CDN Today!

The Chief Shepherd Blog has a new post that seeks to answer the question… Why can’t thrill seekers (or drug addicts, etc) ever be satisfied? Good reading here: http://chiefshepherd.com/2011/03/insatiable/

We are appreciative of the Janrain Company for providing the login service that allows you to use your Google, Facebook, Yahoo or OpenID accounts to register and login here. Their product has enhanced our registration process dramatically! (And has cut down or eliminated the frustrating spam registrations.)

We would also like to welcome Brian Kissel (@bkkissel) to CDN Today. Brian is the CEO of Janrain and recently registered on our Network. Thanks, Brian!

As a social media community, CDN Today offers most of the same functions as Facebook (tm). (Note: We are NOT affiliated with Facebook(tm) in any way.) You can visit all of our websites; find/make “Friends”;  establish “Groups” and “Forums”;  and share comments and activity updates with users over the entire community – all with a single log-in. The ACTIVITY page will display new postings on blogs across the network – or, you can filter on any of a dozen options to display just the content you want to see.

However, on CDN Today your activity page will never be filled with notes about the loathsome ”Farmville” (or other useless game) updates!  (BIG SMILE) Although some of our sites may offer games or other amusements,  such automatic output will not be allowed onto the community’s activity timelines.

Facebook-like “social networking”

• Each user controls the information shared on their profile
• Each user has a timeline (ACTIVITY Page) of updates across the entire Network
• Users link to others as “Friends“
• Users can send private messages to each other
• Users can create and/or join groups which facilitate interaction with select group of Christians
• Users can share links easily with other users
• The system sends notifications (online and/or in email) of selected activities

Users can create forums for discussion

• Enables groups of users to discuss issues of mutual concern
• Can be public or private
• Easy navigation & notifications of new posts

FREE websites for anyone meeting a few requirements

• Single sign-in for all sites hosted on this community / Network
• Easily visit & see what is happening at each hosted website
• Post comments across the entire community

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This is CDN Today! If you are new to this site, here are a few things to help you get started.

You must register to get the real benefits of the community.

Click on the “Create an account” link in the sidebar to get started. Or, Login if you already have an account. (You can use your Facebook, Google, Twitter or other major account.)

• Always visit the “Activity” page (click the  ”Activity” button in the header) to see the latest notes from the admins and your friends. (Very similar to how Facebook works.)
• If you asked for and received a blog, then you should read the “First Steps“ page.
• Visit the Technical Support Site for “How-To’s” & Tutorials about building and maintaining your website here on CDN Today.
• Leave a comment (or Direct Message) to Ray Waldo if you need some other assistance.
• Follow the NEW USER series of articles list below or click here.

Please visit the Tech Support site regularly. I am creating tutorials for many of the most common issues that you may have with your new website. There will also be a “Ticket” system where you can track your request for help. You are welcome to post a comment here if something is confusing. I will try to answer as quickly as I can.