Hola, nerds...
If you're getting this email, you're one of two people. Either you're new to our creepy corner of the interwebs, or I'm not holding up my end of this online relationship.
Let's sort out which.
To the first group: WELCOME TO HELL. IT'S FUN.
Okay, probably not hell. I wouldn't risk it. But if you like things that aren't everything else, Niche of One is good for you. I am always up for subverting expectations.
I've tried to explain what I do here. It's easier if I don't, and you just experience it and join the conversation.
Don't be a dick. Hold whatever strong opinion you want, but don't fold to the standards of the algorithmic masses. Be excellent to each other.
Also, I have a store where you can buy strange and various writings. All the things. That's the sales pitch. It's affordable, too.
To the second group: WHAT HAVE I DONE TO OFFEND THEE?
Seriously, [Insert Name Here], what did I do? The silent treatment isn't working. I've been playing a lot of Minesweeper and thinking. Is there something I could do to pull you in, or have I lost you for good?
You haven't engaged with the Boom-Boom Room Cadets since the day you joined.
If you don't want to hang out, engage, or be cool, we get it. But we have to let you go free if that's what you want. I go three months back and release anyone who hasn't shown up.
I don't dislike you. You can come back anytime. The cost of entry is engagement. This is a free publication, so the point isn't money. The point is handing you something offbeat and strange to read. None of that works if you never drop into the chat, comment on a post, or even say hello.
If there's something I can do, I'm happy to try.
In the meantime, listen to our theme song until your morale improves.
Join the Cult.