The last couple of days have been less than stellar for me; other than finally getting my hosting problem sorted out, with a sense of feeling totally dragged out and constantly tired. While I seem to be getting over all that my ambition levels aren’t quite up to par which kinda explains the lack of posts.
As I try to get through this lackadaisical low point and struggle through the backlog of feeds waiting to be read I got to wondering what you - my readers - feel about WinExtra.
What is it about the blog you like, what is it about it that you don’t like and of the things that I do write about which would you like me to concentrate more on; as well which would you like me not to write about.
Please feel free to provide you opinions, thoughts and ideas in the comment section for this post. I will read all of them and carefully consider any constructive criticisms or ideas.
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I like you calling out the other A-list because it keeps me informed on what they're is up to in an entertaining way. However, the subjects of those posts can be a tad much at times. ;)
Keep it up!
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The forums are a big part of my day, I always check in to see how folks are doing. I"m starting to feel that way about the blog also, sort of a sense of "ownership"
As the prior poster said, please don't let your health suffer worrying about it!
Joe
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I read you via RSS feeds and enjoy what I see here.
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Personally, I get bored before I'm even half way through my feeds. Too many people saying pretty much the same thing on the same topics. WinExtra usually takes a different spin, which I find more interesting.
After all "a cranky old fart wandering the internet causing mayhem as he goes" reflects my attitude perfectly. (Ok, I'm a furry old fart, but you get the idea...lol)
Always an enjoyable read, Steven. Keep up the good work.
(Oh, and before I forget, Bill's software reviews was a great addition!)
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I also like that you link out to little bloggers like me. :)
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As for following the Techmeme for all one's stories and a way to advance one's popularity shows in my opinion a lack of ability of coming up with original thoughts - or a fear of being the first one out the gate with an idea or thought because then there is no guarantee of being able to climb the racks or gain readership.
When if comes to linking out to lesser known bloggers - well that in my opinion is an obligation that every blogger who is slowly climbing the ranks of popularity should be doing but doing so means that that blogger has done either or both of two things - they have added meaningful commentary to an ongoing meme or they have an original thought that deserves a wider range of readers.
To link to any blogger regardless of where they rank just to advance one's own standing does no one any favors - especially your readers.
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As for the "Anon" posting, Disqus staff have already agreed that this is not the perfect name for that button. They do, however, peak at this blog from time to time and read comments and try to improve the system, which is more or less still in it's infancy, so they will more than likely read your comment. You could also go to their forums and post your thoughts there, to be sure they'll get them. To get rid of the "Post Anonymously" button, you'll need register with their service (as I did), but I can understand people not wanting to do so. I do, however, also understand the point behind the whole Disqus system; collecting all you comments from all blogs that use the system, in one place. I've used that to look up on old comments, and sure enough it does as advertised.
That being said, I too agree with your thoughts of what will happen when Disqus goes under or simply quits. All comments, bye bye.
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I may have asked you this before, but to reaffirm: which browser are you using? Have you tried doing a fresh refresh?
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The only thing I don't like is the use of a 3rd party commenting service. I'd hate to see what happens when they go under.