map's back

Obviously, i've got mixed feelings about this one.

for one, it's freaking cool. I mean, it's really cool to see people from all over the world who've looked at the sight.

yes, i know that's vain. But hey, i tell you so much about me, it's nice to know a little about you--the general area you're from, how often you've glanced at this, your social security number... doesn't seem too intrusive.

I took it down last night because i was worried about how it would change the way i write (and more on this in a minute).

Then i thought i could just get by with one of those how-many-times-people-have-seen-this counter.

But i couldn't find one.

so, back to the map.

and as far as how it will change my writing, i think it will make it better. seeing more and more people from different places take the time to merely load the page makes me want it to be better for them.