golo editor's top posts, june 2009

Here are the most viewed posts from the GOLO Editor's Blog for June 2009.

new golo feature: ignore!
Good morning GOLO: It is with much pomp and circumstance that we roll out the GOLO IGNORE button. Many of you have asked and now you shall receive.   But...
Jun. 11, 2009

the first 100 golo members
 Okay GOLO, many of you have asked. Here is a list of the first 100 GOLO members in the order they joined. If interested, I will post another list later in the week of those...
Jun. 8, 2009

a self-moderated community
GOLO members: You need to start thinking more like a self-moderating community. You wonder why some content remains? Maybe it's because some of you actually like it and enjoy the drama...
Jun. 2, 2009

reminder about private groups
 Hello GOLO: We are happy to provide the Groups feature that allows you to post privately and with those you have shared interests, regardless of what those interests may be. But let...
Jun. 30, 2009

no room for cruelty on golo
 Let me say this: Whether you believe a person has cancer or not, you do not come in this community and taunt them. Period.  Stay away from GOLO if that's all you've got to offer....
Jun. 30, 2009

is it really that difficult to drive in the rain?
  Begin rant: Does anyone know why people drive 20mph in the rain? I know there is always a risk of hydroplaning and it is very important to be careful when it rains. I...
Jun. 16, 2009

your michael jackson memories
What are your favorite Michael Jackson songs? I don't even think I can choose. I loved everything from the Thriller album and we even had a dance concert when I was in fifth grade called "A...
Jun. 25, 2009

golo's top-talkers last week
Here is the list of the top GOLO commenters from last week, 5/31/09 - 6/6/09. Grumpy-Not takes home the top-talker award. Here you go... ...
Jun. 8, 2009

community, yes. collective braintrust, no!
 Good morning GOLO. I see that the blogs are moving quickly and the commenting is very heavy. It's always good to see everyone so involved and passionate about their topics. As with the...
Jun. 26, 2009

win two free roundtrip tickets on southwest
  Good morning GOLO! Here's a contest you won't want to miss. Enter NOW! Win two free roundtrip tickets on Southwest.     -Angela...
Jun. 1, 2009

new golo feature | profile and blog post counters
  In a few minutes, you will notice counters on your GOLO content. Many of you have asked for this feature, so in addition to the new ignore button,...
Jun. 18, 2009

popular posts from the weekend
I know that many of you don't spend time on GOLO over the weekend, so I went through our stats and pulled out some of the most visited content between Friday night and Sunday morning. Have a magnificent...
Jun. 15, 2009

golo top talkers from last week
  Here are the top GOLO comment posters from last week. Again, these are the people who posted the most comments during the one-week period. More lists to come later today.    Lolly                                   ...
Jun. 25, 2009

lycos free email, no longer free?
There's a buzz around Twitter AND I just heard from a co-worker that suddenly, the free e-mail service offered by Lycos has gone up to $19.95 and users are being told they have to pay...
Jun. 1, 2009

if you could talk to your 21-year-old self, what advice would you give?
 Here's something for you to ponder GOLO. What do you know now that would have made a big difference in your life, had you known when you were 21? It doesn't have to be anything earth sahttering....
May. 30, 2009

were your 2009 predictions right?
Okay GOLO, we are halfway through 2009, so I decided to go back and take a look at our predictions for 2009 that we all shared on New Year's Eve.   Well, some of my prediction has already...
Jun. 18, 2009

honoring dad
We're just a few short weeks away from Father's Day and the last thing we want to do is give dad the short end of the stick.  My dad was a great guy. I blogged...
Jun. 1, 2009

could your comments land you in jail?
With almost two years behind us, we've had a lot of debates, heated discussions and ugly arguments here on GOLO. Friendships have been formed and so have rivalries. This is what happens in...
Apr. 29, 2009

calling all golo graphic arts enthusiasts!
GOLO is turning TWO!   We will be celebrating our SECOND birthday here at GOLO on Thursday, July 2nd. (Wild applause, please) Yes, it's been two years, though for some of us, it sometimes...
Jun. 29, 2009

do you have an hoa horror story?
Hello GOLO: Have you ever had an issue with a homeowner's association? I belonged to one for 8 years in Florida and never had a major issue, though I wasn't always happy with the policies. I...
Oct 23, 2008

are you spending too much time online and not enough with family?
  I found this post online and wanted to share it with you all and bring the discussion to GOLO. ...
Jun. 16, 2009