It's just too bad MM is so passive and wouldn't, like, you know, TELL LW if she'd cross over the line.

Oh wait. Somehow it seemed to occur to me that he passed into manhood, like, before I was born and that he can let people know when/if they've gone too far.

But if I'm wrong, MM, by all means, correct me!

quite. thanks gid. you made my night (which might imply that I need to get out more!).

I get kicked off a lot too, at work and home, it takes forever to log on or I'm logged, respond to an article and whammo, off again! Most times I don't have the luxury of time when I log, meaning I can't stay on for two or three hours without interruption. Sometimes I leave it open at work. Most times I sign off, so I miss some good articles by some of my fav people and then its too late to catch up or sometimes I post anyway!lol!

I've been featured a bit recently, last month, two articles I think...I'ld have to check. I guess probably because they were topics relevant to some of the stuff going on...not sure but it was nice being featured! I don't mind the points, I would be lying if I said I didn't. It's nice to know you're being read by some people anyway! Think of it like Primetime television...you have some good sensational stuff sometimes, other times some thought provoking stuff...get a lot of readers....even though the comments might be non existent....you've got a feature! That's my guess anyway!

I featured Sean Conners earlier this week whose opinions I generally strongly disagree with.  There's no conspiracy going on.  There isn't some particular process, we do a scatter shot look at articles and pick them.

Key things that help:

1) Good headline AND subhead. Lack of a subhead will greatly reduce odds of getting featured (i.e. a one line summary).

2) An insightful topic that is well written.

3) Good formatting.

4) Not excessively partisan (you can be partisan but if it's written like it could have been on DU or some right wing site it reduces the odds of getting featured).

But most often, someone writes a good article and it just isn't seen in time.   Contrary to what some think, I don't feature all my stuff. Not by a long shot.

 

I think I'm going to write a short story entitled, "adventures in toenail clipping" I feel inspired. Unless, of course, LW won't give me the rights to her phrase. I promise to give you credit if I ever write it!

As for being featured: I'm not going to complain. I get a thrill when I click on the homepage and see something I've written staring back at me. I don't usually care why it's there, it makes me happy every time. I've had a variety of stuff posted -- from "Perceptions of Beauty" to "Of Wizards and Muggles" to one very strange feature, many years back, "My life meant nothing until you used my toothbrush". But, I don't even know who's in charge of picking features -- so I can't really suck up to them. I don't write to any certain view point -- hell, I'm not even a republican!

I know I've read other people's articles that I thought, "Wow. That blew me away." but they don't see the homepage. They just weren't in the right place at the right time. However, if you show good writing consistently, and you show intelligence and you act like someone others would want to read, you end up being someone that other bloggers will look for, even if you aren't featured. I know there are several... actually more than several, writers that I look for in the latest articles and if I don't see anything from them, I go look for them. Then, there are other bloggers whom I ignore -- especially if their articles and responses are always lacking in something -- taste, good manners, quality, intelligence... the list goes on. Getting featured is not the only way to get noticed. If someone's blog isn't generating an audience, not being featured is probably the least of their problems.

Bloody freaking double posts! I knew better than to try submitting again. I should have known that the response went through even though I got an error page!

Oh well, more points for you!

God I love that! An honest woman ya!

Well golleee... for once in JU history you and your nemisis finally agree on something. And I don't mean me...



Now that's some really crude language, must make your mom proud.



That accusation is truly getting old, hate takes up tooo much energy, and jealous of what? Surely not you.
I'm downright proud of those that are featured that have written great articles.

The only thing I'm jealous over is that it wasn't me that wrote about toe-nail clippings! It would have fit right in with my casseroles, pets, and weather reports from Minnesota!



WOW, now lw is a mind reader! She thinks she knows what I'M thinking!

Do you get paid for this "mind reading talent"?? I hope not, cause if so, they've been cheated.



From what I know of Brad I don't know how often he might want to read about the weather in MN. or my calico cat, and my new socks? God, did you follow me to Wal-Mart 2 weeks ago? I suppose you're either stalking me or else you know all and see all? Yes Indeed I got new socks 2 weeks ago...hmmmnnnnn. Makes one wonder about you. He might not get excited about my latest hotdish, however perhaps he could recommend a good wine for tonight.
Flame? naw. Just the same old same old insults. Almost "word for word" at that.

BTW, Dr. Guy is an equal opportunity reader and if you know Dr. Guy is reading of my exploits, then you must be tooo.......hmmmmn. Interesting.

Naw, she is just my groupie. She cant stand that I dont give too poops in a chute for her, so she has to see what responses of mine she can take out of context and make a flame blog out of.

well no need for any elie input here. except.

 

thank you dr.evil errrrrrrrrr brad for outlining what is needed.

Hi meg! xoxo

 

carry on kids!

http://gideon-macleish.joeuser.com/index.asp?AID=151869

There's yer JUWC challenge...lol!

I want the Ben and Jerry's. Like I said before, assholes they may be, but they can make ice cream. And if the carcinogens don't kill me, I'll prolly be eating bean sprouts on the lefties' new mandatory fitness plans! So I might as well get the ice creamery goodness while it still ain't a misdemeanor to purchase!

ben and jerry did what most liberal assholes do, sold out to a huge conglomerate.

I have a pint of Neapolitan Dynamite in the freezer. It's Cherry Garcia and Chocolate Fudge Brownie together.

Hey, Ben and Jerry are sometimes the only dates I have, so ya'll just lay off!

And thanks LW. I plan to answer your challenge soon. Unfortunately, I've got too many checkouts to do at the moment. The only way I can respond right now is because I got ahead and I'm hiding at the moment.

Reply By: little-whipPosted: Friday, May 04, 2007 ~kicks in another comment with an eye for 100 total. That ought to make ya happy, Modster!

 

if this crap get to 100 I will vomit.