A safe corner of the internet

I am a newcomer to Humble Dollar. I didn’t have the privilege of Jonathon’s writing & wisdom through his long career with the Wall Street Journal. So I write this from the perspective of someone only recently introduced to this community.

With recent discussion about “up-votes” and “down-votes”, I just wanted to offer my humble (no pun intended) opinion, and a hope that we can all find some gratitude for this very special place on the internet.

From time to time I will ponder some topic. Usually this happens because I repeatedly hear a particular view expressed in the news or on blog sites. After I while I might find that I disagree with that view, or it leads to some tangential perspective. And whilst  pondering, I find that I would really like to put thoughts in words, and get them out into the world.

And the only place on the internet where I feel safe to publish my thoughts is on Humble Dollar. I know that if I submit my opinions in a calm and thoughtful way, that I will receive calm and thoughtful responses. I can’t think of anywhere else on the Internet like this.

I understand the concerns about “up-votes”, “down-votes” etc. but I think it’s worth reflecting on how fortunate we are to have this little corner of the internet that remains a safe space to think, express and interact.

Many thanks to Jonathon and all those who make this possible.