My DIL brought Ethan by to see us today before they head back to Kentucky tomorrow. He’s such a pleasant little dude even when he is sick and I hated to see him leave however she did say she would be back in August for his first birthday and she would send us pictures. I certainly hope she follows through and I really hope she will move back up here eventually.

After they left I was checking e-mail and Entrecard and checked their blog and the forum because of the announcement that was sent. I was surprised especially in the forum at how upset so many people are with the decision that Entrecard made to monetize the widgets with third party ads and to make it possible for people to sell their credits.

I think I read all of the threads so I would know what was going on and both sides made some valid points. I personally will continue to use Entrecard and don’t think the ads will be distasteful, but we shall see. I have no problem with where they want the placement of my widget because it’s always been above the fold. They were going to make that mandatory, but have now changed it somewhat.

I also read some of the comments about leaving Entrecard or being forced out if you post for Today.com because they don’t allow 3rd party ads from other programs. I’m sure the Entrecard team really do not want to lose those bloggers and I know those bloggers don’t want to lose this source of free traffic. I’m sure they will come up with a solution.

Everyone of course has their own opinions and I’m quite sure it will all be voiced tomorrow. Weekends are really not good traffic days because people do really need to spend quality time with family instead of on the computer. I need to get some sleep so I’ll say goodnight.