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Someone at Fox spends a lot of time setting up and maintaining this blog site for us to use.

They have set it up so that we can write our own posts.

They have set it up so that we can comment on other bloggers posts.

They have even given us the power to delete when we think it necessary (and when not).

One of the best things that they have done for us on this site is given us the opportunity to post our blogs under different categories.

They have given us the "news" category. I would assume that is for blogs about current events.

They have given us the "political" category. I would assume that I could go there to find out about the presidential race or what is happening in congress.

They have given us the "sports" category. There I am sure I would be able to find out such things as who one todays race at the Monster Mile.

I also saw a category for "faith". Now if I was a religous or spiritual person this is where I would go to read prayers or sightings of your God or Jesus.

Ahhhhh the "Music" category. Here one should be able to get concert info or best band info along with maybe a review of a new group.

In the "weather" category I would expect to see such blogs as "T.S. Alma not heading our way" or "no rain in sight".

As far as the "Entertainment" category goes, I think this is what would be the "catchall" for the rest of the blogs such as the jokes,riddles, movie reviews, actor/actress surveys and such.

Now for the life of me I cant understand why we use all of the nice things Fox has given us except the ability to post in what should be the proper category.

It seems that bloggers are so afraid that no one will read their post unless they plaster it right there under the news category.

Or they are so excited about having a thought that they actually got put into words that they just hit enter without looking to see under which category it will be posted.

Either way it all falls down to the fact that if we want to read a short but well meaning prayer we should go to the faith category. If we want to read about what someone learned in college we should go to the entertainment category. If we want to read about where someone wants their career to go we should also look under entertainment. If we want to read about the American symbols we should go to the political category, and last but not least if someone wants to know how to fix something how about posting it on the one place I forgot to mention the "community Boards".

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TwentyNineNHldg read my blog
Jun 1, 2008 | 9:22 PM

I was hoping to find a section on dumb crook news. I take this site doesnt have one? From my home town they had one and it was entertaining. after reading what you have here I think I need to go do something about my post. Im confused as I thought there would be a welcome or just announcement page like to say hey to fellow bloggers. If my comment that dont mean anything comes up on news sorry. But I get what you are meaning. When I saw the categories they are not very specific to the many ideas I'd like to post. Is there a way to change it or are we stuck with the category choices it shows? And is there a way to keep a post on your own page with out choosing a category? Sorry for the questions Im always lost.

pattiep read my blog view my photos
Jun 1, 2008 | 9:38 PM

Ok, you must have found all your lost shoes because this is a great post with gee, a great idea.

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Jun 1, 2008 | 10:28 PM

29, dumb crook news would be posted under entertainment. I believe signal12 has already posted more than one there.

One shoe, you are not the first to complain about this.
News should be for news. But. Not only is it the most read category, it is also the fastest moving.

I posted an extensive blog about this, that has 60 very interesting comments. You should read it.

Truthguys read my blog view my photos
Jun 1, 2008 | 10:35 PM

I think the moderator moves them to the proper section if we mis catogorize it.

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Jun 1, 2008 | 11:59 PM

No, they do not.

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 12:01 AM

But they should.

plum19 read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 12:53 AM

would me saying i wanna see Comic Lewis Black in concert be entertainment or music?

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 1:11 AM

Take your pick plum. Or post it under both.

Dunno who he is, but if he is a comic, and not a musician and/or singer, I would go for the entertainment category......

EvilBlonde read my blog
Jun 2, 2008 | 1:46 AM

Swan I understand what you are trying to say but when it comes to the "news" catagory I think maybe FOX views blogs such as this one and others as "news" worthy of sharing which would suggest that the "news" catagory is not just for those thing heard on TV or read in the newspapers but for anything that may contain useable information. Make sense? LOL yes, I had to double think it too so don't feel bad. :P

Maybe FOX could provide one more Category called EDUCATIONAL NEWS. Just a thought.

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 2:14 AM

Well, I like your reasoning EB, but people will still post everything that is on thier mind under "news"! LOL!

If the mods do not re-classify ALL posts to the proper category, it will never end.

This also includes the Fox people themselves, that mostly post thier required two blogs per day under the news category!

Ericjhach read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 5:39 AM

There have been some blogs posted under news that dont fit into any category here. Fortunatilly Fox deleted those blogs completely. I think its a matter of ones opinion on the blog written where they put it and to others it might differ. To post a blog so others can comment politely back is actually the real reason for these blog sites and the categorys are just a guideline set up to be used to seperate some from others.

DeborahLakeHelen read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 9:22 AM

Swan, I get your drift. News blogs should, indeed, be well, news. Current events, matters of interest that are in the news that are non-fiction. It could also include ANY information, such as research, that is FACTUAL. However, as we ALL know, there are SOME PEOPLE here, who are unable to tell the difference between reality and fantasy. NOW I'm
not naming ANY names, AM I?

northton read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 9:37 AM

Hey! This ain't news! Move it buddy!

candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 9:44 AM

How can anyone catch a drift when one can even comment...ok I hope you found your shoe anyways..and I still say this isn't news either and you have lost your path. Have a nice day, if you know how.

Gammies61 read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 11:09 AM

We need a "What the Heck" section. This way folks like me, who can't determine where to place a post will have no problem deciding.

candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 11:14 AM

lol gammies I loved that ...good one

BornToBeWild read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 1:45 PM

That same question has been asked over and over again since I started here over a year ago...it went well for a very short time then back to the same o same o! I'm beginning to think most don't bother with the categories and hit the /report post button and never realized it!

Good one Gammies...your right, we do!

candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 1:59 PM

booboo.thank you so much I truly enjoyed my hot toddy..(did I spelled wrong sorry) anyways..I will treasure the recipe

candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 2:29 PM

BTW yes to what Truthguys stated taht the moderators do move them Frank yes they do I noticed my Land, Sea and Air was moved to Faith..which it should have went in the first place. PEOPLE make mistakes for crying out loud but I must also agree with Gammies in the "what the Heck"......lol

swansong2 read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 4:28 PM

Ahhh yes Gammies a "what the heck" category. HEY FOX I AM YELLING THIS SO YOU CAN HEAR ME. WE WANT A WHAT THE HECK CATEGORY SO WE CAN POST THINGS THERE THAT HAVE NO REAL HOME.

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 7:42 PM

"What the Heck" category could probably overtake news as the fastest moving category!

It would also be the place to classify all the posts that do not fit under any other category!

Great idea Gammies!

DaytonaFrank read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 7:51 PM

Fox should pick it up, but rather than "What the Heck" they most likely would call it something like "Miscellaneous". LOL!

DeborahLakeHelen read my blog view my photos
Jun 2, 2008 | 8:23 PM

That's EXACTLY what the "prim and proper" blogmaster will call it, Frank! LOL

Gammies61 read my blog view my photos
Jun 5, 2008 | 11:26 AM

I ate it. Now stop asking for it, cause I ain't gonna puke it up! LOL You should have sent me your address. Blah ha ha!

TwentyNineNHldg read my blog
Jun 15, 2008 | 10:18 PM

Gammies my new friend that makes no sense either. Glad I ran into you! The only problem is, as I mentioned on my page to your comment, since I am the same, I will follow your tracks, but ending up right under you for the first time it may be a little awkward when I look up. Dont worry I will respect you in the morning. I promise I won't tell on what I see. And deb's on top of both of us, now that couldn't be any more perfect. Ok now that I have been bad I will go back to my happy space in the twilight zone before I get set to the doghouse. And since I can't look back up past the two of you, I'll be darn if I remember what the topic was, maybe next time.

Gammies61 read my blog view my photos
Jun 16, 2008 | 7:48 AM

Reading your comment TwentyNine, has made me forget. Now, I must re-read this.

It's a country thing, Frank, and they would make it the "Miscellaneous" sections, because they are Prim and Proper here. :) You are so right Deb. Wouldn't it be funny if they made a "What the heck?" category. LOL

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