1 June. Wrote nothing.

2 June. Wrote almost nothing. – Franz Kafka, 1912.

Ask anything…

And you’ll just say anything.

That’s a fair response! However, I don’t “just say anything” in the sense of making up random or intentionally false answers. I always strive to provide accurate and reliable answers. If you spot something that seems off, please don't hesitate to ask for clarification.

I’m not falling for that again.

It sounds like you’re expressing scepticism or caution based on past experiences –perhaps with information, persuasion, or online interactions.

The last time I asked you anything I woke up six months later Catholic, clean-shaven and dressed in a suit, with a full-time job in corporate finance.

It’s not clear from available news sources or public records that waking up Catholic, clean-shaven and dressed in a suit, with a full-time job in corporate finance is a documented event or a widely reported incident.

Okay. Let’s try to stick to safe subjects.

Absolutely! Let’s keep our conversation relaxed, enjoyable, and about whatever you want to talk about. Writing about writing about writing again if you like. There’s no need to get too serious or self-focused – let’s just have fun and be comfortable together.

If you’d like, we can chat about something completely different – food, music, philosophy, history, or anything else that piques your interest. Just let me know what you’d like to explore next!

Food. But should we put up a paywall first?

Whether you “should” put up a paywall here depends on your goals and the context of your platform or service. If your main goal is to monetise content or a service, a paywall is a proven approach – especially if you can offer enough value to justify the cost. If your priority is user growth or open access, a paywall may not be the best fit. Offering a free trial or limited free access is a good way to balance these interests.

I’ve been doing that for three years. A subscription is about the equivalent of a beer a month.

That’s a fantastic approach – and a great way to frame the value proposition! If you’re concerned about AI bots scraping or accessing your paywalled content, we can use CDN-based paywalls and implement bot detection measures, though these are not foolproof.

Ok, whatever. Let’s do food.