Be the Change + Disqus = New way to comment

While most of you who read this site do not comment, that does not mean comments will go away. In fact, I have recently integrated Disqus into ​this blog. 

What does that mean? ​Taken from the Disqus website:

Works everywhere — No matter what platform you use, Disqus integrates seamlessly. 

Why use Disqus? — Disqus drives real engagement and traffic on websites. The fully real-time Disqus is perfect for participation on breaking news, hot discussions, live events, and video content.

Who uses Disqus? — Disqus is used by some of the largest names across the web. Every month, Disqus’ connected platform reaches over 700 million people.

One of the great things about Disqus is that when you comment using Disqus then you are able to log into one place (your disqus dashboard) and see all the comments and those who have replied to your comments in one place.​

If you are not a disqus member, you may want to consider doing so - be the change and get involved in the discussions of our time. ​

CentUp - A way to practice generosity

You know how there are those "share" buttons around the internet? You can post something to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, G+, Pintrest, etc. with just a push of a button. (for instance you can share this post!)

Here is the thing, many people who create internet content do not want to have ads all over their stuff. Additionally, ads are based on the idea of selling you something. ​

​CentUp is another model for generating money that is based on your generosity and not trying to convince you to buy something you don't want. And it is fully funded!!! 

From their fundraising website:​

What is CentUp?

CentUp is an intentionally simple button that lives next to all kinds of web content. It lets people toss a few cents at blog posts, photos, videos, and songs they really love. The kicker? Half that money goes to charity.

That is it! Do you see how awesome this is and can be!​

Imagine a button, next to the "share buttons", that allows you to give a direct contribution to the creator of the content. Oh, and in case you missed it, half of the donation you make goes to charity. ​

So, be among the first to give a buck to the development of this tool to better the internet and contribute to the demise of those "wonderful ads" we all love...​