It's fine to skip queries that don't fit you

It's fine to skip queries that don't fit you

Beginners often pitch everything, worried each skip is a lost chance. Pitching off-topic actually hurts you — it teaches reporters to ignore your name.

A "fit" means you can give a real answer from real experience, not a guess.

Think of it like raising your hand in class. Do it when you truly know, and the teacher trusts you. Do it on every question and they stop calling on you.

Here's a quick fit check:

— 1. Have I actually done or seen this? If no, skip.
— 2. Can I name a specific example? If no, skip.
— 3. Would my answer help a reader, not just promote me? If no, skip.

Replying only when you fit builds a quiet reputation: this person is worth reading.

Try this today: look at five open queries and let yourself pass on four of them, guilt-free.