You need to be active - so, logging in and walking away from the open browser window for three days isn't going to get you entered. Staying logged in and reading even 1 story each day will enter you. That answer your Q? #10.1.2
Our Loyal Reader lottery is a contest we've been running each month for a few months now, it starts on the first day of each month and runs til the end. #9.1
Prizes are issued by the end of the following month (for example, a prize for something won at the end of April is issued by the end of May) and I followed up on your prize. As you live in Brazil, shipping times are unpredictable - something I'm sure you're familiar with! #3.2
Hey, ZombieAssassin! Thanks for taking the time to type up all your thoughts and feedback.
Since I can't respond directly to what we have in development, or what changes we're likely to make, I'll start by saying that the way things are now - and the way they will be as we move forward - *is* based on member feedback. It is, of course, also based on our experience with what works and what doesn't! :D
Factors for heat: a. unique views b. unique clicks c. comments d. time
I usually assume people are familiar with a-c. The last one (time) is often overlooked- if you have 200 comments, clicks and views over a week, that story is not going to have nearly the same heat as one that has half as many comments, clicks and views in one day. #1.2.4
I'm the N4G Community Manager and Admin for the NewsBoiler Network, you're likely to run across our News Admin, JamieSI; site founders Dusty and DragonFly; and of course the Mod tea,! Here's a link to the staff listing: http://forums.n4g.com/NewsB... #7.1.1
Hey guys! N4G uses a 3rd party advertising service, so its going to pull ads based on content (as mentioned above). If you find a corrupted ad (b/c yes, sometimes these 3rd party ads have their code, er, compromised) let us know! #7
Since I can't respond directly to what we have in development, or what changes we're likely to make, I'll start by saying that the way things are now - and the way they will be as we move forward - *is* based on member feedback. It is, of course, also based on our experience with what works and what doesn't! :D
There are a couple things I want to try an... #14
Factors for heat:
a. unique views
b. unique clicks
c. comments
d. time
I usually assume people are familiar with a-c. The last one (time) is often overlooked- if you have 200 comments, clicks and views over a week, that story is not going to have nearly the same heat as one that has half as many comments, clicks and views in one day. #1.2.4