I took the XML icon off because users complained that it made their sites look ugly, and when they clicked on it they got a "broken" looking page. Since DABU supports all forms of RSS auto-discovery, I figured removing the tacky icon wouldn't make a big difference.
I brought it back, and added a link for OPML, though I'm not sure what colors should be used. Bright orange again?
Specifically, item #2: Make the file extension on your OPML file ".opml". This way processors don't have to make an HTTP call to find out the type of your file. In fact most of our code won't make the call and assumes if the extension is not .opml that the file is not OPML. If the processor knows that the thing you're linking to is in OPML it can "include" it seamlessly in the hierarchy it's displaying for the user. This comes up in Web directories as well as the World Outline. Don't understand what that means? You will, soon.
Do i keep sub'ing to you other blog? should I sub to this one? should i sub to both? should i unsub from the other? will you have different topics on each? will you rediret current feed on old blog to this one?
From sparse, austere, minimalist, medieval ... to this! A great improvement. Go with it. But leave that awful orange button out. Remember you're a user :-)
John Gibson
Posted on October 1, 2005 at 9:44 AM
This is a fantastic blogging platform... Makes others look quite primitive.
Tetra
Posted on October 1, 2005 at 10:10 AM
I prefer WordPress by a mile. Also, this is a hideous looking blog.
Interesting move Robert, but argueably a long time coming ... if for no other reason to have a domain that "maps" better to you. BTW, it looks like you registered this about a year ago - fortunately, nobody cyber-squatted on 'ya. Keep up the commentary! ;-)
Stephen
Posted on October 2, 2005 at 1:13 PM
Exellent work on thinking outside the square and implementing under 2 days :)
I have blogs in wordpress, is good but would be better....
In Blogneo....well but advertises are not so good..
Bogger, ok but too much people..imposible a good name...
DABU, ... Super!.. colours, short easy name, no advertises.. many names...and Dylan is Human,...we can speak with him!!..... I would like were Spanish languaje for all the spanish were here! :)
Robert, you were VERY well mentioned by many podcasters at the recent Podcast Expo. Would love to have you on CSULB and/or Cerritos College Radio ("The Prime Spot"). Perhaps we can even fit it into the curriculi. Um? (Curriculum?)
Maybe I should become better educated before ringing your cell!
Bogggle. Where's the RSS feed?
Shame on you, Scoble, for not having a Bright Orange Button clearly visible.
I took the XML icon off because users complained that it made their sites look ugly, and when they clicked on it they got a "broken" looking page. Since DABU supports all forms of RSS auto-discovery, I figured removing the tacky icon wouldn't make a big difference.
I brought it back, and added a link for OPML, though I'm not sure what colors should be used. Bright orange again?
A home of your own!
Yo, Google, Yahoo and MSN...note the new UTL
The comment system is vastly improved. Nice textbox control.
I presume there's also some good controls admin end?
Congratulations! I like the look. Allow me to be the first to comment. So if you'd kindly delete the prior 6 posts....
Subscribed.
Dylan, Robert...
The extension on the OPML file should be .opml.
Then it will work in the directory software.
See the guidelines published in January 2004.
http://feeds.scripting.com/powerOpmlGuidelines
Specifically, item #2: Make the file extension on your OPML file ".opml". This way processors don't have to make an HTTP call to find out the type of your file. In fact most of our code won't make the call and assumes if the extension is not .opml that the file is not OPML. If the processor knows that the thing you're linking to is in OPML it can "include" it seamlessly in the hierarchy it's displaying for the user. This comes up in Web directories as well as the World Outline. Don't understand what that means? You will, soon.
Do i keep sub'ing to you other blog? should I sub to this one? should i sub to both? should i unsub from the other? will you have different topics on each? will you rediret current feed on old blog to this one?
good luck!
Alex.
This is a fantastic blogging platform... Makes others look quite primitive.
Dave - I changed the OPML extension to use .opml instead of .xml. Thanks for pointing that out. http://feeds.scripting.com/powerOpmlGuidelines isn't loading for me.
Instead I used http://www.opml.org/spec - that doc doesn't specify the extension.
Robert, I'm sure there is room on Geeks With Blogs for you!
But nice site anyhooo ... better than the old one.
You can add your URL for free at Portal-Web.biz. This is directory of human edited Links.
I have blogs in wordpress, is good but would be better....
In Blogneo....well but advertises are not so good..
Bogger, ok but too much people..imposible a good name...
DABU, ... Super!.. colours, short easy name, no advertises.. many names...and Dylan is Human,...we can speak with him!!..... I would like were Spanish languaje for all the spanish were here! :)
Robert, you were VERY well mentioned by many podcasters at the recent Podcast Expo. Would love to have you on CSULB and/or Cerritos College Radio ("The Prime Spot"). Perhaps we can even fit it into the curriculi. Um? (Curriculum?)
Maybe I should become better educated before ringing your cell!