Changes: Return to Regular Reader Comments

ATW Update:

1. Old is New.

I've returned to the regular Typepad comment system that we used here since the start of All Things Workplace.

The Disqus system was a bit confusing to some. Most of all, many readers commented or sent emails saying that we had already established a "community" here and that it was comfortable commenting and tracking comments in the usual manner. It's important to me to create the atmosphere and methodology that will continue to prompt good conversation with maximum ease.

I'm going to be interviewing Daniel Ha from Disqus regarding where it's headed and what he hopes to see happen down the road. He is a very responsive, hard-working guy with a model that could work well as a result of listening to users--which he is doing.

2. Your comments that disappeared will re-appear.

I can't put them back in the "comments" section, so I'm going to do a post using the comments. That way we can keep things rolling without losing the contributions and thoughts added in recent days.

3. Speaking of recent days...

This week has been a blur. The great "hamster-wheel-of-consulting life" is continuing to spin at record speed through next Thursday. Am working on a client project that involves being in-person in NYC as well as coordinating tele-conferences and calls with Europe and China. Those of you involved in that kind of scheduling and the time zone/sleep trade-offs made to accommodate participants will recognize the routine. (There isn't one!).

I am going to post along the way...they may pop up on the feeds at unusual times.

Thanks so much for your willingness to try out the new system, offer honest comments, and keep the discussions rolling at the same time.

Comments

[Jackie Cameron]

Thank goodness! I was wondering what I was doing wrong.... It is always worth trying new things and seeing how they go though.

[peter vajda]

Hi, Steve,

I applaud your curiosity and stick-to-it-iveness with this experiment and your willingness to disclose your experience...and willingness to continue the exploration and not simply say "thanks but no thanks" as many might after an initial hiccup...many who say they are comfortable with change.

[Steve Roesler]

Jackie and Peter,

Thank you both for quickly commenting as well as being willing to hang in there. I was hoping that the system was functioning properly, as I went in and changed the code myself; always a dangerous undertaking.

The next step is to get the "Recent Comments" to return in the sidebar. If you see a totally blank screen at some point, you'll know that I have exceeded my html capability:-)

Thanks again...

[Bud Bilanich]

Steve:
Hang in there. I like the TypePad comment system, but I applaud you for trying something new.
All the best,
BB

[Steve Roesler]

Hey there, Bud, thanks for the encouragement.