Yeah write!
I like how the new name sounds, and I’m glad so many of you do, too.
Since we’re kinda sorta but not really starting over (or as Eric @ew_storch and JJ @DudeOfTheHouse reminded me on Twitter yesterday: we’re all #yeahwritevirgins now), lemme be clear on how voting should work around here.
[stextbox id=”grey” mode=”css” direction=”ltr” shadow=”true”]Unless there is a glitch, voting on your own post should be disabled. Some people never knew that, and that’s fine. I delete all the self-votes in the interest of fairness.[/stextbox]
[stextbox id=”grey” mode=”css” direction=”ltr” shadow=”true”]Unless there is a glitch, there are only three votes per IP address. Once you vote one time for three different entries at home on your desktop, technically you’ve also voted on your iPad, Kindle, laptop, XBox and microwave oven.[/stextbox]
[stextbox id=”grey” mode=”css” direction=”ltr” shadow=”true”]When there are duplicate votes somehow for the same blog from the same IP address, if the Inlinkz application doesn’t catch and delete, I do it myself. During these tiny weekly competitions, that’s not a big problem. It only becomes an issue when the prizes are more valuable, and people are more eager to game the system. No matter: in the interest of fairness, I validate the votes.[/stextbox]
[stextbox id=”grey” mode=”css” direction=”ltr” shadow=”true”]Yeah, there is a comment karma badge, but remember: don’t feel obligated to leave a comment on every single entry. We discourage drive-by comments, plus not every yeah write blog is gonna be your cup of tea. If you don’t like a yeah write blog, back away gently. There is no such thing as a yeah write troll. Having said that: you guys are awesome for getting involved in the discussions so thoughtfully and/or humorously, and that’s why I created the badge.[/stextbox]
[stextbox id=”grey” mode=”css” direction=”ltr” shadow=”true”]Please no vote bombing. I know it’s tempting to get the word out that you’re in this cool contest, but it’s not exactly a contest like the Interwebs defines the word contest. It’s not a contest to see how many votes you can steer your way. It’s our humble attempt to share your blog with a new audience and, in the process, introduce our blogs to your readers. And if those people arrive solely to zero in on your thumbnail, we are all missing the point of yeah write and missing a wonderful opportunity to say, hey, I’ve found this great group of people—come meet them.[/stextbox]
How voting works
Everybody gets three votes. Depending on your browser, there will be a yellow star above or below each thumbnail. Click on the thumbnail to read the post, click the star to vote. After each click of the yellow star, the page will refresh. You’ll have to make your way back down to the grid, then click another yellow star. After three yellow star clicks, you’re done voting, the yellow stars will disappear, and you’re free to campaign for your favorites.
For whatever reason, lovelinks voting does not work well with mobile browsers, including iPads and tablets. If you need me to register your votes for you, please email me or send a Twitter DM and I’ll take care of it.
GOTV [getting out the vote]
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Ask your readers, friends, followers, fans to join you in choosing their three favorite blog posts this week.
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Do not vote-bomb us. Meaning: when you ask for your votes, let your people know they get three votes for three blogs they happen to like the most, including yours. If you can avoid the vote for me and only me excitement, those of us with lesser minions or busier grandmothers than yours will appreciate it.
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Don’t forget to spread the comment love while you’re reading and voting.
Friday’s winners
- editor’s choice: Erica M being completely subjective and choosing the one post she likes most
- lurker’s favorite: Flood G choosing her favorite
- lurker’s favorite: Erica M’s husband Q choosing his favorite
- popular vote winner: grandma coming through for you just in time, right before her Bunco night starts
- comment karma: not the most comments by a yeah writer, but the overall most thoughtful, witty, wonderful, whatever—I’ll know it when I read it
Yeah write #41 voting is open
Boo yah! Got my votes done BEFORE dinner…This week I didn’t have to shovel my food in like a crazed gorilla in order to get back to the page to vote. Whew!
mmmmmdinnermmmm. I had Ramen. Thinking about BBQ.
Another great batch of writers. As a veteran (of 2 weeks), I have to say it’s getting better every time.
Great job, Erica.
Thank you, sir. You’re very nice.
As a true #yeahwritevirgin, I just wanted to say that the reads and comments and overall bloggy support I’ve gotten through Yeah Write this week has been amazing! And I’ve really enjoyed reading everyone else’s posts, too. What a great group of bloggers you’ve got here. Consider me an official Yeah Write convert. This is how it’s done, people!
I love converting people even more than I love virgins, if that’s even possible. I’m glad you’ll be joining us!
Good luck to everyone! I’ve fallen in love with this community too 😀
Yay! Good luck!
Some great posts this week! I’m so glad The Momalog convinced me to start linking up with you all!
Thanks for jumping right in with us, Elizabeth. We should all listen to Ado.
Erica, I am super excited to have found you (I stalk Kim the G is Silent, so … well…). I love how you have this set up, and I greatly appreciate the game rules on voting, etc. Very well done.
And, I really appreciate the opportunity to explore new blogs and bloggers. Thank you.
P.S. Yeah Write is a great name!
Thanks, Lenore! We can stalk Kim together. She’s good peoples.
Good round this week. I ended up voting for some old favorites, but goodness this has grown!
Next week, try someone new LOL. Thanks for linking up this week!
I voted! What a wonderful event this is. I got four new subscribers between last week and this week and subscribed to a few new blogs myself. I love this Erica. I feel like my family is growing. I’ve read them all, and I can’t WAIT to see the results!!!
Wow. I got one new subscriber. Haha. Just kidding. Maybe two. Yay for Results Friday!
Okay, I’m not pandering, really, but I just have to say that this linkup is really fabulous. Love all the new writers I’m discovering, am impressed (um, okay, daunted & sometimes intimidated but in a good way, not in a “crawl under the couch and hide way” ) and frequently inspired by the writing here. The work that goes into the creation and maintenance of this here yeahwrite and your clarity about the purpose of this site makes it all the better. So thankee, madam erica.
Aw, you’re welcome, madame deborah. Thank you for your wonderful weekly yeah write blurbs attached to your posts. They make me feel appreciated.