Courting Controversy
summary
Describes a repeatable method: research the event and read the comments to map majority and minority views, pick a clear stance and support it with facts, post at a high‑traffic time (author reports posting at 11:00 PM), engage calmly with critics rather than name‑call, and expect backlash. One early post hits 22,000 hits in 5 days and grows to about 40,000–50,000 over time, showing the approach provokes discussion and longtail traffic.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:26Authentic voice
- 3:35Echo chambers & controversy
- 6:47Viral thoughtful content
- 8:58Handling backlash
- 11:49Long-term impact
- 12:54Spectrums over binaries
- 14:25Q&A
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