blogging: September 2007 Archives
I never use expletives when I write.
I can't see the point.
If you can't make your idea / opinion known / clear without having to resort to the use of expletives, then I would have to question your abilities as a writer.
Twenty Major's use of the expletive is interesting, as he does it in a particular manner. The first couple of times I read him I was offended on certain levels, but now I'm not.
However other bloggers make use of expletives when they don't need to.
Mulley, for example, has quite a good rant today about online advertising. Whether I agree with his opinion or not (I don't) I would have considered his piece to be well written except for the use of expletives. It's not as if he can't express himself without using them, so why does he?
Personally it makes no sense to me.
Don't people care about language any more?
I can't see the point.
If you can't make your idea / opinion known / clear without having to resort to the use of expletives, then I would have to question your abilities as a writer.
Twenty Major's use of the expletive is interesting, as he does it in a particular manner. The first couple of times I read him I was offended on certain levels, but now I'm not.
However other bloggers make use of expletives when they don't need to.
Mulley, for example, has quite a good rant today about online advertising. Whether I agree with his opinion or not (I don't) I would have considered his piece to be well written except for the use of expletives. It's not as if he can't express himself without using them, so why does he?
Personally it makes no sense to me.
Don't people care about language any more?
Via Digg the top fifty most influential bloggers is a fascinating read. Unlike so many of those lists you see this one has been laid out clearly and explains exactly who each person is and why they may be considered important.
You'll probably recognise some of the names, but a lot of the others are probably better known by the sites they run or started.
You'll probably recognise some of the names, but a lot of the others are probably better known by the sites they run or started.
I somehow managed to break the typekey login for commenters a couple of days ago. It's now fixed - thanks to SixApart's patient support team who talked me through fixing it on IRC last night. At least this time I think I know why it wasn't working, so I should be able to fix it again if I manage to break it!
I'm currently experimenting with MovableType's templating "language" to be able to automatically add certain content into the "head" section of pages and entries depending on a variety of factors.
So far it seems to be working, but I'm still testing to be 100% sure!
This post is, therefore, a quick test to make sure that it is working as expected
So far it seems to be working, but I'm still testing to be 100% sure!
This post is, therefore, a quick test to make sure that it is working as expected
If your FeedBurner feeds are currently reporting zero subscribers you are not alone.
It's probably a minor service hiccup, but it did get me to check their forums at least!
It's probably a minor service hiccup, but it did get me to check their forums at least!
Getting bloggers to talk about your products isn't a bad idea, as long as you are willing to accept both positive and negative comments.
Damien has sorted out a nice deal with Sublime Wines. If you contact him you can get wine as long as you promise to review it.
I hadn't heard of Sublime Wines until Damien mentioned them, so I popped over to their site to see what they had on offer. They've an interesting selection of both European and New World wines with prices from below 10 euro. From what I was able to work out you have to order a minimum of 3 bottles at a time.
The site is quite nicely laid out, but isn't particularly search engine friendly, which is a real pity, so they may end up spending quite a bit of their marketing budget on pay per click instead of getting a nice stream of organic traffic.
Damien has sorted out a nice deal with Sublime Wines. If you contact him you can get wine as long as you promise to review it.
I hadn't heard of Sublime Wines until Damien mentioned them, so I popped over to their site to see what they had on offer. They've an interesting selection of both European and New World wines with prices from below 10 euro. From what I was able to work out you have to order a minimum of 3 bottles at a time.
The site is quite nicely laid out, but isn't particularly search engine friendly, which is a real pity, so they may end up spending quite a bit of their marketing budget on pay per click instead of getting a nice stream of organic traffic.
If you are running a blog of any size you will get odd comments from time to time.
I've had several over the years that were from people who misunderstood my relationship with the subject I was writing about.
I don't work for Sky, but someone posted a comment that was obviously directed at them - not me.
The other day someone posted a comment about their son's driving test, including all their personal details. I can't publish that. It wouldn't be responsible.
If people post personal data of any kind in posts thinking that your site is somehow connected to the topic then you really shouldn't publish the comments. You may think it's amusing, but I don't think it's particularly responsible.
How would you like to send me an email to the tax office and have them publish it on their website?
Maybe people get confused. Maybe they post silly things in comments that they shouldn't, but simply publishing them is more than silly it's plain irresponsible!
I've had several over the years that were from people who misunderstood my relationship with the subject I was writing about.
I don't work for Sky, but someone posted a comment that was obviously directed at them - not me.
The other day someone posted a comment about their son's driving test, including all their personal details. I can't publish that. It wouldn't be responsible.
If people post personal data of any kind in posts thinking that your site is somehow connected to the topic then you really shouldn't publish the comments. You may think it's amusing, but I don't think it's particularly responsible.
How would you like to send me an email to the tax office and have them publish it on their website?
Maybe people get confused. Maybe they post silly things in comments that they shouldn't, but simply publishing them is more than silly it's plain irresponsible!
Since I moved to MT I haven't had a blogroll in the sidebar. In some ways I don't really miss it, but it did have its uses.
In any case it will hopefully be reinstated over the next couple of days as part of my revamp ....
In any case it will hopefully be reinstated over the next couple of days as part of my revamp ....
I've been a fan of Darren Rowse's Problogger for a long time. I may not get to read each and every post, but I do try to keep up.
Today he's got a very nice roundup of 98 tips from bloggers which is well worth a read.
On a sidenote this month's Computers In Business features an article by Adam Maguire on social networking, blogging etc., with a side-panel by yours truly :)
Today he's got a very nice roundup of 98 tips from bloggers which is well worth a read.
On a sidenote this month's Computers In Business features an article by Adam Maguire on social networking, blogging etc., with a side-panel by yours truly :)
