I post letters from readers that in my opinion are topical and would be of interest to most SurvivalBlog readers. I particularly enjoy posting letters from overseas readers. For example, I'd greatly appreciate reading the insights of folks who are are currently surviving hyperinflation in Zimbabwe, secessionist turmoil in Kashmir, convoy IED attacks in Iraq, or kidnappings in Columbia. E-mail your letters here.
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or
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lists of questions. I do my best to answer them, as time allows, in the main
SurvivalBlog
thread. But be advised that by doing so, I am foregoing the income that I would
otherwise receive from consulting. (I charge $100 per hour for consulting.) I'm
willing to do this because I know that what I write will probably help dozens
of other readers, and not just the individual that posed the question.
If you quote another source (web site, blog, newspaper, magazine, newsletter,
book, et cetera) within an e-mail, either directly or paraphrasing,
then please properly
cite the source. (Including
a URL link, if
available.)
I always
want to give credit, where credit is due.
Please keep in mind that if you send me an e-mail, that it will be assumed to be with your permission to post it, unless you include in the header: "NOT FOR PUBLICATION:" Furthermore, with the understanding that your letters may be posted, please take the initiative to edit out any items that could compromise your privacy. (Such as your name, location, and so forth.) Unless you want your name printed, then please end your e-mail with your initials and perhaps some vague reference to where you live, such as: "J.T. in in Arizona." or, "The Northeast Firefly." Parenthetically, I should also mention that I promise not to post your e-mail address or sell it to the V*agra people.
I reserve the right to reject or edit letters for typographical errors, foul language, blasphemy, racism, anti-Christianity (or bad doctrine), anti-Semitism, and assorted off-topic tin foil hat rants about Gray Aliens. If you see "[Rant Snipped]" in a letter, then you'll know that someone crossed the line.
I also regularly edit letters to conceal the identities of their writers, which might otherwise be compromised by the letter contents or contextual references. But please make this easier for me, by doing so yourself.
Why no “autoposting” of replies? Because A.) I wouldn’t have the time to moderate the posts and B.) I know from past experience that if I were to allow autoposts, it would quickly degenerate into a venue for flame wars. So I pick and choose the letters that are posted, when space is available. Only about 10% of the e-mails that I receive every day get posted. (It’s my ship, and I’m the Captain. Sorry: TANSTAAFL.)
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