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by: RiaD

Mon Mar 15, 2010 at 11:53:53 AM EDT

FYI~

i've changed the way the "firefly endorses" blox is set up.

now each link goes to a static post that all the firefly editors can edit as new links are brought to our attention.

for the time being i've left commenting ON in those posts.

if you have a link that you feel should be on one of the lists, please post a comment, give your link & tell why this is a good business, manufacturer or whatever.

eventually i will put a "firefly ratings" system in place...
so you can tell at a glance if the place .... um... uses sustainable materials, treats its employees well, etc, etc

i might move "free things" & "superb organizations" to firefly endorses ...
what do you think?

i haven't quite got this all figured out.... ideas would be appreciated!

also.
i'm not quite satisfied with the arrangement of the bloxes on the left & right sidebars.
anybody got any ideas on how to rearrange them?

RiaD :: fyi

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any ideas (8.00 / 3)

on how you think firefly could be improved?

any categories or links you think we should promote?

(& btw~ all my editors: you got mail!)

"Indeed, if a poor man will spend a year in prison for stealing out of hunger,
how high would the gallows need to be to hang the rich man?"
~The Patrician in 'Snuff' by Terry Pratchett

by: RiaD @ Mon Mar 15, 2010 at 16:33:50 PM UTC

aw, geez, Ria... (8.00 / 3)

You are asking for helpful comments, and all I can think of is the classic NYC line:

"You talkin' to me? You fuckin' talkin' to me?"

...which is no help whatsoever.

I like it the way it is...but I always get upset when sites change their look, so you can't go by me. The one exception to that is when Pioneer Woman had her website redesigned to its current configuration: maybe you could take a look at how she has it organized? It's not Soapblox, but the sidebars -- and that's your issue here, right? -- seem very straightforward & easy to navigate, even for me.

Just a thought. Anyway, don't agonize too much over this: the important thing is the sense of community, and you've already achieved that.

English usage is sometimes more than mere taste, judgment and education - sometimes it's sheer luck, like getting across the street.
E. B. White

by: Youffraita @ Mon Mar 15, 2010 at 18:39:46 PM UTC

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so true, Youff... (8.00 / 3)

Just a thought. Anyway, don't agonize too much over this: the important thing is the sense of community, and you've already achieved that.

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Thoreau ... and, do no harm

by: newpioneer @ Mon Mar 15, 2010 at 19:01:24 PM UTC

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thanks sweetie (8.00 / 3)

that's so nice to hear.
really!
♥~

"Indeed, if a poor man will spend a year in prison for stealing out of hunger,
how high would the gallows need to be to hang the rich man?"
~The Patrician in 'Snuff' by Terry Pratchett

by: RiaD @ Mon Mar 15, 2010 at 19:09:51 PM UTC

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So glad to find you, Ria! (8.00 / 4)

Thankee, thankee Alma.

by: Joy @ Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 01:24:19 AM UTC

welcome to the glow, Joy! (8.00 / 3)

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Thoreau ... and, do no harm

by: newpioneer @ Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 01:30:00 AM UTC

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i'm glad you're here! (8.00 / 3)

i haven't seen you around the toobz much lately....
now i will!
YaY!!
♥~

"Indeed, if a poor man will spend a year in prison for stealing out of hunger,
how high would the gallows need to be to hang the rich man?"
~The Patrician in 'Snuff' by Terry Pratchett

by: RiaD @ Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 02:12:22 AM UTC

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You're welcome (8.00 / 3)

Its so good to have you here! :)

by: Alma @ Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 18:24:24 PM UTC

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