likes, comments, whatever this is. feedback inevitably leads to optimisation; optimisation leads to

i keep harping on about this, but nothing is more fatal for writing as a craft than feedback systems: likes, comments, whatever this is. feedback inevitably leads to optimisation; optimisation leads to dullardry. you still have a chance. turn it off.
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Update: 2024-12-04