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Liz, please don’t stop! Wait, that sounds a little weird. Take it in context. Seriously your writing is endlessly entertaining for me. I know you are not just digging for attention with this story like some click bait influencer (I hope 😳) But your opinions, focused mostly on the food scene, resonate throughout our society in its current state. I work in manufacturing management (making big shit with big equipment in really hot manufactories) and the level of commitment it takes to do this day in and day out year after year is tough on the people in the field. They make really good money for the labor they expend yet the theme of “more for less effort” is more prevalent now than ever in my 36 years in this field. I gain insight from your writing that I can directly correlate to challenges in my work. That said, I agree with a previous comment, I would gladly pay a subscription fee for your work/insight. If you choose to jump ship please consider consulting for industrial manufacturing to provide insight on worker motivation or some fun shit like that.

Stay safe!

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Great column as always. I've always enjoyed reading restaurant reviews. Truly one of life's simple pleasures. Whether I was in college and couldn't financially afford to go anywhere, or during a global pandemic and couldn't physically afford to go anywhere, restaurant reviews educate and entertain me. So I very much appreciate what you are doing.

Would it be possible to add a subscription option to your substack? I'd rather support your work (which is endlessly entertaining) on a consistent basis, instead of PayPal-ing you every other month out of the blue like an internet weirdo. Content can still be free, but several writers I follow have a "Founding Contributor" option or somesuch. Just a thought.

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Thanks, Jason! I've toyed with that idea and may yet wind up going that route. (I feel like I need to be releasing newsletters more consistently before asking anyone to commit to an upfront cost, though.) Really appreciate all of your support.

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I hear you. I'm thinking about it from the opposite perspective: I've already received the benefit of this original writing, and I feel like I should have paid for it! I certainly pay for less unique, less enjoyable work in my various subscriptions. Do what you feel is best, but you're absolutely killing it on here with what you've already written. Whether you want to charge for your work is up to you, but you're a skilled professional, even if you're writing pro bono. Thanks for letting me share the feedback. I may or may not have some unresolved issues about writing now that I think about it...

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