Category Archives: Site news

Call for research

Folks, I’m busy with my usual Monday-Tuesday business, and don’t have as much time to research a post as I’d like. If you could find me quotes by major media sources, editorials, or Mideast analysts that said that governing Gaza … Continue reading

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A note to my commenters

Some of you may have noticed that your comments have disappeared. That is because I will not have the kinds of comments that are accepted on many sites. No disparagement of Arabs, Muslims, or Palestinians for being Arabs, Muslims, or … Continue reading

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Seriously?

A commenter uses the name “Rogue spyware” and he thinks I can’t tell that it’s spam? Seriously? I mean, seriously? I know, I know. They don’t stop to check whether comments are moderated. They just spam every blog they can. … Continue reading

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What? No new posts?

Whoops. I was out having a life today. I’ll be doing more of that tomorrow.

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Comment registration

Okay, you can comment again without having to log in. Let’s see if the spammers got bored with me or not. I’d tell you all the cool secrets I learned about spammers trying to register as blog users, but then … Continue reading

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Update on new user registration

If you don’t leave a valid email address, you won’t be able to retrieve your password if you forget it. Rather than deal with users re-registering a zillion times, I’ll be sending out an email to validate you. Just a … Continue reading

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Oops.

NOW people can register to add comments. I forgot to open registration when I closed comments to all but registered users.

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Comment registration is back on

I’ve been hit by spammers a lot this week, and I have no desire to police my comments while I’m taking a break for a long weekend. If you’re already registered, you can comment. If you haven’t, and you’re not … Continue reading

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We get hatemail, Flotilla edition

Please enjoy these selections from the charming people who disagree with me. Note the depth, breadth, and soaring intellect of the average anti-Semitic anti-Israel commenter. And note, especially, the good humor, cheerfulness, and acceptance of a blogger having the choice … Continue reading

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The updated Yourish.com comments policy

Because so many new people have been coming to my blog lately and attempting to leave comments, I think it’s time to reiterate my comments policy. First caveat: My blog, my dime, my rules. If you don’t like it, tough. … Continue reading

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Welcome a new contributor

Rabbi Kaufman will be posting on this blog from now on. He and I are on the same page politically when it comes to the issues I care most about, and he has generously offered to help me keep on … Continue reading

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I am nine years old today

Well, not me. My blog, actually. Nine years ago today, Yourish.com (the blog) was launched. In those days, I coded HTML with Dreamweaver and a year or so later created permalinks by hand. In those days, maybe three people read … Continue reading

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Spam comment of the year

This comment has got to be about the most awesome spam comment I’ve ever seen: Willingly I accept. The theme is interesting, I will take part in discussion. Together we can come to a right answer. I am assured. It’s … Continue reading

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Wanted: A few good co-bloggers

Are you an up-and-coming blogger looking for a bigger soapbox for your views? A steady commenter who wants to branch out into the front page? Have you been reading Yourish.com for a long time, and agreeing with most of what … Continue reading

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Site’s back up

Server issues with my host. They’ve (obviously) been fixed.

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