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Points Systems, Blogging and Ants... (2)

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I've been meaning to do this for sometime, and now that there's no question about it, I will begin immediately.

Every time I come across a particularly interesting or moving blog, I am tempted to write about it. I haven't written one yet, basically because I have been distracted, or time was running out.

However, after reading Jepel's Points Systems, Blogging and Ants... (2), I felt that I must single out this fantastic piece of work. The time and effort put forth into this endeavour seemed immense, and the aftereffects of reading such an article compells me to keep coming back to read other people's comments in response to it. While I enjoy reading other people's blogs, I rarely keep tabs to see how a particular one is doing with the rest of the JoeUser audience.

I first started reading Jepel's articles because I admired his efforts in maintaining an english-written blog. While I have half-assedly attempted to read his blog written in his native tongue, I was less successful, due to my failure in Grade 10 French. I was curious about his first article, Calling The Top 24 Bloggers, because I wondered if I was to be one of the participants that he was addressing. (The changes in the Top Ten lists are remarkable, as of late!)

Within his relating article, he looks at the Top 25 bloggers' points, activities, and history. He tries to show how responses greatly influences points and ratings, and details the information with a clever analogy pointed towards ant patterns and the cicada. Rather than disect his article, I will instead point the way, after showing why, in my opinion, this article is worthy of all bloggers' attentions.

It is interesting to every Joeuser who has ever wondered about points, and their significance.

It shows new bloggers how to move up in the ranks.

Specifically, it invites all members to continue to participate within the community.

It is neutral, meaning; it is non-confontational towards any possible viewpoint. The author is considerate of possible responses, explaining his intention in including passages that might upset the reader. He offers a response in return to questioning readers, further explaining his position.

The author invites reader responses, and makes suggestions and links available for further reading.

If you have not checked out this article, here is another opportunity to see it, before it disappears from the main forum section. Another link is included for your assistance in reading his whole blog at Joeuser. Thanks, Jepel for the great reading. Keep it coming.
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Sorry for not referencing his first article mentioned, but if you look at his own blog, you can find it there, I'm sure.

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Nicky, I concur. I found Jepel's assessment very interesting, and it clearly took a lot of work and effort. I've also been amazed at the changes in the top ten list, and I definitely found some interesting new bloggers.

Interesting article!

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Hi Nicky,

Sorry that it took me so long to answer to your kind article but I have been caught in another blogoshpere. Thanks for your small dissection and interest. I try to give you more in the coming conclusion og the series.

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