Rules o' the Blog

I have read (and continue to read) many, many different blogs. The one thing that many do that I haven't yet done, is to tell everyone what to expect from this blog. Sure, I touched on it a bit in one of the earlier posts, but there are other things that should be mentioned.

I do want to emphasize that this truly is an eclectic collection of stuff. I don't plan on having any dependability. There definitely won't be daily posts, although I might put up stuff several days in a row. I can't even say that there will be weekly posts. I will say that the general plan is: blogging without obligation. Now, before going on any further, I MUST mention that this particular phrase has been seen on various blogs and is not my own particular invention. It has been making the internet rounds, and I'm borrowing it. I can't remember exactly where I've seen it, but I like it. Blogging without obligation means just that; there's no set schedule to producing posts. No use getting stressed out about the thing before I even get started!

Regarding comments: For now, I have to approve every single comment before it appears on the blog. Mainly this is because I'm new to blogging in a way that will actually be seen by more eyes than my own and one or two friends/family. I feel it is far easier to ease controls in the future as needed than to try and clamp down later. Of course, it is likely I will find that tedious and ease up sooner rather than later, but we'll see.

Which brings me to.....Nasty Comments. I do plan on removing comments from blatantly ignorant people. I don't plan on editing the text of comments themselves but people who say stuff like, "I think you're a shithead for saying that", will not get their comments posted. I'm looked for reasonable discourse and debate here, not name-slinging. It's hurtful and helps no one. I don't want any flame wars and obvious trolls will be given the boot.

It's my blog, dammit....and I can do what I want!