impermanent foundations

Dave's Probably Leaving Bearblog has me thinking. One fun thing about any given website you build is that you can convey as much or as little "tonal whiplash" through it as your heart desires. You can choose whether your most and least serious takes sit right next to each other on the same page or not. Various project types can be shoehorned into one convenient location or spread across countless standalone spaces. Articles with contrasting vibes can exist in different Internet protocols entirely if you want that level of differentiation. If pushing the boundaries of what's socially acceptable somewhere is your cup of tea, feel free to try if you can afford it. Even the amount of connections you make between however many online presences you tend to can be up to you. If people do the sorts of activities you find yourself wanting to do on platforms and spaces you're not yet within, I would encourage you to join them and see how you fare. How many more exciting collaborators,…