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October 31, 2008
Just For The Record...
I seem to have, somehow, set off a reaction around some parts of town with my "I Broke A Sweat Today" entry of a few days ago.
MCN is going fine, thanks. I don’t know if this year will see the kind of revenue growth we have had every year we have been in business, but in this economy, staying even or having a small increase is a cause for celebration.
There are challenges in being a survivor. And if there is any real discomfort here, it's survivor's guilt.
Money is not an issue that keeps me up at night. What does keep me thinking is not unlike the situation with independent-film distribution… there is plenty of money, but how much money is enough, how do we feel good or honorable about using the money we have, and how does one decide which opportunity is “the right one?”
Our job at MCN, as it has been from the start, is to create an atmosphere that inspires those who write for us to do work that inspires them to their best, as well as to highlight the work of the best writers from other outlets to promote through aggregation. (We, sadly, miss some great work, no doubt. And we don’t link every kind of writing or every subject matter. But we keep trying to bring you the best.)
In any case, I am always taken aback by the kind words and thoughts that come when I write one of my ennui-laden posts. And I thank you.
Posted by dpoland at October 31, 2008 02:47 PM
Comments
"There are challenges in being a survivor. And if there is any real discomfort here, it's survivor's guilt."
Spoken like a true lib. :p Feeling compassion for other worthy outfits that have gone under is admirable, but "guilt"? Do you feel personally responsible for pushing other outfits out of the marketplace?
I think you should focus on the fact that you're filling a niche, providing employment, while plying a trade you're passionate about. If you're still feeling guilty, avoid taking any deductions on your returns, pay extra taxes, and let Obama spread the love. :)
Posted by: mysteryperfecta ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.mcnblogs.com/thehotblog/nav-commenters.gif)
at October 31, 2008 07:34 PM
If you guys feel you have too much money, you could always go into TV production, starting with the lunch with Dave and a critics show.
You could also finance something so Lex can get his WGA and SAG cards.
Posted by: doug r at October 31, 2008 08:40 PM
From the very first time I heard about you and your website, 2003, (Mike Binder telling some exec about your review of Upside of Anger) MCN and Hot Button (at the time) were the first sites I checked each morning. Here's to many more years dude.
Posted by: Aris P at October 31, 2008 10:46 PM
Mystery, surely you've heard of 'survivor guilt'?
Posted by: jeffmcm at November 1, 2008 01:36 AM
Mystery, surely you've heard of 'survivor guilt'?
Ya. Its not what popped into my head when I read the post. If he would typed "Survivor Guilt" instead of "survivor's guilt", it would have clicked.
Posted by: mysteryperfecta at November 1, 2008 06:42 AM
"Survivor guilt" is what I feel when I turn on CBS every Thursday at 8:00!
Posted by: Cadavra at November 1, 2008 03:03 PM
Could be guilt is an abstract concept to guys like mystery.
Posted by: frankbooth at November 1, 2008 03:24 PM
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