Introduction

Hello, I’m Maddox. My pronouns are they/he/she (in order of preference), and welcome to my blog. I’ve never made an official blog before. The last time I tried to make one was on Tumblr, but anyone who’s familiar with that platform knows it’s more for blogs about media centered fandoms. This blog will be used for my various thoughts and opinions about any topics that interest me (social politics, movies, art, online communities, etc.). I have a lot to say about many things, but no real outlet for them. Even though I have a Twitter account (I’m never to calling it X because fuck Elongated Muskrat), Twitter isn’t a place for long detailed discussions on…well… anything. Anyone who’s used Twitter knows that people never read beyond two lines. 

My main outlet for my opinions was YouTube comments sections. I love writing out long detailed comments that thoroughly articulate my exact thoughts on a video. However, not many people appreciate those types of comments. Most Youtubers don’t read the comments of their videos after its been uploaded for 24 hours, and people in YouTube comments sections, much like Twitter users, don’t really read anything beyond two lines. I know that’s my own fault for posting long comments on a platform that prefers short comments, but at the time, that was my only outlet for my opinions. Especially considering one in my family is interested in the media I consume, nor do any of my friends enjoy having deep conversations about topics I enjoy. 

I avoided starting an official blog for years because I was never confident in my writing, but this is why I’m using Blogger instead of a more professional site like Substack. I know I’m not a professional writer, and never will be, but I’m a firm believer in doing something you enjoy even if you’re not good at it. In an age where people can’t be bothered to spend one minute thinking of how to write an email without chat GPT, I think it’s more important than ever for people to do something that motivates them to write with their own two hands. Writing is my favorite method of communication because it offers the most clear and digestible view of a person’s thoughts. While verbal communication is easier, I prefer writing because my problems with stage fright, voice volume, and stuttering make speaking more difficult. This is why I wanted to start a blog rather than make a YouTube channel. Plus I hate video editing XD. 

So this blog will serve as more of a dumping ground for all the stuff that circles around in my brain on a daily basis; mostly from Youtube videos. I know that makes the name a bit misleading. Full disclosure, I mostly chose it because it was available and sounds cool. I don’t consider myself a philosopher, intellectual, or a scholar. I’m just a person with opinions. I don’t expect many people to read this, but knowing that it is possible for someone to see what I have to say gives me a sense of catharsis. 

Also, don’t expect me to post consistently. This blog is nothing more than a hobby.