We have completed maintenance on DiscoverMagazine.com and action may be required on your account. Learn More

My nefarious plan

Bad Astronomy
By Phil Plait
Mar 23, 2009 11:37 PMNov 5, 2019 7:16 AM

Newsletter

Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
 

I have a secret. And it really is one I can't share just now. I promised someone. You may speculate all you want in the comments, and I won't confirm or deny anything until the time is right, and I can reveal all. It's not Earth-shattering or anything, but if things work out the right way, it'll be a whole lot of fun. Until then, for reasons I can't explain just yet, I need some help. It's totally self-serving, and I make neither apologies nor excuses for it. Basically, I'd like for you, me droogs, to spread the word about my blog. I don't want anything artificial, like people clicking my posts lots of times just to rack up traffic -- that won't help, and may hurt, so seriously, please don't. I want this to be at least somewhat organic, though with a kick start. If you like something I've written, tell a friend. Email someone with a link to a post here that you liked. You can help promote it via social networks like Digg, Reddit, and StumbleUpon (use the buttons at the top of each post; you may need to register with those sites which is free and actually worth your time, since there's lots more great content waiting for you there). I also do a lot of chit-chatting and such on Twitter, so you can follow me there (I link to a lot of friends' stuff you might otherwise miss, too). I'm also on Facebook. Like I said, this is self-serving, but the end result should be fun. And if it pans out -- well truly, even if it doesn't, but I hope it does -- I'll reveal everything, in probably more detail than you'll want. That's a promise to you.

1 free article left
Want More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/month

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

1 free articleSubscribe
Discover Magazine Logo
Want more?

Keep reading for as low as $1.99!

Subscribe

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

More From Discover
Recommendations From Our Store
Shop Now
Stay Curious
Join
Our List

Sign up for our weekly science updates.

 
Subscribe
To The Magazine

Save up to 40% off the cover price when you subscribe to Discover magazine.

Copyright © 2024 Kalmbach Media Co.