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Exciting News from Six Apart (and the YouTube Conduit is Fixed)

First, we're happy to announce that the team has identified and fixed the issue with the YouTube conduit; you can now find and add videos from YouTube to your library and posts. As always, thanks for your patience!

The other news we have today is about a new addition to the Six Apart family: TypePad Micro, a new free level of TypePad that is streamlined for microblogging. We see a new form of blogging emerging that lives between the quick status updates of Twitter and Facebook and the long-form posts of "classic" blogging; TypePad Micro is designed to meet that need. You can read more about TypePad Micro in Chris Alden's post on the Everything TypePad blog.

TypePad Micro
TypePad Micro
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A lot of the new capabilities we've added to TypePad this year were actually inspired by some of the best things about Vox: favoriting, member profiles, a dashboard to follow other bloggers, and easy ways to post content from other social media sites. But the things that make Vox different from TypePad are still there: Vox has always been -- and still is -- the best place for "friends and family" blogging, where you're in control over who sees what. TypePad, on the other hand, is built for the blogger who wants, no, craves, attention.

Do you have a passion or interest you want to share with people beyond your Vox neighborhood? If so, we'd love it if you tried out TypePad Micro. Maybe you've always wanted to start that obsessive blog that's just about waffle restaurants. Or want a place to share videos of your favorite band (Jonas Brothers, anyone? Anyone? ...). TypePad Micro's great for those topic-specific blogs. Take it for a spin and let us know what you think.

On the Vox front, our designers are working on some cool new themes (coming soon!). We'd also love to hear your thoughts about where we should take Vox in the coming year. What are the key things you'd like to see for Vox? If you've had a chance to use TypePad this year, what are the features there that we should bring over to Vox? And, if you're thinking big thoughts, how could we connect the Vox and TypePad communities in order to bring together bloggers and their shared passions? Your feedback is really important to us, so please leave a comment here, or shoot me a message.

And again, thanks for your patience as we found and fixed the YouTube bug!

~ daisy


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Team Vox

YouTube Conduit

As many of you have noticed, the YouTube Conduit is not working. I am so sorry about this; I know how frustrating it is.

The team is looking into how to get this fixed and I will update you as soon as I hear something. In the meantime, not all is lost... There is a work-around for posting videos.

When you're in the Compose Screen, just click on "embed." Ignore the fact that it says "Widget" before everything because you can definitely use this to embed videos as well. You'll just need to input the embed code from the video, enter a title (if you want) and hit OK.

It might not show up perfectly in your compose screen, but when you hit "Save," your video should appear just the way you wanted it to.

Hopefully this will allow you to keep posting videos while we figure out what's happening on our end.

As always, thanks for your patience.

~daisy

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Team Vox

The Amazon Conduit is Fixed

Go forth and fill your libraries with media.

Seriously, thanks to everyone for being so amazing and patient. You are the reason I love Vox.

~daisy


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Team Vox

Amazon Conduit Update

I was just told that the Amazon Conduit will be fixed by tomorrow. I will post here as soon as I get word that it's back up and running.

I know this has been frustrating and I am sorry there wasn't more I could do to make it less so. I really appreciate your patience though.

Cheers,

daisy



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Team Vox

Amazon Conduit: Update

Bad news. As many of you have probably noticed, the Amazon Conduit was not fixed in the last week's release. Unfortunately, there was an undetected bug that is preventing the conduit from working.

We are working on this bug fix and hope to have the Conduit back up and running this week.

I will keep you posted.

Thank you for being so patient.

~daisy

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Team Vox

Today is Blog Action Day! Blog for Climate Change.

Blog Action Day
Blog Action Day
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Blog Action Day is every October 15th, when blogger are asked to post something about a single issue to show our strength and conviction as an online community. It's a great way to feel connected to the greater good, and the participation of so many bloggers to support the world's leading non-profit organizations is something you can do to help, right now. By blogging today, you're supporting some of the world's leading non-profits and sharing your voice for change.

This year's topic is climate change, and we'd love to read your thoughts on the topic. If you participate, leave us a link to your post in the comments, so we know to check out your post!

Go to www.blogactionday.org to learn more, get a badge for your blog showing your participation, and see some ideas for your post on climate change.

Can't wait to read your posts!

~ daisy


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sdtc1286

Blame V For Vendetta for This One...

Several hundred years ago, this country found itself home to a variety of cultures who sought freedom from a government they deemed unsuitable to meet their needs. Several hundred years ago, those same people dreamt of a land of harmonious independence to exist as they sought fit, free from persecution and free of discrimination. 


Today our country finds itself at a crossroads. There are those who seek to destroy any voice of difference by creating a culture of sameness and nonconformity. This culture is one of the oldest of the human age, one in which cultural outsiders are scapegoated and persecuted, forced to flee from their homes, and find a safe haven elsewhere. In essence, this discriminatory culture is similar to the one that forced the early Americans to come here in the first place. 

At the price of decency, all voices must be heard in arguments. Whether or not you agree with President Barack Obama is of no relevance to the core issue. Healthy argument and discourse should be heralded within our government; after all, it was what created the United States in the first place. However, the way in which each side uses its voice is paramount to the central issue. To issue nothing short of death threats to an opposing group cannot and should not be the method of argument that a country uses to sort out the best way in which to go about business. Arguments must be handled by level-headed and compassionate individuals who know precisely how to compromise for the common good. Shouting and name-calling is pure nonsense. Teachers do not allow it from elementary school children, and neither should we in our houses of Congress. 

Furthermore, to say that everyone is equal but not to make everyone equal in practice is a supreme contradiction of action. To say that one group may be allowed to enjoy the benefits of marriage while denying another group that same right is a heinous act in the new millennium. To say that God created all men equal but to deny the poor and disadvantaged access to proper medical care is a contradiction of not only words, but of most religious doctrine. To say that everyone has the right to life, but in the same breath sending a person to his/her execution is one of the most hypocritical acts committed on a daily basis, yet it is still done. Why? 

Some people feel that people in this country have unalienable rights while some believe that they should have all the rights while denying others the same privileges. Some people believe in full equality, while some feel that giving too many people too much freedom is a recipe for disaster. Is this not precisely what types of problems the Founding Fathers dealt with hundreds of years ago? How far have we come as a country if we are still judging the worth and validity of the "American Experiment?" 

All in all, it should not matter if you are Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative, gay or straight, black or white or yellow or red or blue. In the end, all we are is dust, so why not make this world a freer place for those living in it. Why not make this country one in which everyone can be proud, not just those who have all the rights guaranteed in the Constitution? Why not make this country one in which the world can marvel again, as it did so many years ago? Why not make tomorrow a better day than yesterday? 

Thank you. Good night.

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sdtc1286

Blue Eyes...

It's been a really long time since I wrote in this blog, and I think that sometimes it is just a venting tool for me. It's sort of pathetic, yet therapeutic for me to do this. I now have Twitter to vent through status updates, as well as very supportive family and friends, so I guess it's all for the better. 


I think what I'm going to start to do is just post my poetry/stream of consciousness writing on here. I honestly don't know, so we'll see how that goes. Besides, I plan on eventually releasing my poetry/stream of consciousness writing in a book (as sad as that dream is), so why not give out some early exposure. 

Lately I've been thinking a lot about life (what else is new), and I realize I spend way too much time looking for "the one." Who's to say that there actually is "the one?" What if there are a plethora of people out there meant for each of us, and it's our life's job to sort out which one we choose to spend our lives with. In my own life, I know that I have not met the person who I'm meant to be with, and whether that be because I have not put myself out there enough or need to "work on me" first, I haven't the foggiest. I'd hate to be overdramatic about this romance thing, but I'll be honest that I cannot be the only person in the world who fears being alone. However, I know I'm only 23 (almost 24 in a few months), and it would be pretty unhealthy to think I could find that person now. 

This past summer I thought I found someone that fit that mold, but I was blinded by lust. Strong feelings tend to do that. However, I didn't see what was plainly written on the wall, like the fact that seeing someone so much younger can be problematic. Being possessive on my part, as a result of having no serious relationships (ever), was the problem I had to overcome. I now know what I need to work on, because I'm done with that. Everyone needs their space. 

Anyway, I have faith that I will find someone for me in the future. This may be the only thing I have faith in, which is sad yet promising. I know that I will be able to find true love eventually (without help of a disastrous reality show), though I do not have faith in say organized religion. I cannot agree with any group that in one breath says we should all love each other like we love ourselves (which I practice to the best of my ability every day), but then lists certain people who cannot have access to the love of a deity because of who they are. It's a major contradiction. Putting me in the same category as Adolf Hitler is ludicrous. The only thing we have in common (sadly) is vegetarianism, and even that is a weak connection at best. 

Love. Compassion. These are emotions/feelings I know and feel every day. I think Jesus (holy being or not) would agree that I'm not such a bad person after all. Sure I have my faults, but who doesn't? We all have our own roads to travel, and they each have their bumps and blocks. Life cannot be easy. If it was easy, who would want to live it? 

I'm done. Poetry and stream of consciousness writing to come soon. 

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Team Vox

Amazon Conduit Fix Date: October 15, 2009

The Amazon Conduit will be working again on October 15, 2009. Thank you to everyone for your patience.

Have a great weekend,

daisy, Team Vox


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Team Vox

Amazon Conduit Update

In my last Team Vox post, I let you know that we're aware that the Amazon conduit is broken and that we're working to fix it. Many of you want to know when it's going to be fixed and I'm so sorry I haven't gotten back to you about that sooner.

Unfortunately, I don't have an exact date to give you, but rest assured, the Amazon conduit will be fixed in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, I'm about to finish my latest book and I could use a few suggestions as to what to read next, so... if you don't mind, let me know in the comments what's on your nightstand and/or what book you think I absolutely must read next.

Thanks! :)

daisy


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