2019-02-13

@mrkndvs did you put a u-url link around your gravatar img? Trying to figure out why the link replaces your name on a webmention

2019-02-12

You know...I really like the minimalist features of Blogger and Classic Theme...

always said I just want a blank HTML box with all the plumbing..in a way I am getting this vibe

 My stylesheet, my ideas, my HTML  and now with microformats all my metadata all in one place.

I control it. No fuss. Just me and thoughts

@mrkndvs Making an #IndieWeb Blogger Theme

I spent yesterday working on a version of a blogger theme compatible with IndieWeb tools like webmentions. You can see an example here: https://drmacsspot.blogspot.com/

Then using IFTT I syndicate my notes to Twitter and the tweets get displayed back on my blog as comments. Here is an example: https://drmacsspot.blogspot.com/2019/02/blog-post_88.html

The best part is not relying on social media at all. If other websites send and receive webmentions their post just show up as comments and my replies will show up on their site (Currently manually sent using box below).

Blogger can be your Google+ replacement or for many of you who have to use Blogger as your tool du jour because of school policies you can play a bit with the cool #IndieWeb tools coming out.

What is #IndieWeb

Already on blogger? #IndieWeb is you. It is the loose collective of people online trying to create a people centric alternative to social media silos. IndieWeb gets united by its values of owning data, taking control of identity and making better connections so having a blog starts you on the journey, but what is a society without a secret handshake. For #IndieWeb that is microformats.

What are microformats?

To make this all work you do need proper microformats in your HTML. This is like the metadata your website carries around that you may not know about. Microformats are slightly different because they are in the HTML to make sure they are always human readable.

You can do really cool stuff with microformats. The IndieWeb community has created all kinds of fun toys. So as a blogger you get metadata you control and access to new social social readers, webmentions, web rings, and so much more.

Can I do this?

To do this you either need to know a tiny bit of HTML or better yet be willing to learn. I will work on better tutorials later in the week.

To add this theme you need to select "edit classic theme." This is really improvement over the current Blogger themes. You get full control of your HTML and stylesheet.

Then cut and paste this theme template:

Change the information to your information. Then go to the website Bridgy and authorize your account. This enables the webmentions

  • To publish a post use a title
  • To publish a note use no title
  • To publish a photo post at "u-photo" as a property to you img element so img class="u-photo"
  • To publish a reply post add the property "u-in-reply-to" so a class="u-in-reply-to"
  • To publish a like use not title and add the property "u-like-of" a class="u-like-of"

If you want to syndicate to Twitter you do need to create an IFTT account and choose the recipe. I set it up to only include post content and url.

You can't do all things IndieWeb with this approach. The new social readers require the use of new reading and writing APIs not supported, and you will have to touch HTML (a good thing) but if you wanted to get started on the Web you can use Blogger. .

@mrkndvs you won't get the micropub and microsub for social readers with Blogger (yet could be doable with gadgets) @withknown or @microdotblog still better option. Awesome to #IndieWeb blogger since so many teachers and students have to use it.

In reply to @mrkndvs I want to work on a larger tutorial maybe on R or F.

2019-02-11

I am the acoustics, the chipped paint on the grotto of the entrance, and the ambiance everyone creates for teaching is the space of music rather than music itself. #edtechafterdark

I am Waldorf perhaps you met my friend Statler #edtechafterdark

#edtechafterdark you let the audience in to the soundcheck, put a taper section in so folks can take home what they learn give it to friends and spread the knowledge.

@JeremyDBond can you do me a favor and send a reply to this tweet be music to my ears. #edtechafterdark

Hey @JeremyDBond hope all is well, #edtechafterdark

But still I could participate in #edtechafter dark from my @blogger account it I wanted

Yeah pushing the #edtechafterdark boundaries of how far I can take Blogger Alex

Trying to see if I can join #edtechafterdark from a Blogger account syndicating with IFTT, but maybe too much lag

Hello #edtechafterark try three

Hello #edtechafterdark try number two

Hello #edtechafterdark

Hey Greg let's see if you get this webmention works.


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