{"id":10684,"date":"2025-07-27T13:18:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T17:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andreamaicreative.com\/?p=10684"},"modified":"2026-01-20T23:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:12:47","slug":"blog-update-coming-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andreamaicreative.com\/archive\/blog-update-coming-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"BLOG UPDATE – COMING SOON"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exciting Changes Are Coming to the Blog<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a while now, I\u2019ve been wrestling with a big question: Should I keep this blog going?<\/p>\n

When I first started, running an independent website wasn\u2019t too costly\u2014domain fees and server space were manageable. But over time, expenses have grown, and every year, when renewal time rolls around, I find myself weighing whether it\u2019s still worth it.<\/p>\n

Beyond the financial side, there\u2019s another challenge: engagement. The internet isn\u2019t what it used to be. What once felt like a space for open discussion now often feels hostile. I\u2019ve always wanted to build a real community\u2014one centered around the right audience, people who truly get what this blog is about. But let\u2019s be honest: some of the topics I discuss are sensitive, niche, or simply not meant for everyone. And in today\u2019s online world, it\u2019s naive to expect that people will just scroll past what doesn\u2019t resonate with them.<\/p>\n

So, I\u2019ve made a decision.<\/p>\n

Going Subscriber-Only & Bringing Back Comments (Carefully)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moving forward, the blog will be subscriber-only. This ensures that only those who genuinely want to support and engage with my work will have access. It\u2019s a way to protect the space while keeping it alive for the people who value it.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m also re-enabling comments\u2014but this time, with a tighter grip. After years of dealing with spam bots, drive-by negativity, and bad-faith arguments, I\u2019m done leaving the door wide open. Moving forward, comments will be a space for subscribers only, fostering real discussion among those who are here for the right reasons.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next? Big News Coming Soon\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been sitting on some exciting updates for a while now. Behind the scenes, I\u2019ve been working on multiple projects, and they\u2019re finally coming to fruition. When the time is right, I\u2019ll be making some big announcements\u2014so stay tuned.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, if you want to keep up with everything (including full access to the archives, EVPs, videos, and future exclusive content), consider subscribing. This isn\u2019t just about locking things down\u2014it\u2019s about making sure the blog stays sustainable, intentional, and worthwhile for those who truly care about it.<\/p>\n

More soon.<\/p>\n

P\/S Doesn’t this cloud in the pic, look like lips? I did an EVP when I took the photo and P said, “Kiss me.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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