Blogs

As the site starts to ramp up in to full functionality, two key components are coming back after a period of dormancy. At the outset I had both forums and post commenting turned on, but even this lightly-trafficked site was getting pummeled mercilessly by spam. Failing to solve th issue, I simply turned off things completely. Now, tentatively, I believe I have things figured out. The wonderful reCAPTCHA function (http://recaptcha.net/) looks like it is working for new account registration for both the main site and the forums. As such, I've brought both back online. As of this writing the forums look...er, atrocious, but that will go away in the next 24 hours or so. reCAPTCHA is now also working on comments, so you don't have to register to comment here but you DO need to prove that you're a human. :)

Speaking of accounts, note that one account sign-up is access to the main site and the forums. Once you're signed up you can also post your own reviews of plays and the other things we will be reviewing shortly. Registration is super-painless, I make no demands about real names or anything, it's mostly a formality to keep away the spammers.

Kind of a mix between Ashland Blog and Developer Blog, but what the hey. I'd really like to hear from anyone in Ashland who'd like to review ... well, practically anything. Theater, restaurants, hotel/motel/b&bs, even straight up retail shops (not chains, the local boutiques in Ashland naturally). The way the site is set up, once I publish a review anybody can respond with their own review. That said, I'm not going to get around to EVERYTHING any time soon. Anyway, I'd love to get (in particular) all of the Oregon Cabaret shows reviewed, and getting a lot of lodging reviews will only ever happen with help. Contact me at john (at) ashlandlink (dot) com if you're interested!