We’re off!
So, here goes nothing.
It’s not a wiki really, since no one gets to alter anyone else’s posts. But registration and posting priviliges are free for the asking. On the footer at the bottom of the page is a “login” link, which will take you to the WordPress front-end. First time users should hit the “Register” link, which will ask you for user name and email address. A randomly generated password will be sent to your email box, and once you’ve gone back to the login page you’ll have posting privileges. Holler at me if any of the codework seems abstruse, for the most part it’s pretty straightforward. As a “contributor” you can’t do much in the way of under-the-hood damage, so don’t fret about that.
I feel a bit like I’m showing some thigh here, but you’ve all been decent readers over the years so I’m keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best. I’m keeping the rule set short at first (and keeping this post at the top for a bit):
- Be kind to one another, and mind the language.
- Don’t sell stuff.
Apart from that, you’re free to post links to your home blogs, things that interest you (and won’t embarrass the sea services) and whatever suits your mood. The rules may grow in time, but if we’re as decent here as we tend to be at home, there shouldn’t be a problem.
Recommendations for widgets and functionality are welcome.
Let’s have some fun.
Posted by lex
On February 3rd, 2007 under Admin.
Comments: 17
Comments
Comment from FbL
Time: February 3, 2007, 9:48 pm
This is cool! I must’ve read your suggestion in a hurry, ’cause I didn’t realize it would be this extensive. Very nice!
Of course, now we have to see who is brave enough to do the first post…
Comment from FbL
Time: February 3, 2007, 9:59 pm
I just went back and re-read the post where you proposed this. I’m a little confused, now… is this supposed to be a place for people to just introduce themselves, or is this something like Castle Argghhh! where about 20 “Denizens” have posting privileges in both “H&I Fires” as well as an individual post?
Comment from admin
Time: February 3, 2007, 10:02 pm
Both, sorta. I had meant to have an intro page, and then when I started tinkering it became an open portal.
So, you know: Run wild. Have fun. And so on.
Comment from JHD
Time: February 3, 2007, 10:03 pm
Nice spam spanker! I think I’m all good to go now.
Now I’ll just disappear again! Heh!
Comment from FbL
Time: February 3, 2007, 10:11 pm
Okay. I think I get it. As far as an “intro,” how about maybe an 8th category–”Bios?”
Comment from lex
Time: February 3, 2007, 10:12 pm
Good call. Bios, and maybe a page to go with it.
Comment from Ernie
Time: February 4, 2007, 1:45 am
OK, everybody’s commenting, but nobody’s posting. Guess it’s up to an ol’ Chief to get things started. Ya’ll hold on!
Comment from Byron Audler
Time: February 4, 2007, 5:05 am
Amazing…I actually got logged in at this ungodly hour of the morning. Of course, since the grandson and the dogs are staying, and one of them is a puppy, I had to do a wee bit of cleanup…AFTER I got my coffee going 
I’ll figure out how to work up a post after I’ve had some coffee in my system.
Thank you, Lex, I consider this an honor and a priviledge.
Byron
Comment from Whiz
Time: February 4, 2007, 5:09 am
Agree on the bios – I wasn’t sure how much to write in (pro’ly wrote way more than I shoulda – oh well), but I’m looking forward to getting a sense of everyone else’s experience. That alone should generate discussions.
Like the name, too, Lex.
Comment from Byron Audler
Time: February 4, 2007, 5:22 am
I’ll attempt this again…permission to come aboard, Sir!
Comment from Byron Audler
Time: February 4, 2007, 5:24 am
Third attempt…and I’m logged in…Permission to come aboard, Sir!
Comment from Byron Audler
Time: February 4, 2007, 6:04 am
This is a short test from the quarterdeck…one, two, three, four, five, five, four, three, two, one…test complete.
Comment from Nose
Time: February 4, 2007, 7:00 am
Nose in.
Thanks Lex.
Comment from Byron Audler
Time: February 4, 2007, 1:59 pm
Looks like Lex fixed the governor on this here engine 
Comment from Byron Audler
Time: February 4, 2007, 6:23 pm
Got it figured out, got a bio up, will work on some other content up soon…including one sea story, and one semi-sea story…
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