When I decided to undertake this whole weblogging dealio, I realized an important thing. I write about stuff that makes people mad.
Sometimes, that is — when the people doing the reading do not (as a I suspect is currently the case) so closely share my own worldview. (Believe me. Back when I wrote in newspapers? There were letters. Etc.)
If, however, I one day draw greater attention to myself and reach people who don’t closely share my worldview, well then, some will get mad! Or, at the very least, disagree vehemently with me. And this being the internet, they’ll do so to my virtual face, in the comments.
So, though I frequent and admire the blogs of some folks who occasionally interact in their own comment sections, I decided that for me — this might result in an ulcer. Thus: The comment section will belong to the commenters, to express themselves as they see fit. If anything really egregious should wind up on the boards, well, I’m still the boss, and I’ll just take it down.
However! I did not consider the fact that people might occasionally ask me actual questions! And that if I do not answer them, I will be a very rude blog mistress indeed. And so, today, I institute Q/A. Every so often, when and if a few questions have popped up, I’ll answer them, in a post such as this.
- RSS feeds - To my stupification, given my relative tech ineptitude, I can answer this! But first: Thank you. If anyone likes this place enough to set up an RSS feed, well, that is a very nice thing! The answer is: Look to the right. Beneath the blogroll and search function, you’ll notice a bunch of links under “Meta” — you’ll find the RSS feed option there. Click on it, sign up, and we’re off!
- PMs on Jezebel – I will still be checking and replying to these. I figure that they will stop at some point, and then after awhile, I’ll stop checking! But for the time being, I’ll be going over once a day or so to see if anyone has stopped by to say hi.
- Can my brain Rickroll me? This wasn’t a direct question, but was (I felt) implied, and I feel duty bound to answer. Yes. Yes, it can.
- Would it be ok if I send a link to this blog to all my friends, loved ones, and powerfully connected professional contacts? Why, thank you so much for asking! Yes, it would be just lovely, imaginary commenter who never actually asked any such thing!
Ok, those are the questions (real or imagined) for now! I’ll do this every now and then, as/if the need arises! Cheers, and thanks for being here!
