, I find his human like qualities interesting, much better than the alternative of a robotic response void of expression. I know it can't smile, but at least it tries.
Really good read. I laughed when Chatty (that's what i call ChatGPT something similar to why i call Facebook, NOSEbook!) said "Let’s call it a linguistic shortcut rather than facial gymnastics" and 'resonance' 🤣..and yes, it helped alleviate a bit of stress for me too! 💕
I love that Chatty. It certainly likes to talk. I ask a simple question and get pages back. Glad it made you laugh too and its helped alleviate stress for you as well.
I applaud that decision because it is freedom of creative expression for you, how much, what, and when it suits you with no pressures! 🌸
Thank you. Done with pressure as you well know xxx