Topic
Blogging
Personal blogging history, from Movable Type 2.x to static-site generators, the rise of newsletters, and the platform consolidation of the 2010s.
From the archive
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2008-06-03
Scoble, the Noble Bottom Feeder's Case for Noise
Original June 2008 essay arguing that early adopters have to be bottom feeders of information, processing noise rather than filtering it. Republished with a 2026 retrospective on why the bottom-feeder thesis lost ground to algorithmic curation and AI summaries.
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2008-05-16
Testing this new Tumblr-like theme on Wo …
Testing this new Tumblr-like theme on Wo … May 16, 2008 · No Comments Testing this new Tumblr-like theme on WordPress. BTW, the new blog URI is http://blog.kingsley2.com . I love hosted providers who’ll sub my domain - wordpress.com, tumblr.com etc.
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2006-08-30
Post-A-Silly-Photo Meme
Post-A-Silly-Photo Meme August 30, 2006 · 35 Comments I wished it wouldn’t come down to this, but I don’t know what many Indian bloggers look like (especially the women.. whatup chicas?).
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2006-02-09
Hello world!
Hello world! February 9, 2006 · 1 Comment Welcome to WordPress.com . This is your first post. Edit or delete it and start blogging! Categories: Uncategorized...
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2003-12-03
May the farce be with you, Bajji.
May the farce be with you, Bajji. This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/377912.htm Bajji takes over where I left off , skewering me, Ankh and Anand . Ouch.
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2003-11-26
It’s here - The 37th Blog Mela!
It’s here - The 37th Blog Mela! This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/360816.htm First, apologies - my ancient silicon junkyard collapsed yet again, just like the case against J-La.
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2003-11-21
Ladies and Gentlemen, inviting nominations for BM 37!
Ladies and Gentlemen, inviting nominations for BM 37! This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/356089.htm Yeah Baby, we’re taking nominations for that most Indian of all shows, the one and only, the sexy, the fantabulously awesome, Blog...
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2003-11-04
This entry was originally
This entry was originally This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/335426.htm Alright, quit tripping on my “revolution” post. I’m over it already. Ha Ha, just serious.
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2003-10-09
What’s worse than getting spam in your webmail account?
What’s worse than getting spam in your webmail account? This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/308287.htm Getting an SMS alert on your Hutch mobile telling you that you’ve got spam in your webmail! This entry was posted on Thursday, Oc...
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2003-10-01
In Bangalore this weekend
In Bangalore this weekend This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/249271.htm I’m gonna be in Bangalore this weekend. Schedule’s gonna be packed (with goodies ;), but Sunday afternoon looks good.
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2003-09-12
This entry was originally
This entry was originally This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/220713.htm Very very very busy. BRB. This entry was posted on Friday, September 12th, 2003 at 4:45 am and is filed under Uncategorized.
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2003-09-09
A walk down Brigade Road
A walk down Brigade Road This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/44847.htm While I was in Bangalore (ostensibly for Easy 3 , but also to catch up with some friends), I did the mandatory walk down Brigade Road, a busy shopping area.
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2003-09-08
Contest to Re-design Jakob Nielsen’s Website UseIt.com
Contest to Re-design Jakob Nielsen’s Website UseIt.com This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/212255.htm So you think Jakob Nielsen’s website is dull and boring? Put your money where your mouth is - take a shot at re-designing his webs...
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2003-09-08
The Dalai Lama - George Bush The interview that never was
The Dalai Lama - George Bush The interview that never was This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/215528.htm DL: Like I was saying, sex is good fun initially.
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2003-09-08
What does the Dalai Lama think about sex? Do you really want to know?
What does the Dalai Lama think about sex? Do you really want to know? This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/215504.htm Please, please stop asking this man about sex . He’s killing me. Really.
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2003-09-06
World’s first open-source movie features Bill Gates’s assassination
World’s first open-source movie features Bill Gates’s assassination This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/208343.htm Nothing So Strange is the world’s first open-source movie .
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2003-09-04
News: Reality-challenged person spams people asking for time-travel equipment
News: Reality-challenged person spams people asking for time-travel equipment This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/209196.htm Robert “Robby” Todin of Woburn, Massachusetts has been identified as the source of the time-travel spam par...
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2003-09-01
This entry was originally
This entry was originally This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/206089.htm Q:What did the dyslexic-agnostic-insomniac do? A: Sat up all night, wondering if there really was a doG.
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2003-08-14
Inaccessible Website Demo
Inaccessible Website Demo This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/181077.htm The Disability Rights Commission, UK has a demo of how browsing an inaccessible website feels like for a disabled person .
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2003-08-13
Out-of-Whack Indicator
Out-of-Whack Indicator This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/179330.htm You know how economists track indicators like GDP growth, inflation etc to gauge the well-being of an economy, or how doctors track indicators like blood pressure...
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2003-08-07
Suggestion to Google
Suggestion to Google This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/169988.htm An email exchange with Marissa Mayer at Google : Thanks for the suggestion , we’ll consider it.
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2003-08-06
Google in your Mozhi
Google in your Mozhi This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/168819.htm After all the hullaballoo about Google redirecting Indian users to a Hindi page’s died down, I’d like to draw attention to all the volunteers who translated Google...
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2003-08-06
Movie based on Craigslist - next Blair Witch Project?
Movie based on Craigslist - next Blair Witch Project? This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/170088.htm Some very interesting stuff going on here.
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2003-06-10
Paper Prototyping with DENIM
Paper Prototyping with DENIM This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/103186.htm A while back, Joel had blogged about making paper prototypes.
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2003-05-27
Disturbing discovery
Disturbing discovery This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/79920.htm Once in a while, you come across news that requires you to rethink your world view. I found this article today which throws disturbing light on criminal behavior.
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2003-05-27
I’m back
I’m back This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/89394.htm Sorry about the longish break. I just moved to my own new flat, which I’d bought last year, but was only completed now. I still don’t have an Internet connection.
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2003-05-27
What is your animal personality ?
What is your animal personality ? This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/89426.htm What Is Your Animal Personality? brought to you by Quizilla This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 27th, 2003 at 11:05 am and is filed under Uncategorize...
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2003-05-15
Microsoft to patch security hole in Windows
Microsoft to patch security hole in Windows This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/79939.htm A BMW 520 carrying Finance Minister Suchart Jaovisidha was immobilized following an operating system crash on the onboard computer, reported t...
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2003-05-13
Clues for determining expert users
Clues for determining expert users This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/77615.htm As I mentioned before, I’ve been recording my computer usage and analyzing it later.
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2003-05-12
House for Sale!
House for Sale! This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/55079.htm Since we are moving to a new apartment that we purchased, we’re planning to sell our old house.
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2003-05-11
A What-a-thon?!
A What-a-thon?! This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/74752.htm Give these guys a big hand! This entry was posted on Sunday, May 11th, 2003 at 10:00 am and is filed under Uncategorized.
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2003-05-09
Law to ban cow slaughter
Law to ban cow slaughter This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/73191.htm At this rate, we’ll turn into a Hindu Pakistan.
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2003-05-06
The psychology of toilet paper usage
The psychology of toilet paper usage This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/71953.htm Don Norman tried to solve the problem of toilet paper running out by installing two rolls.
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2003-04-23
XML = eXtremely Misunderstood Language
XML = eXtremely Misunderstood Language This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/62558.htm BeBlogging has a short piece on what’s become of XML. Hmm… predictions, predictions .
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2003-04-22
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/60758.htm http://www.trevorvanmeter.com/flyguy/ . Fly away! This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2003 at 8:08 am and is filed under Uncategorized.
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2003-04-21
Looking outside and looking behind
Looking outside and looking behind This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/57358.htm Vikas Kamat blogs about the Kilafat Movement saying ” Indian Muslims (as far as I know that is) care more for the events outside of India than the role...
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2003-04-20
Browser Inadequacy
Browser Inadequacy This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/59595.htm I just lost half an hours’ work. I typed out a good piece on mental models. I then tried to post it.
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2003-04-20
This way and that way
This way and that way This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/59597.htm Divi often tells me to give her directions as “this way” and “that way” instead of “turn right” and “turn left”.
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2003-04-19
Fast forward the web
Fast forward the web This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/59622.htm The latest version of the Opera web browser contains a feature called Fast Forward .
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2003-04-15
Vishu Ashamsagal!
Vishu Ashamsagal! This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/56622.htm This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 15th, 2003 at 9:19 am and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
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2003-04-14
Infy takes a beating. Go buy it!
Infy takes a beating. Go buy it! This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/53308.htm Investors yesterday where so pissed with Infy’s poor results for the quarter that they dragged the stock down 25%.
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2003-04-13
Meet Aaj Tak Correspondent at Amethyst
Meet Aaj Tak Correspondent at Amethyst This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/55140.htm Hetal Somu, the TV correspondent wanted to catch up with the Chennai bloggers and so Kribs has arranged for a get-together on Monday evening, 5:30...
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2003-04-13
Respecting the other side
Respecting the other side This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/53763.htm Ashish pointed me to this site , and I must admit, it’s one of the few rationally argued cases against why America should not go to war against Iraq.
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2003-04-11
Candle holding, anyone?
Candle holding, anyone? This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/53208.htm Now that Baghdad’s partying, does anyone want to join me at the Marina Beach to hold candles to the protestors’ .. oh nevermind.
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2003-04-11
The Irony of Date Exchanges
The Irony of Date Exchanges This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/51519.htm In Tamil Nadu, there’s an old tradition of vendors who exchange old iron wares for dates (the kind you eat. Okay, the kind which are fruits.
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2003-04-11
Unheard of on The Protest Broadcasting Corporation
Unheard of on The Protest Broadcasting Corporation This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/52934.htm “I’m sure all the thousands of people swarming the streets of Baghdad are so sad to see Saddam gone that they’re going to hold a protes...
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2003-04-10
Go to sleep Baghdad
Go to sleep Baghdad This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/52566.htm And wake up and smell the freedom.
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2003-04-09
Fill Suman’s Survey
Fill Suman’s Survey This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/52360.htm Suman is conducting a survey of Indian IT professionals. If you are one, I strongly urge you to spend some bandwidth there.
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2003-04-08
The Calling
The Calling This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/50631.htm One of those devious ideas I’ve had for a while, but will never get around to doing: In Chennai, there’s a building called “J*sus Calls” on the road from Adyar to Marina.
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2003-04-07
Crisis at Queen Mary’s College
Crisis at Queen Mary’s College This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/49537.htm My mother works at Queen Mary’s college.
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2003-04-07
Crisis Passes Over
Crisis Passes Over This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/50629.htm The QMC staff and students have obtained a stay order preventing the government from demolishing their college.
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2003-04-07
Mom’s Birthday
Mom’s Birthday This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/50681.htm Today’s my mom’s birthday. Comes appropriately after the upturn in the college situation.
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2003-04-06
Crisis at Queen Mary’s college II
Crisis at Queen Mary’s college II This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/49960.htm Mom came back home today morning at 6. She’s planning to go back after lunch. Dad or I will drop her off there.
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2003-04-05
Needle and Haystack in the Inbox
Needle and Haystack in the Inbox This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/49037.htm How many times have you had this problem : It’s difficult to make out what the message was really about.
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2003-04-04
Divi starts blogging
Divi starts blogging This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/43102.htm Divi’s started blogging . I quite like the new insights I’m getting into her devious brain.
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2003-04-04
The Panel Discussion
The Panel Discussion This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/47350.htm Anna University’s Media Sciences department conducted a National Panel Discussion on Blogging. I was on one of the panels with Anita , moderated by Kribs .
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2003-04-04
The Science of Shopping
The Science of Shopping This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/48039.htm N S Ramnath pointed me to this excellent article on “ The Science of Shopping “. It brought back some old memories for me.
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2003-04-03
Featured on Blog Mela!
Featured on Blog Mela! This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/48034.htm I’ve been featured on this week’s Blog Mela! It’s at Ravi’s place ! Go see it! The featured post is here .
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2003-04-03
Sankar on Blogging and Journalism
Sankar on Blogging and Journalism This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/48058.htm I forgot to mention in my earlier post on the panel discussion about Sankar’s incisive talk on “ Will blogs change the face of Journalism ? “.
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2003-04-02
Intelligent Label Truncation (ILT)
Intelligent Label Truncation (ILT) This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/46859.htm Ok, that sounds heavy, but it’s rather simple.
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2003-03-15
Chennai Bloggers meet
Chennai Bloggers meet This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/33574.htm We met up, we yakked, it was fun meeting in meet-space ;). We (bunch of bloggers from Chennai) met up under a clear blue sky at Besant Nagar beach.
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2003-02-22
Bloggings’ killer app
gings’ killer app This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/26165.htm Kiruba pointed me to Kevin Lynch’s (Chief Software Architect, Macromedia ) brainstorming site, where they are discussing how Macromedia could make their products more b...
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2003-02-19
Booming stock market!
Booming stock market! This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/24809.htm “Where ?”, you ask. Take a guess. Not NYSE. No, not the BSE, though it seems okay for the last week. Not London. Not Tokyo.
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2003-02-08
SMS on landlines, but with added stupidity
SMS on landlines, but with added stupidity This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/16598.htm BSNL’s planning to come out with SMS on landline phones (Found thru Kiruba ).
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2003-02-01
Suggestions to landline companies
Suggestions to landline companies This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/16605.htm I just sent this mail out to 1. Director(Planning & New Services) BSNL 2. Deputy Director General (New Services) BSNL. Lets see if anything happens.
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2003-01-22
Blog-city rocks!
city rocks! This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/14021.htm After a lot of looking, I found Blog-City.com , a great place for blogging.
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2003-01-22
Bright blue skies and a fresh blog
Bright blue skies and a fresh blog This entry was originally at http://kingsley.blog-city.com/read/14016.htm Fresh coffee, blue sky and an early breakfast, and found a great place to blog in - what else could go right? This entry was posted on Wednesday, Janua...