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Re: Some Carnival Hosts Will Be Removed

claire — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 23:00:59 -0000

I agree that there should be an "active blogger" requirement to host a big carnival like the C of PF. But I think once a week is often enough. And I think active bloggers are allowed to take vacations just like anybody else, as long as overall they're regular posters.

Re: Some Carnival Hosts Will Be Removed

Jonathan — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:48:45 -0000

Whooops! Gotta start reading chronologically and not top-down. Million$Goal did post up the Carnival this week, I guess his Blogger blog got frozen somehow. My apologies for the mistake.

Re: Some Carnival Hosts Will Be Removed

Jonathan — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:45:03 -0000

I'm pretty sure this is simply resulting from somebody *cough* *cough* dropping the ball this week. Flexo is simply trying to find a fair way to guarantee the timely publishing of the Carnival.

Perhaps you should only schedule the Carnival hosts a month or so at a time? Just a thought. Good luck!

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mapgirl — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:32:00 -0000

Flexo, if you could, please move me up to an earlier one in August if there is a spot. Otherwise, I'm happy to trade with someone later than Sept 11th. (A silly wedding is interfering with my blogging!)

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thatedeguy — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:11:10 -0000

I'd be happy to fill in if you think I qualify.

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savvy saver — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:40:15 -0000

I'd be happy to fill in if you ever find yourself with an open spot!

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Justanotherblogger — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:38:23 -0000

Hmm. I'm supposed to host in July, but now I won't be able to?

I agree very much with trip what trip said. I don't like to regurgitate news. I don't post just because ING's rates went up by 0.xx%. I am not trying to monetize my readers. I post when I feel I have something useful to offer.

I don't think you have carefully thought out your criteria for hosting the carnival. Perhaps an active PF blogger should be one has posted recently and has new posts regularly. Recently means within the past week or so, and regularly means on a consistent schedule.

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NCN — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:16:07 -0000

Hey! I'd love to host. Just give me a date.
NCN

(I can host at the main site, ncnblog.com, or
at the NCN Network Site at ncnnetwork.com, or BOTH) Just let me know...

Re: Some Carnival Hosts Will Be Removed

trip — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 11:52:24 -0000

Interesting...twice a week, huh? While I have no immediate desire to host, not having the option to be considered as a host feels weird. There were 15 days between my last two posts. I am very selective of my content. I hardly ever provide a dry regurgitation the news. I have been blogging my pf for over a year now, and I am a relatively active participant in the community.

What if a host wants to take the fam to the beach in Florida for a couple of weeks?

Sorry, I do not mean to be confrontational. Just being categorized as an inactive pf blogger feels a little weird.

Re: Some Carnival Hosts Will Be Removed

Kirk — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:26:40 -0000

I'd be glad to host one as a fill in. I've participated in a couple so far and hope to be in several more.

Re: Some Carnival Hosts Will Be Removed

Nick — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:25:22 -0000

I'd be happy to switch from my current date (October 2) to an earlier one if needed. But October 2 is fine for me as well.