The Art of Taking the L

Laugh when the world is laughing at you

The newb, the wannabe, the troll-come-lately think that the W is the goal, to be pursued at all costs. However tightly reasoned the counterargument, however strong the evidence, however compelling the case against them, they refuse to back down. For these amateurs of networked fisticuffs, it’s W or bust.

The true Internet aficionados, the veterans of countless flame wars, the cream of the crap—we know better. True wisdom is held by he who knows when to take the L. Only those with the skill to wield this art can navigate the maddening anarchy of Twitter and come out with peace of mind. Only he who takes the L can truly be free.