Testing, 1, 2, 3...

Hi...

This blog is in a testing phase. Feel free to enter comments on any topic posted in addition to this one. I'm interested in your feedback as to the interface and ease-of-use, so don't feel it's necessary to specifically address subject matter of whatever topics are posted.

Other than writing comments for the sake of interacting, I'd prefer you provide your assessment input via the "comments" link in the white-colored area below the message section of this post.

The upper, dark gray section furnishes (among other things) the means to view the "Next Blog" --a random site but not related to ours. The "Sign In" link is required only for Contributors (authors) to our blog to log in.

Contributors are permitted to post topics/messages, but must register a Google email account (Gmail) unless they already have one. Don't worry if you're a first-time sign up for Gmail...it's required to use this blog system only as a Contributor since Google powers it. Like any other webmail service, you don't have to use the mail portion at all.

As of this writing (Sunday, April 22) only two people are authorized as such --note Joe's and my name on the right hand side in the red section.

If you receive an email asking you to become a Contributor/Author --again, I'm curious as to your opinion of the process. Please, in all cases, let me know which browser you're using! Also, note problems or difficulties accessing any page or procedure. I've encountered a couple under certain conditions...

If you're interested in being a Contributor (as a beta-tester or permanently), indicate that fact even if you haven't received an invite. Again, we're operating in beta-test so don't waste too much time and effort on your musings.

Comments may be accessed by anyone (at this time) regardless as to whether or not they have a Gmail account.

Those who comment are regarded as major participants in all blogging systems. Contributors provide initial fodder, but the commentary is essential to the discourse and worth of the site.

Be aware the blog is "live" and outside access is highly unlikely yet possible. When we are satisfied, we'll start from scratch with our postings, assignment of Contributors, and a link on our website menu.

Thanks for you help...

---Tony