Location: St.Petersburg, Russia
Josh is our third son. We adopted him just two days ago. He is a very nice kitten, and makes my daughter happy.
This entry was posted on Monday, September 3rd, 2007 at 3:07 pm.
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Hello everybody.
Over the last year or so, the Daily Kitten has developed into a very lively community, and now handles more comments each day than is ideal for the ‘blog’ format the site has always used.
Conversations are hard to follow, pages can take a long time to load (which places a strain on the server we use to host the website), and many regular readers experience issues with comments overlapping.
We want to fix this, have been considering a number of different options, and this is what we would like to do:
* There will be no change to the daily kitten posting. Each day, at 3.07GMT, a new kitten will appear, and you will be able to comment on it in exactly the same way as you do currently.
* We will add an area where you can chat about other things: exchange recipes, talk about pet health, post links and stories etc. We will ask you to register, but this is a one-time-only process, and this will also give you your own page on the website, where you can tell people where you’re from, list your interests etc. Assuming that all this works, we will also look at introducing further features.
We hope that this new addition will take some load off the server (the site is close to crashing every day, and if we get many more visitors we just won’t be able to cope).
It will also have other advantages: those people who JUST want to talk about kittens can do so in the normal way and won’t get annoyed by all the other chat. Those who like Dee’s links will know where to go for them, and MerD in Colorado will be able to gather recipes for the cookbook much more easily.
What I would like from you is to know how you would like to see the forum divided up: what sections would you like to see? Here are some examples:
* Pet health
* Recipes
* News & Links
* Advice Needed
* General Chat
Any other ideas or suggestions? Anyone think this is a bad idea?
Please let us know what you think.
Thank you,
The Kittenmaster
I think is a wonderful idea, and I think you for thinking so much about the people who visit your site.
Ditto!
I guess everybody here supports the new forum.
Great ideas, Kittenmaster!!
You might split out news from links, and call them News and Helpful Links. You might also want to think about adding a section on Shopping (unless you think Helpful Links will cover it). Also might add a link called Donate. You could get some help covering costs associated with running the site, or could provide links to other animal organizations (ASPCA, Humane Society, etc.).
Perhaps a brief sentence describing each category could be associated with hovering the cursor over the link (sorry, has been forever since basic HTML and cannot remember what that function is called).
KittenMaster, how about a section for prayer requests/good thoughts for those going through difficulties? Along with an ability to follow up?
I think that prayer requests and good thoughts are an important part of our community. I would like to see a spot for them.
Hey KittenMaster - Great idea!
I also agree that we would need a section for prayers/good thoughts/general support/hugs/purrs and headbonks!
How about a birthday section? Since so many of us have posted our birthdates, we are having a lot of birthday wishes and celebrations now.
How about Purrs & Prayers, a section for those in hardships? (I hope that’s not too ‘religious’, we don’t want to scare anybody away with the Bible.)
Or better still, a Purrsonal, *cough*,a Personal section which could handle the celebrations, successes and crisis(es?) Would it take too much stuff from General Discussion?
I agree that this is a wonderful idea and I second the suggestion for prayer requests./good thoughts for those going through difficulties. Also, I think what anncetera suggested about separating the news and links is a good idea.
Great ideas Kittenmaster!
Good idea!
Excellent idea Kitten Master, hope it doesn’t make too much more work for you though - thanks for all you do
Sounds like a great plan. Hope you have an easy time with implementation.
I’d also like to see an “Unfluffy Zone” where the people who want to tackle the tough topics can, and those who don’t want to deal with it don’t have to.
Other than that, I think this is an excellent suggestion.
There already is an ‘unfluffy zone’ - it’s the rest of the Internet.
I agreee, KM, there’s no reason for us to be “unfluffy”.
But you guys aren’t on the rest of the Internet!
Whatever makes you happy, man. You asked for a suggestion, you got one. Sorry if you don’t like it.
Bravo! Go for it!!
First rate idea. The site should be kittencentric and, while a lot of people were having fun and finding friendship, that had to a large extent been lost. Thank you for all your good work and to the people who have sent in pictures of thier kittens.
I have had much enjoyment in accessing the site and look forwerd to doing so in the future.
A. J. Young
Great idea!
I love the idea of being able to sort more easily through the different threads of conversation on TDK. I use the RSS feed to see the newest comments after I’ve gone from top to bottom the first time through. They don’t always make sense, out of context as they are, but it helps.
I would be cautious about dividing the site into too many topic areas. The more topic areas, the more one would have to look to read all comments and update throughout the day. I know that a lot of people don’t have the time and/or interest in reading all comments, but I enjoy it.
The feature I like best about your plan is that we can each have a page giving us a chance to create a profile. There are so many of us who post regularly that I have trouble remembering a lot of the details relating to each person. Could we post pictures of ourselves and our fur babies??
I’m all for giving this a test run. It can always be tweaked if something isn’t working well. Any idea when this might go online?
Thank you for the creative ideas that led you to establishing TDK in the first place and finding ways to improve it now!
P.S. How’s the Kittenwar book sale going?
Kinda like Catster? A site called TDKster? Kittenmaster just got himself a new job.
I think this is a very good idea, as my time is limited. As much as I would love to read everybody’s comments, it is impossible for me at this point of my life. Too much going on.
Keeping on the subject matter would be so much easier.
–Great idea Kittenmaster
Wonderful idea, Kittenmaster!! Sometimes I don’t really have time to read all of the comments, so I skim past the really short ones to get to the ones where we interact, other times I have time to read them all. You just want to make a special site even better and more practical to use. Thank you for all of the thought and planning that you do for us.
Thank you. I love the kittens, but sometimes get lost in all the comments. Keep up the good work!
Sounds good to me KM
Chat as in IM I am not sanguine about I am slow of typing and the pace of Chatrooms is beyond me.
I would have to sample your concept before feedback would be valid.
I think our own Chester’s Place to keep our memorial alive would be a good section.
Very nice! I like the idea of having different “neighborhoods!”
I think it’s a a fabulous idea. I want to keep up with folks, but I am overwhelmed by the number of comments. It’s also difficult for the same reason to respond to something left one day, when everyone has already moved to the next day of comments…
What about a thread devoted to information about cats? I was fascinated to find out on this site that certain types of cats (e.g., calico) are always a specific gender. Sometimes I read all the comments to see whether anyone has commented on the breed of a particular cat of the day. I’ve also learned a lot about the nicknames of certain cat characteristics — the little pillowy part of the faces where whiskers come out, but i’ve gforgotten what that term is…
FB’S! (or “facial bosoms”) Rosie in the UK coined the phrase.
I missed that one! I love it!
pom-pom cheeks
I love your idea, KM! Recipes, News & Links, Advice Needed, General Chat, Purrs & Prayers, it all sounds good to me! Great idea, again!!!!
Kittenmaster, I like your idea of dividing this up into several sections. I would like to see the posts numbered as they used to be, as it makes it so much easier to go back and re-read a post. I just tried to go back and re-read a post and was never able to find it. You are doing a great job with this blog on kittens. Thanks.
Thank you for doing that! I love looking at the kittens, but don’t really want to read all the chatter that goes on with everyone who socializes here. I am glad you are doing what you can to accomodate them as they seem to be a friendly bunch who enjoys each other’s company.
Hello Kittenmaster -
Your ideas make sense and seem to be a good idea. We certainly don’t want your server crashing or coming dangerously close.
Have a great day, Kittenmaster; I appreciate all your hard work!
I think it is a wonderful idea and I greatly appreciate all your efforts to make a daily kitten available to us.
Great - It makes my day to see a beautiful kitten picture and hear their name and a bit of their story - love to hear what people name kittens !!!!
Yes, too much personal blog and personal and people health affairs are discussed - some can’t seem to keep it to a minimum or exchange their own mail addresses.
Thanks for the categories - could we make that cat health and homemade cat food receipes.
Thanks again for a wonderful site that brings so much pleasure to my day.
Great idea…mainly I look forward to the photo and description of the kitten. Often the comments are hard to follow do not have any reference to the kitten pictured. Pet health and advise on pet care would be my choice of topics.
Go for it!
sounds good… but i hope it wont be too confusing.
Its really nice of you kittenmaster to ask us about this step before taking it…. people dont usually do that. Thank-you once again.
LOVE the idea!!! It really would be helpful. As much as I enjoy the pictures, the comments are very hard to follow so laely I have been skiping them.
very very good idea!
me first. pounce?
What a sweet intelligent looking kitty!!!!!Maria Sharapova’s not the only cute thing to come from Russia!!!!
Hi, Dave. I’ve seen you post for a while and am curious about your screen name. “Kittywimp” sounds like an oxymoron to me. Any male who has the courage to post on this site and own his affection for kittens is a real man in my book.
KW:
Yes; I am not a “wimp”!! But manly Texans are’nt supposed to have TDK on their “my yahoo” favorite content page either!
I ride dirtbikes, streetbikes and jetskis. Fly airplanes,and wakeboard; not to mention snowskiing/ boarding. All that said;one of my favorite things in life is to sit down in my study and fire up my computer- and my sweet big ‘ol orange tabby jumps up into my lap and curls up and starts purring! That’s when I know the world’s going to be just fine.
So, yes i guess I really am A “Kittywimp”
Good to know you value quality kitten time. Our cats do turn us into jello at times with their endearing feline ways.
Amen KW!
I love cats! I love almost all animals for that matter! It’s just nice to have a site like this one to see a cute kitten, and maybe read a little heart warming story too….and feel some kidred spirits with others who see cats as the very special parts of our lives that they are!!
By the way, I like your idea about profiles- maybe avatars with pics of the people and their kittys!!!
Take Care
Dave
Kittywimp,
You sound like a man after my own heart. Half wild and crazy guy, and half softy. Pet your Tabby for me. I love tabby’s.
Hi Kittywimp!
You are more than welcome here! We try to cherish our few males.
I hope you regard it as a benefit.
I look forward your posts.
I love big orange boycats too, give yours an extra chin scritch for me.
sounds a good idea about developing the site!
good morning to everyone in usa!!! it’s a dull day today and i can’t be bothered with housework. sitting watching friends dvd instead!
The kitten is really cute. The site sounds like a great idea. And my babies are now on catster ro everyone to admire.
Happy Labor Day everyone
that is susposed to be for everyone to admire. Fingers aren’t working. LOL
They are really excited that I finally got it done.
Beautiful kitties–we’ve sent a friend invite to all!
Sylvester sends a friends invite too. What a wonderful family you have.
Hi Karin,
How are you doing today? Hope all is well with you.
Your TDK-mate,
Jimmie
Hi Jimmie, I am doing okay. Hope you are having a nice three day weekend. I am having a good one. Getting lots of sleep for one. Hubby is working the car service job and today he gets to drive a brand spanking new BMW 750il (only 500 miles on it).
Some lucky person won the Calif Lottery in Alameda but unfortunately it wasn’t me. They won 93 million dollars! I was going to go buy a lotto ticket on Sat but never got around to it. The ticket was bought at a place I have never been so no luck there. Oh well. It sure would have made life more interesting and maybe easier too. It wasn’t meant to be.
Waiting to hear from Nintendo and Adobe next week. Really hope something good comes through. Think positive. Take care.
Just sent another resume in for an office manager position at a Lutheran Church about 15 miles away. (I was raised Lutheran, though I don’t attend church. I believe God is in one’s heart). It’s part time, and if I could coordinate with the funeral home, I’d be working full time! Now is the time for prayers.
Will say a prayer for you, MMM that you get the job. Hope it all works out for you. I don’t attend Church either. I was raised Catholic but I do not believe in the Pope and hierarchial church. I do believe in God and the Virgin Mary. Just my choice.
Sandi,
Your babies are beautiful! I love the names, especially Sophie’s. Always loved that name!
I didn’t know it when I named my Sophie but that was my great grandmother’s name on my Mom’s side. When I got Tessie one of my friends who is also a cat lover thought it would be fun to name Tessie after her grandmother. I thought it a good name so thats where Tess got her name. I just liked to name Molly when I got her.
My mother’s name was Sophie too. Love the name.
I also have a Sophie - a darling kind of long-haired girl who was already named when her family moved away - she has a pug nose (some persian in there somewhere) and is sort-of “patchy colored” not really a calico, but just with colors woven in and around. She has one lovely totally orange foot. I call her Sophie Rooney and Sophie Looney - have had her 5 years and she gets more lovely every day.
What a nice furry family you have. My crew have sent a friend invite.
Your fur babies are beautiful. I loved their stories! Digit and Furl sent a friend invite.
What a lovely fur family! Tikka has also sent a friends invite!
HAPPY LABOR DAY everyone!!!
Oh!
An American holiday!
So that is why I was missing so many TDK friends…
Awwwww!!!
Murphy’s law! First day I get to write after the holidays and it is a festivity….
Mooom!!!! No fare!
Hi, Pipa’s Mum. We do seem to have a lot of holidays in the US. Are you going to be able to post more regularly now that the summer is ending? You’ve been missed!
Hi Pipa’s Mum! Long time no see. How are things on your side of the world?
Hi there! You’ve been missed!
Welcome back, Pipa’s Mum!
Hey Pipa’s Mom, glad to see you back! You were missed! Love, hugs and purrs, Lynn
Dear Kittenmaster:
Your post was very clear and I certainly understand what you’re trying to do for us. The site has really grown even since I first joined a few months ago.
It’s a very, very nice site, with lots of wonderful people-people who want to help animals as well as offer advice to people who ask for it.
I think it’s wonderful of you to help us continue this site, as we’ve really gotten to be a family, of sorts. I, for one, would miss it greatly if I could’t come here each day to see the gorgeous little kitten(s), and “meet” with the others here.
Count me in as a proponent–let’s see what others are saying.
Jimmie
Me too. Sometimes it’s hard for me to keep track of all the chit-chat, but I really enjoy the sense of community and family here. I love to share anecdotes and tales (tails) about my kitties and love to read about the funny things that other kitties do. I think I can make time to check added links (like for Purrs and Prayers). Let’s give it a try.
Good Morning all,
KM … I think that opening another site is a great idea and however you think it can be set up is fine with me. The examples you’ve shown above seem to me to be what is discussed everyday so I think they’d work.
Josh is a beautiful kit….he looks like he just got caught doing something naughty and is saying, “who me…..not me…she did it…honest…”
Oh, how could I possibly for get to comment on the beautiful little Josh tabby cat today? An angel with fur……….
Oh my yes! What an adorable little face. BIG round eyes…made for kissing.
Hi KittenMaster,
I’ll go along with whatever you come up with. It’s wonderful to keep up with all of my friends on this site, but realize that some people may just want to read comments about that day’s kitten. You are right about it being hard to follow conversations–sometimes I completely miss someone’s reply because I am looking at the bottom of the page, when some replies are inserted throughout.
I love Josh and his white eyeliner. What a cutie!
I don’t have a Catster page, so I put the URL to my real estate page instead so that I can have my name in pink too…will get a Ctster page when time allows. Thank you KittenMaster for looking out for the needs of everyone here. You rock!
I love your webpage. If I lived in Atlanta, I’d buy the house on Black Forest Run in a heartbeat!
Nice website, Catwoman. It’s nice to be able to put a face with your name.
Thanks, FondaHonda and Kitten Whisperer! Funny thing about that picture–my 10 year old son took it in my front yard. He was standing on a chair to get me at the right angle. Though I look all official in my business jacket, I was wearing sweatpants on the bottom because the skirt that goes with that suit is way too small! Don’t know how that happened…hmmm…some sort of mysterious closet shrinkage thing?
I think we share the same closet.
HI EVERYONE!!!!
I’m baaack!!
For all of those who missed you regular cat-napping breakfast-eating European…
Here I am!
(((HUGS))))
I’ve been reading you guys as a lurker all summer and have missed you badly.
And we are going to have a new site! What a way to start!!!
Pipa’s Mum–oh, we’ve missed you, too!!!! What’s happening over on your side of the continent? Please update us and stick around, ok? Today is a holiday here, so there might not be a lot of people posting.
Actually, that shouldn’t have been your side of the continent, it should have been your side of the WORLD! (Geography wasn’t my strong suit).
Hi!!!
So many things have happened this summer that I’ll just give you a brief outline.
-my man griend is now my official man firend, I met his parents this weekend… have to tell you guys all about that.
-I had a two week vacation in Greece, got a lot of recipes for you guys mmmm!!!!! yummy!
-my cats Melon and Pipa are gradually forgiving me been away, I left them with my brother who love cats and they were spoilt rotten but even so, they still feel a bit abandoned…
and lots more… but I don’t want to bore you!!!
Gosh I so missed chatting with this comunity!!
You’re not boring us, my dear!!! We want to hear more!
Details! We want details!
Welcome back!!!! My kitties have sent Pipa and Melon a friend invite.
Thank you Chuck! Have seen you while I lurk, nice to see Instinct can have some male support!
My kitties have gladly answered the invite.
Hi Pipa’s Mum! Glad you are back! We missed you. Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday.
Good to be back Teresa, thank you.
I missed you Pipa’s Mum. Hope you had a wonderful time in Greece. Glad to hear things are going so well with the man-friend.