Raise your hand if you already know this is going to be an update about the “Blog followers have to ‘re-subscribe’ after losing their follower status by no apparent reason” issue I’ve been trying to get fixed for 45-days short of one year.
Did you know that you have “follower status” with me?
I am here to report progress.
Shortly after my post asking for your help I emailed the Happiness Engineers a summary of the comments, the poll results and I reminded them of several previous conversations. To my surprise, I received an email from two engineers that said they had been assigned to “fix the problem.”
Since receiving that email, I have received two updates. One telling me that they were working on the problem and that they had an idea of what might be wrong. The second email said they think they might have found a solution. They wrote a fix and they installed it.
Hold the applause.
If you are one of the followers who has been dropped but who still show up on M-W-Th-Sa looking for a post – thank you very much – I would ask that you try following this blog again. Then, if at some point, you “lose your follower status,” please let me know in a comment.
That’s it for today.
No Facilities 
Thank you, Dan, for this lovely email! I’m so glad I’m still a follower (I guess?) Please tell me how to go about following this blog again. I LOVE your pics and everything else.
Aloha e, Lizbeth Hartz
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If you’re still getting the notification email, there’s no need to follow. Thanks for the comment.
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Sure hope the Happiness Engineers have actually found the problem and have fixed it once and for all!
Beautiful shot of the sunrise. I love all the critter prints in the snow. Life goes on for these guys no matter what the weather is. Seeing Maddie on her deck, not needing her coat, and sunbathing, is a real indicator that spring can’t be far off!
But the best photo today is the last one! Smokey is too cute for words with his nose covered in snow. That picture deserves to be framed and hung on your wall! It’s a Walt Disney moment! I hope you gave him extra peanuts.
Enjoy the warmer temperatures this week. Right now it’s 10*F!
Ginger
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I hope they got it, Ginger. If not, they do seem to be committed to finding a solution.
Our yard looked like we had a hundred bunnies out there and our porch looked like fifty squirrels had a dance. Smokey was so cute, I did toss him a few peanuts, including a rare triple one.
I hope you have a nice easy week.
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Who knew I had any kind of ‘status’? I’m here, and I haven’t had to ‘reup’ for a while now. :-) Maddie sure looks like she enjoyed that 55 degree day. I was asked a question that I have no answer for so since you are all leveled out, I’ll ask you. When one opens a post in email, most of them contain the entire post while a few will say ‘to read more of this post’ and you click there. I opened five yesterday checking, and one of the five was ‘read more.’ My volunteer blog has ‘read more’ and one of the MGs asked me this. I will send an email to the happy guys, but just thought I’d ask since you were on topic here this Monday morning. :-)
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That is a setting you can choose in your Admin panel. Some people choose the “Read More or Snippet” option hoping to drive people to their blog page. I know that some of my prefer to read the post in the email, so I choose to deliver the whole thing. Also, they like seeing the photos in-line instead of in a gallery.
Open the Settings menu and go to Reading Settings – the option is there.
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Thanks for asking this question, Judy. I had no idea how it worked. I realize I am using a program that I have no idea how any of it works. Nice, right? Thanks for the direction, Dan.
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WordPress gives us the ability to configure things in a variety of ways. Some of the options are scary and some have unintended consequences, but most are reversible.
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Thank you! I ‘think’ I did it. We’ll see on Wednesday.
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You’re welcome. I always just click on the title, as I prefer reading in a browser. Which way are you trying to go?
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Personally, I’m happy when posts show up in my email. :-) A MG reader didn’t like having to make the extra click. Go figure. :-)
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The only downside is if you have anything important on your sidebar. But they don’t see that in the Reader either, so…. I don’t care how people read, I’m happy if they do.
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the squirrel with the snow on his/her nose is sooooo cute… we’ve been seeing less birds and more critters this winter.. you noticed?
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Less birds is true.
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We see and hear a lot of birds, depending on what’s in the yard to eat. The squirrel with the snowy nose was too cute.
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Love the snow nosed squirrel.
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I might not be paying attention to the birds.
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I found this post in my Reader page, but that silly little +Follow button on the bottom right says I don’t follow you. They like playing games with us, don’t they?!!
Love the pictures, Dan!
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Now that I posted a comment the Follow button is green…..
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Oh! That Black Squirrel is such a Star, looks like he’s got everyone’s vote this week .
Happiness engineers they do their best but they like to make us work too.! 💜
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Smokey thanks all his fans – the little guy is just too cute.
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Yes indeed he is 🤩🤩
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The follow option used to only be present when you weren’t following. Now I see it on every post, including ones I came to as a result of clicking the link in an email. I don’t pretend to understand, GP. I just relay the information I’ve been given. I do appreciate your visits.
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So far, so good on the following. I get the little green checkmark Following in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. When I click Like I see the message “you’re following this blog”. I haven’t checked Reader though. I hope the Happiness Engineers have finally fixed the problem!
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Thanks for the information, Shelley. I am still getting your notifications as well. We fought long and hard to get connected, they better not mess that up.
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You’re welcome! Yes, we did! And they better not mess it up. Thank YOU for your perseverance and for being our hero for bringing issues and concerns to WP.
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Hi Dan – I hold more faith in seeing your pictures … gosh it still looks cold … but the year is turning … take care and good luck! Cheers Hilary
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Thanks Hilary. It’s cold this morning 14°f (-10°c) but it’s going to be warmer this week.
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Beautiful photos, Dan. And your final one is a winner! Happy Valentines Day!
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Thanks Gwen. Isn’t he a cutie?
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I will let you know if I get dropped. Happy Valentine’s Day.
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Thanks Jennie. I hope you don’t. Happy Valentine’s Day. Do you do anything special in school? I’ll wait for the post if you do.
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We exchange valentines in a big way. Children have to find the bag with their classmate’s name. This takes ‘forever’, yet is captivating for children. Funny that you ask, because I was ready to post a photo of my valentines from students, and thought again that it was too much, after yesterday’s post. We play games to find partners, we make fancy valentines for our families, and we read books about kindness and giving.
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The day may become less important for adults in a lasting relationship, but that’s not the case for children.
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You are right!! I just emailed you a photo of my valentines from the children. It means the world to them to give to to their teacher.
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What drives me crazy is there’s no rhyme or reason to who gets dropped or why. I’ve never been dropped from your site but have had numerous people dropped from mine. The tangle of bunny prints brightens my day, as does the sheltered portrait.
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I’m not sure I understand what cause they are pursuing, but if it solves the problem, I don’t need to know. It looked like we had a hundred bunnies dancing in the snow.
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If that happens? Please switch to video…
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Hahaha
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I’m glad not one but two engineers are working on it now. I still get your posts in my feed, but I think I’ve been dropped from yours.
Look at that bushy tail!!! I never in a million years thought I would miss seeing squirrels with bushy tails because frankly, I didn’t know there were squirrels without them until I moved. 😂 I’ll never take the bushy tail for granted again though.
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Oh no! I need to check your site.
We have a couple non-bushy tailed squirrels now. We thought they were babies, but they’re at least 6 months old and no fluff.
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I haven’t lost you in quite a while now. Progress? Just saying I’m going to re-follow you. The picture of the leaf coming through the ice looks like it’s coming through from another dimension. Great shot!
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I’m glad you’re still with me, Pam. I wouldn’t want to lose you. The leaves in the ice fascinate me. They are normally so fragile but it looks like they’re pulling themselves out.
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That is definitely a progress report, Dan! Way to hang in there with them! Love the photos, as always!
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Thanks Jan. I hope it’s real progress. It would be nice to get beyond that issue.
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The last photo is so cute!🤠
Sent from my iPhone
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Smokey is a cutie ;-)
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Yay! What are the odds some of it might bleed over to Blogger? 😏I LOVE the gallery today. Bunny tracks and frozen leaves. Maddie and that adorable Smokey with frost on his nose. 🥰
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I don’t know, Cheryl. I think this is all somehow related to the fact that these guys have to stop relying on cookies as much as they do, since all the browsers are defaulting to blocking the 3rd-party cookies they rely on.
Smokey was too cute to ignore. I was like, “let e get a picture and then I’ll get you some peanuts.”
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Yeah, just the idea that I get about half my notifications for blogs I follow and when I visit those there is the ‘follow’ option where it should say ‘following’. Blogger has become totally hit or miss on posting for me. IDK, maybe location issues…
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I don’t know what makes a difference. I have followers who are geographically close, but some are constant and one has been dropped over 30 times. So many things have been changing at WordPress that I’m sure they introduce problems all the time.
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So the bunnies had a party and then left by way of the ramp….guess the steps were too much for them. The ‘party’ photo is so cute! But you saved the best for last–Smokey looks adorable!!!!
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When you need to use the ramp after a party, you’ve had a good time. Smokey was so cute. He looked helpless (It’s a practiced look) but he got his peanuts.
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Ah, Smokey with snow on his nose is adorable. The half submerged leaf is really cool too, Dan. Erm… no pun intended there. Hugs on the wing.
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The partially submerged leaves have been fascinating, Teagan. I don’t recall seeing them in previous years. I guess each set of seasons has it’s own characteristics. Smokey sends tiny squirrel hugs :-)
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I’ve never been dropped but glad some progress is being made. These photos of all the happy feet made me smile. The squirrel with the snow-covered nose was the best.Thanks, Dan.
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I’m glad you haven’t been dropped, John. I’ve had to re-follow you, but only once. I’m not sure what the critters were doing, but it looked like they all had a good time. Smoke has perfected that look. They were out foraging in the snow, but he knows how to work the system.
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Yes he looks needy
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Fortunately, I’ve never had a problem getting notices of your posts. That last picture of the bushy tailed squirrel with the snow on his nose will make me smile all day. Thank you!
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I’m glad you’re still on line with me, Janis. Smokey is a cutie.
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I’m still fluorescing following you. Got your post in my Reader as well as in my Notifications. Did they just fix the problems for your blog or the problems in general?
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As I’ve been following the progress on this issue, Miriam, I’ve seen reports from other people who have experienced the problem They were trying to find the cause and hopefully it would solve the problem for everyone.
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I surely hope so, Dan! I just had a comment less than two weeks ago say she was dropped from following me. I hope your answers from them are the latest.
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I love the white nose and the airplane. As for the problems, I didn’t need to hit “follow” again for quite some time now. I’ll tell you if any problem reoccurs, but I hope that it’s truly fixed. Be well!
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Thanks Manja – I hope they have solved this problem.
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I’m a little late this, but it’s good timing because that photo of snowy-nosed squirrel is hilariously cute. It made me LOL after I sadly took down the Christmas/Valentine tree today. Yes, that was overdue, but still…
I guess I never worry whether we are connected or not by the “follow” button, Dan. I know what days you blog, but it’s always a matter of the Mary time clock as to when I”ll show up. Like today. ;-)
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Mary time is good enough. I’m glad you liked Smokey’s picture today. He is a cutie 😊
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These are wonderful pics Dan. Such an adorable pic of the squirrel! Great shot. Long May she wave indeed Dan. 🌹
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Thanks Holly. I love the way the sun has been shining through the flag. Smokey is adorable.
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Everything is beautiful! Esp Smokey :)
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I’m glad this unfollower thing hasn’t hit me yet in regard to your fine blog, Dan. I’d feel worse than a peanut-less squirrel in a snow-covered yard if that ever happened! 😁
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Haha – I hope I’d find you, Paul, but I might have to forage a while.
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Good luck, Dan. I’ll await further news to see whether or not it’s really worked. :) Smoky with the snow is my favorite shot today.
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I hope this is good news, Janet. Smokey seems to be the fav today.
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Lovely photos, Dan. They always brighten my day. Here’s hoping the Happiness Engineers got the blog problem fixed. Hate anyone misses your posts.
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Thanks Carol. I hope they got it this time. I’m glad you like the pictures.
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Oh, that bunny is so PRECIOUS! and the snowy squirrel is cuteness overload! I re-followed you, and received an email notification of this post, so … so far, so good.
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I hope you hang in there.
These little critters keep us in smiles.
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You inspire me with your persistence and determination, Dan!!
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Thanks Rebecca. I hope it works this time.
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I’m happy to say I have not been dropped; I enjoy your blogs a lot! Smokey is one brilliant little squirrel. Don’t tell me that snow-on-the-nose thing is accidental.
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Haha, no. I’m sure he asked Mrs. Smokey to make sure he looked pathetic before coming up on the porch. I’m an easy mark.
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HI Dan, this has not been a problem for me but I used lists in the Reader for my favourite bloggers so I don’t missed posts. I don’t get emails of posts because that turned into a nightmare for me.
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