Surprise! iPod shuffles for Neatorama’s Top Commenters

Posted by Alex in Gadget, Neatorama Only on March 31, 2008 at 1:12 pm


Quite a while ago we had a little surprise for three of Neatorama’s top commenters. It’s our way of saying thank you for participating and making the blog better by commenting. Back then, I dropped a hint that we would do it again (at an unspecified future date) - and to qualify this time, you’d have to be a registered user on the blog.

Well, folks, it’s time. I’d like to congratulate ted, Ali S., and Justin for winning a brand new Apple iPod shuffle 1GB (or $50 by PayPal if they live outside of the US).

Here’s a screen shot of the Top Commenters for March 2008:

(Yes, other people had more comments than Ali S. and Justin, but they weren’t registered users as of the time I write this post - sorry guys!).

We’ll do this again, but like last time, I won’t tell you when. It’ll be unannounced - because it’s not a ploy to boost up commenting (the last time we did this, there was a brief spike in comments, which then leveled off as I suspected it would). It’s simply a "thank you" for Neatorama’s most loyal readers/commenters. And yes, the next winners will also be registered user of the blog (Register here - it’s fast and easy).

By the way, everyone has an equal chance of winning - the top commenter list is updated (reset) on a monthly basis.

Congratulations again to the winners and thank you everyone for reading and commenting on Neatorama!


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51 comments to "Surprise! iPod shuffles for Neatorama’s Top Commenters"

  1. Nate
    March 31st, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    Congrats! I need to comment more!!!!!!

  2. Tom
    March 31st, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    Well, Guess I should have registered earlier.

  3. luke
    March 31st, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    Nice prize! Congratulations to the winners

  4. Aeris
    March 31st, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    “the list of top commenters is updated monthly”, I hope that actually means that it will be reset to 0 :D otherwise that also means that some people need to get a life :D (j/k)

  5. Christophe
    March 31st, 2008 at 1:42 pm

    OMG, I need a life ;)
    Thanks again for the good times.

  6. Video Game Dork
    March 31st, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    it would be cool if we could see our rank (ie, how far away we were from winning :P) even if we didn’t make the list.

  7. Fresh
    March 31st, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Aw, dang it. I really should remember to log in when I comment.

  8. Alex
    March 31st, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    @Aeris: yeah, it gets reset to zero every month. So the slate is wiped clean monthly … will it be your turn next time?

    @Video Game Dork: that’s an interesting idea but displaying the entire list will surely grind the server to halt! The top commenters list only list the 15 most prolific commenters, but they also show the number of comments made - so that’ll give you an idea of how far off you are :)

    @Fresh: With most browsers, all you have to do is login once and it’ll remember who you are via cookies. :)

  9. Yosh
    March 31st, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    The blog that keeps on giving…

  10. ihateallex
    March 31st, 2008 at 2:28 pm

    I like you’re thinking Neatorama. Y’all are great!

  11. probinu
    March 31st, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    I hope this encourages comments, I like when the comments add more to the post than actually gained from the post, many people, many opinions makes good reading.

  12. sam
    March 31st, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    I guess I need to register…

  13. bean
    March 31st, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    That’ll teach me not to register.

  14. Ali S.
    March 31st, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    Wow! I’ve never won anything in my life before! Thanks Alex! And to all the folks here this is probably a good incentive for you all to register as well! :) Comments and frequent visitors/fans here on Neatorama are what helps this site become a really awesome site to visit each morning!

  15. Scooter
    March 31st, 2008 at 3:04 pm

    I had no idea there were registered users… I need to get to commenting.

  16. JoBo S
    March 31st, 2008 at 3:18 pm

    Been a long time reader of Neatorama and I have been enjoying the site a great deal. Seeing this post showed me the need to register! Congrads to the winners and way to give back Neatorama!

  17. Jerse
    March 31st, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    Wow, I know I made the list once in January - but this definitely gives me an incentive to comment more often and get on the list everytime.

    By the way - this was an excellent idea, Alex!

  18. CheeseDuck
    March 31st, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    Wow. I should probably start commenting alot more.

  19. fastergrace
    March 31st, 2008 at 3:44 pm

    Excellent! I’ll be sure to comment more often. I’ve been an avid reader since I found Neatorama a few months ago.

  20. Sofar
    March 31st, 2008 at 4:16 pm

    It’s Sofar’s time to shine.

  21. stellamerteuil
    March 31st, 2008 at 4:17 pm

    Congratulations guys! What a great prize. It’s stuff like this that makes Neatorama one of the best blogs.

  22. roger
    March 31st, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    No comment.

  23. Thespian24601
    March 31st, 2008 at 4:30 pm

    How do you know for sure if you have registered or not? I’m confused.

  24. dodgyd55
    March 31st, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    is there a way to find out how many comment you have posted on here any way?

  25. ted
    March 31st, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    Wow, thanks!

    I guess I won’t get the shuffle, but what the heck - $50 is a great bonus for running your mouth off.

  26. daggerphish
    March 31st, 2008 at 4:48 pm

    yes, i am a slave to the ipod. time to comment and enrich the lives of others…

    or not

  27. graffiksguru
    March 31st, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    Doh! knew i should have registered sooner! congrats to the winners

  28. Terry
    March 31st, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    What I like about neatorama is you don’t have to register to comment. Sure, I’ll never win a prize and I don’t comment very often but it’s great unregistered readers can have their say too. I’ve been surfing the net for years and I’ve never registered with anyone, I never will.

  29. onecrazymomma
    March 31st, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    Ok, you are asking for it, but I registered. Let the commenting games begin.

  30. Eddy Fox
    March 31st, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    Congrats :3

  31. sparge
    March 31st, 2008 at 7:16 pm

    I know I don’t/won’t comment enough to ever be in the running for a prize, but out of curiosity, where do I fall on the list?

    Cong rats 2 teh winnarz!

  32. bazik
    March 31st, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    wow congrats.

    neatorama is really a neat blog!

  33. SenorMysterioso
    March 31st, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    gratz

  34. Jacoby87
    March 31st, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    If

  35. Jacoby87
    March 31st, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    that’s

  36. Jacoby87
    March 31st, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    the

  37. Jacoby87
    March 31st, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    case…

    Just kidding. That’s really cool incentive to post! Good idea. I know I’ll never be up for an award because I don’t post too frequently (used to be ‘Jake D.’ before I registered) but I really enjoy seeing some comments under the posts. It adds a lot to the content because of the, usually, interesting perspectives added. And I like how the bloggers read the comment and often edit the posts on it; makes the community stronger!

    The only thing I don’t care for with the comments is when a vaguely dark post is made, it initiates all sorts of “don’t see how this is neat…” etc. etc. negative comments. But that comes with the territory!

    Anyway, nothin’ but love for the site. *fist pound*

  38. daggerphish
    March 31st, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    um, he cheated

  39. daggerphish
    March 31st, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    burn the witch!

    if we get banned, are we still in the running?

    or is this one of those things where its more of a quality thing?

  40. jodie
    April 1st, 2008 at 12:14 am

    what a great thing to do. VERY classy Neatorama. congrats to the winners!

  41. Dodger
    April 1st, 2008 at 12:23 am

    Guess I really should have signed up months ago instead of just sifting through the site every day :/

  42. luke
    April 1st, 2008 at 8:08 am

    This is a great reason to post. I hope more people start posting now.

  43. Oomi
    April 1st, 2008 at 8:58 am

    good times, good times.

    congrats!

  44. OddNumber
    April 1st, 2008 at 10:21 am

    Unfortunately this encourages people to comment for the sake of commenting. I am 100% guilty as I type this comment. :)

  45. Justin
    April 1st, 2008 at 10:43 am

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    I won something?

  46. Rosi1
    April 1st, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    I tried to register a few times before, but every time it hasn’t worked and I have to create a new name and use another email address so I can continue posting.
    That’s why you don’t see any posts from thanerosse anymore. And probably from now on you won’t see any from Rosi.
    Any chance of fixing the registration system?

  47. L
    April 1st, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    Dang it… I wasn’t registered. And I had 11 more comments than Justin!

  48. Katelyn
    April 1st, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    that motivates me to comment more

  49. liphttam1
    April 4th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    i love neato rama but just started posting a week ago

  50. liphttam1
    April 4th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    woops spelled neatorama wrong

  51. Movie
    May 23rd, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    I also want to get iPod:)


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