The Pan Handle Strikes Back
February 17, 2014
Patrons are reminded that this rickety barge is kept afloat by the kindness of strangers. If this place has entertained you during the last few months – say, with things like these – then by all means feel free to monetise your love. Think of it as a magazine subscription. Or an act of nobility in a cruel, cruel world.
I’ll just leave this here, should you feel the urge.
Update:
The keen-eyed among you may have noticed that Amazon search widgets have appeared at the top left and right of this page, for the US and UK respectively. Any items bought via the widgets will result in a small fee for your host at no extra cost to you. Now you can indulge your consumerist lust with the loftiest possible motive.
Gladly. Thanks for many misspent hours, David.
Posted by: rjmadden | February 17, 2014 at 08:38
Ditto. Tip jar tickled.
Posted by: sk60 | February 17, 2014 at 10:28
David - I'm way ahead of you on this one. I re-read Atlas Shrugged recently though so I prefer to think of your blog not as a rickety barge, but as Ragnar Danneskjold's pirate ship in blog form.
When I was a member of the Dennis The Menace fan club I was given a badge and made privy to the secret passwords D.I.N.G. and D.O.N.G. I think your backers should receive similar Kickstarter-like rewards such as a high five, a picture of a baby squirrel, or a limited edition poster sized print of you stroking a white Persian cat while gloating over a holographically projected globe.
My cat, who I'm currently calling Madame Fluffybottom, currently isn't speaking to me because I administer her ear medicine. So just let me know if you need to borrow a kitty to make this happen. I don't have a globe but I could lend you a 1991 AA Road Atlas if you like. Sort of hoping your secret lair is better equipped than my shed though.
Posted by: Steve 2: Steveageddon | February 17, 2014 at 11:41
*tickle, tickle*
Posted by: Anna | February 17, 2014 at 12:56
A big thank you to all who’ve chipped in so far, some very generously and all of it appreciated. It makes a big difference to how much of my time can be spent on this thing, whether writing or finding content or just banging on in the comments. And of course it’s pleasing to see this little blog is of value to its readers. I feel so… embiggened.
[ Rummages in cupboard for pirate hat. ]
Posted by: David | February 17, 2014 at 13:39
Try adding an Amazon Associates ad on your site...
They don't take much space. Basically, anybody that accesses Amazon through your link and buys something makes you 5%.
It doesn't cost the user anything and I make enough on my site to pay for the hosting every year.
Posted by: Barman | February 17, 2014 at 16:00
Barman,
Thanks. Will investigate.
Posted by: David | February 17, 2014 at 16:14
Steve 2,
I’ve moved your latest comment to the relevant thread, where it’s a little more comprehensible. What with the context and all. If anyone else has trouble with the spam filter, email me and I’ll attempt to loosen its grip.
Posted by: David | February 17, 2014 at 17:36
Thank you David :)
Posted by: Steve 2: Steveageddon | February 17, 2014 at 17:45
Or even the Demi-urge...
Posted by: mojo | February 17, 2014 at 18:39
Many thanks, a token of appreciation has been added.
Posted by: Nik White | February 17, 2014 at 19:31
Barman,
Thanks for the tip. Amazon widget added. Now everyone go shopping.
Posted by: David | February 17, 2014 at 20:20
I spend a *fortune* on amazon and will gladly do so via this site to help keep the old barge well-creosoted in its nether-areas.
Could I also suggest you collate 'the collective comments of steve2' and flog it on kindle? Either that or market it as the ultimate mirth-inducing pick-me-up for those odd desolate moments when one needs to know there is still some sense in the world.
Posted by: splotchy | February 17, 2014 at 21:16
Not so much tickled as given a very mild nudge, please do not take this as micro-aggression.
Posted by: Ed Snack | February 17, 2014 at 22:48
Wow, it only took you like a minute to sell out to Amazon.
I admire that. Have some cash as well. (Clink.)
Posted by: witwoud | February 17, 2014 at 22:54
. . . an Amazon search widget has appeared at the top right of this page.
Hmmm. Judging from the evidence, a more accurate statement would be: . . . has appeared at the top right, depending on what sorts of filtering configuration your individual browser may have set at the moment---A guess in passing on my part is that my use of adblock in this browser renders the link invisible, where I can find it when scanning through the page's source code . . .
Posted by: Hal | February 17, 2014 at 23:44
Wow, it only took you like a minute to sell out to Amazon. I admire that.
Heh. It’s best to strike while the iron’s hot. I’m now going to rename the place BlowjobForAFarthing.com
Posted by: David | February 18, 2014 at 07:09
Now you can indulge your consumerist lust with the loftiest possible motive.
My consumerist lust keeps me warm at night. I just bought a new duvet.
Posted by: Mags | February 18, 2014 at 09:18
[rummages for a farthing]
Posted by: Mr_Eugenides | February 18, 2014 at 09:20
My consumerist lust keeps me warm at night.
I recently discovered the trend for gadget unboxing videos. Apparently it’s been a thing for quite some time. And they’re just as you’d imagine. Basically, pundits and consumers video themselves unboxing their latest toys, smartphones and such, often quite slowly and tense with anticipation. Some offer a “full unboxing” experience with lots of box and phone fondling, tilting to the light and close-ups of USB ports. It’s vaguely pornographic. “I’m just peeling off the screen protector… it’s got a five-inch Super-AMOLED screen, the colours really pop… and my nipples are quite firm now.”
Posted by: David | February 18, 2014 at 09:26
"I could lend you a 1991 AA Road Atlas if you like"
Alcoholics Anonymous Road Atlas? That's a slightly disturbing idea. :-)
Posted by: pst314 | February 18, 2014 at 14:31
Hal,
A guess in passing on my part is that my use of adblock in this browser renders the link invisible, where I can find it when scanning through the page's source code . . .
In the "Tools" menu of your browser (Firefox, in my case) there should be an Adblock drop down menu that lets you customize Adblock to disable it on specific pages and websites, such as this one. Click "Disable on davidthompson.typepad.com", refresh the page, and the Amazon widget appears.
Posted by: Spiny Norman | February 18, 2014 at 15:40
Done. I always look forward to your updates David. Particularly the agonies of the left. It's good to have their insanities catalogued.
Posted by: Steveo40 | February 19, 2014 at 09:13
A thousand thanks for your curation of this collection of absurdities. (Oh, and some cash, too.)
As for Amazon, do try mentioning the books of those you write about here. If you add your referral code to the link (guides by Google) you can get a percentage of the profit that way too.
Posted by: Pierce | February 21, 2014 at 11:37