‘metablogging’ Archives
Oops, I forgot this LJ really is public…
My Toastie Radio website links to my Google website which links to…this blog. Why am I always so paranoid that someone is going to have a negative opinion of me after coming across this blog? Sometimes, I think I’m wise to pull some posts out of the public [Read More]
Why I don’t participate in “pass it on” memes
I wouldn’t mind getting gifts from LJ friends, but I’m not doing the “gifting meme” or any other meme that requires me to repost a meme in my LJ and then wait for responses. I won’t do these because they can be used as a measurement of how many [Read More]
And I just learned something else
When you change an LJ userpic keyword, any existing entries that used that pic will no longer display it. Duh. Everyone else knew that already except for me, I’m sure. I didn’t realize that the keywords literally defined what pic was displayed; I thought they [Read More]
The Toastie Show Has Been Canceled
Due to several years of low ratings and undisclosed backstage conflicts, The Toastie Show has been canceled. Producers say that, while they knew the show would always be a tough sell to mainstream audiences, they had hoped it would generate a cult following. Rumors abound [Read More]
The Volcano Has Been Retired
Back to the original title, The Toastie Show. New default icon. Same old Toastie. [Read More]
This blog is no longer in beta
But you’ve had it since December 2003. What do you mean it’s no longer in beta? I mean that anyone who goes to my personal homepage is going to see a link to this blog. Anyone who goes to my blog is going to be able to find a link to this blog. Mom, [Read More]
Whoring for Fresh Step on my blog
Back on May 12, I wrote about my disgust with Arm & Hammer Multicat litter. Today, I received this email: Hi Toastie, My name is Maureen . I came across your blog and read an entry regarding your disgust with Arm & Hammer Multicat cat litter. I thought you might [Read More]
End of the Public Journal
In order to view my journal, you’ll need to shoot me an email and ask to be added to my Friends list. I had a mostly-public journal for a couple of months, and I’d give Friend-level access to anyone who’d ask and to anyone I knew with an LJ. I do not mind [Read More]
