The Goblin Cabal Decides on frequency

A working paper from the Goblin Department of Applied Confusion proposes that frequency is best understood through the lens of 'productive misunderstanding.'

The Goblin Cabal — and yes, there is one, you can stop pretending there isn't — has issued no public statement on frequency. The lack of statement is the statement. Goblin Cabal-watchers have known this for years.

Salvage Notes: pattern

When goblin negotiators are unable to reach agreement, they have, by long tradition, the option of invoking pattern. The invocation has no defined effect. It does, however, reliably end the negotiation, generally to no one's satisfaction and everyone's relief.

network and the Schizo-Goblin Continuum

Comparative goblin linguistics records seven distinct goblin words that translate, approximately, as network. Each word implies a slightly different relationship — proximity, ownership, complicity, fear, fondness, indifference, and, peculiarly, gratitude.

The Goblin Verdict on frequency

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