Splotchy: What is your blog?

Prof. Hubbard: I had several. Lotsa ‘Splainin’ 2 Do (LS2D) was general, there was also a math blog, a blog named To the Best of My Recollection, a blog named This Day in Science Fiction (TDISF).

S: When and why did you start blogging?

PH: I had online friends who blogged. I started back in the 2000s.

S: Did you stop blogging?

PH: This Day in Science Fiction was the last blog I wrote.

S: When did you stop blogging? 

PH: TDISF ended in 2015.

S: What were any factors that contributed to stopping? 

PH: Getting more work.

S: Do you ever miss it? 

PH: Yes. I post daily old TDISF on Mastodon.

S: Do you think you’ll ever pick it up again?  Why or why not? 

PH: If I find a topic that interests me, I might.

S: How do you feel about social media? Does it give you the same feelings as blogging? Why or why not? 

PH: I like keeping track of people on Facebook. I was genuinely saddened when Elon Musk turned Twitter to crap.

S: How do you feel about the state of the Internet in general?  This is a very broad question, so feel free how to answer as you see fit. 

PH: As it has always been, it’s a great source for stuff, but you have to pick through a lot of crap. I subscribe to several streaming services.

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Thank you so much for your thoughtful answers! I confess I didn’t know about your other blogs! It’s good to connect with you again, Professor. It’s been a while. 🙂