Removed MyBlogLog Widget
January 26, 2007 in Blogging
As much as I love seeing everyone’s smiling face when they visit, the service seems to be slowing down more and more every day. The slow load was making my left eye twitch.
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I Banned MyBlogLog » TheMadHat
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January 26, 2007 at 9:12 pm
I’ve noticed on the SEL site it was pretty slow loading as well. I’ve toyed with adding it to FN, but tbh I just couldn’t be bothered integrating it. Yes, I am lazy!
January 26, 2007 at 9:12 pm
Nice new theme btw – looks really smart!
January 26, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Thanks. but the theme is my second choice, they removed the one I liked, after I paid for some CSS design and a logo. So now I have this cool logo that doesn’t fit into this theme at all. Look for more changes. ; )
January 27, 2007 at 4:16 am
Oh really it really slow down. Then I think I will remove it soon! Thanks
John