(chris) NiXoNbyname.com   the way i see it

I have changed the comment system of NixonByName.com over to Disqus in a bid to further “socialise” your comments. The Wordpress comment system is very good, but it’s very blog-centric rather than user-centric. The downside for me is I lose a little  “control” over your comments. The upside is that it will be much easier for you to track your comments, your replies, and your contacts comments. Hopefully this will provoke a little more discussion.

Comment spam is handled very well by Wordpress and Akismet, so I was concerned about how Disqus handled this problem, but by all accounts it works well and very little gets through.

I think this is definitely the way forward. If all goes well here, the same system will be put in place when Photografr.com is re-launched in the near future.

I hope this goes down well with you. I’m very kean to know what you think about this new blog system. I’ve heard very few negative points about Disqus, and my personal experience of the system has been very positive. I look forward to reading your comments on my ill though-out opinions in the future.

Yours Aye.

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So it’s only taken a few hours (on a Saturday night none-the-less) but the move has taken place. Nixonbyname.com has taken it’s first steps out into the big world.

Big thanks to Rob who not only did all the hard work, but talked me through every step of the process. I’ve learned without having to do anything but pay attention. This should make the move of Photografr.com much easier. We’re looking to make that move pretty quickly.

Thanks to Dave Cohen and Phill Price for their offers of help. I will certainly be drawing on their expertise in the near future.

Now it’s time for a drink and a movie. Slange!