Is there a way to hide/filter posts (say by category) that are shown on the main/default page or perhaps have the main/default page redirect me to a specific category archive by default?
I know I can set public and private but I want to only show posts of the category type "Posts" that I have created on the main page, but still get to other categories specifically through the category archive widget.
I know I could edit the index.php on a self-hosted setup to do so but is something like this possible via wordpress.com?
Specifically I am using Coraline (and/or Twenty Ten) theme with the new Gallery and Aside functionality and want to hide posts that are Gallery Categories (instead getting to a listing of them from a custom Gallery menu item which works beautifully).
Closet I have come is setting up a static page and then having the "home" link go to the posts archive via a custom menu item, but I would rather not have the static page.
I am thinking its not possible unless I am overlooking something simple.