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I don't think this is the right focus for posterous. I really like their approach to blogging, but bad-mouthing other services can backfire in the long run.
All you need is a URL and an email address? So, I can automatically import any tumblr blog, even if I don't own it? That's a bit scary.
You must be terrified by copy/paste.
But, what's http://marco.org going to say when there are 20 clones of his blog all being indexed by google? It's sort of a kick in the teeth I'd say.
EDIT: I didn't realize tumblr made it so friggin easy to copy an entire blog. My bad.
Maybe they should add "Adds hidden affiliate codes to your links. Posterous: YES. Tumblr: NO." ( http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/30/posterous-starts-automatica... )
This is a really low blow. This is what companies do when they are clutching at straws - they spread misinformation. Considering: * Most tumblr themes have Disqus integration, and the "tumblr way" to comment is via reblog. * Multiple people can contribute to Tumblr blogs, I can also submit posts even if I'm not a user, and ask the authors questions (formspring style) * I can also password protect my Tumblr. They also…
I have a major bone to pick with your characterization of Posterous themes. I hardly think the theme community is unhappy about suddenly being able to use their themes on millions of other blogs that aren't Tumblr. Also, the themes that we build into our service are 100% licensed via partnership with the theme designers. Attacking the ability to use Tumblr themes in Posterous is absurd. It's like saying Google Apps i…
It looks like pclark is providing feedback of some kind to a product represented by rantfoil, who is responding.
I have no opinion about the issues being discussed in this thread, in fact I'm not sure I even understand many of them. But this much I do understand...
rantfoil, you appear to be arguing in a public forum. Don't. By definition, you can't win.
You responses may be perfectly valid (who knows), but language like
I have a major bone to pick with your characterization of Posterous themes.
I hardly think the theme community is unhappy about...
Attacking...is absurd...
make you and all that you represent appear confrontational.
It doesn't matter who wins this battle, rantfoil will lose the war if this is the public perception of the corporate face. Find a way to address this feedback that will attract innocent bystanders, not scare them away.
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All you need is a URL and an email address? So, I can automatically import any tumblr blog, even if I don't own it? That's a bit scary.
That is actually how the Tumblr API works. You don't even need the email address.
This is a really low blow. This is what companies do when they are clutching at straws - they spread misinformation. Considering: * Most tumblr themes have Disqus integration, and the "tumblr way" to comment is via reblog. * Multiple people can contribute to Tumblr blogs, I can also submit posts even if I'm not a user, and ask the authors questions (formspring style) * I can also password protect my Tumblr. They also…
Oh god, feature-checklist-itis. I don't think that post is going to convert anyone who didn't want to convert already. Lack of comments on tumblr is a feature*. Like, how is 'ability to moderate them' also a feature? More like a hellish burden given down by a cruel god from on high.
I have a wordpress blog that I abandoned because one post was popular and now my comments get spammed to death. I'd much rather have comments on my blog posts where they were syndicated - twitter, hacker news, reddit, etc. This keeps each set of responses within the context of the community the traffic came from as well as prevents blog-post footers turning into "first" and shouting matches.
Edit: Self-plug My new blog http://blogriot.com/. No comments, no sidebars, no distraction. Just me and my writing. Well, not much writing just set it up few days ago. I had the domain unused for few years so I thought, what the hey! why not use it?
This is a really low blow. This is what companies do when they are clutching at straws - they spread misinformation. Considering: * Most tumblr themes have Disqus integration, and the "tumblr way" to comment is via reblog. * Multiple people can contribute to Tumblr blogs, I can also submit posts even if I'm not a user, and ask the authors questions (formspring style) * I can also password protect my Tumblr. They also…
Hehehe...