Yo Matt, there's something I wanted to mention to you: I don't like your internet personality. I'm sure you're a very nice guy in person, but the way you brand yourself on the internet may not be giving quite the right impression you want to give. When I go on your site, your picture already gives an arrogant impression. Then your long articles are always perfect, not personal and discussing some issues in detail. Your internet personality comes across as very cold and somewhat arrogant, very little emotion, but without really conveying a strong sense of competence (which is what cold blogs are supposed to do).

So unless the effect I described is actually part of your personal branding strategy, you may want to rethink it. Because your brand has so many strong factors (name, picture, writings), that people who meet you will already be influenced by your projection of yourself, and this will color their perception of you.

All I'm saying is this: brand yourself a little bit warmer. People will like the impression better.

"Your internet personality comes across as very cold and somewhat arrogant, very little emotion, but without really conveying a strong sense of competence"

So does your's.

I've read four or five of your comments on this item only to find that you believe you respresent a vast majority of those reading this article. It's more likely that you don't, as is evidenced by the quite engaging discussions this site is historically known for; discussions being engaging precisely because people don't agree by default. Perhaps instead of steering the conversation you should take part in it. For instance, you could render your opinions about copyright law instead of your opinions about people that write about copyright law.

I know that mine does. It's part of my freedom to say what I want philosophy. You are right, I should probably have contributed to the actual article content or kept my mouth shut, but its the Author or his persona that makes me want to reply to this in a negative manner.

Well, I'm not really concerned about personal branding. I get that sort of thing a lot. I don't see myself ever seeking political office or even employment again, and I don't have any hopes of making money from my personal blog. I just write what interests me.

I'll take the always perfect as a compliment though. Also, do you only read the entries posted here?

Yes, I only read the occasional piece that floats to the top of this site. But the few times I've been to your site, I looked over a few other entries, I believe.

You don't see yourself ever seeking employment again? That's a bit... arrogant, isn't it?