I’m not griping (I might be lol) but WordPress.com needs to get a handle on their theme options. I’m trying to set up another website (this one – OHYIDI) among the many others I own, and I’m just not liking any of the themes they offer. The majority of the new block themes offered do not make an actual blog. These are splash page junk. That’s why I learned how to turn the Twenty Twenty Three theme into an actual blog layout, and often go back to the Colinear theme when setting up a new site. Colinear is still an amazing theme after many years, but it can be janky when trying to use the new Gutenburg blocks for widgets. Yeah I know I could spend $300 and go find a template at WordPress.org to upload that might work better for blogging… but I also know WordPress.com has the capacity and room on their network to go over there themselves and pick out some better free themes for use. Ok rant over. P.S. Don’t even dare try using the Minecraft theme WordPress.com has on offer as a free theme, unless you are 8 years old and not a serious blogger. I tried it just for fun, and found it to be a headache when trying to write out this post.
Thanks for reading the ohyidi.co Oh Yes I Did It Blog (OHYIDI).
OHYIDI is a microblog maintained by David Thrift (that’s me), a blogger and publisher from Southeast Alabama.
I use this blog for posting a variety of content including personal updates, project updates, and link shares.
I do not maintain any social media accounts for OHYIDI. You can find my social media accounts that are associated with my other projects below.
Surf Man Project:
In October 2025 I launched my surfman.co Surf Man Website Directory Project. This is a website and social media directory that will be available primarily in PDF document form. A lot of work is in progress with this project, and I am hoping to be able to get the first issue of the directory published within the first half of 2026.
Surf Man Social Media:
Connect with me on social media for the Surf Man Project at these links:
Surf Man Tasks:
A personal task list for me, posted in this place so I can get busy with some things.
- Round up all old project urls and post a list in this post footer area.
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