Bitch Talk: On “Password-Protected” Posts

Please don’t worry if I start using the “password protection” more often on the blog.

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1. If I put “Work in Progress” on the title of the post, it means just that: it’s an incomplete article. I’m still finishing it up. It could be that:

I’m missing screenshots;
I haven’t proofread the paragraph I dictated on my iphone;
I was too salty when I wrote the post so curse words have yet to be removed;
I was tipsy when I wrote the post so I was rambling; or
I used legal jargon, archaic words and bon mots that should be edited out. I try to use the vernacular or “trendy” words because many of the lurkers are non-native English speakers.

Once the post passes muster, I’ll remove the password and re-upload it for everyone to read. Please just wait.

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Question: But why bother release it when it’s not ready yet?
Answer: Because it pressures me to finish writing. I was clearing my “Draft” folder, and noticed that I had about 20+ which should have released.

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2. Also, the “Work-in-Progress” designation is to give you heads-up on the article(s) I’m working on.

I’m not a techie (sigh). I’m sure there’s a way here in WordPress to tell readers what posts are waiting in the pipeline. But I can’t find the instructions.

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If you know how to set up a widget to tell the readers what posts are in the queue, please tell me. Thanks.

3. The “Hospital Playlist” threads are all password-protected, except for the current Hiatus thread. (I might have missed a few but oh well…)

If you need the password, contact @nrllee and @miracle23 here: bodflowergarden@gmail.com.

The instructions are here:

https://bitchesoverdramas.com/2020/07/19/hospital-playlist-3rd-update-during-the-hiatus/

Discussions on this kdrama have been contentious so to protect the small group of people, and to allow them safe space, I locked the posts under password.

However, when Season 2 begins, I’ll begin writing again and most of them won’t have a password.

4. I do not “mind games” when I put passwords on the blog. There’s a good (but not so obvious) reason why I limit access to posts.

So please do not waste your time trying to break the code. 🙂

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Just come back later when there are more comments or posts to read.

Thanks!!

4 Comments On “Bitch Talk: On “Password-Protected” Posts”

  1. You can set that yr WP Dashboard to show only the Quick Draft box where it lists all yr other drafts below. That is if you do not use yr Dashboard for other purposes then unchecking the other screen options (top right) will show the draft list clearly. Lol tis my way, not sure if it’s helpful 😉

  2. What mind games? Those that exist purely in the minds of those desperate to “break in”? Your house, your rules. If you opt to shut one room up, it’s your prerogative.

  3. Hi!!! I’m alive!!!
    How do I get the PW for the protected posts?
    Love

  4. Hi there, Kan di boo

    Please email bodflowergarden@gmail.com for the password. Thanks. 🙂

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