The Melbourne Opinion - blog

[costargh]

Note:Hope Dan doesn't mind me posting this up here. Tried talking to him on MSN but he ain't there LOL.

I've started my own blog (I've tried to get into blogging a few times before but have never really continued on with it because I got bored with my subject matter). I think I may have got this one right this time though.



The Melbourne Opinion is a Melbourne centric daily blog with a varied opinion on leading news story covered in the media. My mission is to offer a view free of political correctness to the general readership that is engaging and thought provoking. If you like the sounds of that and like my first couple of posts, why not follow me on twitter, sign up on the facebook page and follow the blog.

The subject matter will vary but will always be focused on what's news in Melbourne.

Please let me know your feedback and thoughts/ideas!

http://www.themelbourneopinion.com
http://www.twitter.com/themelbopinion
http://www.facebook.com/themelbourneopinion

[Cthulhu]

I don't like the fact that you're writing in what appears to be italics but other than that it seems like a good idea. I hope it goes well for you.

[costargh]

Yes it is italics. Chosen because I thought it would be a bit more unconventional than a normal blog. What about italics is concerning if I may ask?

[Cthulhu]

It's just me. I don't like reading big blocks of italic text. It's nice that you're being different though.

[mark_alec]

Yes it is italics. Chosen because I thought it would be a bit more unconventional than a normal blog. What about italics is concerning if I may ask?

Italics are not as readable as normal fonts. That is why they are reserved for emphasis or specialised meanings (such as using italicised letters as variables in maths/physics problems.).

[costargh]

I know that this is convention and what is meant to be 'true' but are you actually suggesting that you have found it difficult to read any of the posts (assuming you have checked the blog?) 


If its personal preference, fair enough.

[ninwa]

It felt slightly weird to read. Then it got kinda annoying for me. But then again I'm pretty OCD when it comes to fonts, layout, etc. Doesn't mean I won't keep reading it

(the right-alignment also annoys me but I get that you're trying to be different )

[squance]

right alignments hurts my head

But cool website

[IntoTheNewWorld]

Nice site! =] Hope you can keep updating.

(typography gripe) The Italics I can stand I guess, but the right alignment...

[ninwa]

the domain web name annoying infuriates me, so does the obnoxious banner

I really like the banner. I forget how pretty Melbourne can be

[costargh]

The Melbourne Opinion only represents one persons opinion from Melbourne. There are already two people who have expressed an interest in being guest bloggers, with the possibility of permanent blog segments. I do see the strangeness in saying "The Melbourne Opinion" when there is only one opinion being stated. It is supposed to invoke discussion anyway which can provide different opinions.

I've removed the italics. The concensus seemed to be that it was a bit annoying. But I'll stick with the right alignment for now.

I'm thinking gmx is trolling so I won't bother replying.

Side note: the blog for today.

Who really suffers from the new cigarette tax increases?

[costargh]

Who suffers from the new cigarette tax increases?

My opinion: The Melbourne Opinion

What are your thoughts?

[ninwa]

change it to A Melbourne Opinion?

yay for non-italics

[Cthulhu]

People in low income families will suffer the most if the price continues to go up IMO.
Smoking isn't the easiest habit to quit and pack-a-day smokers who don't make all that much money are probably struggling enough as it is so if the price keeps going up so does the money they lose buying cigarettes.

I'm all for this tax increase though hopefully it will convince people to try and quit.

[costargh]

I like to think of it as similar to the 'The Australian' or 'The Age'
etc lolz