I liked your article. Maybe because I have a blog that my friends and family don’t “get.” Maybe because I’m of the same demographic and generation, and I understand how the influx of technology has changed the way we engage (or disengage) with our romantic partners.

I subsequently read the comments. They seemed inappropriate, off base. I have a hunch they were largely composed by over-educated, upper middle class, old, white men. It shouldn’t be surprising that they failed to understand the article. Young woman and the impact of the internet are two subjects that seem to continuously evade the antiquated. I bump up against the same bullshit in the film and television industry.

Keep you head up. Don’t be afraid to be extraordinary.

All the best,
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I stopped reading and commenting on Gawker after you left. You were by far my favorite Gawker writer.

I really admired your article in the Times. Actually Josh came out looking better in your article than he did in his own. Your portrayal of him at least seemed more or less fair. I think you are doing a brave thing. Don’t let the bastards get you down.

I think you are a smart courageous woman. Life is not always easy, but who are those people who are judging you? Do they really care about you? So why do you care about what are they saying? You are just deciding for yourself, and if you feel like writing you should write. Keep up with the good work you are doing!
Excelent article in the NYT!