This week, I decided to switch from Movable Type to other blogging platform. This site (orangescale.net) is no longer uses Movable Type. For me, it’s not an easy decision. I have been blogging using Movable Type for years. I still remember when I use Movable Type 2.66 in 2004 (wow, it’s 4 years ago!). When WordPress released its very initial package in 2003, I also installed it. I watched this two leading blogging platforms. Probably, few years ago, WordPress was just a small piece of software compared to Movable Type.
When Movable Type released it’s 3.15 version and changed its pricing scheme, I stayed with it. When I heard many Indonesian bloggers complained about how hard to use Movable Type, I stayed with MT. When some friends were curious about Movable Type, I tried my best to assist them. For some friends, I am (probably) identical to Movable Type. Probably. When Six Apart released another packages, I upgraded without any problems. Of course, the upgrade process not always run smoothly, but with some actions, the problems were solved. The point is: Movable Type (for me) is a great product. Not only because it has a great capability to support my blogging activity, but because it also teaches me about how to design a blog, how to get the most from a blogging platform, etc.
I love Movable Type. At the same time, I also deal with WordPress. I worked together with Fashionese Daily, Asia Blogging Network, and other WordPress-powered blogs. I felt a different experiences. I have to admit that designing a blog using Movable Type is an easy process. I do not have to deal with many PHP codes. I found the definition of “fully customized designs”. This is from designer’s perspective. But, blogging is not only about designing themes/templates. It’s also about posting experiences, content management, etc.
Now, here I am. I use WordPress as my blogging platform for this site. So far, I enjoy it. :)
