By Cory Doctorow (GPG 0xBF3D9110957E5F4C) @doctorow.pluralistic.net · 02/10/2026"Email Interview" (n): A process by which a stranger commissions you to write several short essays on subjects of their choosing, for free, which then runs under their byline. 715119
Carlton Reid @carltonreid.com · 02/10/2026Although many interviewees ask for this, presumably because they’ll give less away, feel more in control and have an exact record of the “conversation.” 150
Silversalty @silversalty.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Seems like AI. Sad to have to endure that sort of situation to promote your inspiration. A 'fallen' cyclist, on referring to a favorite fan once said, 'She's the only one that doesn't want a piece of me.' 000
thomaschanqueuesup.bsky.social @thomaschanqueuesup.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Many professions have been affected in this way. Moving the responsibility for expertise from the maker/provider to the user, crowd sourcing manuals and beta testing, making the customer download the app/menu/form, etc. And it almost makes sense, too. Almost. 000
