Sometime this evening or tomorrow morning we'll be switching this site from our old Movable Type software to WordPress. Expect weirdness..
While we're at it I figured it was time to do a redesign as well. A mockup of that you'll see later this weekend is shown above.
Things you can do to prepare...
- Get a Disqus account or be ready use one of the alternative ientity methods that they support for commenting. We've been using Disqus on Wizbang Pop! and it's worked out real well so I'm going to deploy it here.
- Relax. It will take a little bit to workout some of the kinks. The big stuff should work out of the box, but there's bound to be minor errors. We'll find them and fix them.
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I like how 'ASSHATS' is rig... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Sep14 | July 3, 2011 12:33 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
I like how 'ASSHATS' is right on the top banner. That way Wart, Bruce Henry and chico/jerry will know right where to post.
1. Posted by Sep14 | July 3, 2011 12:33 PM |
Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Posted on July 3, 2011 12:33
2. Posted by irongrampa | July 3, 2011 12:42 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Very nice to provide the "asshats" with their own section. Quite Christian.
Or will this be a roster used to id them?
That would work also.
2. Posted by irongrampa | July 3, 2011 12:42 PM |
Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Posted on July 3, 2011 12:42
3. Posted by jim m | July 3, 2011 12:42 PM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
I got a peek at it a short while ago(you could tell that someone was playing with the site), and while obviously under construction, think it will be a nice change. Make sure you take time to enjoy the weekend.
3. Posted by jim m | July 3, 2011 12:42 PM |
Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on July 3, 2011 12:42
4. Posted by Sep14 | July 3, 2011 12:50 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Thanks jim m. I work Thursday through Tuesday but thanks anyway's and you have a great weekend & 4th too.
Should add a 'Golfing' category so we know what the flip flopper in chief is up to?
4. Posted by Sep14 | July 3, 2011 12:50 PM |
Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Posted on July 3, 2011 12:50
5. Posted by GarandFan | July 3, 2011 2:00 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Software AND redesign at the same time? Never knew Kevin was a glutton for punishment. Hope the liquor cabinet is well stocked! ;)
5. Posted by GarandFan | July 3, 2011 2:00 PM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on July 3, 2011 14:00
6. Posted by Gmac | July 3, 2011 2:34 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Just dropped in for a sec...
I certainly hope the transition goes well. I can't wait to see the redesigned site.
As for myself it's back outside to finish prepping the 3 grills for a feast of BBQ ribs, chicken, pork, burgers and hot dogs for tomorrows celebration with the assembled clansfolk.
Enjoy!
6. Posted by Gmac | July 3, 2011 2:34 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on July 3, 2011 14:34
7. Posted by Jim Addison | July 3, 2011 2:55 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Happy Independence Day to all patriots!
One of the best renditions ever: http://tinyurl.com/329j7f
They don't try to "make it their own" or show off, but it's a beautiful take.
7. Posted by Jim Addison | July 3, 2011 2:55 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on July 3, 2011 14:55
8. Posted by bob | July 3, 2011 9:56 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
The site is looking good. Congratulations.
8. Posted by bob | July 3, 2011 9:56 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on July 3, 2011 21:56
9. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | July 3, 2011 10:00 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
I just signed up for Disqus. It looks like it give the ability to edit comments. Love that. I can fix my spelling mistakes.
9. Posted by Jeff Blogworthy | July 3, 2011 10:00 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on July 3, 2011 22:00
10. Posted by Mycroft | July 3, 2011 10:01 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
To quote: "I have a bad feeling about this"
10. Posted by Mycroft | July 3, 2011 10:01 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on July 3, 2011 22:01
11. Posted by Sep14 | July 4, 2011 12:14 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Obama is a Kenyanesque American.
Sorry, just checking out the Discus link.
11. Posted by Sep14 | July 4, 2011 12:14 AM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on July 4, 2011 00:14
12. Posted by jim m | July 4, 2011 12:38 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Sorry. It's a pain in the ass to have to sign up for one more bullshit account just to leave comments here.
12. Posted by jim m | July 4, 2011 12:38 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on July 4, 2011 00:38
13. Posted by fustian | July 4, 2011 12:38 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Is it going to be required that you have a disqus account to comment?
Hope not.
13. Posted by fustian | July 4, 2011 12:38 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on July 4, 2011 00:38
14. Posted by jim m | July 4, 2011 1:02 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Looking at Wizbangpop it seems that you don't need an account but you need to allow the third party cookie from Disqus.
That's not so bad. I just don't want to have to sign up for some other account that I would find unnecessary.
14. Posted by jim m | July 4, 2011 1:02 AM |
Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Posted on July 4, 2011 01:02
15. Posted by Kevin
| July 4, 2011 7:50 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Disqus is a comment engine. Some sort of identity will probably be required. This post show the variety of ways you can authenticate. So it won't be required that you actually have a Disqus account. That said, the one Disqus account is good at thousands of popular sites so it's not a bad idea to sign up...
The alternative was to have local registrations on our new WordPress site. Those ID's would have been only useful here.
In both cases we get what we need - the ability to identify a commenter so we can effectively moderate or ban - but Disqus allows us to leverage the accounts of many of our current commenters without adding an additional step for them...
15. Posted by Kevin
| July 4, 2011 7:50 AM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on July 4, 2011 07:50