> all the best articles that I've read and shared in the past have been been things that the author would probably have felt compelled to write even if no one b

> all the best articles that I've read and shared in the past have been been things that the author would probably have felt compelled to write even if no one bothered read their work I've felt compelled to write this question on HN. Even if I don't draw anything for me, maybe someone else will. Additionally, remembering I asked this question and didn't get inspiring answer, I might finally be compelled to write my own thing without any other questions. You never know. And if we already do meta talk: 1. Every rule has an exception. 2. Always do most exciting thing, today it's asking a question, tomorrow it's writing an article. Rule 1 works for points 1 and 2. And also works for your impressions about best articles. :)