Just in case anyone else uses a Mac with Ecto and WordPress (yes, all three of you), here’s a tip–

Replace these 2 files in WordPress before you even TRY to use Ecto with it (trust me):

functions-post-1.php (in the wp-includes folder)

xmlrpc.php

Replacing these two files will enable you to actually publish your posts (a novel concept) and correctly place them in categories. Even though you may be told that the latest install of WordPress already includes these files, don’t be fooled. I just installed WordPress two days ago and I still had to replace these files. By the way, if you use Windows and w.bloggar, these files also fix the publishing post problem with that client.

Now, everything’s right with the world and I can once again use Ecto, WordPress and my Mac. I hear birds singing…