And The Winner Is…
Posted by Stephen on
March 1, 2007
Back in January, I installed a brand new Top Comment Whore plugin. This was followed up by the Threaded Comments Plugin. With these new plugins, there was only one things left to do: A Contest! And thus, the Stephen Fung’s Top Comment Whore Contest was born.
The contest started with a bang as comment whore Michael Kwan took the early lead and went out strong. As a week passed, the Top Comment Whore General Classification changed as Michael was dethroned and a new Comment Whore, Nick Witkoski came from the back of the pack to take the lead. It seems that the pace set by young Nick would splinter the pack as even Michael could not bridge the gap, settling into a commanding second place. However, this contest doesn’t award second place. What were you thinking Michael?
Attack after attack, comment after comment, Nick turned up the screws, adding to his lead with every keystroke. Despite the best efforts of the rest of the whores, Nick whored himself into a commanding lead and is Stephen Fung’s first ever TOP COMMENT WHORE with over 110 POSTS! Sorry, forgot to take the screenshot before the post counter rolled over 
Nick Witkoski will take home the fabulous Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 provided by Futurelooks. When Nick finally gets the mouse in the mail, he will snap a picture with it so that I can use it for his victory interview. He’ll be answering some questions that I will make up that only a Top Comment Whore can answer. Once again, congratulations on an outstanding performance and please contact me with your details.
Thank you everyone for participating in this contest! It was a lot of fun to run and I really enjoyed getting to know everyone that comes to my space in the blogosphere. I hope that you guys continue to comment cuz you never know when the next contest will begin!
Congrats on winning Nick! Hopefully Stephen ships his prizes out a little sooner than some other Dot Com Mogul that shall rename nameless (just razzing you John).
As a matter of fact, Nicks prize is leaving today, and should get to Nick within 2 weeks, according to the posties
I think you could be a cycling commentator with material like that.
I was trying to do my best Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwin imitation
I would like to thank Stephen for this contest, all of the readers and commentors for keeping me motivated, Michael, Kris, Thinkreferalls, and My New Choice, for giving me comments to respond to. I look forward to any other competitions we have in the future. Good luck on those too.
But what if you have nothing to say?
Umm, then don’t post a comment. I’m sure some people comment purely for the contest prize or the link on the sidebar but it seems like most people here (and on other sites) are making quality comments.
im sure theres always something to say, you have to either have an opinion on the topic of the post or at least the way the post was written. If you think Stephen gives a good post, just let him know that. Everyone likes to be praised when they do somthing well.
I guess my slight sarcasm didn’t come across… I was making a comment despite a lack of something to comment on because of the topic… this is a “Comment Whore” post after all
Yeah, I apologize as I knew where you were coming from with the sarcasm and probably should have just left my response off the site.
But I saw that lead that Leo was jumping out to and I had to take action.
No apology necessary… after all, you gave me the perfect opportunity to let me comment again.
And again now!
True….when I first started seeing this plugin being used, I thought it would result in more spam comments. But I have been pleased to see the blogs using it (including my own) have maintained good quality in the comments.
Now.. for me to become the next post whore! Watch out! here I come!
*takes the walk of shame down the dark hallway* j/k
Congratulations Nick. You were far more dedicated to the cause than I ever was, so you totally deserve the mouse and (more importantly) the title of Stephen’s Top Comment Whore.
as long as he doenst pimp me out to other blogs to comment for them, i will gladly be named stephen’s comment whore. Thank you too michael, I believe john just did a post on your comment-whoreness.
Nah. That would be cutting into Michael’s territory. It’s the only thing that makes him happy now that you’ve smacked him down!
I think I was just bitch-slapped!
Hmmm, so what’s the prize gonna be for this month Stephen? I already have a nice mouse from you (which means I have to review it for you too, huh?).
Still thinking about a contest. Ideas guys?
What kind of things would you do for a prize?
Oh man, that could be opening pandora’s box asking what all of us comment whores would do for a prize!
As for ideas, how about a *free* review of the winners blog/site? Or maybe a limited link in the advertising area of your site? Those might hold more value than you are willing to give away, but are things I have been thinking of for my site.
I’ll have to give some thought for other ideas.
I think the best prizes are the ones that don’t cost anything, per se, so getting a review from Stephen or a permalink on the sidebar is HUGE.
I’m listening
Profit Sharing!
j/k
Unless you think it’s okay, cause I’m okay with it if you’re okay with it.
im with leo, if your ok with it so am i…..
I’m OK with hearing more ideas
What about us with a permalink on his sidebar? Though would Stephen really want to review my site? Would anyone?
I really need find a niche and concentrate on that!
You whores disgust me.
Where do I sign up?
I’ll sell you the sign-up sheet for $5.
Hey Stephen, how about a nice charitable donation to the charity of the winner’s choice?
A charity prize would be cool with me. Then that way the winner and me can both knock # 8 off the list together
Still need a great contest idea though… Hmm…