Author: Chip Bennett

Twitter Updates for 2010-11-12
- @williamsba I'll be there this weekend, too! in reply to williamsba #
- @themelab looks great! (but: "WordPress 3"?) I need a "version_three_point_oh_dangit" filter. 😉 #wordpress in reply to themelab #
- @ryancduff if only you were "undocumented"… in reply to ryancduff #
- @andreasnrb @OneFineJay we didn't start it. in reply to andreasnrb #
- @andreasnrb @OneFineJay both Taliban (Afghanistan) and Saddam (Iraq) harbored and abetted AQ. That's cause enough. in reply to andreasnrb #
- @carlhancock @andreasnrb @onefinejay @caffeinatedb Saddam/AQ links proven demonstrably. No link to 9/11, but proven link to AQ. in reply to carlhancock #
- @andreasnrb and you can read about *actual* Saddam-AQ connection here: http://bit.ly/9aYzIo @onefinejay @carlhancock @caffeinatedb in reply to andreasnrb #
- @andreasnrb re:Wikipedia link: lack of involvement w/9/11 != "no connection to AQ". @onefinejay @carlhancock @caffeinatedb in reply to andreasnrb #
- @ryancduff and the worst part is, SS card is *not* supposed to be used for ID verification, ever. in reply to ryancduff #
- @andreasnrb yes, it is. I'll try to join in live in the chatroom if I can. in reply to andreasnrb #
- @andreasnrb @caffeinatedb all it represents is a movement of the goalposts from my simple assertion that Saddam harbored/abetted AQ. in reply to andreasnrb #
- @OneFineJay @andreasnrb @carlhancock we're already in the drawdown phase that GWB initiated. Iraq *war* was success. Long term? We'll see in reply to OneFineJay #
- @caffeinatedb chemical weapons and labs were found in Iraq, FWIW. But WMD stockpiles very likely went to Syria before invasion. in reply to caffeinatedb #
- @carlhancock @caffeinatedb and that's very likely, too: Saddam could have been bluffing, or misled by subordinates regarding state of WMDs in reply to carlhancock #
- @andreasnrb they're a functional democracy. 40MM people under self-directed govt rather than dictatorship. To me, that's a success in reply to andreasnrb #
- @carlhancock like I said: long-term success is not assured. But I trust Iraqi people more than Saddam. in reply to carlhancock #
- @andreasnrb Saddam killed, tortured, raped, and imprisoned orders of magnitude more innocents. in reply to andreasnrb #
- @caffeinatedb Wikipedia is not a neutral source. in reply to caffeinatedb #
- @caffeinatedb @onefinejay I agree, wholeheartedly. in reply to caffeinatedb #
- @JellyBeen @justintadlock I think he's right. A custom "gallery" or "aside" post type (i.e. custom loop) would require post-format support in reply to JellyBeen #
- @JellyBeen @justintadlock he doesn't mean Themes can't use categories *period*, but rather not for custom loops in place of post-formats in reply to JellyBeen #
- @JellyBeen @justintadlock see e.g. Matala: http://themes.svn.wordpress.org/matala/1.2/readme.txt in reply to JellyBeen #
- @JellyBeen trust me, I know! 😉 in reply to JellyBeen #
- @JellyBeen indeed, and MANY Themes have been copying this functionality, bit-for-bit. in reply to JellyBeen #
- @caffeinatedb what do you need to know? in reply to caffeinatedb #
- @ryancduff it's not really *drama* per se, is it? Just people hashing out details of a cool new #wordpress feature? in reply to ryancduff #
- @westi @ozh @nathanrice @yoast @nacin how is that not an argument against every extension API already built into WordPress core? in reply to westi #
- @yoast @nacin @markjaquith @_mfields @andreasnrb @ericmann @justintadlock @nathanrice @westi I could buy "fixed" in 3.1, with API later in reply to yoast #
- @justintadlock @nacin @westi I almost said that exact thing (not as eloquently) in the post comments. +1 in reply to justintadlock #
- @_mfields @ozh @westi @nacin @yoast @justintadlock @nathanrice @ericmann Down to 66 free characters. I wonder who else I can CC? 😉 in reply to _mfields #
- @nacin @justintadlock Twitter needs an automated "@ et al" reply feature! in reply to nacin #
- @WraithKenny @ozh @westi @nacin @yoast @justintadlock @petemall but a custom-extended post-format type wouldn't need (Theme) portability. in reply to WraithKenny #
- @WraithKenny @ozh @westi @nacin @yoast @justintadlock @petemall that's what Plugins are for. Are podcasts Theme-portable w/o a plugin? in reply to WraithKenny #
- @nathanrice @justintadlock I'm quite certain that the Theme Repository Guidelines will NOT require all-or-nothing on post-formats @jellybeen in reply to nathanrice #
- @nacin see my follow-up, regarding podcasts. See also: NextGen photo gallery, event management, etc. Theme-portable, extended by Plugin. in reply to nacin #
- @markjaquith my contribution to the bikeshed: I think the post-format label should come *first*, rather than last, in post-status label list #
- @markjaquith p.s. if you want "scannability" shouldn't the post-status label list have its own column? #bikeshed #
- @justintadlock @JellyBeen I think @carlhancock is talking about Theme support of post-formats being all-or-nothing? in reply to justintadlock #
- @nacin that is a laudable intent, but it's not how users will use the feature. Plan to add flexibility or plan to deal with future headaches in reply to nacin #
- @petemall @janeforshort what's to #blamejane It's going to be a freaking AWESOME feature, no matter how it get implemented! in reply to petemall #
- @JellyBeen @justintadlock I see post-format Theme support as recommended, but if implemented, required to support core implementation in reply to JellyBeen #
- @JellyBeen @justintadlock same as we currently treat Post Thumbnails, Nav Menus, Custom Image Headers, etc. in reply to JellyBeen #
- @wptavern @carlhancock see how Matala handles the "gallery" and "asides" categories: http://bit.ly/dxS9A8 Those will become "Post Formats" in reply to wptavern #
- @JellyBeen @justintadlock and if a Theme wants to implement only the "gallery" Post Format (and not all formats), that will be perfectly OK in reply to JellyBeen #
- @justintadlock nice shot across the bow! 😉 Hopefully, the point will be well-taken. in reply to justintadlock #
- @carlhancock @justintadlock I think the point of the screenshot was: make Post Formats extensible in core, or Theme Devs will do it for you in reply to carlhancock #
- @justintadlock I love the radio-button selectors as opposed to the dropdown list. I think it looks much better! in reply to justintadlock #
- @EricMann @justintadlock I assume the list/metabox would be collapsible, which would make it no less cluttered than a dropdown list, eh? in reply to EricMann #
- @Skitzzo @Katemorris @topheratl that panel sounds NSFW! 😉 in reply to Skitzzo #
- @katemorris I know; I caught @skitzzo's earlier tweet about the t-shirt underneath. Just giving him a hard time. 😉 in reply to katemorris #
- @itsananderson ah, so that explains it! in reply to itsananderson #
- @Topheratl quite true, I'm sure that @Katemorris is way too classy to be NSFW, but @skitzzo sure isn't! 😉 in reply to Topheratl #
- @OneFineJay not much sympathy around here, what with this being a Colts/Bengals household… in reply to OneFineJay #
November 12, 2010
Twitter Updates for 2010-11-11
- @OneFineJay @markjaquith @zamoose but who would want to? Have you SEEN a typical TSA agent? in reply to OneFineJay #
- @OneFineJay @markjaquith @zamoose I'm thinking this is just the TSA's response to being prohibited from looking at pr0n while at work in reply to OneFineJay #
- +1 and then file a sexual assault lawsuit against the TSA RT @zamoose @OneFineJay …I'd punch 'em if they frisked my kids, though in reply to zamoose #
- @ryancduff @CrystalDuff that's what you think, Muggle! in reply to ryancduff #
- @ozh @markjaquith I have 3yo and 2yo daughters. There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING even remotely "entertaining" about TSA's sexual assault policy in reply to ozh #
- @markjaquith time to start calling congressmen – and somebody who's been sexually assaulted by TSA needs to file a federal lawsuit. in reply to markjaquith #
November 11, 2010
Twitter Updates for 2010-11-10
- @OneFineJay Sarah Palin? in reply to OneFineJay #
- @wjdennen @sportsguy33 no cheating or telepathy. I solved that puzzle at *exactly* the same time. in reply to wjdennen #
- @JohnOehser I want to see him say that to Freeney, face-to-face. I almost feel sorry for Palmer/CIN DLmen who will pay for Celek's statement in reply to JohnOehser #
- @OneFineJay showing some love for the St. Louis local, eh? in reply to OneFineJay #
- @OneFineJay aww, shucks! in reply to OneFineJay #
November 10, 2010
Twitter Updates for 2010-11-09
- @pwilson24 really, really great to hear! I look forward to discussing that play in chat tonight, but most importantly, I'm glad he's OK! in reply to pwilson24 #
- @Thematic4you thanks! Unless this (or something) shows up in core in time for 3.1, I'm just going to reference the Resize Thumbnails plugin. in reply to Thematic4you #
- @pwilson24 can't find a chat link on indystar or coveritlive… #
- @indystar_sports @pwilson24 thanks! in reply to indystar_sports #
- @XL950 this game is NOT making my Bengals-fan wife very happy. That is never a good thing. I need the Bengals to win this game… in reply to XL950 #
November 9, 2010
Twitter Updates for 2010-11-08
- @pearsonified sad, but true.But then, I've made my thoughts known well enough regarding the long-term impact of such behavior. in reply to pearsonified #
- @floressalicis that's 2 illegal hits (Addai, Gonzo) that didn't even merit a fine from NFL. I guess they condone cheap shots against #Colts in reply to floressalicis #
- @pearsonified I think you should put in a proposal for a WC, to do a "How To Move TO Thesis" presentation. in reply to pearsonified #
- Theme Review Weekly Stats: 07 Nov 10 – http://bit.ly/acZJRT #wordpress #
- @ryancduff @CrystalDuff when 400 years old you reach, look as good you will not, hmmm? in reply to ryancduff #
- @floressalicis probably not. Time to practice some groosfraba? in reply to floressalicis #
- @devinsays no problem! We try to get tickets for the already-approved Themes turned around very quickly. in reply to devinsays #
- @StampedeBlue @18to88 no offense, but that's one of the most moronic things I've ever heard re: Gonzo. in reply to StampedeBlue #
- @StampedeBlue @18to88 bottom line: if Gonzo doesn't take a dirty hit from a dirty player, he doesn't get injured Monday night. Not his fault in reply to StampedeBlue #
- @18to88 that Polian is to "blame" for the "bad" pick of Gonzo in '07. Seriously?!? I'm sick of his cynical/jaded schtick. in reply to 18to88 #
- Not a good start for the #Colts .. Give up a 62-yard rush, then a Vick TD pass. Need to answer here… #
- Ouch. Manning picked by Asante Samuel. C'mon, #Colts #
- FG Eagles. #Colts down 10-0. Let's go, Colts! #
- @Shake1n1bake remember the Monday-nighter in St. Louis back in 2004 or so? in reply to Shake1n1bake #
- Now the #Colts trail 13-0. Our half-defense is trying to hold on. Need a score here from the offense. Let's go, Colts! #
- @18to88 down less than 2 scores. It's still a ballgame. in reply to 18to88 #
- Two #Colts receivers put out of the game (if not the season) on illegal hits in consecutive weeks. Clean up your act #NFL #
- Baby James runs it in for a #Colts TD!! Take that, freaking dirty Eagles. C'mon Colts, crush those dirty-playing bastards. #
- RT @18to88 Best. Tweet. Ever. RT @ColtPower: #Colts are pissed now. That run by James would have been a TD from 1,000 yards out. in reply to 18to88 #
- @NMRgirl Eagles are playing D.I.R.T.Y. Colts are pissed. Trying to take the lead before half. About to get the ball back. in reply to NMRgirl #
- #Colts ball @ 50yd line, 2 timeouts, 1:04 left in the half. Colts down 16-14. Manning is about to make you pay, Dirty Eagles. #
- FG! #Colts lead 17-16. Dirty Eagles: you will rue this day. Do not piss off The Manning. #
- These morons on FOX: Marino, Tomlin, and Esiason are all discussing why the Collie hit wasn't illegal. Eff all of you assholes. #
- @18to88 @lukedunlevy go for it. Wouldn't be any worse field position than the Eagles have had all night. in reply to 18to88 #
- @18to88 wouldn't this be a milestone 4th quarter comeback game for Manning, if he pulls it off? #
- 6 minutes to go, down by 9. Need some Manning Magic. Go #Colts #
- Baby James with the Touchdown! Go #Colts Now, get the ball back! #
- 40 seconds. 74 yards. 2 points down. No timeouts. Come on, Manning! Come on, #Colts #
- @ewerickson I'd take a @RepStutzman primary against Dick Lugar in 2012 as a consolation prize in reply to ewerickson #
- @DinaFraioli all of the above? in reply to DinaFraioli #
- @MikeySayo @1moreSlonno helmet-to-helmet hits are illegal. Leading with the helmet is illegal. End of story. in reply to MikeySayo #
- @1moreSlonno @MikeySayo that's about as illogical (and incorrect) as claiming that anything on the internet is "public domain" in reply to 1moreSlonno #
November 8, 2010
Theme Review Weekly Stats: 07 Nov 10
Each week, I publish various statistics to measure the Theme Review process for Themes submitted for inclusion in the Official WordPress.org Theme Repository (any inaccuracies are due to manual counting).

Here’s how we’ve done (improved/disimproved/maintained) over the week ending 06 Nov 2010:

Compared with last week:
- The # of tickets closed decreased. (90 vs 92)
- The review queue increased. (72 vs 44)
- The oldest open ticket age (days) decreased. (11 vs 12)
- The average time to close tickets (days) increased. (2.6 vs 1.5)
- The average age of open tickets (days) increased. (4.7 vs 3.0)
- The % of tickets closed as approved decreased. (24% vs 25%)
- The # of reviewers maintained. (6 vs 6)
This Week (above/below/at goal):

Closed Tickets:
- # Tickets Opened: 131
- # Tickets Closed: 90
  - # Approved: 18
  - # Not-Approved: 57
  - # Newer-Version-Uploaded: 15
- % Closed Tickets Approved: 24%
- Average Days to Close: 2.6
Open Tickets:
- # Tickets Open: 72
- Oldest: 11 days
- Average Age: 4.7 days
This Week’s Top Reviewers (# Tickets Closed):
1. chipbennett: 41
2. cais: 28
3. chris@thematic: 8
4. pross: 4
5. tinkerpriest: 2
6. greenshady: 1
Historical trend charts have been updated.
November 7, 2010
Twitter Updates for 2010-11-07
- Finally getting to watch the #Colts Texans game on DVR. This officiating is terrible. Asinine OPI call on Gonzo prob. cost Colts 4 points. #
- 1st-half observations of #Colts Texans: DL played great; OL horribly inconsistent. Refs consistent on DB pass def but suck @ everything else #
- I bet Mike Hart would have liked to get that same PF facemask call that Arian Foster got. Refs are better in second half, but still suck. #
- And a mockingly pathetic DPI call on Tryon is followed by the world's luckiest fumble recovery. #
- Give me a freaking break. Gonzo injured when he got hit – and driven to the frigging ground – out of bounds. #NFL officiating is terrible #
- Wow, Man-Beast Session, playing with a dislocated elbow and broken arm, almost ended the game with a near-INT. #
- Hey, current Senate Republicans: keep pushing for earmarks in the omnibus bill. It will make it easier to figure out who to primary in 2012. #
- The #Colts today placed Anthony Gonzalez on IR. Love the guy; wonder if I'll ever see him in a Colts jersey again. 🙁 #
- @18to88 finally got to watch the game this morning. Knowing that the hit put Gonzo on IR, watching that OOB PF not get called is infuriating #
- @pearsonified petty; childish, even. in reply to pearsonified #
- @pwilson24 I still love the guy, and hope he recovers and returns. Other fans love to revel in their cynicism; not me. in reply to pwilson24 #
November 7, 2010
Twitter Updates for 2010-11-06
- @pwilson24 I'll be happy if they just make it through practice without anyone losing an appendage… in reply to pwilson24 #
November 6, 2010
Twitter Updates for 2010-11-05
- Just completed my 2011 healthcare open enrollment. It was every bit the ObamaCare "screw you" I expected: higher $, no more HSA-covered OTCs #
- @LovinBlue have it on DVR; will watch soon. What is it with Colts players (Addai/Gonzo/etc) getting injured on fouls that don't get flagged? in reply to LovinBlue #
- @keder @ContessaBrewer FUD FTW! Every single person in this country has *access* to healthcare. By law, nobody can be denied care. in reply to keder #
- @wjdennen no, but they likewise didn't go *up* by as much – and the fun has only just begun. HSA changes alone are killer. in reply to wjdennen #
- @presjpolk what about the at-large primary, general-as-runoff approach? Ensures only top-two vote-getting candidates in general. Good/bad? in reply to presjpolk #
- @presjpolk I'm probably too late, but I would say WV, PA, NV, and CA are the best candidates. MO might be interesting, too in reply to presjpolk #
- @presjpolk agreed on principle, but then you get situations like Murkowski, Crist, Chafee, etc. in reply to presjpolk #
- @keder I especially love the decision to use characters for a pointless ellipsis, rather than spell "know nothing" correctly. in reply to keder #
- @MarlinStutzman awesome! Congratulations! Would love to see you Primary Dick Lugar in 2012! in reply to MarlinStutzman #
- @bgardner have a non-iTunes RSS feed link? I wouldn't use iTunes if my life depended on it. in reply to bgardner #
- @nacin what part of "already sworn in" don't people understand? There are more important things to argue, such as his agenda. in reply to nacin #
- @nacin the point is, the ship already sailed. He's POTUS, so it's a non-issue, and therefore a distraction from what's important in reply to nacin #
- @nacin but, these are the people that scream about convening Grand Juries & such nonsense, so as you say it probably isn't an arguable point in reply to nacin #
- @nacin honestly, I opposed him foremost on policy, even before he was elected. The BC issue is and always was a distraction, valid or not. in reply to nacin #
- @nacin I never bothered studying the BC issue enough to form my own opinion regarding its validity. Waste of time/energy for me, IMHO in reply to nacin #
- @LovinBlue @pwilson24 rest day for Mathis, or was it the knee injury from the HOU game? in reply to LovinBlue #
- @LovinBlue @pwilson24 I would posit that, given Vick's MO, most important will be our LBs, and their ability to maintain gaps and to contain in reply to LovinBlue #
- "The web is considered 'public domain'" says the copyright infringer: http://bit.ly/d7bYOH #facepalm (h/t @ewerickson) #
- @nacin at least Frankfurt is a nice airport! in reply to nacin #
- Oenology 0.9.2 Released – http://bit.ly/c8Bvvf #
November 5, 2010
Oenology 0.9.2 Released
Just a quick note that Version 0.9.2 of the Oenology Theme has been released, and is now live in the Repository.

This version is a minor bugfix update, including the following changes:
1. Fixed divide-by-zero PHP notice generated on the post attachment page when the image metadata indicates a shutter speed of zero.
2. Fixed minor CSS image dimension bug
3. Updated some WordPress template tags to newer versions
4. Updated the Theme tags
As always, if you notice anything amiss, or find any bugs or issues, please let me know in the Theme Support Forum.
November 4, 2010