The author discusses the independence and freedom of having their own personal website, separate from corporate platforms like Goodreads. They express that creating content on their website allows them to explore their interests without having to explain themselves to others. The author acknowledges that their website has never been popular or viral, and they value the anonymity and obscurity it provides. The author also touches on the struggle between being professional and being cool online, and the freedom that comes with not being financially dependent on their website. They conclude by expressing a sense of contentment in the independence and inspiration they find on the small and independent web.
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