Comments on: Blogging Now Good for You, Still Bad for Some http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/ Commentary on puzzling things in life, nature, science, weather, climate change, technology, and recent news by Anthony Watts Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:24:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: David S http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18393 David S Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:01:18 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18393 Anthony you've been been very good about allowing free speech on your website. That's most commendable, but I think MA demonstrated a need for some modest blogging rules at "Watts Up With That". My suggestion would be to ban rudeness and profanity. MA would be bounced for his (her?) extreme rudeness. Also certain words should be banned at the discretion of the moderator. For example "hell" is OK when used in a phrase like "hell freezes over", but not OK when preceded by "Go to". Just a suggestion. Anthony you’ve been been very good about allowing free speech on your website. That’s most commendable, but I think MA demonstrated a need for some modest blogging rules at “Watts Up With That”. My suggestion would be to ban rudeness and profanity. MA would be bounced for his (her?) extreme rudeness. Also certain words should be banned at the discretion of the moderator. For example “hell” is OK when used in a phrase like “hell freezes over”, but not OK when preceded by “Go to”.

Just a suggestion.

]]> By: Alan Cheetham http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18298 Alan Cheetham Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:16:04 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18298 Hi Anthony: I can help out some. I spend quite a bit of time investigating "global warming" and documenting the science on my website: http://www.appinsys.com/GlobalWarming Alan Hi Anthony:

I can help out some. I spend quite a bit of time investigating “global warming” and documenting the science on my website:
http://www.appinsys.com/GlobalWarming

Alan

]]> By: jeeztheadmin http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18296 jeeztheadmin Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:04:20 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18296 Uh sure.... *looks at ground and twists foot embarrassingly* Uh sure….

*looks at ground and twists foot embarrassingly*

]]> By: jeeztheadmin http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18292 jeeztheadmin Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:09:50 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18292 After my first day of mod duty, basically hitting the approve button with a couple of exceptions, I must say that this is likely the most creative and rewarding endeavor with which I've ever been involved. Thanks Anthony. <strong>REPLY:</strong> Just an FYI, "Jeez" is our first guest moderator, to help me take the load off. He's also a person I've met and trust. He'll keep the blog honest when I'm too busy chasing weather stations or writing entries. The hundreds of comments that now come through daily have become such a chore to moderate to keep clean and sensible that I had been falling behind in my primary mission. Surfacestations.org Thank Jeez. After my first day of mod duty, basically hitting the approve button with a couple of exceptions, I must say that this is likely the most creative and rewarding endeavor with which I’ve ever been involved.

Thanks Anthony.

REPLY: Just an FYI, “Jeez” is our first guest moderator, to help me take the load off. He’s also a person I’ve met and trust. He’ll keep the blog honest when I’m too busy chasing weather stations or writing entries. The hundreds of comments that now come through daily have become such a chore to moderate to keep clean and sensible that I had been falling behind in my primary mission. Surfacestations.org Thank Jeez.

]]> By: Roger Carr http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18286 Roger Carr Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:26:06 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18286 Regarding the volunteer above named "<b>cohenite</b>": Having read him over some time on another blog I will vouch for him as a very reasonable, knowledgeable, calm and balanced man you could, Anthony, I am sure depend on to maintain quality control here. (Nice sense of humour, too.) Regarding the volunteer above named “cohenite“:
Having read him over some time on another blog I will vouch for him as a very reasonable, knowledgeable, calm and balanced man you could, Anthony, I am sure depend on to maintain quality control here. (Nice sense of humour, too.)

]]> By: James Chamberlain http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18202 James Chamberlain Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:41:51 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18202 Happy to help out. Let me know through my e-mail if I can assist. Happy to help out. Let me know through my e-mail if I can assist.

]]> By: nirveda http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18196 nirveda Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:21:29 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18196 Well,i think i can volunteer...but you need to make it clear what exactly you expect from a potential moderator so that we can cross check Well,i think i can volunteer…but you need to make it clear what exactly you expect from a potential moderator so that we can cross check

]]> By: SwampWoman http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18175 SwampWoman Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:44:16 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18175 "Will Blog for Food!" “Will Blog for Food!”

]]> By: Ed Reid http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18157 Ed Reid Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:04:46 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18157 Anthony, I am not a climatologist, a meteorologist or an astrophysicist. I have never played a climatologist, a meteorologist or an astrophysicist on TV. I did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. However, I am technically educated, broadly experienced and capable of comprehensive research, intelligent thought and logical reasoning. My resume is posted on my website. I am willing to help on a part time basis, based on the promised compensation. Anthony,

I am not a climatologist, a meteorologist or an astrophysicist. I have never played a climatologist, a meteorologist or an astrophysicist on TV. I did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. However, I am technically educated, broadly experienced and capable of comprehensive research, intelligent thought and logical reasoning.

My resume is posted on my website. I am willing to help on a part time basis, based on the promised compensation.

]]> By: Jeff Alberts http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18152 Jeff Alberts Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:58:23 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18152 I don't mind helping out, Anthony. I'm in front of this friggin' computer all day, might as well make myself useful. I don’t mind helping out, Anthony. I’m in front of this friggin’ computer all day, might as well make myself useful.

]]> By: Bill http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18149 Bill Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:36:39 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18149 Well, it certainly seems to stimulate the adrenal glands on occasion. Well, it certainly seems to stimulate the adrenal glands on occasion.

]]> By: cohenite http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18148 cohenite Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:27:59 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18148 Where's the kitchen sink? Where’s the kitchen sink?

]]> By: Gary http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18146 Gary Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:56:27 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18146 Blogging appears to be recapitulating the history of newspapers. What started out as letters among friends then became broadsides aimed at public consumptions which soon required writer/editors and printshops. Those evolved into businesses with daily issues and eventually consolidated into news organizations with worldwide distribution. Of course, the blogging technology short cuts some steps, but isn't it curious that the simple blog is becoming a multi-person enterprise? Blogging appears to be recapitulating the history of newspapers. What started out as letters among friends then became broadsides aimed at public consumptions which soon required writer/editors and printshops. Those evolved into businesses with daily issues and eventually consolidated into news organizations with worldwide distribution. Of course, the blogging technology short cuts some steps, but isn’t it curious that the simple blog is becoming a multi-person enterprise?

]]> By: John A http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18144 John A Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:52:48 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18144 No thanks. I like my sleep. No thanks. I like my sleep.

]]> By: McGrats http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18143 McGrats Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:49:36 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18143 I've been alluding to this happening for some time now. I used to own a dial-up "blog" (then called a BBS) back in the late 80's and early 90's and I know how time consuming it can be! I'd love to help Tony, but with TMCP and everything else coming together all at once, I'm over my head already. Fortunately, one of your bloggers has volunteered to help me and I'll be getting him activated within a week or so. But first, I have to put food on the table as a Network Consultant with clients across the Nation. Jack Koenig, Editor The Mysterious Climate Project www.climateclinic.com I’ve been alluding to this happening for some time now. I used to own a dial-up “blog” (then called a BBS) back in the late 80’s and early 90’s and I know how time consuming it can be!

I’d love to help Tony, but with TMCP and everything else coming together all at once, I’m over my head already. Fortunately, one of your bloggers has volunteered to help me and I’ll be getting him activated within a week or so.

But first, I have to put food on the table as a Network Consultant with clients across the Nation.

Jack Koenig, Editor
The Mysterious Climate Project
http://www.climateclinic.com

]]> By: Roger Carr http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18136 Roger Carr Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:35:18 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18136 I consider you gave "MA" far, far too much time; and courtesy, Anthony. It also clogged the blog for (at least me) your readers. I would rather know the time had been spent with your children, or pursuing matters which we have come to look to you for. I will certainly applaud any who come to your aid as moderators; and support those who have a sharp pen when pushed unreasonably. I consider you gave “MA” far, far too much time; and courtesy, Anthony. It also clogged the blog for (at least me) your readers. I would rather know the time had been spent with your children, or pursuing matters which we have come to look to you for.
I will certainly applaud any who come to your aid as moderators; and support those who have a sharp pen when pushed unreasonably.

]]> By: jeez http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18130 jeez Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:28:24 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18130 I volunteer. I volunteer.

]]> By: sheronerose http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18123 sheronerose Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:31:57 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18123 Yeah Blogging is always good... Yeah Blogging is always good…

]]> By: Alex Llewelyn http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/06/09/blogging-now-good-for-you-still-bad-for-some/#comment-18122 Alex Llewelyn Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:27:40 +0000 http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/?p=1349#comment-18122 Unrelated, but thought you might want to know, Gistemp data in: J0.14 F0.25 M0.58 A0.41 M0.36. So still positive if you adjust: 0.12 and higher than both january and february, which clashes with satellites. Unrelated, but thought you might want to know, Gistemp data in: J0.14 F0.25 M0.58 A0.41 M0.36. So still positive if you adjust: 0.12 and higher than both january and february, which clashes with satellites.

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