Stephen Bolen

Really, who clicks “Cancel” on a web form?

Wouldn’t it make more sense to click an “Unsubscribe” button, as that’s the function the form will execute? I’ll be honest, I had to read – and re-read – the text above the Cancel button just to make sure I was clicking the right option.

There’s some new spam goin’ round the tubes, this time it’s hitting via Twitter DMs. A clever message, obviously designed to appeal to the narcissistic bloc of internet users aged 6 months – death:

Holy subdomains, Batman! That should be your first clue not to click on the link.

What’s unfortunate, though, is that many people just like @jaythornton000 did. And who is Jay Thornton?

I’m a professional advertiser with a background in technology and a Masters in communication

Ouch. Sorry you fell for such a crappy hook.

After spending about 2 years trying to figure out what to do with ChateauBolen.com, we decided that a family/house blog would be in order. I threw the domain on my Hostgator account, downloaded the amazingly cool Canvas by WooThemes, and set up accounts for Rebecca and I to post about our housing adventures.

It may only amuse me, my wife and our family/friends, but we don’t care. For once, it’s nice to have a site up where I don’t have to worry about SEO or marketing.