Comments on: Update VIII: Launching The Most Beautiful Site (& Blog) On the WWW

By: Hans Engelbrecht

Hans Engelbrecht — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:58:35 +0000

Well done on the new website design. It does look more “lively” compared to the old one. I sincerely hope you draw more readers, your views deserve a wider audience.

By: Szasz

Szasz — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:59:39 +0000

Straight Talker :

(My preferred nickname for Ilana…)

Congratulations on such a marvelous accomplishment!

You and your dedicated designer have truly realized an inspired dream – superbly executed ! WHAT A GREAT WEBSITE ! And what a sincere “living tribute” to you and your work.

It has been beautifully constructed upon the foundation of your unrivaled integrity; your courage and tenacity have brought forth a most appropriate representation of your “brand” upon the internet; it shall serve well the world of hungry readers who appreciate your words and cogent analysis; (and it will SHOWCASE much needed edification for those who have yet to comprehend your inspiration).

For almost a year, now, and with great anticipation:

I ALWAYS KNEW YOU COULD DO IT !

Sincerely,
David Anton Szasz [Thanks to you!–IM]

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:25:48 +0000

I was linked over here by Dr. Bob Murphy, and his ‘Free Advice’ blog. He seemed supportive, and I enjoy his commentary as well as yours.

The site is very nice, but I have to ask one thing; why don’t you just put BAB inside of the new website? BAB seems so plain compared to the new site, which is a shame since I spend most of my time in your blog.

[BAB is getting a face lift too.–IM]

By: John Danforth

John Danforth — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:09:01 +0000

Now that the site is done, how about finding an alternative to Paypal?

By: John Danforth

John Danforth — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:07:42 +0000

Outstanding job! I don't think Hannity caught any of the war commentary, hmmm? --John Danforth--

By: Haym Benaroya

Haym Benaroya — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:09:23 +0000

Ilana, I was briefly looking through your new web site, thanks for flagging it, and it is representative of its owner: unique, and attractive to the mind and the eye. You truly are a master of language. I also appreciated the Atlas-like pose, as would have I am sure Ayn Rand. I will spend some more serious time looking it over. (I am wondering why, given Sean Hannity’s endorsement, he does not invite you to his show?) Best of luck! I do what I can to publicize your columns.

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:55:55 +0000

Memo to Erudites…

OUTSTANDING DEAR!

The new site, like your preference for wheels, is hot! Is that the GTI or the racier… R32? I drove a friend’s GTI just last weekend… what a hoot!

Color scheme… check
Visual flourishes… check
Snake graphic… check
Interface/links… check

If you were shooting for handsome, compelling, and serious… you achieved it.

BTW… had no idea you subbed in for Atlas on occasion when he needed a break. I shall have to address all future memos to “Erudites, the Titaness”

Kudos to your designer!

“Oh what a spiffy web she wove,
When first into Mercer’s realm she dove.”

Well done and congratulations! Good things DO come to those who wait.

ray

By: Steve Stip

Steve Stip — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:12:58 +0000

Ilana,
Nice quote and I agree about the flag. Congratulations on the new site. I admire your high standards.

By: Tim Hopkins

Tim Hopkins — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:49:55 +0000

Ms. Mercer, in what appears to be the first comment on the new layout, let me say I love it, and I am viewing it through a dinky iPhone. The background image is an especially nice touch, in contrast (or solidarity?) to Ayn Rand’s shrugging Atlas!

By: gunjam

gunjam — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:39:21 +0000

Ms. Mercer: Congratulations on your new site! Wow! That snake immediately “grabbed” me: I think the “Don’t Tread on Me” theme from colonial America is sorely neglected in this day and age. Your new site is certainly an impressive new vehicle in which to showcase your work.