Rules of the Game
How to avoid technical difficulties
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Greetings to all my subscribers, listeners, viewers — everybody connected to my burgeoning Substack empire — but especially subscribers to Dialogue as a Service (DaaS).
This video is essentially an addendum to the “Fine Print” linked on my updated About page. The focus here is on the rules of The New Game, which is a way for free and paying subscribers to submit questions for a public response.
After I reposted the game, one subscriber posted a comment, and I will publish a response next week. But I also received a couple of questions I can't respond to due to what I describe broadly as technical difficulties.
One of the clearest sources of these difficulties is that these submissions do not follow the rules of the new game. So I'd like to reiterate the rules. The game only works if we follow the rules. Otherwise, I'm not playing.
Rule #1
There are two ways to submit questions to DaaS. First, if you don't mind posting your question publicly, you can simply leave a reply to an Ask DaaS post (or any post). Second, if you'd like to submit your question privately, you can email me at daasnow@proton.me.
Rule #2
Please understand my limitations. I am a solo practitioner building a Substack empire using mainly three mobile devices, two of which barely work well enough for me to resist the impulse to throw them away.
My research budget is very limited, and it only increases with the number of paying subscribers. I can't respond to questions if the response requires an increase in my research budget. If that's the case with your question, I will let you know.
Rule #3
Please submit only self-contained questions or comments that don't require me to consult additional sources. Otherwise, the response may require an increase in the research budget. In response to a self-contained question, I may choose to consult other sources, but I shouldn't have to.
Rule #4
I am available for interviews and podcasts but I need to know a lot about the medium before I answer any questions through any medium other than DaaS or my other Substacks. If you'd like to interview me, tell me about the medium; don't just send me a list of questions.
Rule #5
If you choose to be social on Substack, don't be evil.
Rule #6
Know your level. Don’t show your level. If this rule requires elaboration, either Ask DaaS or become a paying subscriber.
If you’re the type of person who prefers to ask AI, I’ll save you the trouble. I already asked Google Gemini to explain “Know your level. Don’t show your level.”
The phrase "know your level don't show your level" is a bit of advice that can be interpreted in a few ways. Here are two interpretations:
* Be self-aware: It means being realistic about your abilities and limitations. Don't try to act like something you're not, but also don't downplay your strengths.
* Strategic Humility: Sometimes it's better to keep your true capabilities under wraps, especially in competitive situations. This can give you an advantage by letting your opponent underestimate you.
That’s it for #6.
These are the rules. Enjoy the game!
Technical Difficulties
