Try not to get sidetracked or hung up on this. In the end the success or failure of your startup is probably not going to be due to your blog platform choice. T

Try not to get sidetracked or hung up on this. In the end the success or failure of your startup is probably not going to be due to your blog platform choice. The product and getting users' feedback should be the focus. What is your goal for this blog and why have you placed so many restrictions on it already, like requiring bylines? Don't forget you can iterate...