Comment Whores Rejoice!

I just added a “Top Comment Whores” plugin to my blog. I’m hoping this will generate more discussion and more comments as everyone competes for the top spots. Why the heck would you want to do that? Well, you’re not only getting bragging rights, but you also get a direct link back to your blog or site if you signed up with one. I’m hoping to maybe use this for a contest of some sorts. Suggestions? ;)

Update: For those looking for the plugin, you can grab it right here. It has been updated to work with the new version 2.1 of Wordpress. It’s a really great addition to any blog.


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34 Comments

Comment by Tyler
2007-01-16 15:40:39

But but I already have a direct link back to my site!

But it is a nice incentive for people to post comments isnt it? Thanks to you and John my PR is 2!!! Well maybe not totally you guys but nonetheless!

 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-16 15:44:36

You’re welcome :P ;)
I think I’m going to have to limit it to the top 5 posters and maybe clear it out each month so everyone has a chance.

Look, Tyler is second behind me! LOL!

 
Comment by Clay
2007-01-16 16:53:01

Hrmmm how am I not a comment whore?

 
Comment by Tyler
2007-01-16 18:17:52

Post 1 more time and you could be!

You can do it!

 
Comment by Alexei
2007-01-16 18:25:39

Now…how do I tell you that I won’t take part in this without making a comment? ;)
Get ready for teh spammage, eh? :p

 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-16 18:38:01

Time to test the SPAM Engine :D

 
Comment by John Chow
2007-01-16 18:47:12

I think you should remove yourself from the ranking. I removed myself from my blog. Otherwise I will always be #1 :)

Comment by Thinkreferrals Subscribed to comments via email
2007-02-05 17:25:49

Yup, I agree that you should remove yourself.

Comment by Stephen
2007-02-05 18:32:48

But I’m not there! LOL!

(Comments wont nest below this level)
 
 
 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-16 18:49:05

That’s a good place to be! ;)
(I’ll remove myself in a bit…)

 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-16 18:55:23

Okay, target is no painted on Tyler’s back :lol:

 
Comment by John Chow
2007-01-16 20:36:46

Hey, how come I’m not on the list?

 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-16 20:39:51

You are now!

 
Comment by My New Choice
2007-01-16 21:24:25

Speaking of spam engine, I made a few comments on various posts this afternoon from work. Then one with a captcha showed up but I didn’t see a captcha image, so I canceled the comment. After that I noticed all of my comments were gone that I had just made.

So either all of my comments ended up in the spam, or maybe that is a sign that my comments aren’t welcome here and I should just go home with my tail between my legs.

 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-16 21:26:09

I remember approving one of them today. I don’t know why it hates you.

 
Comment by My New Choice
2007-01-16 22:13:26

Lol, thanks Stephen. I think I must have set off the Comment Whore alert but I had things to say on your WP upgrade (always do a backup), the Wii (is it really fun) and your 0% transfers (do that as well, sitting on $12k now).

BTW, I am new to your site and came via links from John’s site and Tyler’s site. Liking it so far.

 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-16 23:08:57

Thanks! Will continue to entertain with mindless nonsense. Maybe some pearls of wisdom once in a while ;)

 
Comment by John Chow
2007-01-17 00:31:37

Wow! I’m on the list with just 3 comments! :)

 
Comment by Fluxx
2007-01-17 08:42:20

I may not be one of the comment whores, but I’m the very top of the friends list today…

 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-17 11:08:32

It would be more accurate to say you’re on top this very click. My list is random.

 
Comment by Rosie
2007-01-17 11:10:00

Where is this list?

 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-17 11:11:16

Look right ;)

 
Comment by Nick Witkoski
2007-01-17 12:00:25

how does one attain a spot on the friends list? do we have to be best buds and go out to dinner and stuff? or rip it up on mt bikes?

 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-17 12:12:53

I’m actually not accepting anymore new friends. I have too many! :lol:
However, if you still want a link, you can continue to compete for a top 5 spot on my blog, or you can buy a text link ad. I’m even giving you a $100 credit to start ;) My links are cheap. They are only about $40 per month :D
Previous to this, I was accepting links based on frequency of updates, and proximity to my own PR Ranking.

 
Comment by Rosie
2007-01-17 13:23:46

You made me look! And what?! No more friends?? Good thing I don’t want my blog advertised!!

 
Comment by Nick Witkoski
2007-01-17 13:30:28

I guess im just gonna have to start responding like tyler :P

 
Comment by Stephen
2007-01-17 13:55:48

I had to remove friends that weren’t updating their blogs and still have 11!

The 12th spot is reserved for someone. You see him on TV sometimes ;)

 
Comment by Nick Witkoski
2007-01-17 16:02:08

I find it amusing that one of the smallest posts you have on your site is able to generate so many comments.

Comment by Stephen
2007-01-17 20:44:35

You’re surprised? :lol:

I guess this thread just brought out the comment whore in everyone!

 
 
Comment by Alexei
2007-01-17 19:53:23

or not at all ;)
lol time to watch more tv?

 
Comment by Kris Karkoski
2007-02-05 14:28:41

Perhaps I missed it but what is the plugin that was used for the top comments section. I am sure I could find one with a quick google search but yours seems to be working really well. I am going to use it as incentive to spur comments on projects I am doing and want a top commenters plugin

Comment by Stephen
2007-02-05 15:14:01

I updated the post with where to download it. Enjoy!

 
 
Comment by Nick Witkoski
2007-02-06 08:27:53

who would have thought that less than a month later the comment whores would have even more motivation to comment…

 

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