I have spent the last two-plus hours attempting to figure out just what the hell to do with this new block editor setup that WordPress has forced upon its users. Its claims I can revert to the Classic editor are unfounded (aka, lies, as far as I can tell). And its claims of (paraphrased), “power and ease of use” are unfounded, at least for the likes of me.
As can probably be determined from those first two lines, and this post’s title, I am “less than happy” with the change. I F*****G HATE IT. Absolutely disgusted with it. I am the sort of person who just types; I don’t mess with (have talent for/have time for) graphics and such “fancy” interfaces. Not my skill or cup of tea. And this new block editor is the complete opposite of what I need.
I am now seeking recommendations for a new blog hosting site. Such a site must have a ‘normal’, aka regular typing, editor interface, without all the fancy graphics stuff, or a way to easily bypass it. Unlike the new fiasco which is wordpress… (Also, easily importing my previous blogs would be essential…)
I will be researching for this myself, but with a major, expanding house project underway, I have limited time for that. I am willing to pay a little for a good program. In fact, I was almost ready to upgrade to a basic plan here on WordPress. I consider it a small ‘miracle’ or blessing, if you will, that I didn’t, considering what their program has suddenly become.
I’m hoping you fine folks have some ideas for me to look into.
Until such a time as I find (or am led to) a different, more usable (for me) blog program, there will be very few posts here, and my System of the Day project is on semi-permanent hold.
Sorry, but I can’t work with this program.
Wish me luck.