Webmaster Wanted
Beyond writing my blog posts and hitting “publish” I freely admit I don’t know much about what goes on on the backend of my blog. As a result, not only was I blissfully unaware that I had disabled comments on my patient Blog Swapper’s recent guest post, Exotic Fruit, but when its author – Yvonne “Viva” LaRose – drew this to my attention - not even believing it could be done – I assumed she was as clueless as me. When I went to leave a comment myself I noticed it said “Comments Off” and I realized Viva was right and I was wrong. By way of karmic retribution – believe it or not – it took me an hour to figure out how to enable the comments, fall on my sword, and devise a plan for inviting you to please re-visit, re-read and comment as you like.
Yvonne has graciously forgiven me. I hope anyone frustrated by not being able to participate with a comment on her post will forgive me too. No sour grapes, please. Comments are still moderated!
5 Comments, Comment or Ping
Shannon Seery
Hi Ami: I am getting ready to make some of your requested changes to your site. Sorry that it has taken me so long – the first week of the new gig has been hectic!
It’s funny – Yvonne and I spoke about the comments being disabled on your post – and I just assumed that you meant to do it – never expected it to be a mistake. I will try to help with the technology as much as I can!
ssg
Aug 26th, 2006
Recruitomatic
Shannon! This post was not directed at you! Is it bad enough I have egg on my face without you adding hot sauce!
Anyway, another favor now. If you ever see me with a disabled comment again please check to see if my blog has been hijacked by vindictive political bloggers or to see if I have just completely lost my mind. You know how I feel about “the comments enable the post.” ;0)
Aug 26th, 2006
Yvonne LaRose
It’s been such a very long day. You two trading humor makes it human again.
I took no offense to “Comments Off.” Actually, I thought to myself, ‘Oh, that must be a means of getting more traffic to the site. People will think it’s a mistake and just keep coming back to try to comment at a later time, and keep coming back, and keep coming back, and …’ I saw the humor in it. I thought I learned a blog traffic lesson. Drat. Now I have to start all over again.
Thanks for the lovely repartee — and for re-publishing, Ami.
Aug 27th, 2006
Recruitomatic
Hi, Yvonne:
As bloggers I’m not sure we could more different in our content and tone and yet I don’t know if we could be more alike in our approaching this blogging thing with a joy for it. I know you are a person of integrity. Those things are obvious in our communications, and for everyone to see in your post. The post had a good many views and now I hope a few comments to develop the thread now too.
Amitai
Aug 27th, 2006
Recruitomatic
Great post on Webreakstuff: If Blogging is a Converstion. Check it out, leave a comment
Aug 29th, 2006
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