The Town Square

any way we can tell if anyones been reading our stuff?

Any way to track where we have been commenting not requiring Post-it notes and a dayplanner?

There are some things I would like to be able to do with the BN and I am at a loss as to how to do them; actually, I think they are not possible at present. I'm posting it here because I don't want people to feel I'm click-fishing (hit-begging sounds too masochistic) but I'm interested in their feedback and related ideas.

They are:

1. Get an alert (audible or blatant visual) if my name is mentioned on the Cafe or here (as in "Yoo hoo, MajRoj!). That would make the Cafe worth a lot more than it is now.

2. The ability to make a no-pay blog or post, as in "You can click on this as many times and ways as you want and I am not accepting credit either for ranking or money". Maybe this venue here is supposed to do that, but it is so infrequently checked or commented on that the ability to "freeblog" under my own nom de BN would draw more attention. This entire comment is an example of what I am writing about, garnering input or help without seeming to be conning people into hits.

3. How about being able to make a "showcase blog", where you post a "no-pay blog" (see above) which people outside the BN can access? This might draw more people to BN.

4. Can we formulate some sort of permanent (but updated as needed) greeting and instructional blog for new people (and to remind us what the vision and plans for the BN are). Sort of a "BN Bootcamp"? We could even write it for the BN ringmasters to edit or use as they see fit. Sort of a select, first-exposure, friendly welcome for the new people.

What do you all think? The BN is about one year old and has "morphed" teriffically. Can we ask (in a more organized fashion) the powers-that-be-about some features and stuff we would like to see...and maybe pay or write for?

Toss your considered answers here or email me, especially newbies who are having trouble getting going.

MajRoj (aka, "The Maje", aka "majroj").

http://dearraed.blogspot.com/

Salaam Pax was on National Public Radio today, has a book coming out, and continues to blog.

His description of the blogging experience was extremely cogent, and he was explaining why he was doing it when it could have meant death to him and his family.

SO...whadda ya think?

I would like to put forth the proposition that only the most-read blogs in each category be rank-featured on the home page. Not an "over-all". It would promote more participation in all categories amd give newer folks without preternatural powers and endless free time to get some attention, blogging bucks, and ratings. What say? I'll be watching the BN Cafe for about 30 minutes off and on.

Speak up, Shaycom-istas!

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Well, the last post that was here was four days ago.  I think maybe Shaycom should save their bandwidth and delete the darn thing.

Hugs,

Willow

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