This Web site should have looked greener from its inception, considering the subject matter, but we settled on a plug-and-play blue theme because of its overall functionality. Then we upgraded the theme, which temporarily downgraded our functionality. So it goes when a professional journalist turns amateur Webmaster. (Another undesirable side effect: Constantly referring to one’s self in the third person.)
So we (as in me) have spent the last two days tweaking the myriad color options available. The result is not perfect, but it’s functional and far greener than before. If you like the new look, or even if you hate it, why not post a comment at the end of this post and let us (me, again) know how we’re doing. This site can only succeed with the input and support of its readers.
Speaking of which … have you checked out the forums page? The permissions have been updated to allow comments by guest users, which is cool for those who might be skittish about sharing an e-mail address to register. Whether you participate as an anonymous or registered user, however, rest assured that your information won’t be shared with third parties, not now and not ever. We’re in the process of developing a more detailed privacy policy and user agreement that both expand on that concept, and we’ll give users notice each and every time they’re updated.
As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome. Leave your feedback below or e-mail me (us?) at bud@calpotnews.com.
– Bud
4 Responses to “Bud’s Nugs: Time to put down the crayons”
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OK, the “key lime” comment is accurate, but it’s no more annoying than some of the unnatural blues and glaring reds.
From a technical standpoint, a Web site theme uses color calls in many splendid ways, but some earlier versions resulted in unreadable type or fields that merge into one big colored blob. Our apologies for any aesthetic offense taken at our evolving and unique color scheme. We’ll see what we can do about the key lime thingy, tho. ;o)
Whoa, there Chicken Man! tone down the Key Lime to a nice kinda Isaac Hayes Funky Green like off an old Sly Stone album cover jacket…I’m not talkin’ ’bout the the sleeve, man, but the Jacket Sly was wearin’, can you dog that! He was so Funky, MAN!….yeah, not so bright, man…Funky, Low, like Barry White, you know?
Love you
Goat
Greg:
You’re totally right; I’ve just been avoiding that self-disclosure thing while I work out the bugs on the site and decide whether to pursue this full-time. There’s still a remote chance (which fades with each passing week) that I could land another gig in the mainstream media, and most of them want you to pee in a cup to prove you’re a good person. Way back in the day, they cared most about whether you were a good reporter and/or editor, and in my experience the best of the bunch weren’t afraid to inhale.
The irony is enough to make your head spin, especially considering other cannabis users face the same sort of pre-employment paradox. What benefit is there to getting a scrip and complying with the Compassionate Use Act if employers can lawfully refuse to hire you? That’s something we should talk about, folks … what say you?
– Bud
Way to go. Awesome idea. Looks great.
You being “Bud” is funny and appropriate, but I think you using your own name might be better, it would give the site more legitimacy, as the movement seems to be going legit.
I’ll keep checking out, and enjoying, your work. Thanks for letting me know about it.
Greg