The Sentient Search Engine

So things look a little different, eh?!

I researched my options and decided that WordPress was going to let me do the things with my blog that I really wanted to do. It has more options for design and some intrigueing features. Of these I really like the ability to make “pages” to go with the blog. This will allow me to add some features to the site and keep things in one compact, professional looking product. Blogger always seemed hobbled to me.

WordPress has its problems too. For example, what exactly is the deal with the ban on custom Javascript? I really do understand their concerns about abuse. I don’t respect them but I understand them (kind of the coward’s solution to the problem, no?) I have had the idea drilled into my head by all my LIS classes that just because its easier to say “no” dosen’t mean that it makes sense. Sure they might have to take more precautions if they allowed custom Javascript, but those precautions would be worth it given the benefits to their users. The end result of all of this is that now I have no more LibraryThing widgets (curses!). This was not a deal-breaker, just a disappointment…

Well, take a look around and enjoy! Let me know what you think!

Wow, what’s with me today…

Either I’m in an unusually bad mood today (not that I have a usual bad mood most days), or the coming of spring has addled everyone’s mind. I have been just snarky at people today. Not to their face, just internally hateful. I suppose it could be a bit of both. Today’s the first really nice day we’ve seen in Columbus so far this year so its definately concievable that noone’s thinking clearly. I have been known to be grouchy, from time to time…

Addendum: 4/18/08

Yeah, reflecting back, I think it was mostly me. Thanks to you for putting up with my surliness. I guess it goes to show that there’s more to a good attitude than good weather!