tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7029788566333788911..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Site Updates!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30374113497059107952010-05-27T05:38:28.276-04:002010-05-27T05:38:28.276-04:00Gasp! The Remix shoes are perfect! Want want wan...Gasp! The Remix shoes are perfect! Want want want! I wonder if I can find them in the UK...?Roobeedoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395340950409421904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80138914640691830832010-05-27T03:50:50.202-04:002010-05-27T03:50:50.202-04:00For some people commenting anon is a way of actual...For some people commenting anon is a way of actually avoiding confrontation... If I comment on a news article or opinion piece on a sensitive topic, often I'll do it anonymously. That doesn't mean I am rude in my posts, but I know how heated flame wars can get (I've been on the receiving end of some very nasty comments before) and I don't want people emailing me / commenting on my journal angrily in response to something I've said. I have a feeling that if you forbade anon posting you might only ever hear the dominant opinion, because it can be seriously daunting to post in a thread with 100 other people saying yes and you want to be the only one saying no. Maybe just put up something in your "leave your comment" bit about how you are welcome to leave your thoughts, but that it is important to be respectful of others opinions? It should be okay to disagree if we do it respectfully, but I think some people take disagreement as personal attack and respond in kind - which is why a little reminder about basic etiquette before one posts would serve as a useful reminder.Miss Emmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251628463640473391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42223758697891833402010-05-26T22:17:38.386-04:002010-05-26T22:17:38.386-04:00No comments on the commenter issue. You seem to ha...No comments on the commenter issue. You seem to have it all under control.<br /><br />The clarks shoes, I notice, are from their "originals" line. I just bought a pair of Mary Jane ballet flats from that line (THE PERFECT SHOE), which sold out on Zappos in an INSTANT. Now I'm going to be coveting these sandals. I notice that, like the ballet flats I bought, they are flat but still feminine. I hope they put out more of these skirt friendly and walking friendly shoes. I was tired of having tread or chunky heels on all of my walkable shoes (not that there's anything necessarily wrong with chunky heels or tread, one just doesn't want it on ALL of one's shoes).elizabethenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59049107337549152052010-05-26T21:04:36.370-04:002010-05-26T21:04:36.370-04:00I'm just going to take this opportunity to del...I'm just going to take this opportunity to delurk and tell you how much I love what you're doing here. I just came across you a few weeks ago and have been voraciously reading your archives. I went to school for Apparel Manufacturing and Design in Minneapolis, and I think your tutorials and field notes are so fun and inspiring as well as full of thoughtful detail. <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and enthusiasm!laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35642939807319130992010-05-26T20:44:35.879-04:002010-05-26T20:44:35.879-04:00I hope this works cause then I won't be anonym...I hope this works cause then I won't be anonymous anymore!Trudy Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36583877788078232832010-05-26T20:28:29.326-04:002010-05-26T20:28:29.326-04:00Kate - a cyberbullying conference? How interesting...Kate - a cyberbullying conference? How interesting! I agree that it's good to be judicious about giving out info online, which is why I like that Blogger gives us an option of entering a name that's not attached to an account. It's interesting that staying anonymous online was part of the researcher's focus since anonymity is so often considered to be a key factor in cyberbullying - on the bullies' parts. Did they talk about that at all? I'm curious if that's true or more of a commonly held belief that may or may not be consistently true.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62918993648632538462010-05-26T19:49:55.688-04:002010-05-26T19:49:55.688-04:00Hi Gertie and all. Regarding the anonymous commen...Hi Gertie and all. Regarding the anonymous commenters, I have been commenting anonymously on this blog not because i had anything negative to say, but because I thought that i would have to sign up for a Google account in order to post under a name. I am strongly opposed to anything and everything Google, simply because they collect way too much information on users. I do not approve of the way that they drive by people's homes and take pictures, and they also collected information on the wireless connections of those homes without anyone's permission. So that's my anonymous story!! I also think that those who post negative comments under the veil of anonymity are COWARDS WITH KEYBOARDS. Now that you let me know that I could check "name/url" I am no longer posting anonymously. LOVE your blog.nolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60174679789504965522010-05-26T19:44:37.295-04:002010-05-26T19:44:37.295-04:00I went to a cyber bullying conference not so long ...I went to a cyber bullying conference not so long ago (I work with young people so I go to things like that) and the researcher who was from a very legit university asked us to make a list of all the online things we have signed up for, even though I am usually cautious about what I join the list was about 25 profiles. This seriously made me think twice about what I join and what I dont.<br /><br />Also I saw a news story about google having lots of thumbs in lots of pies including weapons research so rather not join or download anything they have tried to sell me.<br /><br />I generally only comment positive things and I always give my first name, but I do read blogs that won't let me comment as an anon. If I really feel like I need to say something I email the blogger.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4077786081020014142010-05-26T18:58:23.071-04:002010-05-26T18:58:23.071-04:00Hi Gertie! I like the read more feature! like kay ...Hi Gertie! I like the read more feature! like kay said, "its like a contents page". sometimes i just read the ones i really want to read and then when i have spare time, go back to the unread ones. although i read your blog almost every day so i dont usually need to go back, but it makes it quicker when i need to go back and find something. <br />about the anonymous comments, i dont have a google account but im sure its easy to get one.... I am always bettys closet in any case. not that thats my real name.....Bettys Closetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69808309535325724292010-05-26T17:06:07.023-04:002010-05-26T17:06:07.023-04:00Just to offer a different perspective: I *prefer* ...Just to offer a different perspective: I *prefer* the jump break! When I come back from a holiday etc, I like to see at a glance how many posts there are to catch up on, and then to decide which ones to read (eventually I read them all, but not all in one sitting). I open each post in a new tabs, and I read through each one separately including most of the comments. It's a bit like flicking through the contents page before sitting down to read a magazine - kind of creates some lovely anticipation for what's to come! I don't like having to scroll down screeds, and then go to "older posts", etc. I find it easier to 'keep my place' when there's just a preview on the home page. <br /><br />Plus, I agree with you, Gertie, in that I think it makes the home page look tidier: I can flick through all the lovely pictures as I decide what to read next!Kaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85528898199500356582010-05-26T17:00:13.650-04:002010-05-26T17:00:13.650-04:00look what I just realized? Problem solved.look what I just realized? Problem solved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17365600777097254152010-05-26T16:21:14.552-04:002010-05-26T16:21:14.552-04:002 things.
1. I love the "read more". I ...2 things. <br />1. I love the "read more". I have a slow computer and this is much faster.<br />2. I don't post very often but on a few occasions the name/url option didn't work. After 3 failed attempts I gave the anonymous option a try and it went through. This has happened a few times to me and maybe it is happening to others.<br />Kathi G (just in case)Kathi Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14619675718425541002010-05-26T16:19:00.721-04:002010-05-26T16:19:00.721-04:00I like the way Salon.com is now handling this. The...I like the way Salon.com is now handling this. Their "continue reading" link does not refresh the browser and does not take you to a separate page.Lizzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70540817013994215942010-05-26T16:04:55.986-04:002010-05-26T16:04:55.986-04:00Your blog, your rules. Do whatever you need to.
...Your blog, your rules. Do whatever you need to. <br /><br />Personally, I think jump breaks should be for archived posts only, not the current one. I don't see it, though, I guess 'cause I'm reading through my Blogger dashboard? I get the full post and comments.<br /><br />Your new shoes are lovely. Got my first ever Clark's sandals (2 pairs; both from the "Artisan" line) a couple weeks ago, and they are sooooo comfy! Like walking on marshmallows. Hope they really do last for years.Venus de Hilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424101811517659566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2899749435251855392010-05-26T14:55:27.056-04:002010-05-26T14:55:27.056-04:00Darn it! Your blog has made me into a big fat lia...Darn it! Your blog has made me into a big fat liar! It worked!!<br /><br />Gail D.Gail D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09483481973818640246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7504197893353706172010-05-26T14:54:56.637-04:002010-05-26T14:54:56.637-04:00I HAVE to comment anonymously! I am a member of G...I HAVE to comment anonymously! I am a member of Google Reader; however, when I try to sign in using my ID, it just doesn't work. If you can give me any insight into how to fix this, I will be happy to do so. Thx. <br /><br />Gail D.Gail D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09483481973818640246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57190392970830114992010-05-26T14:54:07.082-04:002010-05-26T14:54:07.082-04:00Interesting! You guys are kind of blowing my mind ...Interesting! You guys are kind of blowing my mind that you don't like jump breaks. Thanks for your input! Maybe I will start using them just for longer posts, like tutorials. I don't know - I feel kind of addicted to them. They make the front page look so neat!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52184672365516309552010-05-26T14:51:08.856-04:002010-05-26T14:51:08.856-04:00I just wanted to comment on having jumps in a post...I just wanted to comment on having jumps in a post-- someone upthread mentioned the frustration of missing a few days and having to click through multiple times and I have to agree.<br /><br />When I have a limited time to read blogs, I like being able to scroll down the page and decide based on a quick look if it's something I can take the time to read then. When there's a jump, I feel like I'm committed to reading the post, so sometimes I just skip reading altogether.<br /><br />Just my two centsNellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27867798242196122092010-05-26T14:42:06.926-04:002010-05-26T14:42:06.926-04:00I haven't noticed the anonymous commenters cau...I haven't noticed the anonymous commenters causing trouble, but maybe having a moderating policy where all comments have to be seen by you before you approve them to show up on your blog?<br /><br />I use Wordpress as a blogging platform now, and I find it's a lot better than blogger.com. (I moved to wp after blogger disabled their ftp support). I have an automatic filter on my blog that filters spam comments and for the most part, works.Janicehttp://www.meladori.com/shesinfashionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4025729195361109332010-05-26T14:41:28.297-04:002010-05-26T14:41:28.297-04:00Oh yum! Shoes!!! I'm drooling over those Remix...Oh yum! Shoes!!! I'm drooling over those Remix ones... lol.<br /><br />Anonymous comments can be such a sticky situation; I generally don't have problems with that on my blog (well, mostly because of the platform I use requires you to at least enter <i>something</i> in the Name/Email fields), but I know the issues that plague every blogger with anon/spammy comments. I say just delete the offensive anonymous comments (as you can, of course). I think Sal of Already Pretty puts it well in her comments section, about disrespectful comments being taken down. <b>You</b> are the owner/writer of this blog, and therefore can say that argumentative/offensive anonymous comments can be deleted. ;)<br /><br />♥ Casey<br />blog | elegantmusings.comCaseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75365965069919054102010-05-26T14:34:24.402-04:002010-05-26T14:34:24.402-04:00I love, love, love the shoes. I don't mind the...I love, love, love the shoes. I don't mind the Read More feature. But I can bypass that and go directly to the full article by clicking on the title of your post from my blog roll. When I click on the title of your blog instead of the title of the post, then I get just the snippet of the post with the Read More option.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66313140845258351882010-05-26T14:30:59.954-04:002010-05-26T14:30:59.954-04:00I have to admit that I have always stayed away fro...I have to admit that I have always stayed away from beige shoes. For some reason I can't seem to break myself of feeling that shoes should be darker in tone than the clothing they are being worn with, but I think your new pair are just adorable. Thanks for making me rethink my outdated way of thinking.<br /><br />I love the Clarks. They are one of my favorite brands of shoes. I have a pair of black sandals that I got a major clearance deal on a couple years ago. They look like they would be uncomfortable, but I often have to resist the urge to wear them every single day that it is warm.<br /><br />I really need to get more daring with my shoe choices. I love seeing your new outfits complete with shoes. It inspires me to break out of my mold.Koryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858446391767298141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39629832446021730712010-05-26T14:29:29.322-04:002010-05-26T14:29:29.322-04:00You guys can comment as Daffy Duck if you want! It...You guys can comment as Daffy Duck if you want! It doesn't matter what nickname you use. Just choose one and stick with it if at all possible - at least in the course of a conversation. It may seem like a silly formality, but I do think it will help. <br /><br />Thanks, daiyani, for your input on the prompt.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30519674927165963442010-05-26T14:14:40.657-04:002010-05-26T14:14:40.657-04:00In defense of anon--I don't think people are a...In defense of anon--I don't think people are any meaner when anonymous than when using a name, and several of the anons returned and engaged--it just makes carrying on a discussion difficult (and I think one Anon actually read something aimed at ME as an attack on her, and I blame that on the Anon confusion!)<br /><br />I also know of one blog (unfogged.com) where people, say, occasionally sign as Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton or some other president, and it signals "I'm a regular reader here, and I want to participate in this conversation and make it easy for people to reply to me, but I really don't want this information attached to my usual posting identity". I did think that the anons sounded rather defensive and perhaps adopting temporary names would be more palatable to them.<br /><br />I like your prompt, but "we want to get to know you" might scare exactly those people who are worried that posting negative comments will carry over into other people's perception of them.<br /><br />(THANK YOU for not eliminating the Name/URL option---I comment FAR less if I have to log into something, because then I think Google is tracking everywhere I go unless I constantly sign in and sign out and argh. Stupid Blogspot, not letting people block Anon w/o blocking Name/URL.)daiyaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18400610045483527802010-05-26T13:20:38.654-04:002010-05-26T13:20:38.654-04:00I agree with the banning of anonymous comments. To...I agree with the banning of anonymous comments. Too many people feel they can use the anonymity of the internet to say stuff they would most likely never dare say to people's faces. Even if people don't have a Google Account or whatnot, it doesn't mean they can't sign off their post... <br /><br />That said, to date I think you've been lucky (or a good moderator!) that the conversations on your blog have tended to be constructive and instructive, even when there's been a healthy dissent between viewpoints. Your recent one on race/ retro fashion had me starting out going 'Eh, what?' only to be fascinated by some of the eye-opening responses. <br /><br />Oh, and I'm so glad to see you've got a pair of those Clarks, as they are so so cute! I'm so disappointed that I've had to give mine to my 10 year-old daughter because even in their largest size, they were way too small for my size 42 feet (11US?)... My daughter does have very long feet and they look very lovely on her, but it just ain't the same!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.com