Blogger of Jared

8 Responses to “Bloggernacle Voting”

How about instead of posting it, we just discuss here. I have thought about this as well, to no certain conclusion.
What will the Blogger of Jared offer to the Bloggernacle that isn’t already covered? What can we do to make this different even than the usual Blogs, mormon or otherwise? Can we make it a different format? Should we escape the title of “Blog” and try to devise a new format for sharing ideas? Or is a Blog a sufficient means? What can we learn from innovative concepts like Wikipedia, Instant messenger, chatrooms, blogs, etc..

Comment # 1 left by Ryan on December 19th, 2005

In light of the debate surrounding the “conflicted testimony” issues as cited in Kaimi Wenger’s post over at T&S, I think we should approuch Gospel issues with positivism. Indeed, we should set a ground rule that criticizing Church leaders or doctrines is a no no. (But perhaps I’ve already broken this rule by discussing the Christmas day policy?)

I’m thinking further about what we can add that will be different.

Comment # 2 left by Wade on December 19th, 2005

Looking on the BCC I liked that it showed the most resent comments made. Does this site have that capability? I know you want to make this site unique, but does not the scriptures say “if it’s broke leave it, and it works for one man take it and leave not evidence of such” Think that’s in the Apocrypha… maybe not though. That could be a fun topic all take a book from that and see what we get from it.

Comment # 3 left by Eric on December 20th, 2005

“Indeed, we should set a ground rule that criticizing Church leaders or doctrines is a no no”

One way to avoid this might be that claims must or ought to be supported by some type of authority, be it prophet, scripture or even recognized academics such as Nibley (which obviously would carry less authority but would at least add some formal scholarship)

This does place a certain responsibility on the Blog to provide more tools for research. Which could eventually lead to a pretty cool online library.

It also would require us to move up to a more formal level (official domain name, our own template, etc..)

Comment # 4 left by Ryan on December 20th, 2005

I very much like the idea of citing authority for every claim. Furthermore, even when “questioning” Church policies (such as my Sabbath Christmas quandry), we should research it more and cite some sort of evidence of it being an official church policy etc. Would this be a policy for commentators as well? I think this would really be a good idea, and I think this is what you mean, right? Having the capacity to link, and even store Gospel scholarship through out own cite would be awesome - good thought Ryan!

Also, I think the idea of expansion and uniqueness capability through an independent domain and server is key! It would also give me an opportunity to learn a lot more about HTML etc.

Furthermore, we should try to enforce a minimum posting requirement for perma-bloggers - in order to really mix it up.

Comment # 5 left by Wade on December 20th, 2005

Amen to all. We should always make sure that we building testemony in the gospel not in the blog.

Comment # 6 left by B. Cotter on December 21st, 2005

“building testemony in the gospel not in the blog.”

I can just see it now:

“I wasn’t going to comment today but I just felt like I had to. I know this Blog is true. I love my Domain name and my IP Address. I don’t know where I would be today if it wasn’t for E-blogger which is free to all us, black or white, rich or poor. I’m also grateful for the power of Time-Warner cable, which allows me to talk to my Blog anytime, day or night…. ”

I better stop.

Comment # 7 left by Ryan on December 21st, 2005

Just to add to Ryan’s wonderful “testimony”

I know with every fiber in my being that this blog and it’s people are true. I also know without a shadow of doubt that blogging has gotten me to this point in my life and I would be lost without it.

Amen

Comment # 8 left by Eric on December 21st, 2005

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