Displaying 17,701 To 17,730 Of 19,504 Comments Nominations – The Planet’s Top Posts of 2009 Pepe, what I have heard more than once is that the level of writing here is…well…a bit intimidating to some. It’s quite a flattering compliment but as many members here can confirm, the strength of writing here comes from the passion a member has about a particular issue and the true freedom to express themselves. I hope any of our friends reading here and not members yet, give it a spin, they’ll soon find that it is in fact the case. » Posted By AdLib On December 29, 2009 @ 9:23 pm And over 100 members have posted Articles! Way cool! » Posted By AdLib On December 29, 2009 @ 9:01 pm Kev, you’ve been fantastic on this, a public thanks to you for all your help! » Posted By AdLib On December 29, 2009 @ 8:59 pm My pleasure on providing the image. And BTW, no “More” command is needed or used at this site. As for your analysis on new members, I think you’re right on the money. Many of us were exclusive HP bloggers for quite some time so we can relate. Hopefully, soon, many of our friends still over there will take the plunge over here where there’s real Free Expression, respect for all members and an elevated level of discussion and debate on things that really matter (i.e., no celebrity body parts, sex movies or gossip). Congrats on your first article, an excellent debut indeed! » Posted By AdLib On December 29, 2009 @ 8:58 pm Thanks for inviting them, escribacat! Hopefully they’ll join soon! » Posted By AdLib On December 29, 2009 @ 8:57 pm Look forward to seeing your husband here. Now what do I have to post to get him pissed off? 🙂 You don’t have to go to HuffPo, I’m hoping people might invite friends, colleagues, people from work or relatives. New members don’t need to come from HuffPo. » Posted By AdLib On December 29, 2009 @ 8:28 pm Yep, Pashma is just joking, check out the closing sentence. No worries, Kalima, I’m totally with you on disappointment (as is Pashma) in those Dems who are so fickle that not getting everything they want is cause to join the Repub attack machine. » Posted By AdLib On December 29, 2009 @ 8:24 pm A HUMBLE REQUEST TO ALL MEMBERS: We currently stand at 195 members which is very remarkable, considering we’ve only been around a handful of months. I was wondering if I could impose on our members to see if they could possibly invite potential members this week to see if we can reach 200 members by New Year’s Day. If you want to invite folks at HuffPo, you can use any of these URLs (our URL is on their word filter): http://welcome.to/planetpov2.com Otherwise, please feel free to give our direct URL to anyone. Thanks for helping with this, it would be a cool way to start off the new year by announcing our 200th member! » Posted By AdLib On December 29, 2009 @ 5:54 pm Actually, they will be chosen by popular vote of the members here. My job is to narrow down the wealth of great posts here to around five nominees per category. I will suggest guidelines when the nominees are announced. » Posted By AdLib On December 28, 2009 @ 9:53 pm Sharp elbows and conflict? Have to return you to Willy Wonka’s blueberry juicing room and squeeze out the last of that HuffPo juice out of you. Actually, armed with more information and thoughtful POVs from this site, I had several thoughtful discussions with others on Xmas who had different views on topics and I have to admit, I felt far smarter than I have in the past. No need for sharp elbows or conflict for me, smarts does the job and with much less strain on the ol’ heart from higher blood pressure. At least I know what to get you for a belated Xmas present, an elbow sharpener. 😉 » Posted By AdLib On December 28, 2009 @ 1:20 am Jeez! Give the guy passage of a HC Reform bill in The Senate and he has to run back to the hospital! Hope things go smoothly and you’re finally out of there soon! As for the Multimedia category, AuntieChrist has created some pretty phenomenal pieces and you’ve made some very cool graphics too. That’s a good idea! » Posted By AdLib On December 28, 2009 @ 12:28 am Hmm, gonna have to figure that out but thanks so much for proposing it for nomination. » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 8:50 pm Orange you glad I had a plum backup plan? And BTW, Emerald and Kesmarn, you make a fine pear. » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 8:21 pm Abby, Kesmarn and Emerald, thanks so much for the very kind words about my posts! As for what category a post goes in, if it would fit in multiple categories, it’s up to the Author to select which category it should be considered for but each post can only be nominated in one category. » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 8:18 pm Emerald and Kesmarn, the Jelly of the Month people have been tough about working out a deal. Negotiations are all jammed up. If we can somehow preserve an agreement, I’ll be sure to keep everyone currents. » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 8:11 pm “Social Observation” would be any article about meaningful social issue such as gay rights, racism, capitalism, religion, etc. “Lifestyle” would be lighter articles about movies, music (not including Friday Music Thread because it’s an official feature), art, cooking, relationships, parenting, etc. This should’ve been detailed in my post, thanks for bringing it up, I’m going to add it to my update in the article! » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 7:55 pm Don’t bet on it! 😉 » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 7:38 pm Thanks for your comments, Emerald, we’re on the same page. It absolutely is not a competition between members, that kind of thing, like the “fanning” at HP, creates cliques and classes. My hope is that as members nominate their own posts, we’re all reminded of the wonderful articles and diverse topical discussions each member contributed to The Planet throughout this year. The eventual winners are just representatives of what we’re all contributing here. Let’s just have fun with this. Which is why I haven’t mentioned that the winners will receive a lifetime supply of Mop N’ Glo. » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 7:31 pm Cheers javaz! Exactly, this is not the Nobel Prizes, it’s just for fun and a way for us to share in a celebration of everyone’s contributions to The Planet. » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 7:03 pm Sue, think about how you feel when reading everyone else’s articles here. That’s how your posts are seen. As javaz mentioned, my concern in having folks just nominate each others’ posts could appear like a popularity contest. So, as long as you nominate your own articles, feel free to nominate someone else’s too. It’s not presumptuous or egotistical to submit Articles you’ve written for consideration, it’s just participating in our celebration of everyone’s contributions here. Really! » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 6:51 pm Thanks Javaz, indeed we are requesting that people nominate which of their own articles they would like considered for nomination. People can also nominate other members’ articles. And javaz, thanks for joining in with the spirit of the event! » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 5:48 pm UPDATE: To answer some of the questions in the comments below: Q: Can I nominate Articles and Comments? Q: Can I nominate someone else’s Article? Q: I feel a bit self-conscious about nominating my Articles when so many other great articles have been written here, should I really do so? So, please do participate to give other members the opportunity to vote on your posts, trust me, they want to! » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 5:36 pm BREAKING NEWS: On a US Air flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, a Nigerian man had constipation and was restrained and force fed Metamucil. Details at 11:00! » Posted By AdLib On December 27, 2009 @ 7:49 pm “And cough!” 😉 » Posted By AdLib On December 26, 2009 @ 12:36 pm BTW, this story appears to the right in our news widget. » Posted By AdLib On December 26, 2009 @ 12:26 pm I hear that new security measures are that all passengers will need to take their pants off now at security checkpoints. Will John McCain have to take his pants off too at security checkpoints and if so, what kind of underwear will he have on? Depends. » Posted By AdLib On December 26, 2009 @ 12:09 pm LOL! Masterful, so smart and too funny! A wonderful Xmas present, thank you so much. All I got you was socks. » Posted By AdLib On December 24, 2009 @ 10:12 pm Excellent post, PeaceKitten! There does seem to be an almost corporate personality invading human beings, the idea of self-gratification, greed is good, disregard for the loves and difficulties of others…this is blowback from the corporate mentality and consumerism having become pervasive throughout the media and society. Add to that, the justifiable cynicism of people who see crooks at banks just get wealthier, righteous politicians prove themselves hypocrites and deception as the norm. There is a way out, through setting an example for what we can and should be. It’s our responsibility now, it’s up to us to change things. And electing Obama was a good start…but it’s just the beginning. » Posted By AdLib On December 24, 2009 @ 10:09 pm Hey TRP, there are indeed real people on the other end of each post or comment here. You can see from the responses, you have genuine friends here who care that you’re having to go through such a difficult time. I hope it helps at a time like this, to know that people are thinking about you, wishing good things for you and looking forward to seeing you here and chatting with you. Things change, sometimes it seems glacial but they do. All the best to you! » Posted By AdLib On December 24, 2009 @ 9:16 pm Twas The Night Before Christmas – A Parody Thanks escribacat! I do cease at times but only when you’re sleeping. A very Merry Xmas to you and your family! » Posted By AdLib On December 24, 2009 @ 9:25 pmComments Posted By AdLib
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A: No, only Articles can be nominated.
A: Yes, you may but please nominate your own too!
A: Yes, you should. Just as many don’t like hearing their own voice when recorded or how they look in photos or video, the admiration you have for others’ posts might be held by others towards yours.
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