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1. The Lonely Cinema

Some readers may have had this experience: You head to the cinema to watch a movie, only to realize by the time it starts that you’re the _only_ audience member in the entire theater. Suddenly, you feel like you’ve got the place all to yourself—what initially seems like a pretty cool and exclusive vibe actually turns out to be anything but. Picture this—when the film hits its funniest or most hilarious moments, you’re the _only_ one laughing out loud. And when the story takes a heartwarming or emotional turn, guess what? You’re the _only_ one shedding tears. It’s oddly unsettling, to say the least. If a third person happened to walk in during these scenes, they’d probably think you look utterly ridiculous—like you’re radiating pure, unadulterated silliness from head to toe.

2 The joy of sharing

I’m most afraid of becoming the kind of fool who, once I find something delicious, fun, or visually appealing, immediately drags my friends along for the ride. As a passionate swimming enthusiast, I’ve often noticed many people eager to learn how to swim but struggling to even get started—while at the same time, countless swimmers seem confident in their abilities yet actually swim in ways that are hard to watch. On top of that, the swimming lessons available around me come with so many questionable qualities that they simply can’t earn my trust. It was precisely these frustrations that sparked my idea to start writing about swimming. Soon after launching my first articles on Baijiahao and Toutiaohao, I began receiving positive feedback from fellow swimming enthusiasts. As comments, shares, and likes poured in, one of my swimming buddies gently pointed out that too many public accounts were blatantly copying my work. Frustrated by this situation, I decided to take matters into my own hands and created my own official WeChat account to share my insights—and hopefully protect my original content from being misappropriated.

As a self-media platform myself, I’ve gradually realized that each platform has its own unique recommendation algorithm—and naturally, their audiences have distinct preferences too. There are articles I poured my heart into writing, only to find the views weren’t as high as I’d hoped. Yet other pieces, which I initially doubted would grab much attention, ended up attracting over 10,000 readers on the very day they were published. Thankfully, I don’t rely on this for my livelihood, so I write purely out of passion and a genuine desire to share. Whenever a topic resonates with readers, I dive deeper into it—but I never let metrics like page views dictate what I create. To be honest, I actually enjoy reading comments, messages, and shares far more than I do seeing likes. These interactions not only keep me connected with my audience but also push me to continually refine both my swimming skills and the quality of my content. And perhaps the greatest joy of all? Knowing that someone else has finally mastered the art of swimming! Every time a friend reaches out to say they learned to swim—or even corrected a bad habit—thanks to my articles, I feel an incredible sense of fulfillment. That’s truly the reward I get from sharing my swimming tips and experiences.

3 Channels for Uploading Selfie Swimming Videos

Many swimmers have privately messaged or left comments asking if they can send me their selfie swimming videos so I can help analyze them and provide improvement suggestions. However, video uploads are heavily restricted—so far, I’ve only discovered a WeChat mini-program called "Piaoquan Video," which has fewer upload limitations and makes it easy to share directly within WeChat. Here’s how you can now conveniently send your videos my way.

First, visit the website https://www.piaoquantv.com/, and after scanning the QR code on the page with WeChat, you’ll be directed to the video upload page. Simply click “Upload Video” and select the relevant video file.

The video uploads very quickly—once the upload is complete, it typically takes just 2 to 5 minutes for approval. After that, you can easily share the video with your WeChat friends, on your WeChat Moments, or in WeChat groups. Here’s the swimming group I’ve created; feel free to join as long as the conversation stays focused on swimming-related topics. Just send your selfie videos directly to the group! The QR code remains valid until August 13th—but if it expires before then, I’ll update it again at my earliest convenience.

4 Sensitive yet Resolute

I wonder if anyone else feels the same way—I now dread stepping out into public spaces. As soon as I’m on the street, I find myself inexplicably getting irritated. Of course, I’ve long since moved past the stage of simply *feeling* angry; these days, it’s more that everything I see makes me overly sensitive. For instance: Even though zebra crossings are already manned by staff to maintain order, they still feel the need to equip these officers with whistles and ropes—tools designed to guide both pedestrians and vehicles, constantly reminding everyone whether the light is red or green. Such scenes always leave me feeling embarrassed and humiliated, almost like a personal affront to my dignity as an individual who respects myself. Or take this: On my morning exercise route, I often spot lines of people waiting impatiently outside supermarket doors, eagerly anticipating the moment the doors finally open. They rush forward without hesitation, jostling aggressively to get to the front—afraid they’ll miss out on whatever’s being handed out. It’s almost like watching customers at an all-you-can-eat buffet, where some individuals seem determined to grab as much as possible, even at others’ expense, driven by the mindset that they need to “make up for” what they paid. Honestly, I’d never dare open an all-you-can-eat restaurant—what if there were people so greedy they ended up literally overeating themselves? Heck, even insurance companies might struggle to handle such extreme cases. Maybe only education can truly change this kind of behavior. I recently came across a video online showing how the monkey troops on Mount Emei receive steamed buns. Each monkey grabs just two or three buns and immediately scurries off—no one tries to carry off an entire tray, no one bothers to line up, and certainly no family members cut in line. Maybe monkeys just haven’t evolved human-level intelligence yet!

So, I thought about documenting these sensitive topics—but after much deliberation, I decided it feels more comfortable to simply share my reading notes instead. There are certain sensitivities I haven’t fully grasped yet, and there are things I’ve never experienced firsthand. Because of that, I don’t feel equipped—or brave enough—to put pen to paper. Still, I’ve launched a new public account, and I’d love for any friends who’re interested to follow and support it.