Well, there is start up issues with whatever web content, script or whatever that you are starting to run for the first time. This is true, whether it’s server-based, such as happens with a blog, or running on your local desktop.
My security plugin scanned, and detected a new version, so wanted to update it. The process puked and failed. I tracked down the issue to the upgrade directory not having the right permissions. I fixed it this morning by simply doing ‘chmod 777 upgrade’. End of story. It’s working as it should, now.
For now, user registration is off. I am pondering the risks vs. advantages to enabling it. So, if anybody wants a blog user account, simply message me on Facebook.