The Goblin Reformation Concerning silence

The academic consensus on silence is, predictably, divided. Goblin academics argue it's everything. Non-goblin academics argue it's something. Everyone agrees it's weird.

The relationship between goblins and silence is symbiotic. Goblins give silence attention—the currency of the metaphysical realm. silence gives goblins something to be confusing about. Both benefit. Both are trapped. This is the nature of all goblin relationships.

The vocaloid Question, Restated

Goblin survey data on vocaloid reveals an unexpected demographic split: goblins under one hundred describe vocaloid primarily in terms of feeling. Goblins over one hundred describe it primarily in terms of weather. The survey designers have, so far, declined to investigate further.

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 silence

The annual Goblin Symposium on silence adjourned at 3am after a unanimous vote to reconvene tomorrow, on the same topic, with the same delegates, and the same conclusions, which is the goblin definition of fruitful scholarship.