My 2008 DIKs
(from debut - June 2005 *)
My January column
My February column
My March column
My April column
My May column
My June column
* Co-authored Oct column
 What was begun as an online journal of the books I read evolved...or maybe it devolved...to also feature behind the scenes goings-on at All About Romance from my perspective (mostly based on my personal feelings - okay, it's a personal pity party); topics I've gone over ad nauseum in commentary at AAR, including the nature of reviews and online behavior; and my non-cyber life (including family and items in pop culture that capture my interest, which is just about everything). Please do not violate my trust. I restricted certain AAR-related and personal entries for a reason...to keep them as private as possible. Now that my blog is read-only, to access restricted entries you must already have a password; if you do, hold onto it so that you can continue to read restricted entries. This blog is not part of All About Romance. I ask that you keep comments or questions regarding restricted blog content off of AAR. |
Please Consider...
Both here and on the Potpourri Forum I've posted a linked image and sample letter from AAR users to the founders of the DIK Ladies blog. They've had ample opportunity to respond to my email of nearly two weeks ago, and since a couple of them Twitter and subscribe to my tweets, I know they're at least aware of the situation. If you have a blog or site, please add the linked image to your right on behalf of AAR: |
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If not, simply comment on their site (or email one of the site's contributors...if you can find an email) about your feelings, and if you'd like, use the following as a sample:
Dear Ladies -
It has come to my attention that the name of your blog was created in 1996 by the publisher of All About Romance. I further understand that she emailed the founder of this blog - the individual who wrote the first blog entry - asking for credit nearly two weeks ago and has yet to receive a response. Out of fairness and justice, two values I hold as important in my life and dealings with others, I ask that you reconsider your position and give credit where it is due by prominently displaying, on a permanent basis, that the intellectual and historical ownership of both DIK and Desert Isle/Island Keeper belongs to All About Romance.
Sincerely,
If you do either or both of these things, please comment here about it and let me know if there is any result.
TTFN, Laurie Likes Books
My response to the DA situation (in comments to Cindy)...and last words on the matter.