Leah Reich was one of the first internet advice columnists. Her column "Ask Leah" ran on IGN, where she gave advice to gamers for two and a half years. Lumpy is Leah's cat, and he is working on giving advice just like his mom. (During the day, Leah is Slack’s user researcher, but her views do not represent her employer. You can write to her at askleah@theverge.com and read How to be Human here.)
Dear Lumpy,
I am a young, hungry feline, hoping to up my social media presence. What's the best way for me to improve my social media profile?
Yours,
Cashless Catte
Dear Cashless,
Love,
Lumpy.
Dear Lumpy,
The human has allowed a cardboard box in the house and I don't know what to do? It could attack and hurt everybody. Please send help!
Yours,
Watchcat
Dear Watchcat,
Love,
Lumpy.
Dear Lumpy,
I have been chasing the red dot for what feels like months now, and have not yet caught it. What do I do? Is there a secret?
Yours,
Empty-Pawed in Tulsa
Dear Empty-Pawed,
Love,
Lumpy
Photos courtesy Leah Reich. Thanks, Leah!