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05.02.2012 01:37 Maria_Wyoming
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

05.02.2012 00:57 Olivia_Indiana
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

05.02.2012 00:29 Alyssa_Oregon
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

04.02.2012 23:03 Ava_South_Dakota
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

04.02.2012 22:52 Autumn_Delaware
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

04.02.2012 22:48 Nevaeh_Texas
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

04.02.2012 22:40 Ariana_Nevada
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

04.02.2012 22:36 Taylor_Massachusetts
Good for Hannity, hammering Mc Cain. Mc Cain off as so slimey. He completely bought into the Obama narrative and talks about the great calamity to come if there is no agreement, and continues to blast the Tea Party.

04.02.2012 22:35 Brooklyn_New_Hampshire
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

04.02.2012 22:27 Madelyn_Michigan
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

04.02.2012 22:23 Ariana_Virginia
I see two basic options for you: Reduce visibility and do something completely different, or stay visible and continue publishing your own stuff under your own name. All the options you cite can be assigned to one of these two categories. I dearly hope you go with the second option, even though I would totally understand if you decide otherwise.

04.02.2012 22:14 Evelyn_Alabama
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

04.02.2012 21:57 Jocelyn_Oregon
Good for Hannity, hammering Mc Cain. Mc Cain off as so slimey. He completely bought into the Obama narrative and talks about the great calamity to come if there is no agreement, and continues to blast the Tea Party.

04.02.2012 20:54 Ashley_Connecticut
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

04.02.2012 20:38 Zoey_Iowa
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

04.02.2012 20:14 Elizabeth_Minnesota
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

04.02.2012 20:14 Kaylee_Iowa
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

04.02.2012 19:31 Nevaeh_Connecticut
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

04.02.2012 19:31 Lillian_Florida
I see two basic options for you: Reduce visibility and do something completely different, or stay visible and continue publishing your own stuff under your own name. All the options you cite can be assigned to one of these two categories. I dearly hope you go with the second option, even though I would totally understand if you decide otherwise.

04.02.2012 19:18 Alyssa_Illinois
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

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04.02.2012 18:50 Natalia_New_Hampshire
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

04.02.2012 18:45 Ashley_California
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

04.02.2012 06:07 Ava_Delaware
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

04.02.2012 06:07 Olivia_Arkansas
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

04.02.2012 05:56 Natalie_Colorado
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

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04.02.2012 05:37 Makayla_Missouri
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

04.02.2012 05:32 Katherine_California
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

04.02.2012 05:26 Naomi_Montana
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

04.02.2012 05:19 Madelyn_Nebraska
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

04.02.2012 05:08 Maya_Virginia
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

04.02.2012 05:03 Caroline_North_Carolina
Good for Hannity, hammering Mc Cain. Mc Cain off as so slimey. He completely bought into the Obama narrative and talks about the great calamity to come if there is no agreement, and continues to blast the Tea Party.

04.02.2012 05:00 Melanie_Idaho
I see two basic options for you: Reduce visibility and do something completely different, or stay visible and continue publishing your own stuff under your own name. All the options you cite can be assigned to one of these two categories. I dearly hope you go with the second option, even though I would totally understand if you decide otherwise.

04.02.2012 05:00 Naomi_Arkansas
Maybe the private blog is the way to go, though I suspect you'd need some time to get revved up for that. The pod/video angle sounds great, but that raises a lot of other questions. And it loses the immediacy that you enjoyed so long, which is one of the most unfortunate losses in all this.

04.02.2012 04:40 Peyton_Kentucky
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

04.02.2012 04:32 Jasmine_Missouri
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

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04.02.2012 04:26 Stella_Montana
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

04.02.2012 04:19 Riley_Oregon
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

04.02.2012 04:13 Gabrielle_Massachusetts
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

04.02.2012 03:50 Evelyn_Alabama
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

04.02.2012 03:40 Arianna_Vermont
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

04.02.2012 03:36 wourannograxy
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04.02.2012 03:30 Alyssa_Arizona
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

04.02.2012 03:26 Bailey_Mississippi
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

04.02.2012 03:16 Alexis_Tennessee
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

04.02.2012 03:16 Zoey_Louisiana
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

04.02.2012 03:10 Bailey_Ohio
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

04.02.2012 03:04 Jocelyn_North_Carolina
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

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04.02.2012 02:58 Genesis_New_York
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

04.02.2012 02:28 Samantha_Alaska
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

04.02.2012 02:23 Peyton_Missouri
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

04.02.2012 02:15 Riley_Idaho
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

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04.02.2012 01:50 Zoey_Hawaii
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

04.02.2012 01:42 Alyssa_Tennessee
Im not sure what you have against The Five. I mean, four of the five panel members are on the right. The only creep is Bob Beckel. I admit, his creepiness makes the show a bit harder to handle. But Greg Gutfeld makes up for it! I LOVE him!! Beckel will probably have a stroke or a heart attack on the show one day and they can just shove him off the stage and continue on.

04.02.2012 01:39 Elizabeth_Indiana
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

04.02.2012 01:30 Chloe_Utah
Im not sure what you have against The Five. I mean, four of the five panel members are on the right. The only creep is Bob Beckel. I admit, his creepiness makes the show a bit harder to handle. But Greg Gutfeld makes up for it! I LOVE him!! Beckel will probably have a stroke or a heart attack on the show one day and they can just shove him off the stage and continue on.

04.02.2012 01:27 Sydney_Iowa
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

04.02.2012 01:25 Claire_South_Carolina
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

04.02.2012 01:18 Maya_Wyoming
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

04.02.2012 01:14 Sofia_Nevada
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

04.02.2012 01:07 Eva_Minnesota
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

04.02.2012 01:02 Madelyn_Michigan
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

04.02.2012 00:55 Angelina_Tennessee
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

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04.02.2012 00:41 Faith_Pennsylvania
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

04.02.2012 00:34 Lucy_Pennsylvania
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

04.02.2012 00:34 Jessica_New_York
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

04.02.2012 00:20 Morgan_Alabama
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

04.02.2012 00:20 Angelina_Virginia
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

04.02.2012 00:08 Avery_Colorado
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

04.02.2012 00:05 lixa
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04.02.2012 00:00 Buta
Jaki piękny historia! Opowieść w tym wideo YouTube , który pisał tutaj jest rzeczywiścieprzyjemny jeden z posiadaniem dobrą jakość obrazu.

03.02.2012 23:49 Paige_Indiana
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

03.02.2012 23:44 Katherine_West_Virginia
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

03.02.2012 23:37 Valeria_Illinois
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

03.02.2012 23:31 Hailey_Wisconsin
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

03.02.2012 23:21 Taylor_Nevada
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

03.02.2012 23:15 Eva_Oklahoma
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

03.02.2012 23:13 Bella_Oklahoma
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

03.02.2012 23:12 Allison_California
Good for Hannity, hammering Mc Cain. Mc Cain off as so slimey. He completely bought into the Obama narrative and talks about the great calamity to come if there is no agreement, and continues to blast the Tea Party.

03.02.2012 22:53 Lucy_Washington
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

03.02.2012 22:44 Peyton_Indiana
Honestly said, I don't think you can do anything to fend off the attacks. I don't think you got attacked because of something you did, but because lots of people admire you and your work. That's apparently enough for some people to hate you. Only by unpassionating your readers, can you hope to actually stop the haters. I hope you will reject that option.

03.02.2012 22:39 Brianna_Vermont
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

03.02.2012 22:32 Ashley_Michigan
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

03.02.2012 22:25 Lillian_Ohio
Is there a way use some sort of third party forum moderation to cut through this problem? Then you could go on in whatever way you are comfortable, your forums could coninue to buzz and anyone that's up to no good would hit a brick wall (or get a call from their local authorities, as appropriate). It's just a thought.

03.02.2012 22:03 Madison_South_Dakota
It makes sense about not continuing with "business as usual" I couldn't do it, either. But I can't see ghost writing as being satisfiying for someone with as strong a voice as yours. Being an evangelist for the likes of Apple or Adobe might be cool, but would that let you continue with the stream of consciousness riffs that have obviously been satifsying for you and been so energizing for us, your readers? Don't know.

03.02.2012 21:53 Gabriella_California
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

03.02.2012 21:43 Andrea_Oklahoma
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

03.02.2012 21:38 Victoria_Texas
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

03.02.2012 21:28 Avery_California
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

03.02.2012 21:28 Natalie_Pennsylvania
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

03.02.2012 21:22 Alyssa_Maryland
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

03.02.2012 21:16 Audrey_Vermont
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

03.02.2012 21:11 Alexandra_Texas
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

03.02.2012 20:41 Maria_Florida
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

03.02.2012 20:36 Grace_Nebraska
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

03.02.2012 20:28 Peyton_Ohio
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

03.02.2012 20:01 Zoey_Mississippi
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

03.02.2012 19:53 Claire_Nebraska
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

03.02.2012 19:49 Layla_Arkansas
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

03.02.2012 19:40 Kayla_Oregon
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

03.02.2012 19:37 Stella_Maine
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

03.02.2012 19:36 Lucy_Illinois
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

03.02.2012 19:29 Hannah_South_Carolina
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

03.02.2012 19:25 Faith_Virginia
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

03.02.2012 19:17 Abigail_Texas
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

03.02.2012 19:13 Ella_Georgia
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

03.02.2012 19:06 Molly_South_Carolina
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

03.02.2012 18:52 Aubrey_West_Virginia
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

03.02.2012 18:45 Madelyn_Connecticut
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

03.02.2012 18:45 Julia_Arizona
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

03.02.2012 18:30 Arianna_Pennsylvania
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

03.02.2012 18:30 Stella_Pennsylvania
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

03.02.2012 18:18 Nevaeh_Virginia
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

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03.02.2012 17:59 Natalie_Wyoming
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

03.02.2012 17:53 Serenity_Wyoming
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

03.02.2012 17:47 Lucy_Colorado
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

03.02.2012 17:41 Evelyn_Arkansas
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

03.02.2012 17:30 Kaylee_Pennsylvania
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

03.02.2012 17:25 Aaliyah_New_Hampshire
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

03.02.2012 17:22 Mariah_South_Dakota
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

03.02.2012 17:22 Kylie_Alabama
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

03.02.2012 17:02 Gianna_Delaware
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

03.02.2012 16:53 Grace_California
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

03.02.2012 16:47 Katherine_New_Mexico
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

03.02.2012 16:40 Faith_New_York
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

03.02.2012 16:34 Sydney_North_Carolina
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

03.02.2012 16:12 Madison_Alabama
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

03.02.2012 16:01 Gianna_Alabama
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

03.02.2012 15:52 Emily_Georgia
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

03.02.2012 15:47 Natalie_New_Mexico
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

03.02.2012 15:37 Alexandra_Washington
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

03.02.2012 15:37 Katherine_Kentucky
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

03.02.2012 15:31 Gabrielle_New_Mexico
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

03.02.2012 15:26 Lauren_Michigan
Good for Hannity, hammering Mc Cain. Mc Cain off as so slimey. He completely bought into the Obama narrative and talks about the great calamity to come if there is no agreement, and continues to blast the Tea Party.

03.02.2012 15:21 Evelyn_Florida
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

03.02.2012 14:50 Molly_Tennessee
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

03.02.2012 14:45 Kaitlyn_Arkansas
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

03.02.2012 14:36 Caroline_Pennsylvania
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

03.02.2012 14:09 Riley_West_Virginia
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

03.02.2012 14:01 Eva_Utah
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

03.02.2012 13:57 Peyton_Illinois
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

03.02.2012 13:48 Riley_Nebraska
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

03.02.2012 13:44 Nevaeh_West_Virginia
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

03.02.2012 13:43 Ashley_Tennessee
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

03.02.2012 13:36 Sophia_Michigan
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

03.02.2012 13:32 Addison_New_Hampshire
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

03.02.2012 13:24 Autumn_Delaware
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

03.02.2012 13:19 Mackenzie_Wisconsin
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

03.02.2012 13:11 Angelina_Florida
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

03.02.2012 12:57 Zoey_Tennessee
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

03.02.2012 12:50 Faith_Oregon
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

03.02.2012 12:50 Isabella_Virginia
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

03.02.2012 12:35 Gianna_Ohio
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

03.02.2012 12:35 Bella_Alaska
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

03.02.2012 12:23 Amelia_Maine
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

03.02.2012 12:03 Lauren_Maine
Is there a way use some sort of third party forum moderation to cut through this problem? Then you could go on in whatever way you are comfortable, your forums could coninue to buzz and anyone that's up to no good would hit a brick wall (or get a call from their local authorities, as appropriate). It's just a thought.

03.02.2012 11:58 Avery_Arizona
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

03.02.2012 11:52 Serenity_Connecticut
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

03.02.2012 11:46 Olivia_Wisconsin
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

03.02.2012 11:35 Brooklyn_Louisiana
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

03.02.2012 11:29 Serenity_New_Hampshire
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

03.02.2012 11:27 Gabrielle_Kansas
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

03.02.2012 11:26 Payton_New_Hampshire
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

03.02.2012 11:07 Andrea_Oregon
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

03.02.2012 10:57 Sofia_Maryland
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

03.02.2012 10:51 Aaliyah_Florida
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

03.02.2012 10:44 Chloe_Wisconsin
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

03.02.2012 10:38 Allison_California
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

03.02.2012 10:14 Kylie_Wyoming
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

03.02.2012 10:05 Zoey_Idaho
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

03.02.2012 09:55 Madison_Utah
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

03.02.2012 09:51 Emily_Maine
It makes sense about not continuing with "business as usual" I couldn't do it, either. But I can't see ghost writing as being satisfiying for someone with as strong a voice as yours. Being an evangelist for the likes of Apple or Adobe might be cool, but would that let you continue with the stream of consciousness riffs that have obviously been satifsying for you and been so energizing for us, your readers? Don't know.

03.02.2012 09:40 Camila_Louisiana
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

03.02.2012 09:40 Gabriella_North_Dakota
It makes sense about not continuing with "business as usual" I couldn't do it, either. But I can't see ghost writing as being satisfiying for someone with as strong a voice as yours. Being an evangelist for the likes of Apple or Adobe might be cool, but would that let you continue with the stream of consciousness riffs that have obviously been satifsying for you and been so energizing for us, your readers? Don't know.

03.02.2012 09:34 Anna_Nebraska
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

03.02.2012 09:29 Hannah_North_Dakota
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

03.02.2012 09:24 Madelyn_Idaho
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

03.02.2012 08:53 Gabriella_Wyoming
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

03.02.2012 08:48 Faith_New_York
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

03.02.2012 08:40 Mariah_Oregon
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

03.02.2012 08:14 Sophie_Louisiana
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

03.02.2012 08:06 Madelyn_Pennsylvania
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

03.02.2012 08:02 Autumn_Utah
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

03.02.2012 07:52 Kaylee_Illinois
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

03.02.2012 07:49 Hailey_Wyoming
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

03.02.2012 07:47 Morgan_Wyoming
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

03.02.2012 07:40 Nevaeh_Pennsylvania
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

03.02.2012 07:36 Andrea_Oregon
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

03.02.2012 07:28 Molly_Utah
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

03.02.2012 07:23 Makayla_Idaho
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

03.02.2012 07:16 Emma_Hawaii
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

03.02.2012 07:01 Khloe_Arizona
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

03.02.2012 06:54 Evelyn_Delaware
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

03.02.2012 06:54 Bailey_Florida
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

03.02.2012 06:39 Amelia_Louisiana
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

03.02.2012 06:39 Kimberly_California
I see two basic options for you: Reduce visibility and do something completely different, or stay visible and continue publishing your own stuff under your own name. All the options you cite can be assigned to one of these two categories. I dearly hope you go with the second option, even though I would totally understand if you decide otherwise.

03.02.2012 06:28 Taylor_North_Dakota
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

03.02.2012 06:08 Julia_Connecticut
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

03.02.2012 06:04 Ava_Washington
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

03.02.2012 05:58 Allison_South_Carolina
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

03.02.2012 05:52 Maya_Florida
I see two basic options for you: Reduce visibility and do something completely different, or stay visible and continue publishing your own stuff under your own name. All the options you cite can be assigned to one of these two categories. I dearly hope you go with the second option, even though I would totally understand if you decide otherwise.

03.02.2012 05:41 Gabriella_Arkansas
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

03.02.2012 05:36 Madeline_New_Hampshire
I hate to see us lose your input but I wonder if simply publishing articles with no comments enabled and having a members-only forum wouldn't be a good compromise. There's something about the immediacy of the response form and the lack of accountability available from anonymity (oh, hypocritical me) that seems to encourage people's awfulness.

03.02.2012 05:33 Andrea_Kansas
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

03.02.2012 05:32 Paige_Florida
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

03.02.2012 05:12 Maya_California
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

03.02.2012 05:04 Andrea_Vermont
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

03.02.2012 04:59 Valeria_Utah
I see two basic options for you: Reduce visibility and do something completely different, or stay visible and continue publishing your own stuff under your own name. All the options you cite can be assigned to one of these two categories. I dearly hope you go with the second option, even though I would totally understand if you decide otherwise.

03.02.2012 04:52 Lauren_Ohio
I hate to see us lose your input but I wonder if simply publishing articles with no comments enabled and having a members-only forum wouldn't be a good compromise. There's something about the immediacy of the response form and the lack of accountability available from anonymity (oh, hypocritical me) that seems to encourage people's awfulness.

03.02.2012 04:46 Savannah_Montana
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

03.02.2012 04:24 Ariana_Montana
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

03.02.2012 04:14 Grace_Texas
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

03.02.2012 04:05 Hailey_Virginia
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

03.02.2012 04:01 Quied
hi??

03.02.2012 04:00 Lucy_Illinois
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

03.02.2012 03:50 Eva_New_Jersey
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

03.02.2012 03:50 Angelina_Oregon
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

03.02.2012 03:44 Victoria_Washington
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

03.02.2012 03:39 Riley_Virginia
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

03.02.2012 03:32 Kylie_New_Mexico
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

03.02.2012 03:02 Sarah_Pennsylvania
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

03.02.2012 02:55 Arianna_Wyoming
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

03.02.2012 02:47 Kimberly_New_York
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

03.02.2012 02:21 Arianna_Maryland
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

03.02.2012 02:13 Natalia_Nebraska
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

03.02.2012 02:10 Nevaeh_Nebraska
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

03.02.2012 02:01 Abigail_West_Virginia
I hate to see us lose your input but I wonder if simply publishing articles with no comments enabled and having a members-only forum wouldn't be a good compromise. There's something about the immediacy of the response form and the lack of accountability available from anonymity (oh, hypocritical me) that seems to encourage people's awfulness.

03.02.2012 01:58 Payton_Alabama
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

03.02.2012 01:56 Emily_Idaho
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

03.02.2012 01:49 Khloe_Kentucky
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

03.02.2012 01:44 Brooklyn_Mississippi
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

03.02.2012 01:37 Leah_North_Carolina
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

03.02.2012 01:32 Aaliyah_Maryland
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

03.02.2012 01:25 Emily_New_Mexico
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

03.02.2012 01:11 Kayla_Oregon
I see two basic options for you: Reduce visibility and do something completely different, or stay visible and continue publishing your own stuff under your own name. All the options you cite can be assigned to one of these two categories. I dearly hope you go with the second option, even though I would totally understand if you decide otherwise.

03.02.2012 01:04 Trinity_Oklahoma
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

03.02.2012 01:04 Samantha_Missouri
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

03.02.2012 01:01 wourannograxy
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03.02.2012 00:50 Maya_Alabama
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

03.02.2012 00:50 Olivia_West_Virginia
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

03.02.2012 00:38 Emily_Pennsylvania
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

03.02.2012 00:27 PewHywole
Dziękuję bardzo ! ------------------------------------------------

03.02.2012 00:19 Madelyn_Montana
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

03.02.2012 00:14 Faith_Virginia
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

03.02.2012 00:08 Camila_Illinois
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

03.02.2012 00:01 Destiny_Oklahoma
Is there a way use some sort of third party forum moderation to cut through this problem? Then you could go on in whatever way you are comfortable, your forums could coninue to buzz and anyone that's up to no good would hit a brick wall (or get a call from their local authorities, as appropriate). It's just a thought.

02.02.2012 23:50 Olivia_Idaho
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

02.02.2012 23:44 Evelyn_New_Jersey
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

02.02.2012 23:42 Avery_West_Virginia
Good for Hannity, hammering Mc Cain. Mc Cain off as so slimey. He completely bought into the Obama narrative and talks about the great calamity to come if there is no agreement, and continues to blast the Tea Party.

02.02.2012 23:41 Genesis_Montana
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

02.02.2012 23:22 Charlotte_Idaho
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

02.02.2012 23:13 Madison_Louisiana
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

02.02.2012 23:08 Maria_Kentucky
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

02.02.2012 23:07 Attaviext
Dziękuję bardzo ! ------------------------------------------------

02.02.2012 23:02 Natalia_North_Dakota
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

02.02.2012 22:56 Bella_Rhode_Island
Honestly said, I don't think you can do anything to fend off the attacks. I don't think you got attacked because of something you did, but because lots of people admire you and your work. That's apparently enough for some people to hate you. Only by unpassionating your readers, can you hope to actually stop the haters. I hope you will reject that option.

02.02.2012 22:33 Samantha_Texas
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

02.02.2012 22:23 Jocelyn_New_York
Im not sure what you have against The Five. I mean, four of the five panel members are on the right. The only creep is Bob Beckel. I admit, his creepiness makes the show a bit harder to handle. But Greg Gutfeld makes up for it! I LOVE him!! Beckel will probably have a stroke or a heart attack on the show one day and they can just shove him off the stage and continue on.

02.02.2012 22:13 Madeline_California
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

02.02.2012 22:09 Lucy_Pennsylvania
Honestly said, I don't think you can do anything to fend off the attacks. I don't think you got attacked because of something you did, but because lots of people admire you and your work. That's apparently enough for some people to hate you. Only by unpassionating your readers, can you hope to actually stop the haters. I hope you will reject that option.

02.02.2012 21:59 Evelyn_Pennsylvania
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

02.02.2012 21:59 Zoe_Vermont
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

02.02.2012 21:53 Alexa_South_Dakota
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

02.02.2012 21:48 Zoey_South_Dakota
It makes sense about not continuing with "business as usual" I couldn't do it, either. But I can't see ghost writing as being satisfiying for someone with as strong a voice as yours. Being an evangelist for the likes of Apple or Adobe might be cool, but would that let you continue with the stream of consciousness riffs that have obviously been satifsying for you and been so energizing for us, your readers? Don't know.

02.02.2012 21:42 BrorpsapBor
Dziękuję bardzo ! ------------------------------------------------

02.02.2012 21:42 Savannah_Ohio
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

02.02.2012 21:13 Ella_Montana
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

02.02.2012 21:06 Natalie_South_Dakota
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

02.02.2012 20:58 Alexandra_Delaware
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

02.02.2012 20:32 Jasmine_Utah
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

02.02.2012 20:23 Arianna_Washington
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

02.02.2012 20:20 Lillian_North_Dakota
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

02.02.2012 20:11 Gabrielle_Texas
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

02.02.2012 20:08 Bella_Illinois
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

02.02.2012 20:06 Julia_Minnesota
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

02.02.2012 19:59 Rachel_Indiana
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

02.02.2012 19:55 Kayla_Colorado
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

02.02.2012 19:47 Mackenzie_West_Virginia
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

02.02.2012 19:42 Anna_New_Hampshire
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

02.02.2012 19:35 Victoria_Florida
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

02.02.2012 19:21 Taylor_New_Hampshire
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

02.02.2012 19:13 Zoe_Louisiana
Good for Hannity, hammering Mc Cain. Mc Cain off as so slimey. He completely bought into the Obama narrative and talks about the great calamity to come if there is no agreement, and continues to blast the Tea Party.

02.02.2012 19:13 Payton_Virginia
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

02.02.2012 19:00 Zoe_Pennsylvania
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

02.02.2012 19:00 Mariah_Colorado
I hate to see us lose your input but I wonder if simply publishing articles with no comments enabled and having a members-only forum wouldn't be a good compromise. There's something about the immediacy of the response form and the lack of accountability available from anonymity (oh, hypocritical me) that seems to encourage people's awfulness.

02.02.2012 18:47 Riley_Connecticut
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

02.02.2012 18:28 Gianna_Hawaii
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 18:23 Chloe_Idaho
I see two basic options for you: Reduce visibility and do something completely different, or stay visible and continue publishing your own stuff under your own name. All the options you cite can be assigned to one of these two categories. I dearly hope you go with the second option, even though I would totally understand if you decide otherwise.

02.02.2012 18:17 Brooke_Illinois
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

02.02.2012 18:10 Elizabeth_New_Mexico
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 18:01 Serenity_Missouri
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

02.02.2012 17:57 Hannah_Oklahoma
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

02.02.2012 17:56 Claire_South_Carolina
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

02.02.2012 17:55 Anna_North_Carolina
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

02.02.2012 17:35 Allison_Oklahoma
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

02.02.2012 17:26 Sophie_Alabama
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

02.02.2012 17:21 Lillian_Wyoming
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

02.02.2012 17:14 Lauren_Nebraska
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

02.02.2012 17:08 Bailey_Nevada
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

02.02.2012 16:48 Olivia_Colorado
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 16:38 Payton_Arizona
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

02.02.2012 16:28 Trinity_Washington
Im not sure what you have against The Five. I mean, four of the five panel members are on the right. The only creep is Bob Beckel. I admit, his creepiness makes the show a bit harder to handle. But Greg Gutfeld makes up for it! I LOVE him!! Beckel will probably have a stroke or a heart attack on the show one day and they can just shove him off the stage and continue on.

02.02.2012 16:24 Sydney_Nevada
It makes sense about not continuing with "business as usual" I couldn't do it, either. But I can't see ghost writing as being satisfiying for someone with as strong a voice as yours. Being an evangelist for the likes of Apple or Adobe might be cool, but would that let you continue with the stream of consciousness riffs that have obviously been satifsying for you and been so energizing for us, your readers? Don't know.

02.02.2012 16:14 Zoe_Kentucky
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

02.02.2012 16:14 Ava_Indiana
I hate to see us lose your input but I wonder if simply publishing articles with no comments enabled and having a members-only forum wouldn't be a good compromise. There's something about the immediacy of the response form and the lack of accountability available from anonymity (oh, hypocritical me) that seems to encourage people's awfulness.

02.02.2012 16:08 Savannah_Indiana
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

02.02.2012 16:03 Gianna_Kentucky
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

02.02.2012 15:56 Evelyn_Florida
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 15:26 Jessica_Alaska
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

02.02.2012 15:19 Destiny_New_Hampshire
Im not sure what you have against The Five. I mean, four of the five panel members are on the right. The only creep is Bob Beckel. I admit, his creepiness makes the show a bit harder to handle. But Greg Gutfeld makes up for it! I LOVE him!! Beckel will probably have a stroke or a heart attack on the show one day and they can just shove him off the stage and continue on.

02.02.2012 15:11 Anna_Utah
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

02.02.2012 14:45 Mackenzie_Illinois
Good for Hannity, hammering Mc Cain. Mc Cain off as so slimey. He completely bought into the Obama narrative and talks about the great calamity to come if there is no agreement, and continues to blast the Tea Party.

02.02.2012 14:36 Allison_California
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 14:33 Caroline_Utah
Maybe the private blog is the way to go, though I suspect you'd need some time to get revved up for that. The pod/video angle sounds great, but that raises a lot of other questions. And it loses the immediacy that you enjoyed so long, which is one of the most unfortunate losses in all this.

02.02.2012 14:24 Olivia_Wisconsin
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 14:21 Rachel_Maine
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

02.02.2012 14:19 Jessica_Pennsylvania
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

02.02.2012 14:13 Madison_Washington
Im not sure what you have against The Five. I mean, four of the five panel members are on the right. The only creep is Bob Beckel. I admit, his creepiness makes the show a bit harder to handle. But Greg Gutfeld makes up for it! I LOVE him!! Beckel will probably have a stroke or a heart attack on the show one day and they can just shove him off the stage and continue on.

02.02.2012 14:08 Samantha_Washington
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

02.02.2012 14:01 Gabriella_Hawaii
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

02.02.2012 13:56 Peyton_Kentucky
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

02.02.2012 13:49 Audrey_Texas
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 13:34 Alyssa_Maine
Im not sure what you have against The Five. I mean, four of the five panel members are on the right. The only creep is Bob Beckel. I admit, his creepiness makes the show a bit harder to handle. But Greg Gutfeld makes up for it! I LOVE him!! Beckel will probably have a stroke or a heart attack on the show one day and they can just shove him off the stage and continue on.

02.02.2012 13:27 Savannah_South_Carolina
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

02.02.2012 13:27 Elizabeth_New_Hampshire
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

02.02.2012 13:13 Ariana_Arkansas
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

02.02.2012 13:13 Genesis_Nevada
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

02.02.2012 13:01 Gianna_Utah
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

02.02.2012 12:42 Eva_Alaska
Is there a way use some sort of third party forum moderation to cut through this problem? Then you could go on in whatever way you are comfortable, your forums could coninue to buzz and anyone that's up to no good would hit a brick wall (or get a call from their local authorities, as appropriate). It's just a thought.

02.02.2012 12:37 Lillian_Vermont
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

02.02.2012 12:31 Zoey_Colorado
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

02.02.2012 12:24 Eva_Hawaii
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

02.02.2012 12:13 Brianna_North_Dakota
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 12:07 Chloe_Wyoming
I hate to see us lose your input but I wonder if simply publishing articles with no comments enabled and having a members-only forum wouldn't be a good compromise. There's something about the immediacy of the response form and the lack of accountability available from anonymity (oh, hypocritical me) that seems to encourage people's awfulness.

02.02.2012 12:05 Abigail_Delaware
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

02.02.2012 12:04 Claire_Connecticut
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

02.02.2012 11:44 Avery_Maine
I hate to see us lose your input but I wonder if simply publishing articles with no comments enabled and having a members-only forum wouldn't be a good compromise. There's something about the immediacy of the response form and the lack of accountability available from anonymity (oh, hypocritical me) that seems to encourage people's awfulness.

02.02.2012 11:35 Eva_Florida
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

02.02.2012 11:29 Katherine_Utah
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

02.02.2012 11:22 Madeline_New_Hampshire
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

02.02.2012 11:16 Kaylee_Connecticut
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

02.02.2012 10:53 Allison_Mississippi
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

02.02.2012 10:43 Sophie_Nebraska
Maybe the private blog is the way to go, though I suspect you'd need some time to get revved up for that. The pod/video angle sounds great, but that raises a lot of other questions. And it loses the immediacy that you enjoyed so long, which is one of the most unfortunate losses in all this.

02.02.2012 10:33 Stella_Mississippi
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

02.02.2012 10:28 Bailey_Illinois
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

02.02.2012 10:18 Hannah_Minnesota
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

02.02.2012 10:18 Lauren_Colorado
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

02.02.2012 10:12 Melanie_Massachusetts
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 10:07 Sophia_North_Carolina
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 10:00 Sydney_New_Hampshire
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

02.02.2012 09:30 Aaliyah_Iowa
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

02.02.2012 09:24 Audrey_Utah
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

02.02.2012 09:16 Kayla_Massachusetts
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

02.02.2012 08:50 Arianna_Hawaii
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

02.02.2012 08:41 Morgan_Georgia
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

02.02.2012 08:38 Eva_Maryland
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

02.02.2012 08:29 Angelina_Idaho
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

02.02.2012 08:25 Avery_Rhode_Island
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 08:24 Lauren_Mississippi
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

02.02.2012 08:17 Alyssa_Connecticut
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

02.02.2012 08:13 Ella_Connecticut
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

02.02.2012 08:05 Brooklyn_Colorado
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

02.02.2012 08:00 Mariah_Tennessee
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

02.02.2012 07:53 Peyton_Colorado
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

02.02.2012 07:39 Samantha_Oregon
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

02.02.2012 07:32 Avery_New_Mexico
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

02.02.2012 07:32 Serenity_Utah
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

02.02.2012 07:17 Avery_Montana
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

02.02.2012 07:17 Mariah_Massachusetts
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

02.02.2012 07:05 Gabrielle_Georgia
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

02.02.2012 06:46 Brianna_California
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

02.02.2012 06:40 Kaylee_Hawaii
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

02.02.2012 06:33 Hannah_Pennsylvania
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

02.02.2012 06:27 Camila_Louisiana
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

02.02.2012 06:16 Emma_New_York
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

02.02.2012 06:10 Madison_Arkansas
I see two basic options for you: Reduce visibility and do something completely different, or stay visible and continue publishing your own stuff under your own name. All the options you cite can be assigned to one of these two categories. I dearly hope you go with the second option, even though I would totally understand if you decide otherwise.

02.02.2012 06:08 Hailey_New_Jersey
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

02.02.2012 06:07 Gianna_Utah
Maybe the private blog is the way to go, though I suspect you'd need some time to get revved up for that. The pod/video angle sounds great, but that raises a lot of other questions. And it loses the immediacy that you enjoyed so long, which is one of the most unfortunate losses in all this.

02.02.2012 05:47 Audrey_Florida
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

02.02.2012 05:38 Maria_Nebraska
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

02.02.2012 05:32 Alyssa_New_York
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

02.02.2012 05:25 Caroline_Indiana
In relation to the Technorati rank its pulled down via an API (geez I think thats what its called) as is Alexa rank & the script calculates the index - I just need to record the figures in a spreadsheet for upload.

02.02.2012 05:19 Kaitlyn_Wyoming
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

02.02.2012 04:56 Valeria_Wisconsin
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

02.02.2012 04:45 Jocelyn_North_Carolina
Is there a way use some sort of third party forum moderation to cut through this problem? Then you could go on in whatever way you are comfortable, your forums could coninue to buzz and anyone that's up to no good would hit a brick wall (or get a call from their local authorities, as appropriate). It's just a thought.

02.02.2012 04:35 Faith_Arizona
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

02.02.2012 04:31 Amelia_Delaware
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

02.02.2012 04:21 Sofia_California
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

02.02.2012 04:21 Alexandra_Oklahoma
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

02.02.2012 04:14 Brooke_South_Carolina
Oodles of bloggers great and small would give a #1 Technorati rank (or insert personal thing of inestimable value here) to be able to host Kathy Sierra as a guest blogger. (Myself included.)

02.02.2012 04:09 Olivia_Montana
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

02.02.2012 04:03 Leah_New_York
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

02.02.2012 03:32 Mackenzie_Illinois
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

02.02.2012 03:27 Payton_West_Virginia
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

02.02.2012 03:19 Anna_Montana
I hate to see us lose your input but I wonder if simply publishing articles with no comments enabled and having a members-only forum wouldn't be a good compromise. There's something about the immediacy of the response form and the lack of accountability available from anonymity (oh, hypocritical me) that seems to encourage people's awfulness.

02.02.2012 02:52 Rachel_Tennessee
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

02.02.2012 02:43 Samantha_Wyoming
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

02.02.2012 02:40 Allison_West_Virginia
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

02.02.2012 02:30 Faith_Montana
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

02.02.2012 02:29 mydverey
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02.02.2012 02:28 mydverey
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02.02.2012 02:27 Ava_Arizona
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

02.02.2012 02:25 Andrea_North_Carolina
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

02.02.2012 02:18 Sophia_Virginia
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

02.02.2012 02:14 Madelyn_Montana
I hate to see us lose your input but I wonder if simply publishing articles with no comments enabled and having a members-only forum wouldn't be a good compromise. There's something about the immediacy of the response form and the lack of accountability available from anonymity (oh, hypocritical me) that seems to encourage people's awfulness.

02.02.2012 02:06 Evelyn_Wisconsin
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

02.02.2012 02:01 Caroline_Arkansas
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

02.02.2012 01:53 Isabella_Minnesota
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

02.02.2012 01:39 Nevaeh_Kansas
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

02.02.2012 01:32 Sofia_Louisiana
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

02.02.2012 01:32 Sophie_Arkansas
Im not sure what you have against The Five. I mean, four of the five panel members are on the right. The only creep is Bob Beckel. I admit, his creepiness makes the show a bit harder to handle. But Greg Gutfeld makes up for it! I LOVE him!! Beckel will probably have a stroke or a heart attack on the show one day and they can just shove him off the stage and continue on.

02.02.2012 01:16 Mariah_New_York
It makes sense about not continuing with "business as usual" I couldn't do it, either. But I can't see ghost writing as being satisfiying for someone with as strong a voice as yours. Being an evangelist for the likes of Apple or Adobe might be cool, but would that let you continue with the stream of consciousness riffs that have obviously been satifsying for you and been so energizing for us, your readers? Don't know.

02.02.2012 01:16 Mia_Idaho
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

02.02.2012 01:05 Natalie_Oregon
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

02.02.2012 00:45 Ella_Georgia
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

02.02.2012 00:40 Lily_Illinois
I understand. That is why I made the point about the state caucus to come up with acceptable Presidential candidates. My fear is we have too many conservatives that may split our vote and let a Romney, Christie get in.

02.02.2012 00:34 Savannah_West_Virginia
It makes sense about not continuing with "business as usual" I couldn't do it, either. But I can't see ghost writing as being satisfiying for someone with as strong a voice as yours. Being an evangelist for the likes of Apple or Adobe might be cool, but would that let you continue with the stream of consciousness riffs that have obviously been satifsying for you and been so energizing for us, your readers? Don't know.

02.02.2012 00:28 Makayla_South_Carolina
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

02.02.2012 00:17 Ella_Alaska
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

02.02.2012 00:11 Jasmine_Massachusetts
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

02.02.2012 00:09 Caroline_California
Is there a way use some sort of third party forum moderation to cut through this problem? Then you could go on in whatever way you are comfortable, your forums could coninue to buzz and anyone that's up to no good would hit a brick wall (or get a call from their local authorities, as appropriate). It's just a thought.

02.02.2012 00:08 Jocelyn_Wisconsin
It makes sense about not continuing with "business as usual" I couldn't do it, either. But I can't see ghost writing as being satisfiying for someone with as strong a voice as yours. Being an evangelist for the likes of Apple or Adobe might be cool, but would that let you continue with the stream of consciousness riffs that have obviously been satifsying for you and been so energizing for us, your readers? Don't know.

01.02.2012 23:59 wourannograxy
Dziękuję bardzo ! ------------------------------------------------

01.02.2012 23:49 Charlotte_New_York
Honestly said, I don't think you can do anything to fend off the attacks. I don't think you got attacked because of something you did, but because lots of people admire you and your work. That's apparently enough for some people to hate you. Only by unpassionating your readers, can you hope to actually stop the haters. I hope you will reject that option.

01.02.2012 23:38 Grace_Louisiana
I do hesitate to run with the other commenters that say you should monetize this, but you should make it at least a part-time passion where you are getting to stretch out on the things you write about, and then allow experiences to craft other posts.

01.02.2012 23:32 Mariah_Rhode_Island
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

01.02.2012 23:26 Caroline_Vermont
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

01.02.2012 23:24 mydverey
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01.02.2012 23:20 Emily_Kansas
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

01.02.2012 23:19 PewHywole
Dziękuję bardzo ! ------------------------------------------------

01.02.2012 22:57 Aubrey_North_Carolina
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

01.02.2012 22:48 Lucy_Michigan
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

01.02.2012 22:38 Riley_Kansas
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

01.02.2012 22:33 Sofia_Colorado
Thats fine for the House and Senate but for president, there is no way any conservative should vote for either Democrat that will be stuffed down our throats next year. The House is the grand prize. If we had someone like Jim Jordan as Speaker and more than the current 3 reliable conservative senators, the president wouldnt matter.

01.02.2012 22:24 Gabrielle_North_Dakota
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

01.02.2012 22:24 Jocelyn_Kentucky
Maybe the private blog is the way to go, though I suspect you'd need some time to get revved up for that. The pod/video angle sounds great, but that raises a lot of other questions. And it loses the immediacy that you enjoyed so long, which is one of the most unfortunate losses in all this.

01.02.2012 22:17 Lucy_Louisiana
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

01.02.2012 22:12 Nevaeh_Wyoming
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

01.02.2012 22:05 Hannah_Iowa
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

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01.02.2012 21:35 Victoria_Colorado
I think that you'd probably do well in a consulting role where you are helping companies who want to improve in the area of creating passionate users (products and websites). Your knowledge of the field is shown well by your blogging, and maybe getting out in front of people will give you more of a reason to stay passionate about this subject area (if not the blog itself).

01.02.2012 21:29 Morgan_South_Carolina
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

01.02.2012 21:20 Emma_Wyoming
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

01.02.2012 20:54 Aaliyah_Maryland
I hate to see us lose your input but I wonder if simply publishing articles with no comments enabled and having a members-only forum wouldn't be a good compromise. There's something about the immediacy of the response form and the lack of accountability available from anonymity (oh, hypocritical me) that seems to encourage people's awfulness.

01.02.2012 20:45 Natalie_Hawaii
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

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01.02.2012 20:42 Jasmine_South_Dakota
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

01.02.2012 20:33 Jasmine_Oklahoma
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

01.02.2012 20:30 Anna_Mississippi
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

01.02.2012 20:28 Emma_Utah
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

01.02.2012 20:21 Amelia_Wyoming
Kathy, the content you have graciously shared with us every once in a while is both inspiring and entertaining. And a blog is the perfect medium for this. A lot of the content is about your style and creative personality. Thus, I would rule out the community-based ideas. I would probably only read your stuff anyway.

01.02.2012 20:17 Sophie_Idaho
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

01.02.2012 20:09 Natalie_Vermont
It makes sense about not continuing with "business as usual" I couldn't do it, either. But I can't see ghost writing as being satisfiying for someone with as strong a voice as yours. Being an evangelist for the likes of Apple or Adobe might be cool, but would that let you continue with the stream of consciousness riffs that have obviously been satifsying for you and been so energizing for us, your readers? Don't know.

01.02.2012 20:05 Rachel_Hawaii
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

01.02.2012 19:58 Sofia_New_Hampshire
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

01.02.2012 19:44 Alyssa_Minnesota
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

01.02.2012 19:36 Jocelyn_North_Dakota
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

01.02.2012 19:36 Lillian_Arizona
I always wondered if the Manchurian Candidate McLame would make an appearance. I think he is a victim of Stockholm Syndrome, too.

01.02.2012 19:23 Khloe_Washington
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

01.02.2012 19:23 Destiny_Alaska
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

01.02.2012 19:11 Emma_Virginia
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

01.02.2012 18:51 Lauren_Michigan
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

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01.02.2012 18:46 Emily_Delaware
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

01.02.2012 18:40 Madeline_Tennessee
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

01.02.2012 18:34 Nevaeh_Texas
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

01.02.2012 18:23 Ella_Wisconsin
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

01.02.2012 18:17 Bella_Arkansas
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

01.02.2012 18:15 Aaliyah_Connecticut
The reality is that the establishment in the Senate HATE CCB, modest as it really is and see the new Boehner plan as an out, since they figure they will get Reid to make a compromise since it is only 22 Billion in cuts.

01.02.2012 18:14 Bailey_Nebraska
Is there a way use some sort of third party forum moderation to cut through this problem? Then you could go on in whatever way you are comfortable, your forums could coninue to buzz and anyone that's up to no good would hit a brick wall (or get a call from their local authorities, as appropriate). It's just a thought.

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01.02.2012 17:54 Melanie_Utah
Take me for example. I could support Bachman, Cain, Palin, or Santorum. in no particular order. Others would choose fewer plus Paul.

01.02.2012 17:46 Natalia_Louisiana
It'd be kinda like the group blog idea, but with more of a "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" vibe. And who didn't love playing that? :)

01.02.2012 17:40 Madison_Maine
I think greater interaction among groups would result (mix up the tech bloggers and the marketers and the VCs and the usability people and, hell, even the sex bloggers) ;) and really spark some awesome conversations.

01.02.2012 17:33 Nevaeh_Idaho
Good for Hannity, hammering Mc Cain. Mc Cain off as so slimey. He completely bought into the Obama narrative and talks about the great calamity to come if there is no agreement, and continues to blast the Tea Party.

01.02.2012 17:27 Natalia_Missouri
Use your passion and geek expertise to liberate the latent creativity that resides in readers, something that works better than the linear, sequential and fast fading stream of comments (yeah, this is recursive). Comments are writing, but lets have something not as we know it. Writing in this box just feel a little klunky, there must be a better way, make a better blog :)

01.02.2012 17:04 Peyton_Wisconsin
Im not sure what you have against The Five. I mean, four of the five panel members are on the right. The only creep is Bob Beckel. I admit, his creepiness makes the show a bit harder to handle. But Greg Gutfeld makes up for it! I LOVE him!! Beckel will probably have a stroke or a heart attack on the show one day and they can just shove him off the stage and continue on.

01.02.2012 16:55 Angelina_West_Virginia
I also really enjoy the idea of a group blog mostly because I've always been a fan of group blogs a la 37signals. It's a different take on things that I tend to enjoy, getting to see different opinions, group dynamics, etc.

01.02.2012 16:45 Natalie_Colorado
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

01.02.2012 16:40 Kaylee_Alaska
Its entirely possible that I copied that individual number across incorrectly (and that the index was correct), but when I did the query just then it returned a Technorati Rank of 37, so as you say there would be no change in the rank, but an improvement in your index.

01.02.2012 16:30 Sofia_Pennsylvania
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

01.02.2012 16:30 Charlotte_South_Dakota
ould also do your (wonderful) thing around the blogosphere for a while (just not always here). Keep the juices flowing, continue to help people, foster even greater community growth, and not be an (ugh) static single target.

01.02.2012 16:24 Ava_Kentucky
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

01.02.2012 16:19 Isabella_Maryland
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

01.02.2012 16:12 Julia_Maryland
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

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01.02.2012 15:41 Jasmine_Texas
In doing this blog and thinking about this stuff, have you ever had any ideas for what kinds of tools (software, that is) that people could use to do things like share creative ideas in groups, create customer community, etc. etc.?

01.02.2012 15:34 Alexandra_Arkansas
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

01.02.2012 15:27 Katherine_Nebraska
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

01.02.2012 15:00 Gabrielle_Alabama
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

01.02.2012 14:52 Evelyn_Rhode_Island
Only reason I voted for him was SARAH. I wasnt even going to vote until he picked her. I had voted in every election since the late 1960?s.

01.02.2012 14:49 Sophie_New_York
Honestly said, I don't think you can do anything to fend off the attacks. I don't think you got attacked because of something you did, but because lots of people admire you and your work. That's apparently enough for some people to hate you. Only by unpassionating your readers, can you hope to actually stop the haters. I hope you will reject that option.

01.02.2012 14:40 Layla_Texas
And a belated Happy Easter to you too! The fruit cakes being compared to bricks definitely makes my chuckle list..perhaps some fruity garnish around the display would have added more relevance. It is quite strange how the human mind works, and association is key to avoid possible misyunderstandings like this one! Classic!

01.02.2012 14:36 Olivia_Texas
It would also make it a lot harder for bullying to take place, since anyone stupid enough to try it would be taking on a potentially even bigger community, as well as whoever happened to be hosting you. (Anyone who did host would have your back 100% and be able to manage comment moderation and such so you'd never even have to see the garbage.)

01.02.2012 14:35 Lillian_South_Dakota
I like the idea of a private blog if getting the RSS and reading posts was as simple as public. If there are too many hoops just to get notice of and read a single post it will get frustrating.

01.02.2012 14:28 Arianna_Texas
O.K. I give up. What is your beef with Gutfeld? I think he is hilarious! He is not a serious contributor, but is there for laughs. I like him.

01.02.2012 14:24 Taylor_Washington
One condition would be that the groupblog would adopt your style. Similar to how the headfirst books have the same style but different writers. If you join the 37signals blog where you put up highly visual articles, in a see of more textual posts, you will still stand out.

01.02.2012 14:16 Elizabeth_Florida
Is there a way use some sort of third party forum moderation to cut through this problem? Then you could go on in whatever way you are comfortable, your forums could coninue to buzz and anyone that's up to no good would hit a brick wall (or get a call from their local authorities, as appropriate). It's just a thought.

01.02.2012 14:12 Sophie_Hawaii
I do think that by working in a team, it will make it easier for you. The passion moves away from you and to the team of writers, the hate will move with it. Being a part of a groupblog would be a good solution.

01.02.2012 14:05 Makayla_Rhode_Island
What is really infuriating is his denial that he was attacking the Tea Party. He was only reading a WSJ article on the floor of the Senate. Hannity could have done a better job of hammering on THAT giant piece of brazen hypocrisy.

01.02.2012 13:50 Jasmine_Iowa
Having said all of that, I wonder if Ande's idea isn't the best (regardless of what format you choose to go with for the blog). If it was still public with no comments, but you cross-posted entries in a private forum, you could allow people to respond and discuss in a controlled/private environment, but still keep the blog itself public. I'm not sure how much extra work that would be for you, but if it was negligible I would say that's the best option for running your site the way you have and seem to love, but keeping the riffraff at bay.

01.02.2012 13:43 Madelyn_Vermont
Has he joined Obama in Wonderland where up is down and left is right? Whats fiscally conservative about voting for every spending measure in sight?

01.02.2012 13:43 Grace_Michigan
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

01.02.2012 13:30 Kayla_South_Dakota
I was thinking the same thing about Alexa as there was quite a lot of movement. They might have readjusted their adjustment for technology skew - or what ever it was.

01.02.2012 13:30 Kaylee_Indiana
Just look at the difference just 20-30 rock solid Tea Party conservatives have made in the House already. Theyve turned 1/3 of the government on its head and started a war between the establishment party and the Tea Party.

01.02.2012 13:17 Mackenzie_North_Dakota
That aside, I think that a multiple-contributor blog would give you support and provide some other perspectives. You could combine this with your ideas on coaching/ghostwriting and work with 'intern' contributors to hone their skills, see their work supplying your site, and give them the tools they need to take your philosophies and understanding out on their own tangents. It might give you a regular supply of fresh, new writers and keep things going while allowing you to step back a little. (If you did go with the intern idea, drop me a line, will you? *g*)

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05.02.2011 00:00 Brawo dla E.D.
Łomot z Bydgoszczy czyli śpiewać każdy może, ale wielu nie powinno! Drugą pozycją ochockiej imprezy z niedzieli 11 lipca był Jurek Paterski C. Club. Występy ich oglądałam i słuchałam chyba po raz drugi. Zaczynam rozumieć, dlaczego tak wiele osób wzrusza ramionami, gdy mówię, że idę na imprezę z muzyką country. Zaczęło się od zgłuszającego łomotu, jakby mieli grać na stadionie dla 20 tysięcy osób, nie na skwerku dla niespełna setki zgromadzonych i przechodzących. Niestety, znacznie częściej w otwartej przestrzeni słyszy się tandetę w stylu country-polo niż rzetelną interpretację wielkich standardów i piosenek z amerykańskiej listy przebojów. Niby Jurek Paterski C. Club ma to wszystko w repertuarze. Zagrali m.in. Achy Breaky Heart; Let me Be There; Cotton Fields back Home; God Blessed Texas; White Lightning... Ale ze względu na fatalną wymowę nie powinni śpiewać w oryginale. Jeśli już mają to „parcie na mikrofon”, niech śpiewają wyłącznie po polsku, ale z dobrymi tłumaczeniami, niezgłuszającą grafomanią. Jestem zdania, że organizatorzy imprez powinny czuwać nad jakością repertuaru, bo zmuszanie nas do wysłuchiwania takiej tandety, jak „Ajm e kowboj, kowboj, jestem kowboj” czy „A ja gram” lub łomotu o kukułeczce nie przystoi prowadzącemu koncerty. A był zapowiadany przez ulotkę jako wyjątkowy konferansjer, wybitny znawca muzyki country i blues, dziennikarz muzyczny, autor licznych publikacji i gospodarz najbardziej prestiżowych festiwali country, jednocześnie dyrektor artystyczny imprezy. Trudno zgodzić się z tymi superlatywami, gdy zamiast dobrej muzyki country wciska nam się taką tandetę. Co gorsza – dyrektor artystyczny dał Jurek Paterski C. Clubowi czas od 14:45 do 16:00. ZGROZA!!!! Na odtrutkę stosuję teraz w dużych dawkach Krisa Kristoffersona "A moment of forever".

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30.12.2010 16:41 Jonathan
Szanowny Panie Majkel!!!!!.To że napisałem post odnośnie oceny zespołów w przepustce do Mrągowa nie świadczy o tym że nie szanuje Wożnicy.Były to moje indywidualne opinie których w cywilizowanym kraju nikt mi nie może zabronić.Pozatym durnych tekstów piosenek słyszałem wiele i u wielu wykonawców Country.Więc Panie Majkelu Pana argumenty są raczej bez pokrycia.Zyczę Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku.

28.12.2010 23:14 majkel
Drogi Panie Jonatanie. Pan Maciej ma pełne prawo do oceniania wykonawców choćby pod wzglęgdem śpiewanych tekstów czytaj bzdetów jakie większość tzw countrowców wyśpiewuje. Proszę posłuchać i poczytać jego teksty, napisać coś podobnego i potem....będzie miał Pan prawo się awanturować.Pozdrawiam i życzę dużo szczęścia i zdrowia w Nowym Roku

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28.11.2010 18:17 SMC???
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11.11.2010 14:04 Tele
Agencja Performance stawia na młodych muzyków???,można stwierdzić z całą pewnością że stawia ale na muzykantów którym brakuje umiejętności-a Szanowne Jury przyznaje medale!!!!.Coś okropnego.S.M.C. DO ROBOTY.Przecież ta Agencja Performance nic nie kuma.

08.11.2010 14:11 Black
Powrót Stowarzyszenia Muzyki Country.Agencja Performance OUT!!!!!

06.11.2010 15:33 Aśka
Wow, ale się pan Jonathan wkurzył :-). Przegrana w Przepustce, czy co? W każdym razie trochę pan przesadził moim zdaniem. O ile w temacie muzycznych kwalifikacji pani Burmistrz z panem się zgadzam, to wrzucanie Maćka Świątka do tego samego worka ignorancji countrowej to już przesada. Woźnica jest jedną z naprawdę niewielu osób w tym kraju, które rzeczywiście znają muzykę country od podstaw, od korzeni po współczesność, tę światową i polską. A dzielił się tą wiedzą w Dyliżansie jeszcze w czasach gdy obecni pretendenci do mrągowskiej sceny byli na etapie szkolnej edukacji. I jeżeli ktoś ma prawo i kompetencje w takim jury zasiadać to właśnie pan Świątek. Nie wiem jakie ma pan powody tak na niego naskoczyć, ale jest to opinia zdecydowanie krzywdząca i zwyczajnie nieprawdziwa. Doradzam więcej wyważenia w wypowiedziach. A jeśli jest pan członkiem odrzuconego przez jury zespołu, to proponuję udać się na salę prób i więcej ćwiczyć oraz zaprenumerować Dyliżans celem nabycia Świątkowej wiedzy o country. Pozdrawiam.

05.11.2010 13:45 Jonathan
Szanowny Panie Świątek-czy aby napewno nadaje się Pan do oceniania zespołów które grają na przepustce do Mrągowa.Moim zdaniem absolutnie nie,więcej powiem, Pana wiedza na temat muzyki Country jest bardzo mierna.Oceniać zespoły muzyczne w pana wykonaniu nazwał bym kabaretem .Ludzie z którymi pan tam zasiada nadają się do kabaretu z panem włącznie.Pan ośmiela się wypowiadać o obiecujących wokalistach i wokalistkach.Otóż pana wiedza na temat zdolności muzyków i wokalistów jest spaczona i muzycznie pańskie ucho niepotrafi odróżnić czystego dzwięku a dzwięku pod.Z tego co wiem jest Pan z wykształcenia polonistą-więc lepiej było by gdyby zajął się Pan wykonywaniem swojego zawodu.Pan poprostu szkodzi muzyce Country i krzywdzi muzyków którzy powinni brać czynny udział w Mrągowskich festiwalach.Pan się kompromituje.Niech Pan naprawdę odda to pole osobie bardziej kompetentnej lub zrezygnuje z tego miernego oceniania przez pańską osobę muzyków i wokalistów.To samo tyczy się Szanownej Pani Burmistrz Mrągowa.Pytam z jakiej to racji wymieniona już Pani zasiada w komisji kwalifikacyjnej?????.Coś niebywałego-czyżby państwo w państwie.Za błędy w pisowni przepraszam jeżeli takowe wystąpiły.

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15.08.2010 00:43 mario s.
Ludzie TRAGEDIA , jak to się stało że o tym nie wiedziałem .... jak i myślę wielu innych !!! Od bardzo wielu lat w Polsce odbyła się po raz pierwszy - teraz w w sierpniu PRAWDZIWA IMPREZA - CZYSTE COUNTRY we WOLSZTYNIE ! .......... a ja marzyłem o tym że może gdzieś w Sułomino , a tu nie daleko od mojego Pleszewa -SIWY DYM !!! ...... Szkoda że ktoś KONKRETNIE nie zareklamował tej imprezy podczas biesiady PIC I NIC COUNTRY w Mrągowie :( POZDRAWIAM WSZYSTKICH

14.08.2010 02:14 mario s.
Jeżdżę na pikniki te 400km dopiero 10 lat . PIERWSZY RAZ w 2001 załapałem się na benefis KORKA PACUDY ,było niesamowicie!!! Na scenie masa westernowych dekoracji, nad sceną piękna znana od wielu lat stara czerwona a płachta z napisem PIKNIK COUNTRY-WIZYTÓWKA TEJ IMPREZY - DLA MNIE WRĘCZ JAK SZTANDAR, niestety kogoś to ugryzło i wymyślili za rok jakieś kółko ze skrzydełkami. Za jakiś czas TVP 2 (wierny partner) wypięła się na Piknik i było trochę spokoju ,bilety staniały gdyż organizatorzy nie robili nic pod media tylko dla fanów . Scenki-bójki saloonowe , grupy taneczne min. RODEO, kankany ,gwiazdy wieczoru Z USA. Czy ktoś pamięta SUPER KONCERT ELIZABETH COOK -JAKI GŁOS ? Dolly Parton może pozazdrościć, a jak tańczyła sobie boso na deskach ? maleńczuki to mogą po niej tylko scenę umyć gdyż drugiej gwiazdy takiego formatu to już Mrągowo NIE ZOBACZY jeśli pójdą slady tego roku ............. DUCH Country który tak we mnie wszedł wtedy w tym 2001 spowodował że jeszcze parę miesięcy potem spisywałem w zeszycie teksty piosenek z telewizora nagrane na Videoz z tamtego 20-stego Pikniku I cały czas nie mogłem się doczekać następnego !!!!!! Niestety dopiero w tym roku GWIAZDA SOBOTNIEGO WIECZORU-maleńczuk skurczył mojego DUCHA do formatu mini ! To co teraz wyprawiają głodni kasy i żądni sprzedania się rekiny z TV ,to już przesada ! WSZYSTKO JEST NA SPRZEDAŻ , WSZYSTKO DZISIAJ MOŻNA KUPIĆ - NAWET 30-LETNI PIKNIK !!! Nie mają nic serca dla COUNTRY ,tylko jeden cel , tak ustawić program aby WYŁAPAĆ nawet kabaretami tych wszystkich którzy przyjechali nieraz taki kawał no bo przecież nie będą stali pod płotem! Gdyby nie LONSTAR to w tym roku już bym nie pojechał !!! MAM TAKIE MARZENIE ŻE KIEDYŚ min. ,Honky Thonk, Ala Bocol, The Medley ,Lonstar, Tomek Szwed zapowiedzą że zagrają np. tylko w Sułomino to myślę że PRAWDZIWI FANI COUNTRY zostawili by Mrągowską biesiadkę i zasiedli by na kocach na wielkiej łące za szczecinem z koszykami piknikowymi, tańcząc potem wspólnie na dechach pod sceną !!!! (jak to miałem szczęście raz przeżyć przy dźwiękach samego Lonstara i Susi Candel) :) ........TO BY DOPIERO SIĘ NAZYWAŁ PIKNIK COUNTRY :) POZDRAWIAM WSZYSTKICH PRAWDZIWYCH FANÓW COUNTRY :)

05.08.2010 11:24 rysio
Piknik Mragowo to nie pomylka gdyz angazowal sie w to ojciec chrzestny polskiej muzyki country i napewno by to zauwazyl .Chyba nie wiemy co to jest to country? Czy ktos w amfiteatrze zauwazyl napis piknik country ?

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02.08.2010 01:22 Boy
Tylko 'Czyste Country'! Tylko Wolsztyn!!!

26.07.2010 16:53 Lutek
Piknik Country Mrągowo 2010. To chyba jakaś tragiczna pomyłka. A pomyłka ta winna się nazywać PIC I NIC MRĄGOWO. W drugim dniu było tego całkowite ucieleśnienie i chodziły słuchy że w przyszłym roku ma wystąpić Santor, Sośnicka i mają śpiewać piosenki Fogga. Dobrze że Słowacy pokrzepili nas choć troszkę. Lecz coś takiego jak Maleńczuk i ten kabaret to prawdziwa tragedia w jednej odsłonie. Wolę Wisłę i jej granie To chyba było ostatnie moje pic nicowanie w Mrągowie. Za taką cenę biletów jazdę kilkaset kilometrów i taką lipę typu wieś tańczy i śpiewa czyli muzyka biesiadna polskich wesel to ja dziękuje. . Podziękowania dla Lonstara za przypomnienie pewnej pani CO TO JEST COUNTRY. Lecz podejrzewam ze i tak pozostanie drętwa.

26.07.2010 00:30 Romualdo
Dałem już wyraz swojego oburzenia (zresztą kolejny już rok) na Piknik Country Mrągowo w komentarzach do koncertów i wydarzeń. Składam jednak WNIOSEK tutaj - w księdze skarg i wniosków o wypromowanie nowej stolicy polskiego country - Wolsztyna. Tam ma być Czyste Country. W Mrągowie największym wykonawcą Country jest Maleńczuk, który śpiewa country-przebój Pust Wsiegda, a inne hity z kowbojskich filmów daje radę wyśpiewać wyłącznie z pomocą tekstu wyświetlanego na prompterze. Kpina z inteligencji słuchaczy oraz brak szacunku dla wykonawców prawdziwego Country.

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12.04.2010 13:10 Pavel-DROPS
Najszczersze kondolencje z powodu katastrofy lotniczej samolotu prezydenckiego w Smoleńsku. Cały świat to przeżywa ze smutkiem i łzami w oczach .Zginęło tam bardzo dużo wybitnych polaków i wasz prezydent RP Lech Kaczyński razem z małżonką Marią Kaczyńską. Jesteśmy z Wami. Country grupa z Czech - DROPS

14.03.2010 13:00 Pavel-DROPS
W imieniu czeskej country grupy DROPS pozdrawiam wszystkich polskich fanów country. Mamy nadzieję, źe się spotkamy z wami na jakimś country festiwalu w Polsce. Tu u Was jest bardzo dobra publiczność a jest nam z wami fajnie.

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05.11.2009 22:17 Mike Surowski
Witam. Chciałem jakoś odezwać się w sprawie napisanego w dziale 'Okiem Woźnicy' artykułu pt. 'If you've got the money...'. Otóż, zgadzam się z tym, iż promocja muzyki country w radiu wpłynęłaby pozytywnie na ilość jej odbiorców w naszym kraju, ale też nie uważam, by było to absolutnie konieczne. Heavy metal był muzyką swego czasu niepromowaną przez stacje radiowe, dziś natomiast cieszy się dużą popularnością. Faktem jest, iż może wynikać to ze specyfiki tej muzyki (wielu fanów metalu to zbuntowane nastolatki, które uważają, że ta muzyka czyni ich mrocznymi i fajnymi), lecz to kwestia reklamy, z jaką trzeba docierać do ludzi. To mi się wydaje ważniejsze w wypadku muzyki country. Brak odpowiedniej reklamy w połączeniu z modą na antyamerykanizm robi swoje. Przyznam też, że nie znam rozwiązania tej sytuacji innego w zasadzie, jak myśleć nad opracowaniem odpowiedniej otoczki, by wciągnąć w to nowych fanów. Być może należy każdemu country prezentować z innej strony? Nastoletnich buntowników zapoznawać z Hankiem Williamsem III i Davidem Allanem Coe, starszych zaś potencjalnych fanów z Lonstarem i Willie'm Nelsonem? Po raz wtóry przyznaję, że nie wiem jakie jest wyjście z tej sytuacji, lecz być może swoim komentarzem coś zasygnalizuję.

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18.09.2009 12:13 GEORGE
Dla mnie Mrągowo-dalej zwanym Piknikiem Country jest poprostu śmiechem:Pytam co tam robią gwiazdki pop music nie mające zielonego pojęcia o COUNTRY MUSIC,Dlaczego pan Kornel Pacuda podpisuje się pod tym Festiwalem prowadząc konferansjerke.Dość z pop music i biesiadą na tym festiwalu!...:Gitarzysta Country GEORGE.Pozdrowienia dla prawdziwych muzyków i kapel Country.

07.09.2009 09:41 anna
Byłam na Festiwalu Droga Nr 62, a trafiłam tam przez przypadek oglądałam Kawę i herbatę i usłyszałam o tym Fesiwalu. Lubię ten rodzaj muzyki i się ucieszyłam, że w Pomiechówku jest ten Festiwal. Zaczełam szukać informacji w internecie i znalazłam tylko tyle że Festiwal będzie w Pomiechówku. Czy nie można by dodać informacji np. że przy moście? Pomiechówek to maleńkie miasteczko ale jeśli mieszkańcy nie wiedzą, że taki Festiwal się odbywa to co dopiero mówić o innych? Może w przyszłym roku warto pomyśleć o powieszeniu choćby kilku plakatów z informacją? W okolicy Pomiechówka jest mnóstwo działek rekreacyjnych a nikt z moich znajomych nie słyszał o takim Festiwalu, a chętnie by się wybrał. Mam nadzieję, że w przyszłym roku nie przegapię informacji o tym Festiwalu i będę się bawić równie dobrze jak wczoraj a może i lepiej bo będzie więcej gości czego organizatorom serdecznie życzę. anna

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26.07.2009 09:13 Adi
Gratuluje TV POLSAT ośmieszenia w stylu POP-Biesiada Pikniku w Mrągowie! Jak ma tak pokazywać Country to niech lepiej nie pokazują wcale! Wielka profanacja country!

08.05.2009 08:47 majkel
17.05.2007r. w TVP 2 godz. 15.05 Babsztyl w Szansie na sukces. Już dawno nie słyszałem country w TVP a będzie okazja i do pośpiewania.

06.05.2009 17:17 jimi
sznowni saloonowcy czemu nie podajecie kontaktów do miejsc w których się odbywają koncerty tyle

19.04.2009 18:09 diario
Kompania Country to grupa od lat znana w światku country. Zasypane drogi do dziś nucę już przy każdym pierwszym śniegu a ich ballady wzruszają i są piękne. Szkoda, że tak długo przebijają się w Polsce bo ich muzyka jest wyjątkowa...

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25.03.2009 13:53 Fani Country Music"Bieszczadzkie Wilki"
Ja w sprawie artykułu M.Świątka z nominacji Kompanii Country ten zespół jest z naszych stron z Łańcuta i jest lubiany w bieszczadach i na podkarpaciu zresztą z tego co wiem nie tylko rozumiemy że lepiej dla was byłoby gdyby był z Warszawy albo śląska ale chłopaki są naprawde super i nie dziwcie się że doszli do finału! pozdrawiamy i zapraszamy w kraine countryt--bieszczady!

24.03.2009 11:19 Stasek
Częściowo zwracam honor, bo w dyliżansie jest omówienie wyników. Niestety już kilka razy zamawiałem to wspaniałe pismo- bez rezultatów. Zamówiłem jeszcze raz. Pozdrowienia Stasek

24.03.2009 10:44 Stasek
Bardzo chętnie zobaczyłbym informacje na temat plebiscytu: ile oddano głosów i jak się rozkładały. Pozdrowienia, Stasek

06.03.2009 00:24 greetingsfrompoland
Hello to all ! Greetings From Poland. very Good Page !

01.03.2009 00:43 Kviatula
Zgadzam sie, ze nie trzeba nosic kapeluszy, zeby sluchac country i generalnie lubie wspolczesny styl country - muzyke i image wspolczesnych countrowcow. Jednak uwazam, ze tamta wersja strony byla oryginalna i co wazne bardziej czytelna. Ta niczym sie nie wyroznia sposrod wielu stron w necie ;-(

20.02.2009 14:27 szczota
stara strona miała klimacik, a ta... wygląda jak zwykła strona zwykłej muzyki, a country, to coś więcej... ;)

03.01.2009 22:10 Ania
Mnie się bardzo podoba ten nowy Saloon. Bardzo przejrzysty układ i taki nowocześniejszy wygląd. Pozdrawiam wszystkich countrowców!

21.12.2008 23:22 Marek
Do Budgiego: Kalendarz imprez jest - w dziale Na scenie - taki sam, jak dawniej! :)

21.12.2008 22:18 tomek
uklad nowy fajny. przydały by się tylko dema utworów country. a ta gra farmersi - całkiem fajna!

17.12.2008 20:17 Budgie
Klimatu rzeczywiście brak .....! ....a gdzie się podział dawny , czytelny kalendarz imprez ?........?pozdrawiam Budgie

13.12.2008 22:45 nawigacja
Mnie się podoba. Czytelna, łatwo znaleźć informacje, a to najważniejsze. Jedno kliknięcie i mam to czego szukałam. Countrowe strony zwykle mi się nie podobają - są przeładowane ozdobnikami w stylu i zamiast być czytelne tylko utrudniają poruszanie się po stronie. Uniwersalizm jest w tym przypadku zaletą. Nie musimy wszyscy nosić kapeluszy, żeby lubić i słuchać country.

01.12.2008 18:38 andre
Niestety przyłączam się do Staska w negatywnej opini o nowej szacie SALOONU.Pozdrowienia Andre

17.11.2008 11:02 mansonband
A....mnie się podoba... czy każda strona musi być taka kowbojska!!...pozdrawiam Manson Rebeliant

06.11.2008 07:32 Byko
Ja tez niestety krytycznie, szata graficzna strony jest FATALNA, wogole nie ma tu klimatu country. Stara szata graficzna byla swietna jedyne co moim zdaniem mozna bylo zrobic (jesli juz ktos kniecznie chcial cos zmienic) to zmienic poszczegolne obrazki i motywy ale pozostawiając wszystko w starym klimacie. Teraz strasznie tu plastikiem smierdzi a nie country.

31.10.2008 15:40 mike
Sa klopoty z aktywacja prenumeraty Dylizansu i z proba wykreslenia z listy mailowej.

31.10.2008 07:32 Stasek
Drodzy saloonowcy jako konserwatysta i rebeliant zarazem, muszę dodać łyżeczkę dziegciu do beczki miodu którą robicie- nowa strona, a właściwie jej wygląd jest pozbawiona countrowego klimatu. Takich stron są tysiące, a Wasza powinna być wyjątkowa!!! Serdeczne pozdrowienia dla redakcji, Stasek.

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