It's not always possible to explain my reasoning so I sometimes employ a Conclusions Only Policy — issuing advice without "showing my work."

Discretion

I do not reveal the identities of privacy-oriented people I work with publicly.

Door Slam

Once someone pushes me past the limit, I refuse to interact with them at all. I don't resort to this measure lightly, but only when I doubt that they can/will ever redeem themselves, or because they are only pretending to try. I believe people must always be given the chance and have the obligation to make amends, but I don't waste my time trying to convey what they already know but fail to admit. See Blocked Communication Exceptions.

Exploited Technicalities Exception

If someone technically follows my rules, but does so in a way I deem contrary to their intent, then I can bend them.

Honesty

After many years of trying, I've finally realized that it's impossible for me to be perfectly honest with everyone since they usually won't permit me enough time or credit to properly answer their questions. But I hate lying, so my new policy is to be as honest as possible with strangers but to reserve my truest answers about complex topics for those who are willing to put in the time to understand them. I therefore must fib sometimes, but these are harmless lies used to ease social interactions and allow me to cooperate with people in accordance with their contemporary perception of reality.

Independence

I try to be independent, because I don't feel that I get my fair dues from the system, and don't want to take advantage of others.

My Interest Rate

Due to the combination of high returns and already high risk of my endeavours, I must charge a higher "interest rate" on karmic debt than people may expect - particularly if the debt was incurred without my permission.

No Interviews

I don't do interviews in anything other than written format, where I have time to think my responses through.

Punishment

I am a friendly and sensitive person, but do not fail to punish those who deserve it. If you are smart, then you should be able to quickly verify that this is true with the evidence already provided. If you are dumb, then it doesn't matter what you think.

Rush to Print

In my hurry to publish content, I sometimes make errors in judgement and miscommunicate ideas. This is only to serve my audience as quickly as possible, since I believe they can see through my mistakes to my intended meaning anyways (if they try).

Sound Bites

My true feelings are better ascertained from this site rather than sound bites from conversations in which I can be provoked or taken out of context.