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by turfgrrl


November 27th, 2007 · 45 Comments

At long last I’ve upgraded and tweaked and have a mostly functional new blog to unveil. But I am not running Vista or IE 7, so I’m kinda curious as to whether it holds up or not. If you are running either of those, please let me know if anything garish happens.

The new site offers up some new features. Paged comments for one. But also the ability to edit your comments within 15 minutes. These features come at a price. My anonymous making IP address hack will not work on the new site. Let me know what you think, and if you have any suggestions post them here.

Please try out the comments on the new site, and keep in mind that the databases are not synced.

new site.

Tags: In the News

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  • 1 anon // Nov 27, 2007 at 9:55 pm

    If I’m not anonymous, I’m outta here!

  • 2 anonymous // Nov 27, 2007 at 9:59 pm

    I don’t get it??

  • 3 anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 3:57 am

    #2- #1 is referring to the fact that posters’ IP address identities will be revealed to Turfie on the new site, and perhaps to all.

  • 4 Watchdog // Nov 28, 2007 at 7:17 am

    Mornin, Turf. I’ve come here faithfully to read updates on the postings by West Rocks teachers. They absolutely break my heart. It is astounding how our city is powerless to do anything about the bullying that takes place in our schools and that dysfunctional individuals who lack leadership skills press on as inept administrators. Isn’t the board moved by the amount of fear behind these postings with regard to IP addresses? How can it be that this continues to go on in a day when evaluations have been tweaked and ongoing? Is this what happens when teachers’ input, as a very necessary part of the evaluation process, is suppressed? The direct impact of this distress evidenced here falls ultimately on the children in our school system and there is no denying that. Anyone who is in business knows how affecting middle management can be. If productivity is impacted, the obstruction is removed. When in GOD’S name is the board going to realize that motivated teachers translate to motivated students? We can beat kids over the head with literacy programs, new textbooks, and test data, and there won’t be a lick of improvement if they aren’t encouraged to learn by teachers who are encouraged to teach in a supportive, caring environment. Climate, people. Climate is everything. Alright, then. Let’s see what Cambridge translates to. I would think they will pick all of this up since their focus is morale and building climate. If the teachers were on a short leash during the visit, they surely took note of that. Cambridge prides itself on a team approach that empowers staff. We shall see. Oh, yes, Turfie… I forgot. Any chance this hysteria can be quelled about IP addresses? What can you do or say to ensure these posters a safe format?

  • 5 anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 7:56 am

    Turf, who cares if you can see an IP address if IT’S ONLY YOU who can see it. I know your not going to do anything “wrong” with it. Hpoefully, you can stop the smart a$$es from their postings that attack others, or at least it’ll curtail their gutter verbage.

  • 6 Andrew // Nov 28, 2007 at 8:08 am

    Looks good to me Turfie! Like #5 said, it’s only you seeing the IP, so it’s all good with me.

  • 7 turfgrrl // Nov 28, 2007 at 8:15 am

    Hiya Watchdog. I would hope that the board starts asking questions about West Rocks. In regards to the IP question, I spent some time working on the code yesterday to remove them but the new features kinda of need them. It’s a dilemma because I don’t like the idea of having them.

    But, no one else can see them. They are not revealed anywhere on the site. Most residential Internet services provide dynamic IP addresses, so overtime an IP number can change. Mine for example, have changed 4 times since I moved to my new HQ.

    For those concerned about having an IP stored, I suggest using an anonymous web site, like http://anonymouse.org/anonwww.html.

  • 8 Anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 8:18 am

    I won’t be posting any more if IP addresses are visible, even if it’s only to Turfie. The primary reason that a lot of people feel comfortable expressing themselves here is because they don’t fear retribution as a result.

    Regardless of Turfie’s motives, she is a current member of a Norwalk government body and as such answers to the City of Norwalk. What happens if someone in City govt. pressures her to reveal the identity of someone who posts something that is unkind or critical to them? Can she absolutely guarantee that if a lawsuit is brought against her as a result, she won’t reveal any identities?

  • 9 #13 of the Miserable 25 // Nov 28, 2007 at 8:27 am

    I tend to agree with #8, anonymity is what made this blog the place to REALLY see and hear what people think.

    It might now just become another place where a few just repeat what is in the “Hour or Advocate.”

    In the past year I have seen some really deep anger and some really deep praise. If the praise remains the anger goes away, this blog will become a “Plain Vanilla” FORUM

  • 10 MGeake // Nov 28, 2007 at 9:31 am

    As TG said in #7, you can always use a service like anonymouse.com to mask your identity. That is how I reached the page I’m entering this from, and you will see that when you click the links to go to different topics, even that is protected by anonymouse.com

    Of course, you could always just post under your own name :o

  • 11 Anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 11:24 am

    There are millions of products on the market to mask your identity. Here is one for $14.95.

    https://www.steganos.com/us/products/home-office/internet-anonym-vpn/overview

  • 12 Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? // Nov 28, 2007 at 11:30 am

    I use one of the IP addresses in this list.

    http://www.proxylist.blogspot.com

  • 13 Trojan Man // Nov 28, 2007 at 12:11 pm

    ROFLMAOProxies are more than enough protection for yourct. Do you want the ultimate protection?

  • 14 Anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 12:53 pm

    I bought a program at Best Buy by SmithMicro called Anonymizer for twenty bucks that hides your IP. Comes with a $10 rebate.

  • 15 Anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 1:05 pm

    A link to the website.

    Web sites can track who you are and where you’ve been by your IP address. Anonymous Surfing keeps your PC’s IP address unlisted to protect your identity!

    http://www.smithmicro.com/default.tpl?group=product_full&sku=ASURFWCD

  • 16 Andrew // Nov 28, 2007 at 1:14 pm

    Why are people so worried about this? Do you really think that Turfie is going to track down your IP, and call you out on the blog?

    Come on people, give it a rest! Atleast there are a few people out there who aren’t afraid to put there name out there.

  • 17 Anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 1:26 pm

    who cares, say something bad the AG office can get you for, well thats your problem. I assume the pressure is there somewhere to stem the false and libel lies purported by some out here. It didn’t change the outcome of the election it showed most don’t care where Norwalk goes with our leadership in some cases.

    I think the point was the site is growing , software and archives all are important to a site like this. The site is growing its great but with that changes usually come, Whatever Turfgrrl does she has my blessings, whatever she has to do my thanks as well. She alone showed blogging is in another realm and will only become better here in Norwalk. I’m sure The Hour and the new owners of the The Advocate are also some of the top readers, why not the news of yesterday today and tommorrow is usaully here less the editing and the good ole boys club click when it comes to finding out whats going on in Norwalk.

    Now if we only could get the comics I’d cancel both papers.

  • 18 BTW // Nov 28, 2007 at 1:50 pm

    By the way, some people complain about this blog, especially when posters mention them by name. This blog is pretty tame compared to those who post on articles in some newspapers. There are lots rougher assessments (not to mention crazy people) writing harsh, brutal stuff in other arenas. I don’t approve of that. Turffie can’t control what other people post, she just puts up her opinion or writes what is in the news. the comments are expressed, by us and are mostly within the bounds of appropriate.
    This is a pretty even handed blog.

  • 19 LegalMind // Nov 28, 2007 at 2:46 pm

    I am someone very familiar with libel and slander law. People should not mind the identification of the proxies. In the famous Sullivan vs. New York Times decision the courts set a very high bar for libel. It created a two fold standard: 1) it has to be false, and 2) stated in bad faith. 98% of the postings on this blog are very factual and truthful with plenty of citations and attributions. I doubt that people will go after bloggers for stating their truthful and well intentioned opinions. If they do, they better be ready to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and detective fees. For now colleagues, stick to the good old truth and back it up with the facts that have characterized this block. As judge Brandeis once stated “Sunshine is the best disinfectant.” Keep posting!

  • 20 anon for now // Nov 28, 2007 at 3:20 pm

    http://agahran.typepad.com/sej2006/2006/10/responsible_blo.html

    A plain English discussion about defamation, libel, slander and copyright. Interesting issues.

  • 21 Anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 3:51 pm

    Get your finger out of your nose! Hiding your online identity is as easy as pie.

  • 22 Anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 4:06 pm

    Andrew is a stitch. Don’t underestimate turfgrrl’s sneakiness. Just Kidding

  • 23 United Arab Emirates // Nov 28, 2007 at 5:51 pm

    I’m using Osama Bin Laden’s proxy. Top that one!

  • 24 Anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 7:11 pm

    West Rocks Middle School

    http://www.yourct.com/newzee/2007/11/25/norwalk-new-boe-post/

  • 25 dem4life // Nov 28, 2007 at 8:07 pm

    I like the new look. No problems reported. I don’t mind whether Turffie sees my IP or not. I don’t want it visible to on my posts. I don’t see that happening on the new site.

  • 26 Deep Throat // Nov 28, 2007 at 8:38 pm

    Post Here Or New Site?

  • 27 WEST ROCKS M.S. TEACHER // Nov 28, 2007 at 9:20 pm

    LegalMind, 98%????? Talk to the current and former WRMS staff. They know the facts.

  • 28 Andrew // Nov 28, 2007 at 10:18 pm

    Turf, #22 is on to us. GRAB ALL THE INFO AND RUN! I’LL SEE YOU AT OUR MEET UP UP POINT!

  • 29 Anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 11:01 pm

    #8 That’s as crazy as saying Yahoo is responsible for monitoring their own blogs. Turfgrrl owns this blog. The fact remains that challenging the posts on this blog will only reveal the truth behind the posts.

  • 30 Anonymous // Nov 28, 2007 at 11:28 pm

    #21 They want you to shut your pie hole so to speak.

    Watchdog Do you think Mahatma Gandhi would be God’s name if he grew up during the Roman empire? Few acknowledge India support of Germany and fewer acknowledge similarities within our own government officials. Let the sunshine laws shine bright on the participants of corruption and free those from their bondage of silence. Sadly we Americans run from such conflict out of fear of legality when the law rightly and fully protects such freedoms. A disheartening side of American society is the disinterest in the welfare of the people who serve our community at the hands of those who abuse them.

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