This seems to me like it would distract me from writing, and distract me from reading -- both are things that seem pretty relevant to my information consumption

This seems to me like it would distract me from writing, and distract me from reading -- both are things that seem pretty relevant to my information consumption and production habits. I produce content that's read by people who you have to wear a tie to meet with. I hate wearing that damned tie, and the last thing I want to do is have to start wearing it for my blog.