I did an interview with Matt Himelfarb at Mets Today earlier this week. He asked me about my job, how I got it, and a lot about writing in general. Check it out.
I very much enjoyed doing the interview, but it felt a little strange to talk about my own writing and I struggled (perhaps in vain) to avoid sounding pretentious.
Anyway, a brief rant on the topic of writing — and not in response to anything specific. Just in general:
It bothers me that so many people seem to dedicate their time to exposing bad writing on the Internet. I hate that.
First off, though I recognize the importance of — and do my best to employ — decent grammar and compelling structure, I don’t see the point in getting all broken up if someone manages to get a message across without following some preconceived formula for “good writing.” Language is a fluid thing anyway.
Second, who the hell do you think you are? If you’re so certain you know what constitutes good writing, go produce some. Otherwise, read what you like and avoid what you don’t, just like everyone else does.
UPDATE: To clarify, I have no beef with exposing and arguing against illogical or silly points made by other writers. I do way too much of that to complain about it. What bothers me is people getting all high-and-mighty about the craft itself.
Tedquarters 
I don’t necessarily disagree, but I wouldn’t want to live in a world without Ken Tremendous.
All the not-nearly-as-funny imitators? Not so much.
I have no issue with people exposing and arguing against illogical or ill-conceived statements and I do a whole lot of that myself. It’s the sanctimony about the craft itself that gets me.
Of course, Ken Tremendous also put his money where his mouth is and gave us Parks and Recreation.
Season 1 was terrible, but season 2 was awesome.
I thought season 1 was OK, but like you said not nearly as good as season 2.
Ted, I have a request. Can you get the video of Piazza’s home run against Pedro in his first series back at Shea, when he gets the curtain call?
I can’t. For some stupid reason, we didn’t cut it.
Balls. I was at that game, and I’ve been trying to find video of it forever.
You spelled finances wrong in your Oswalt post.
Ted,
I’m against highness-and-mightiness in all forms as well.
Nonetheless, it’s still disappointing to me that some Internet writers aren’t self-critical enough to want to/try to become better writers. Mostly because I want more high-quality writing to read.