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Christin Chong, PhD's avatar

!!!! thank you SO much for sharing all this--as me and cameron venture farther down the algorithmic world with our show ok banger we are learning to navigate outside the comfort and safety of friend bubbles.

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Cameron Russell Armstrong's avatar

Thanks for writing + sharing! Nolite te Bastardes Carborundorum

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Chao Lam's avatar

Thanks for bringing up this important topic in all its messy, uncomfortable details. Feels like a first step towards against being divided and shouted down

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CansaFis Foote's avatar

…powerful piece…the internet to some is a global amplifier…but silence cannot get louder…sometimes i wish we committed more to out ignorance…not selfishly but as a manner of understanding that on a world of infinitely entering and exiting humans we might only know what we know, and never truly what someone else does…all thought started as questions instead of answers…also a dog rock climbing gym would be incredible…

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Michelle Akin's avatar

Wow thanks for outlining all of this! Being calm and measured in the face of a mob is a massive challenge, I feel you. I really appreciate the way you've handled it, and honestly sometimes staying silent (at least for a bit) is good for your sanity. Until it's not. Love that you shared this!

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Eric DeHaven's avatar

Thanks Leslie!! You’re amazing and you're more than your follower’s and your brand. But we’re huge fans of both. You’ve known me for years so you know, from an unapologetic hyper masculine ass hole.. I don’t care what the internet idiots say or think. But those who do take the time to know me know the heart and love I actually have for those around me.. so be yourself, be unapologetic but reverence and make the world better with everything that is the unique you!! Nicole, Kam, and I always got your back

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Helen's avatar

Another home-run essay Leslie! Lots of strong and powerful punches of truth and honesty packed into this one. And so much more insightful and compassionate than the usual "haters are gonna hate" simplification. I'm hopelessly behind on life and substack, but I'll be catching up soon on the last couple of your substacks -- plenty of goodies await me, I'm sure!

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