#1
The way this site works, is that "Published Articles" are really just posts with a permanent slug and a different template applied to them. That means if you like to write a lot, we could set you up with a regular column by making a new "category" with its own portal page, just for you! You could even have your own templates and stylesheets, if you wanted.

Right now we're still polishing rough edges all over the farkin' place, but if this is something you might be interested in, let us know in a few weeks!
#2
not sure how thrilled people will be about permanent slugs, their are products made to keep them temporary