This site really threw me for a loop as soon as the weblog page loaded. It’s a table set up in three columns, each of which are part of the weblog. And because of that, it’s a bit hard on the eyes.
Each date has a several URLs (set up much like a meme), a journal entry of sorts, and things in the third column ranging from Japan info, or “what happened on this date” tidbits.
The URLs were quite intriguing, and were things I, too, felt were link-worthy. The rest of the site, though, lacked the personal content quantity I thought it needed.
The quality of personal content was outstanding. I really wish the author would slip in some more witty or rhetorical quips of his own. I eventually found myself scouring through the archives just to find a small post he’d made himself.
Mr. Pants seems like an entertaining guy that could very easily draw people back to his site, if he’d just post his personal views more often. misterpants
Review 772
No, Marta, your navigation is not intuitive. I have just had to rewrite a review, because, it looked like you had only written eleven posts. Ever.
This is not the way to make me happy.
Fortunate for her that I found it, because now i’ve found some much better stuff.
This is a straight up weblog of the journal genre. The writing is passable and does the job, although occasionaly it’s inarticulacy becomes apparent.
It’s full of competent photography, that thankfully load quickly. They are well taken and definently add value to this site.
It looks stylish (considering it’s in beige and grey) but in my opinion the navigation is weak and keeping posts on seperate pages is the wrong choice.
Another commendable aspect is the passion and enthusiasm that this weblog is infused with, making it an uplifting read.
Worth a visit for the photography, and maybe the writing.sum1undercover
Review 772
What a fantastic personal site. It is really hard to explain the experiences I felt while reading this site. It had me hooked from the first post (most recent) so I went all the way back to the very first post and read the site that way.
Starting with the weblog itself we have a very well written site about a Portuguese girl living in the states. She only recently started the site (Aug) and has been very consistent with her writing. Some of her posts are just pictures taken with the digital camera she has, while others are ramblings about her daily life.
The way she writes about these things is what caught me. I could connect with her very easily which was amazing. The best way to describe how interesting her posts, is to quote her about her friend, but I feel that it is also true about the author.
“If you were at a party and didn’t know anyone she’s the one that would have you crackin’ up within a minute to make you feel more comfortable.”
She did just that; make me feel comfortable with in a minute.
The design of her site is very nice and simple. It is kept very small, though it works very well for her. The colors and design bring added warmth to the words that are written in her weblog.
If you want a site that you can connect to the author right away, this is the one for you. Very few sites have actually been able to do this for me, and I am glad that I found this one.sum1undercover
Review 2121
Hmm! Instead of filling daily entries with the typical blog stuff this site is geared towards people interested in WISPs and ISPs (Wireless Internet Service Providers, the people who provide your internet access). Clearly if you are among the target audience this is an excellent resource.
The site offers many great services. In addition to being able to read and comment on the daily blogs the site has the option of e-mailing the daily entries to you and it appears more services will be coming soon.
WISP Directory allows people interested in signing up with a WISP or ISP to search for a local service provider and browse through descriptions of each business. Providers themselves can enter free or premium ads. It seems like a great service for both client and business.
The site is simple in design and in spite of the annoying banner ads is each to use. For the sheer volume of content and usefulness, this site scores well. An ISP and WISP gem.
Review 2102
Blog+Master+Series, a subtitle it seems to “Big Gun, Just Ducky, Version 08,” is a humor site with all the fixing’s. Sure to bring in a fan-base of limited but loyal regulars, this web log is just the cure for anyone suffering from too much depth and complexity. There’s nothing complex about this site or the writing found here which isn’t an insult by any means.
The design is simplistic, and yes, humorous. A few tables, a few images, and baddabing+baddaboom, you got a ducky site that’ll probably make some kids somewhere laugh. And I think that’s the ultimate purpose of this design.
The author, Ozzy DaiOtaku, has a ‘corky’ sense of humor that I find more disturbing at times than funny, but for all purposes of a humor blog, his taste is respectable because of its originality and consistency. It has all the tricks and gimmicks that come a long with every single funny-blog out there while also encompassing what it means to be Ozzy DaiOtaku.
Was I overly impressed? Not really. But surely for any humor blog I’ve seen that have matched the standard that Ozzy has set with this one, I’ve seen a 100 more which falter in its shadow.
This web-log received a 4.0 because in the humor category, it’s a 4 … somewhat original, a little crazy, and without regrets. Just my kind of site … >=)Blog+Master+Series