We just made a few changes to the site. We’re now running exclusively on hamster-powered generators in order to reduce CO2 emissions, and we’ve added a fresh pine scent.

No, in reality we’ve switched the comment system to use Disqus to allow better communication and a more social feel to the system. Everything seems to be functioning fine, but please let us know if you have any problems. Of course in order to know that, you’d need to actually comment. Hint, hint. Also, wink, wink, nudge, nudge, know what I mean, etc. Essentially we’re asking you to please comment on the articles. Seriously. This is the Internet for Dagon’s sake. We know you have opinions and want everyone to hear about them, so come on! Tell us what you think about… stuff. And things, too.

In addition we’ve added a new checkbox to the submission page allowing people to let us know if they’d like their name mentioned in the post. We initially assumed people preferred anonymity, but got a lot of feedback that people wanted a personal connection to their stories. But rather than merely ASSUME you want your name displayed for all the world to see, we’re giving you the option. Aren’t we thoughtful?

We’ve also improved the metadata (blah, blah) so that an accurate description of the page appears when you share us on Facebook or Google+. Because sharing is caring. And caring is… nice…

And finally, as usual: submit some stories! We’ve got more in the pipeline, but unless you keep pumping them out, we’ll run out, and that will make various people sad. I’m not naming names. But trust me, you’d feel bad if you knew. I’m tearing up a little just thinking about it now.