Disqus - Friends of TheBob

Re: Blog Note: New Commenting System

JenTucker — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:49:31 -0000

Well, I suppose I can live with it. I have no problem with the nesting, but I'd luuuuuurve a popup window instead of a whole separate page for every comment thread I want to see.

Also, unless there's some sort of new comment alert feature that can be turned on (either by the mods or at the user end), this may hurt the Pub.

Heh. Does Kona know about this part: Note: you may only change your display name once every 24 hours.??

Re: The Virtual Pub Is Open

JenTucker — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:58:05 -0000

Well, I just got talked into letting the kids use the computer, so I guess I'll grab a beer and have it offline. Happy commenting, y'all. Don't break the Disqus.

Re: The Virtual Pub Is Open

JenTucker — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:00:57 -0000

Ooooh, good call. Thanks, Liss :)

(Yes, really. Turning the computer over to the kids. In just one second.)

Re: The Virtual Pub Is Open

JenTucker — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:02:54 -0000

Ah, Portly Dyke. Our paths cross again. And me on my way out. Did you get my email a few days ago?

(Also? Get ye an avatar, woman!)

(Hee! Or don't!!!!)

Re: The Virtual Pub Is Open

JenTucker — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:14:08 -0000

Oh, well chosen, PD. And thanks for the reply :)

Re: Caption This Photo

JenTucker — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:43:07 -0000

This is so my speed today. Even if there's a bunch of outrage in the posts below, thank the deities of Internet timing for letting me start with this.

And, DeNatured? If such a site exists, I have no doubt whatsoever that someone here will know about it.

Re: I Wish I Still Smoked Pot

JenTucker — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:38:11 -0000

Wow. That sounds SO good.

And it just reminded me that my children are probably going to be expecting some sort of food this evening. Shit.

Re: Blog Notes

JenTucker — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:31:43 -0000

Good call, putting the link to the community page in an easy-access spot. Noticed the random blogroll a while back - so very fair of you :)

Re: Blog Note: New Commenting System

JenTucker — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:35:07 -0000

I have a suggestion for the Disqus folks.

In a way it's really cool to be able to visit a user's profile and see all the comments s/he made ever, anywhere (on Disqus-enabled blogs, that is). But in another way it's totally creepy that someone can just cruise on over there and see every Shakesville comment I've ever made, out of context. Context can be very important. The middle of a 750-comment pub thread feels pretty safe, cause most casual readers aren't going to bother reading all the way through it, and if they do, they'll understand the mood and the direction of the conversation by the time they get there.

So anyway. My suggestion is that the Disqus user profile offer the option of disabling the public view of "all comments ever". I've looked pretty carefully and it doesn't seem to be an option at the moment.

ETA: Oh! Here's a thought. If they want to get all fancy someday, and seeing as how they do want to promote community among commenters, they could introduce some sort of "Friend" system, and you could allow your friends to view "all comments ever" even if the public can't. That would be even better.

Re: On the Phone With Space Cowboy Tales

JenTucker — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:03:34 -0000

I'm given to understand that this little item can launch a fart clear across a room.

Just in case anyone needed to know that.

Re: Caption This Photo

JenTucker — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:06:27 -0000

Wow. That is, like, the best cat picture ever. No, seriously. I mean ever. I don't know what to say.

Re: Question of the Day

JenTucker — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:58:58 -0000

Tonight? You're asking tonight? Sheesh.

Uh, yeah. The girls are already having their mac & cheese and I'm thinking Ramen with a slice of American cheese for myself. I don't suppose you'll be asking again tomorrow, when I make homemade pizza with tons of fresh veggies on it?

Re: Schoos

JenTucker — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:15:13 -0000

Yay! A post for the unshod among us!

Wait. I mean I wear shoes. I just don't care much about them. It's pretty much Crocs and the sneakers I wear to the gym for me.

Awesome photo too.

Re: Quote(s) of the Day

JenTucker — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:01:32 -0000

I am a feminist.

And a better one than I used to be, thanks to this blog.

Re: Now...Let's not get too excited just yet, okay?

JenTucker — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:04:27 -0000

Awesome!!

*Ties self to desk to refrain from hugging*

Re: Hillary Sexism Watch, Part Ninety-Goddamn-Nine

JenTucker — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:22:25 -0000

Wow.

Political cartooning: You're doing it wrong.

Re: Question of the Day

JenTucker — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:52:24 -0000

I was supposed to be moving today, but couldn't sign the contract till tomorrow. So I spent the day learning how to use Google SketchUp to model the place and see if my furniture would fit.

It won't.

Re: Question of the Day

JenTucker — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:01:06 -0000

Left my marriage.

Didn't even realize how long I'd been wanting to, till I suddenly (really suddenly) realized that just wanting to meant that I could.

And I did.

I am so happy.

Re: Blog Note

JenTucker — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:07:46 -0000

Awww, Liss. So sorry to hear it.

Please take good care of yourselves and each other - and yes, that includes doctors!

Re: The Virtual Pub Is Open

JenTucker — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:36:47 -0000

Hello, Shakers!

Big ol' round for the house, as this is a special time. Friends, it was one year ago at this very pub that one Mr. Phydeaux Speaks and I first became acquainted. It is unfathomable all the things that can happen in a year. Very good things.

*Raises glass*

Re: The Virtual Pub Is Open

JenTucker — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:07:26 -0000

Portly! Portly Dyke!

Your name offends me! But...hey. Nice fingers.

Re: And I've Got the Red, Spanked Ass to Prove It

JenTucker — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:35:30 -0000

Now that's a deity I could get behind.

Re: And I've Got the Red, Spanked Ass to Prove It

JenTucker — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:40:10 -0000

Argh! Andrea, I skipped your comment. Sorry.

Sniper, I believe you are aware of the consequences for a transgression such as this.

Re: This Is What It Looks Like Inside My Brain

JenTucker — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:26:44 -0000

I dunno, y'all. Before you close up shop completely? Shakers are a resourceful crew. And they know people. I'm not saying they could top this. Necessarily. But, well...I do believe they deserve a shot.

Re: Creatively Created Creative Writing - Request Post

JenTucker — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:58:05 -0000

I reached for my book and made a mark in the appropriate column.