1500 Posts: What I have Learned
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 03.23.07
It seems not that long ago that Warren and I both hit 500 posts on TreeHugger and I learned how in comparison to him, I was just a poseur. Now I have completed 1500 posts and I have learned so much more, primarily from you, dear reader. After writing about Big Ass Fans I learned that I am a prude. On Valentines Day I learned that "The source of global warming might be all the hot air coming from Lloyd Alter" and to my wife's chagrin, "Lloyd, you need to get laid". Just two days ago I learned that I was an "excitable, aging, metrosexual "architect"." My opinions on excessive exterior lighting have me pegged as either an eco-fascist or eco-commie, I am not certain which. I am also patronizing and colonial. We won't even start with the Maui Instant Cottage.
This gig is sometimes tough, and I have taken my share of abuse. Yet in a lot of ways the comments keep us going, and I think the favourable ones outnumber the nasty ones. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has taken the time to read what I write, and look forward to writing 1500 more posts and learning yet more about myself.
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there will be negative commenters no matter what you write, because you can't please all the people all the time, and because this is the internet. but a point that people disagree with is every bit as valuable as one they agree with completely, even to them, because it forces them to sort out and distill their own thoughts on the matter and inspires debate and discussion. most likely, even the snarkiest of the snarky realize that, or they wouldn't be reading in the first place. at any rate, thanks for all your hard work.
Congrats, Lloyd!
Without the big-LA (that's you Lloyd Alter), Treehugger wouldn't be the same. That unabashed, honest perspective is a breath of fresh air. Keep it coming.
One thing that I've noticed is that you take a position and the comments start to roll in. If new facts come to light that suggest a different perspective, you haven't been afraid to say, "hey, new stuff came along and I agree with that." That's keeping it real. I appreciate it big-time.
You are an inspiration, Loyd! An example of what to do (and sometimes what not to do) as a writer, thinker, and opinionist (don't think it is a word- but it fits). Thank you for pushing the boundaries, and above all thank you for the effort. Keep it up!
you make me think about the possibility of modern construction, which as a girl who grew up in a victorian and who currently lives in an addition added in the 1920s onto a gorgeous colonial, i wasnt much interested in modern architecture at all. youve made me look at housing in a different way. and i like that youre a bit of a sarcastic a-hole, keeps things interesting, congrats!
Congrats Lloyd! - Keep on keeping on...
We need more bloggers like you in the world. You are an inspiration to us all.
And 1500!? Thats really impressive... Don't think I have even hit 500 yet....
As usual, I'm late to the party. But Bravo, Cheers, Salut, Bottoms Up for Lloyd, as he continues to fearlessly rampage across the green blogsphere and tickle folk out of their comfort zones, thus encouraging new ways of seeing the world. Keep it comin' Lloyd.