PF Blog - Interest Survey: Are You In?

[Greg Bernhardt]

If PF started a science blog featuring news bits, commentary/opinions, articles, reviews, interesting links... would people be interesting in reading the blog and or being a blogger for it? For example anything in ZapperZ's journal could be a blog item. Just surveying for interest at this time.

 

[Moonbear]

Sounds like it would be interesting. So, it would be one blog that everyone shared, right?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Sounds like it would be interesting. So, it would be one blog that everyone shared, right?

Right, but only staff and appointed members could post.

 

[Moonbear]

Right, but only staff and appointed members could post.

Okay, so if all you're looking for are people interested in reading, I'll certainly read if it's there. I might even be willing to write an article or two if invited and if there's a topic I could write on that would fit in with what you have in mind for the blog.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Okay, so if all you're looking for are people interested in reading, I'll certainly read if it's there. I might even be willing to write an article or two if invited and if there's a topic I could write on that would fit in with what you have in mind for the blog.

It's not so much articles as is ahort commentary, news and opinions. We could really use you in a biology category For example say you found out something neat or have commentary on a news item, that is something you can post. I suppose a lot of what you post in your journals could be blog material for example.

Also for anyone, if your interested in being a blog author please let me know.

 

[Lisa!]

Right, but only staff and appointed members could post.

appointed members!?

 

[honestrosewater]

If you build it, I will read.

Would bloggers be expected to write on a regular basis or could they just write whenever?

 

[marlon]

i think this is a great idea. i am certainly in.

marlon

 

[dextercioby]

Sounds rather intriguing,i must say... Too bad i can't write

Neither paint,nor sing...

Daniel.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

If you build it, I will read.

Would bloggers be expected to write on a regular basis or could they just write whenever?

Whenever you want within reason, I think atleast once a week is fair. It doesn't take that much to write a blog item. Alot of what is being written in the journals can be blog items for example. Again if you want to be a blogger let me know asap. The blog should be ready within a day or two.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

The blog is live:
https://www.physicsforums.com/blog

Expect daily postings

 

[Moonbear]

The blog is live:
https://www.physicsforums.com/blog

Expect daily postings

That was quick!

 

[Evo]

Greg is a man of action.

 

[JamesU]

exellent! now I have something to be mad about because I can't write!

 

[Danger]

I didn't know what a 'blog' was until I looked at it, but I like it. Unfortunately, I have very little time to read. ZZ's article fascintated me for a few minutes, and then I had to stop. I'll definitely finish it when I can, and continue to check it out. As for helping out, I'm the opposite of Dex; I can write reasonably well, but don't know anything to write about. Maybe if we get together, we can be one contributor.

 

[Lisa!]

That was great.I've just finished my registration.When I realized I couldn't choose my password at first,I was about to forget about it but luckily the password was short and easy (you can't believe it I still can't make my account active coz my password is too long and I always make a mistake when I want to type it )

 

[JamesU]

That was great.I've just finished my registration.When I realized I couldn't choose my password at first,I was about to forget about it but luckily the password was short and easy (you can't believe it I still can't make my account active coz my password is too long and I always make a mistake when I want to type it )

I'm confuzed

 

[Lisa!]

I'm confuzed

go through the blog and register,so you may understand what I'm saying!but don't forget you'll be a n00b there!

 

[JamesU]

If I demonstrate n00bage on a blog, then that's okay.

how do you register anyway?

 

[Lisa!]

come on!You know better than me
go through the blog and on the right side of the page under "Meta",click Register...

 

[honestrosewater]

Wow, that was fast. I would write, but I'm not sure that I could add much. Maybe in the near future, after I get a feel for what is appropriate.

 

[JamesU]

my password was never emailed to me (?) does anyone else have this problem...?

 

[dextercioby]

Yes,how about you post your e-mail address & your password and let me do some research...?

I'm sure i could see what the problem really is.

Daniel.

 

[JamesU]

okay, I got it. it says my username is yo\\\' mamma and it tells me my password but it says incorect username. I've tried:
yomamma
yo'mamma
yo' mamma
yo'\\\mamma
etc.

 

[marlon]

i am just wondering. What kind of texts do you guys want for the content of this blog ? I mean shouldn't it be about the science and not some guy's personal favourite QM-textbooks ? What is the use in that ? Just wondering...

I do think this is a great initiative with lots of potential, Greg.

regards
marlon

 

[jma2001]

i am just wondering. What kind of texts do you guys want for the content of this blog ? I mean shouldn't it be about the science and not some guy's personal favourite QM-textbooks ? What is the use in that ? Just wondering...

No, that is exactly what people like about blogs -- reading entertaining/controversial opinions from people they know and respect. A blog is not a replacement for a news service, it is more like a talk radio station.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

No, that is exactly what people like about blogs -- reading entertaining/controversial opinions from people they know and respect. A blog is not a replacement for a news service, it is more like a talk radio station.

I couldn't have explained it better myself!

 

[Lisa!]

What do you mean yomamma?For sure you've chosen your username by yourself.so how don't you know what it is?! (1 thing I forgot to mention,yomamma is a n00b there even if you change it alittle there! )

 

[marlon]

No, that is exactly what people like about blogs -- reading entertaining/controversial opinions from people they know and respect. A blog is not a replacement for a news service, it is more like a talk radio station.

ohh, so it is about personal opinions. Ok, did not realize that. I thought is was going to be about science.

Thanks for clarifying that.

If i want to share an opinion on this blog, how do i do this ?

regards and thanks again

marlon

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

ohh, so it is about personal opinions. Ok, did not realize that. I thought is was going to be about science.

Thanks for clarifying that.

If i want to share an opinion on this blog, how do i do this ?

regards and thanks again

marlon

It is about science, think talk radio for science. Here are some blog examples to see the format and writing style of blogs:

http://www.sixthform.info/maths/index.php
http://www.physics.uiuc.edu/blog.htm
http://javablogs.xyling.com/
http://www.j2eegeek.com/blog/

Checkout my latest blog post. It's casual like that.

 

[jma2001]

ohh, so it is about personal opinions. Ok, did not realize that. I thought is was going to be about science.

Think about the difference between CNN, and Rush Limbaugh. CNN is just supposed to report the news, as objectively as they can. Rush Limbaugh reports the news and then comments on it, usually in a controversial manner. Whether you agree with him or not, you listen because you find it entertaining, or because you love to hate him. A science blog is about science in the same way that Limbaugh's radio show is about politics.

 

[jma2001]

Here are two examples of science bloggers who are controversial in an intelligent way: Peter Woit and Lubos Motl. Their blogs are mainly about string theory -- Lubos is a supporter, Peter is a critic (kind of like "Crossfire" for physics). I find them entertaining reads even though I don't understand half of what they are talking about!

Peter Woit:
http://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/blog/

Lubos Motl:
http://motls.blogspot.com/

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

For those of you who have registered you can login and submit a blog post here: https://www.physicsforums.com/blog/wp-admin

 

[dextercioby]

Greg,why didn't you do an escape to the forum main page ?From the Blog's main page,there's no link on that page to www.physicsforums.com.

Daniel.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Greg,why didn't you do an escape to the forum main page ?From the Blog's main page,there's no link on that page to www.physicsforums.com.

Daniel.

I'll add one tonight

 

[robphy]

Okay... I registered and logged in. But I don't know where to go. (I never blogged before.)
When I click on any link in the "Latest Activity" box, I get "You do not have sufficient permissions to access this page."

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

I will promote you to author in a few minutes. You can login at:https://www.physicsforums.com/blog/wp-admin

 

[imabug]

So how does the posting process work? I've never used WP, but it looks easy enough. Once something is written and saved as a draft, does it go into an approval queue to await blessing before being published? Should it be saved as private first? Does one need special author privileges to make a publishable post?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

So how does the posting process work? I've never used WP, but it looks easy enough. Once something is written and saved as a draft, does it go into an approval queue to await blessing before being published? Should it be saved as private first? Does one need special author privileges to make a publishable post?

Yeah it gets sent to a moderation queue to be approved. Everyone that registers has the ability to post, but that doesn't mean we'll approve every post.

 

[Moonbear]

I'm glad someone mentioned the registration thing. I didn't even see that. Greg, if you want people to register there, especially while it's new and you want to boost registration, moving the registration link up near the top would make it more easily found/noticed (right now, I have to scroll down to even notice it's there), or maybe make it a different color so it stands out.

Also, now that I'm registered, can others view my profile? I don't know if that's for your information or if it will be publicly viewable somewhere. I don't see any place for people to view profiles, but if that's a feature somewhere, it's going to make a difference what I include or don't include there (i.e., I don't mind the admins contacting me by email, but I don't want every reader to have my email addy accessible; the way it's set up here that people can send an email if the member allows it but they don't actually see the address is the way I like it best).

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Also, now that I'm registered, can others view my profile? I don't know if that's for your information or if it will be publicly viewable somewhere. I don't see any place for people to view profiles, but if that's a feature somewhere, it's going to make a difference what I include or don't include there (i.e., I don't mind the admins contacting me by email, but I don't want every reader to have my email addy accessible).

There are no profiles, no worries, only I can spam you

 

[robphy]

So... after writing, to submit... just save as Draft? or save as Private?
If a post is declined, is there any indication (other than it not showing up)?

Is there a manual?
(What's a discussion ping? What are these advanced options?)

Sorry about all the questions. This is all new to me.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

So... after writing, to submit... just save as Draft? or save as Private?
If a post is declined, is there any indication (other than it not showing up)?

Is there a manual?
(What's a discussion ping? What are these advanced options?)

Sorry about all the questions. This is all new to me.

Save as draft, I check daily and will set posts to publish. No manual, just try things out, you did perfect in your first post

ps, we are seventh on good for "physics blog" already:
http://www.google.com/search?biw=1900&hl=en&q=physics+blog

Also don't forget we can use latex in the blog just like on the forums

 

[zeronem]

Hello, I like the idea of the Blog and was wondering if it was okay to write Articles on Mathematics too.

So does the blog accept Articles on Mathematics too?

 

[Nicool005]

That's cool, great idea Greg!

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Hello, I like the idea of the Blog and was wondering if it was okay to write Articles on Mathematics too.

So does the blog accept Articles on Mathematics too?

Absolutely, the blog supports LaTeX too the same way on these forums.

 

[robphy]

On googling: physics blog or "physics blog"
https://www.physicsforums.com/blog/ now googles-in at number 3 (number 2, if you count webservers).

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

On googling: physics blog or "physics blog"
https://www.physicsforums.com/blog/ now googles-in at number 3 (number 2, if you count webservers).

Slick!

Rob try googling "physics videos" and your post is on the first page and getting lots of hits!

 

[marcus]

... Again if you want to be a blogger let me know asap. ...

I would like to be a blogger, Greg. So I registered and am logged in.
What happens next?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

I would like to be a blogger, Greg. So I registered and am logged in.
What happens next?

I promoted you to writer, I also sent you a PM.