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Diana | Sloppyperfect's avatar

Such a great point!! Thank you, Clint! And I'm all about living with more joy and encouraging others to do the same 😊

Clint Collide's avatar

Yassssss, Queeeeen! More fun, joy, and love!!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend…. 🌈✌️

Aidan Wharton's avatar

Awww, thank you so much Clint! I couldn’t be more grateful for your support and all you’ve taught me over on this corner of the internet! <3

Clint Collide's avatar

You’re most welcome for the cheerleading, Aidan. As for teaching, shoot…you may be a whipper snapper (by comparison) but you are wise beyond your years, my dears! Keep spreading love and light. Hope you and your husband are having a wonderful weekend!

sixes's avatar

Thanks Clint ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🌈🎵🎹🏳‍🌈👀

Clint Collide's avatar

Thank you, Steve!

Elle Waters's avatar

Great list of content creators! I love getting streaming services for a month, watching what I want to watch, then cancelling for another few months to a year or more. Makes my thrifty heart happy.

Clint Collide's avatar

Thanks, Elle! I have a feeling I’ll be doing that from time to time. But for now…I’m good with my library card, Kanopy, and YouTube Premium. :-p

Ricky Vaughn: Therapist &Coach's avatar

Clint! Thank you so much! I’m so very grateful for you. You have made my life immeasurably better. I’m so glad to know and love you!

Clint Collide's avatar

Awww, shucks. I’m tardy to the comment party, but much love and light to you, dear!

Coach Kevin Martin's avatar

Ahhh I'm so grateful for you. It's an honor to be in your orbit!

Clint Collide's avatar

Likewise, my dear. Hope you and yours are having a beautiful weekend!

Dan Pal's avatar

Thanks for the shout out! I've received a lot of followers based on your mentions and really appreciate your support.

Clint Collide's avatar

Yay! All ships rise, right?! Love your work, Dan. You’re a lovely guy too.

Doug Thompson's avatar

Like you Clint my income is fixed and so are my disposable funds too. Luckily living in 🇫🇴🇬🇧 affords me the safety net of NHS health care, my income derives from Government sources and secure. I live within my means and do not get seduced by Social Media and streaming services (really I'm a just a boring old fart 😉) The only Social Media I get involved with is you on Substack and Collide Press when you post there. That my friend Clint gives me pleasure. Keep on Rocking Clint, Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧

Clint Collide's avatar

You’re a gem and a gent, dear Doug. Knowing you (even a little) is an honor and you’ll never know how much your support has meant to me. Personally and professionally. Keep shining your bright light, my friend. Cheers!

Doug Thompson's avatar

Awww I'm blushing 👥

Gino Cosme's avatar

It’s a power move to redirect money away from corporations that see us as disposable and toward people who actually value connection. It’s not just “budgeting,” it’s a political and emotional choice.

For queer folks especially, supporting independent voices matters. We’ve always had to create our own culture because mainstream media rarely told our stories honestly. Substack, newsletters, indie creators… that’s where the living, breathing representation happens. 👏🏻

Clint Collide's avatar

All so very true, Gino. Expect a new paid subscriber soon…I’m scared to push my credit too hard after yesterday. :-p

Hope you and yours are doing well. Write on and cheers to you, boo!

Gino Cosme's avatar

🤣 Please keep your credit. I'm just glad you find some of my writing valuable. ☺️

Clint Collide's avatar

I do indeed. And you are the KING of using Notes with hearts and smarts. Keep up the great work!

Gino Cosme's avatar

🤣

Jerry Portwood's avatar

such a great idea and appreciate your support!

Clint Collide's avatar

Thanks, Jerry. You and your work deserve much love, light, and success!