New users: Please register in the usual way and then send an email to jasper(at)jasperfforde.com with your username, and write something 'Ffordesque' so we know you are a real reader, and not some idiot trying to flood the forum with dodgy Nike and Gucci gear. Thank you - Jasper
I know I've said this before, but some people do need reminding...
My blog is protected, which means that you can't read it unless: a) you have a Blurty account, which you can get free; b) I have added you to my friends list; and c) you have added me to your friends list. The third part is crucial! I've got several people here who have expressed an interest in reading my blog, have taken the trouble to get Blurty accounts, and were added to my friends list ages ago - but they haven't added me back, so they still can't view my journal.
If anyone isn't sure how to do this, please let me know, OK?
Don't worry Carla, I'm just getting used to it too. Aside from Sarah I'm friendless on there, so please persevere!
Tell you what though, it's damned addictive. No sooner had I created a journal than I was filling it! Goodness knows what I waffled on about but it's there for all to see (whoops!)
I spend too much time on the internet already, what with this fforum and now the new chat room, I don't dare join Blurty and end up on anyone else's blog.
And I'm really glad you liked it... been hesitating to present any of my more serious writing before an audience like you guys whose own work I admire, but the response has been encouraging. May even add to it someday.
Sarah _
I tried setting up a Blurty account for myself, and after following all of the instructions given seemed to have done so correctly. When I tried accessing the 'Friends' list to add you to this, however, the system just gave me the 'Create new account' page again as if my earlier attempt had failed...
That is very odd, and I'm afraid I don't know how to put it right. The account certainly exists, because it's showing up on my friends list.
I suggest you click on Support (top of screen, on the home page), then click on "Ask A Question" and file a support request explaining your problem. If you don't get help within about a week, let me know.