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So I& #39;ve always hung around in groups where my subjects of expertise are discussed, and sometimes answered questions or shared free educational content I& #39;ve produced.
So I& #39;ve always hung around in groups where my subjects of expertise are discussed, and sometimes answered questions or shared free educational content I& #39;ve produced.
I& #39;ve generally felt like this was being generous and constructive, you know? From making a free video or instructional blog post to answering specific questions, I& #39;ve felt like this was... you know, not a dick move on my part.
But lately, like the past couple of years, there are more online spaces where people are like "don& #39;t share content you& #39;ve made" and in one case someone even directly told me that me answering questions in a conversation was obviously advertising my work as a teacher.
And I struggle with this, you know?
Like, I get it: it would be uncool if what I did was say "Here& #39;s the teaser for my upcoming class! Pay me money and I& #39;ll answer!" or "Take this to my Patreon and I& #39;ll tell you!" or whatever.
And yeah, sure, my profile links those things...
Like, I get it: it would be uncool if what I did was say "Here& #39;s the teaser for my upcoming class! Pay me money and I& #39;ll answer!" or "Take this to my Patreon and I& #39;ll tell you!" or whatever.
And yeah, sure, my profile links those things...
