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I do not obsess over how many visitors I have, because, as I have said, this is an avocation that started as method for learning more about Linux. I have nothing to sell and I’m not trying to “monetize” anything (to the best of my knowledge, no one has ever clicked on my “Donate” button and I really don’t care, but feel free to be the first:)).

(As an aside, I think that “monetization” is one of the most inimical concepts of our time.)

Nevertheless, I do from time to time check my statistics (which are not based on tracking cookies or anything of that nature, but simply on the contents of routine Apache logs). (In case you didn’t know, whenever you hit a website, your visit is logged by ip address; that’s just how the inner tubes work. Remember, the internet is a public place.)

I have been gratified to see that the number of persons who visit this site is recovering from the loss I experienced when I had problems early this year. I’m not doing this for gain, but I appreciate being noticed.

To everyone who visits here, thank you. I am thankful and humbled (and, frankly, pleased) that you find my musings worth your while.

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This website does not track you.

It contains no private information. It does not drop persistent cookies, does not collect data other than incoming ip addresses and page views (the internet is a public place), and certainly does not collect and sell your information to others.

Some sites that I link to may try to track you, but that's between you and them, not you and me.

I do collect statistics, but I use a simple stand-alone Wordpress plugin, not third-party services such as Google Analitics over which I have no control.

Finally, this is website is a hobby. It's a hobby in which I am deeply invested, about which I care deeply, and which has enabled me to learn a lot about computers and computing, but it is still ultimately an avocation, not a vocation; it is certainly not a money-making enterprise (unless you click the "Donate" button--go ahead, you can be the first!).

I appreciate your visiting this site, and I desire not to violate your trust.