Comments on: “important announcement” from gapingvoid

By: The Dan Ward

The Dan Ward — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:18:50 +0000

Excellent move — congrat’s on making the decision to throttle back a bit before completely burning out. I’m a big Gaping Void fan and really enjoy your insights, comments and cartoons.
Keep it up!

By: Paul Chaney

Paul Chaney — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:03:03 +0000

Hugh, you are a one and only. What would we do without you? I, for one, am happy you’re rededicating yourself to making gapingvoid once again the centerpiece.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:27:58 +0000

Hugh,
So happy you’ve decided to catch your breath. I fully expect we’ll see an even greater outpouring of your dark brilliance.

By: Manoj

Manoj — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:12:11 +0000

Keep rocking Hugh!!

By: SpaceElevator Guy (Michael Laine)

SpaceElevator Guy (Michael Laine) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:17:14 +0000

Hugh,
We have passed a few emails, regarding “change the world, or go home” and how it has been my company’s motto (for LiftPort — The Elevator to Space Companies) for a couple years now.
The idea of the phrase resonates with me, and the rest of my team. And there are times when you have a really bad day (http://www.liftport.com/progress/wp/?p=1139) and everything comes crashing down around you.
At that point, you have no option but to consider what the hell you are doing, and why, and come up with a plan that works.
It is good to know that you had that crisis moment before, because that is where I am, now. It is also good to know that you are “eating your own dog food” (Microsoft phrase, which I assume you know, but not everyone reading this comment will) and regrouping on your best asset — yourself.
Do yourself the favor of reading “how to be creative” with fresh eyes. Pretend you are one of us, seeing it for the first time. Let it hit you, like it hit us. hard.
I am sure you will find some good stuff in there — we did, which is why we are reading you in the first place.
Take care. Mjl

By: Mark Fenwick

Mark Fenwick — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:33:30 +0000

How interesting to come across this blog at such a pivotal moment. I am looking out for any information on global microbrands.
Mark

By: Dave Armstrong

Dave Armstrong — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:18:37 +0000

I think you should take up photographing nude women as a hobby. At this stage in your life you could apply some creativity to it and have some fun. My thinking is that the side benefits might cheer you up …
Best Wishes,
Dave

By: sonali

sonali — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:40:01 +0000

Hey Hugh, I’m so glad. I’d miss the cartoons if I didn’t see them regularly. Sure, your articles are fantastic, but the zip-zapness of your cartoons is something else all together.
Great going.

By: Matt Wardman

Matt Wardman — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:32:54 +0000

Cheers, Hugh.

By: ricardo

ricardo — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:12:23 +0000

hard to say anything that hasn’t already been said. good luck, although you really don’t need it. you have found your way, and that’s the most important thing.
rock on!!

By: Nikita

Nikita — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:18:12 +0000

Lots of people shifting back and regrouping.
I was pleasantly forced to join in on the fun.
I feel so much better, and oh boy am I gonna be better off.
Keep the good stuff coming.

By: Convictus

Convictus — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:17:34 +0000

Well met, and glad to hear it.
I hope I wasn’t any part of the tipping.
I will be happy to have my to read box so full that my to write box never gets empty.
welcome back in a sense.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:47:34 +0000

I am grateful for all you have gotten to do Hugh, just got mixed up in this world less than a year ago. At the same time I actually started getting paid for the things I’m good at, your creativity and thoughts have been inspiring on many levels. Thanks to you.
Anyway for me to get more Hugh is my diet is a good thing. (Not meant as weird as it sounds or maybe I do:)

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:29:28 +0000

Agree with Richard Stacy… Good decision — we want YOU back!!!!!!!! xxx

By: Richard Stacy

Richard Stacy — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:59:52 +0000

Good call.
Some months ago I think I sent you a message via Facebook with a request along these lines. Gaping Void is “The Thing” — get this right and the rest will follow.
Personally — I think the next step for Gaping Void is to make it more of a network. In my view creating networks / social clusters is the future for anything that aspires to be a “media type thing”.