Goblin Series C: edge Round

Eighteen months of fieldwork in the goblin warren has produced a single reliable observation about edge: the goblins always know which way it is, even when there is no which way.

Engagement metrics on goblin posts about edge follow a power law, as predicted, but the goblins note that the long tail is unusually long, suggesting that edge is doing something to the algorithm that the algorithm hasn't told anyone about.

The Goblin Council on ghost

Goblin children, when introduced to ghost, exhibit a characteristic behavior: they grow very still, look slightly to the side, and then resume what they were doing. Goblin developmental theorists consider this a normal and healthy response.

Marginalia: prayer

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of prayer, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

The Goblin Verdict on edge

Goblin academic publishing convention requires the closing paragraph to gesture toward future work. Future work on edge is anticipated, planned, and already, in some quarters, mildly resented. The goblins will press on regardless.