Dipping into the Blogpond

Using OpenID to sign into blogger is not working. Neither is URL delegation.

Today I set up an OpenID at MyOpenID. I was expecting it to be a bit of a universal profile, but it isn’t (you can see my public profile here). So while this will let me comment on Blogger blogs, it doesn’t really provide an easy link to my blog. Combined with the help at MyOpenID, I was quickly able to add a bit of code to my blog header, which now allows me to use my URL http://blogpond.com.au as my OpenID URL.

Blogger’s new changes to the commenting system has caused somewhat of a stir around the blogosphere. Sue has weighed in with a detailed analysis, and is labelling it unfair to all bloggers. Kelley has expressed her dissatisfaction in no uncertain terms. The alternatives seem to be: Put up with it Complain to Google Install Haloscan […]

My blog has been decked out in Christmas cheer, I guess the blogging equivalent of putting up the tree. I thought it timely to do a Christmas Card / Link Love post to show my appreciation for those that have made this little community a better place.

I survived my Christmas shopping trip.

Cute things kids say.