So, as you may have noticed, The Reluctant Eater has a new look! There are still a few minor touchups that haven’t been finished, and some of the formatting of older posts may be a bit off. If you see anything askew, or have suggestions / feedback (good or bad), please don’t hesitate to contact me by email ryan@thereluctanteater.com or via IM by clicking on the “Chat with Ryan Wanger” link along the side of each page, which you will only be able to do when I’m logged in!
There are a few subtle reasons for the switch, but one of the most important is the comments section. Going forward, you will be asked to leave your email address and optionally your website. Email addresses will never be published or shared, and although occasionally I like to thank and/or follow up with people who comment, the best reason for requiring email address is to help prevent spam. More importantly is the ability to leave your website address, so readers who enjoy your comment can click through back to your website, which should help foster a wider community beyond me talking at you!
I’ve also added a third column to the right, to help incorporate both advertising and useful links to help navigate around the site (and subscribe via email or RSS). It’s much cleaner than the really long sidebar in the old design. The old design still exists for the time being, but no new posts will be published there. Don’t worry, if you are already subscribed, you don’t have to make any changes.
If you’ve been reading and enjoying The Reluctant Eater thus far, now is a great time to subscribe. I created a page about the benefits of subscribing, and the difference between email and RSS. Of course, everything is free!
I appreciate all of my readers, and want to reward your continued support. Look for more enhancements in the near future!
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Loving your new look! The carrots are definitely in line with your healthy eating philosophy. Perfect!
The new look is great!