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F.A.Q.

About this F.A.Q.
This F.A.Q. is linked from the front page of StlBloggers.com. It is also be accessible via http://stlbloggers.com/faq. It should contain a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers by and for the StlBloggers community.

I expect to be constantly modifying this F.A.Q. to include new questions and answers as well as asking for feedback in the comments. As suggestions for questions are pulled out of the comments and put into the post itself I'll be deleting those comments about the particular question out of the comments.

Who do I contact for technical assistance?
support@bloghorn.com

What is a weblog/blog?
A weblog, or blog, is a web-site with content organized by date updated on a regular basis. The content is up to you. (bumr)

What is stlbloggers?
STLBloggers provides a central location for STL Metro area bloggers to keep track of events and issues relevant to the area and to have an indication of what area bloggers have updated recently. (rev_matt)

Where can I get a blog?
Bloghorn is an excellent service. It's run by the same people that run StlBloggers.com so we're biased. Other options include TypePad, BlogSpot, LiveJournal, and ModBlog. (Gavroche)

Can I bring up controversial topics of local interest?
Even the most innocuous topics have been known to become controversial. It's nothing personal. Usually. (christy)

What's up with the stlblogger of the week?
The "Blogger of the Week" has only twice ever lasted for only a week. It's usually 2-4 weeks. It's funny like that. (Cybrpunk)

Are babies cute?
Babies are cute. (Cybrpunk)

How about a singles section. You know, for those of us that are relationshiply challenged?
If you are relationshiply challenged, there's probably a good reason for it. STLBloggers will not take responsibility for unleashing you on unsuspecting citizens.

Where are my pants?
Ask bob. (bob)

Should I allow comments in my blog?
That depends on how thick your skin is. People online, as offline, can be pretty lame. If you can handle random people making insulting comments for no reason about what you post, then go for it. (rev_matt)

How do I get my blog to appear in the "Last 20 Blog Updates" list?
Manually, when you're logged in, you can click on the "ping!" link at the top of the page.(gavroche)

Is there a way for me to sign a comment with a name other than my username?
Yes, if you logoff, the Name box will become blank, and you'll be able to type anything in there that you wish.(gavroche)

What happend to my post? It's gone!
If it's been over X days since you posted it, it is possible it has just been moved off the page to the archives. Use the calendar that used to appear in the upper-right to find it again. Otherwise, administrators may have decided it was offensive, or perhaps more personal than community oriented. We're not trying to censor you, both of these things just belong on your own blog, not here. If you don't have a blog, see Where can I get a blog? (gavroche)

What's the URL I ping to notify STLBloggers.com that I've updated my blog?
The URL is http://stlbloggers.com/ping.aspx?username=X where X is your username. If you want to write an XML-RPC interface, that is at http://stlbloggers.com/ping.asmx (crackmonkey)

Why does every post on STLBloggers seem to get off topic?
I like Mexican food. (jimh)

Please help us build this F.A.Q. by contributing either Questions or Answers in the comments. Thank you.

Posted by bumr at 2/11/2004 10:18:05 AM, 47 comments

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Nicole

The sad part is that I have noticed this too. I would certainly like to continue by coupon clipping, but its not happening when they disappear. But then I have the pick of my neighbors 10 newspapers currently on their driveway. Maybe one of them have some?

7/21/2008 2:49:33 PM

John

I have had difficulty contacting the host for the next round, so I am going to try one other person who volunteered, and otherwise, I'll host again. Obviously the month of July will be skipped and we will resume in August.

7/21/2008 6:13:46 AM

matneym

http://twitter.com/matneym

7/18/2008 5:43:51 AM

matneym

Once in a while it happens to us. One of the main reasons we even get the weekend paper is for the coupons. There have been a couple of times we haven't even gotten the inserts. But all I've had to do is call the PD and they've always gotten a new copy out to us.

7/18/2008 5:41:35 AM

chemrat

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7/17/2008 11:54:56 AM

Nominimom

If you want to check out Costco, you can be my guest anytime. Just shoot me an email.

They have their own Kirkland brand of diapers and I've used those with both boys and LOVE them. They are soft, stretchy and we've never had a leak problem. Plus, CHEAP!

7/16/2008 8:36:39 AM

Livingdead

So.... I can't be Laurence Fishburne now? That sucks.

7/15/2008 4:30:33 PM

bekkiboo

Thanks for all of your replies. Yes, I am serious. I don't usually shop at the bulk stores because I can't stop myself from buying too much of what we don't need, so I do shop all ads and use my coupons to help cover my cost of taxes at the store that has the best deal. Sam's does not sell huggies Gentle Care brand either. We don't have a membership at Costco so I don't know what they sell. I'll have to see if we can switch to Costco if the savings are really better and they sell our brand of diapers. Can I do a one day pass there? Yes, I tried the other brands except for Luvs and my daughter leaks through them.
I'll give my kudos to The Post Dispatch. They answered my call today and were very very nice about replacing the coupon section that was missing(2nd set of coupons in this weekends paper). She even told me that I was not the only one reporting this in our zip code. So I do think the thieves are out there. Our paper is delivered at 4 am or so and believe me, in the city you will find people walking around that time of night / day (usually up to no good). Life for so many other is tragic, but I try hard to make life more compatible by saving money on taxes by using manufacturer coupons. Sorry if this got your goat, but in today's economy, saving anything off my grocery and or clothes bill is a must.

7/14/2008 11:38:17 PM

blogversary

I hear you! I buy my paper at the gas station and always check for my coupons.

7/14/2008 9:51:26 PM

Kathy G

I think that maybe there was only ONE set of coupons in this week's paper!

7/14/2008 8:26:44 PM