Just wanted to thank everyone for their support of the new Top Blog system, particularly the people who I've asked to help chip in, in terms of promoting blogs into the top category.
Personally, I think it's worked extraordinarily well. The front page has always been full of interesting discussions and topics are staying around longer, which has meant that the depth of analysis has been better. Trolling blogs tend to dissapear a lot quicker, as well and there's been less duplication. I also think people have been putting a bit more thought into their blogs in order for them to get promoted.
And the past week has broken all our previous records in terms of all traffic metrics, which seems to back up my feel on how it has gone. So thanks all. I think we've got a nice structure in place now, that will let the site continue to grow without it getting over-taken and the quality suffering.
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thumbs up!
yeah some smileys would be great :)
On the downside though, if you put up a blog that's not a 'trolling' blog, and it is not picked up by any of the helpers, it just becomes a lost blog that wont even get a read.
What is the criteria for a blog to become a top blog?
I follow 1eyed on twitter so I know there are heaps of blogs that get created, but don't show up on the home page so if you don't know it's been created, then it becomes difficult to find, unless of course you look for it... But if you don't know it exists, then why would you look for it..
I agree changes needed to be made, but I think there is still a bit of room for improvement.
Its definitely better. With the old system, you could create a decent blog and it would get pushed off the front page by several versions of the same crap. Moderated is the way to go. I don't see how you could improve it without again making it a free for all.
I think the criteria is wide as there are different people with distinct personalities promoting the blogs to top blog status. If the blog is new, thoughtful (positive or negative) and will provoke replies that are considered, then it will generally be promoted to top blog.
Latest Blogs is a handy tab to scan through what's happening
Exactly My Bob
I look at some of the Top Blogs and think - I would NOT have promoted that one - but when you read the points raised by others I rethink my initial response.
Whilst I do not agree with some of them (blogs) they create discussion from both sides in a far superior manner to the blogs where guys lost the plot and regressed to pre school name calling.
Phil selected various "promoters" which has proved successful in as much that the different personalities allow a wider range of issues for discussion.
Very positive step imo.
Well done everyone!
Rounds of applause for all! : )
I want a X rated section for when Im blowing my stack at our inability to dominate the advantage line. Happy to chat with myself !!!
Big improvement
yup It’s brilliant .
Brett Kenny beats Cancer - not worthy
Ian Roberts can’t remember whether his new boyfriend has one or two sugars in his coffee - Top Blogs
Any member who’s on here daily will tell you this crap has been going on for years . Top Blogs is virtually an extension of certain people’s attempt to flex their little muscles .