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Most Active Comment Discussions [Housekeeping]

Posted: September 26th, 2008, 11:12am CDT by Nick Denton

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We've introduced a couple of new features to Gawker comments. (1.) If you're checking for the latest discussions to be started on any post, just click the Newest first link. You'll see the discussion threads in reverse chronological order. Like this. Just refresh the page to see new discussions as they pop up rather than having to page through to the end of a chronological list. (2.) If you're coming to a post for the first time, try viewing by Most active first. That way you'll see just those comments that have elicited the most replies. Like this. We're going to make use of the two new features during this evening's first presidential debate which will be liveblogged here from 8.30 ET.

Chronological Comments Return [Housekeeping]

Posted: September 23rd, 2008, 11:00am CDT by Richard

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After reading your feedback about our new commenting format that went live yesterday, our able tech crew has made some changes. Hopefully they will make the new system more user-friendly. Essentially, the comments will once again be displayed in their old chronological order. Replies to comments will be collapsed, but still in chronological order. Read about the new changes here.

He Chose... Poorly [Housekeeping]

Posted: August 8th, 2008, 3:14pm CDT by Richard

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Hey we have a fun new tool to discourage shitty comments. It's called Disemvoweling (I'm told it's been used on other websites) and you can see an example of it here. The first Disemvoweling is a warning, the second time you're dead. BE CAREFUL.

FYI [Housekeeping]

Posted: July 8th, 2008, 4:58pm CDT by Pareene

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Keith Gessen cannot adopt the adorable foster cat we got him, because he is apparently leaving the country soon. So it's available! She's spayed, housetrained, about 6 months old, and v v friendly. So if you'd like your very own Lolcat, email us.

Become A Gawker Commenter [Housekeeping]

Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 9:37am CDT by Nick Denton

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We have a bunch of commenter invites to give out today. An invite is a link that we send out in email which allow you to create a username—a pseudonym if you want—and share your wisdom and wit with other readers. Just ask, putting "invite request" in the subject line.

Stop Talking About the Crazy Person [Housekeeping]

Posted: July 1st, 2008, 8:07am CDT by Pareene

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Former Gawker commenter Newtojezebel has been banned for nine months now, which is probably some sort of record, but apparently people continue talking about her, all the time. She was banned for seeming a little unstable, so naturally she decided to contact former Gawker editor Alex Balk, via fax for some reason, to ask him to please email all of you to explain that she is not him. Balk, of course, is too busy writing on issues of great international import at Radar to do this on his own, so we've decided to help. You follow? Just read it!

Site Problems [Housekeeping]

Posted: June 30th, 2008, 5:53pm CDT by Nick Denton

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The search box still isn't working—and nor are the tag pages. Bear with us.

A Bigger Skyline [Housekeeping]

Posted: June 27th, 2008, 10:30am CDT by Nick Denton

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You might notice a small change to the design of this page: the 'skyline' array of top stories is now bigger and more easily clickable. With Gawker publishing up to 70 items a day, stories drop pretty rapidly off the page. So we're highlighting the day's top news more obviously than before for those readers who might only check the site once a day. (Some people have jobs which demand concentration.) When there's an ad at the right, four editor's picks will show; when there's no ad, six top stories. If you spot any glitches, email me.

Gawker.com's Audience [Housekeeping]

Posted: May 19th, 2008, 8:49am CDT by Nick Denton

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Pageview numbers for Gawker titles have always been public—here are Gawker.com's numbers on Sitemeter. But now you can also check up on the site's reach. Gawker.com usually draws about 600,000 unique visitors a week, up from 300,000 last year. Last week—boosted by the tape that surfaced of Bill O'Reilly's meltdown—the audience was more than 1m. Here's a live chart, with data that is updated regularly.

Everyone: There's Some Kind Of Commenter Login Issue [Housekeeping]

Posted: May 8th, 2008, 9:14pm CDT by Ryan Tate

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So you're probably not executed.

Designer Wanted [Housekeeping]

Posted: April 23rd, 2008, 3:15pm CDT by Richard

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Hey do you like to make things on the computer? Like designs and stuff? Gawker Media's sales department is looking for a highly creative, conceptual designer with experience and interest in advertising, branding, and web design to work with (read: get coffee for) the Senior Art Director. The ideal applicant holds a BA or BFA in graphic design (from an actual college or university, not Bob's Upstairs School of Law), is proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop, and has some experience with Flash and HTML. No minimum requirement for experience, just send a nice portfolio. Send inquiries to designjobs@gawker.com. Be sure to include samples in the email (pdf or URL link). As always, Irish need not apply. (Kidding!!)

Design Tweaks [Housekeeping]

Posted: April 16th, 2008, 5:51pm CDT by Nick Denton

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Picture 17-2 A few small changes to the front page this evening. If something's glitchy, tell us in the comments, or email.
1. The list of Gawker sites, now a round dozen, is in the sidebar, each with an illustrative thumb and a link to a recent hot topic.
2. The thumbs on the front page are of fixed width, now, for consistency as the eye moves down the page.
3. And the 5pm roundup, of the most popular and most discussed stories, is a little easier to understand, we hope.

Professional Television Watcher [Jobs]

Posted: April 16th, 2008, 10:44am CDT by Nick Denton

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Gawker is looking for a television-obsessed intern to sit around and watch TV to find newsworthy clips for social commentary. The job requires a good eye and the ability to sit. The schedule is flexible but requires a minimum of 15 hours a week over the course of 3 months. College internship credit available to those who qualify. Pay is less than minimal. Email Richard Blakeley at tvinternship@gawker.com with proof of addiction to television; no attachments please.