Comments on: Trashing TechCrunch: Time To Vote For The Winners http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:07:12 -0800 hourly 1 By: falçata http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-2584445 falçata Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:00:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-2584445 <a href="http://xat.com/web_gear/?cb" rel="nofollow">Get your own Chat Box!</a> <a href="http://xat.com/web_gear/chat/go_large.php?id=47800960" rel="nofollow">Go Large!</a> Get your own Chat Box! Go Large!

]]> By: falçata http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-2584441 falçata Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:54:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-2584441 <a href="http://xat.com/web_gear/?cb" rel="nofollow">Get your own Chat Box!</a> <a href="http://xat.com/web_gear/chat/go_large.php?id=47800960" rel="nofollow">Go Large!</a> Get your own Chat Box! Go Large!

]]> By: engtech http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1342541 engtech Sun, 22 Apr 2007 03:49:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1342541 Props to “Delusions of skill and of grandeur” -- lots of programming history in that post. Props to “Delusions of skill and of grandeur” — lots of programming history in that post.

]]> By: Adam Jusko http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1327772 Adam Jusko Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:25:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1327772 Been on vacation this week so missed the voting, but I should point out that my post "To All The TechCrunch Haters" which just missed the cut is not "too nice" at all. If all y'all had read a little closer, you might have caught the sarcasm. The site in question, KritX, which Arrington loved so much, is actually no longer in existence, and all that exists is an "Under Construction" page full of random ads for plastic surgery and ringtones. A lesson in this for you, Mike: sometimes sarcasm in writing is completely lost on those you might try to hurt with it. Been on vacation this week so missed the voting, but I should point out that my post “To All The TechCrunch Haters” which just missed the cut is not “too nice” at all. If all y’all had read a little closer, you might have caught the sarcasm. The site in question, KritX, which Arrington loved so much, is actually no longer in existence, and all that exists is an “Under Construction” page full of random ads for plastic surgery and ringtones. A lesson in this for you, Mike: sometimes sarcasm in writing is completely lost on those you might try to hurt with it.

]]> By: Zoli Erdos http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1326818 Zoli Erdos Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:54:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1326818 Gee, TechCrunch now has comment moderation? I'm getting tempted to trash it again :-) Gee, TechCrunch now has comment moderation? I’m getting tempted to trash it again :-)

]]> By: Zoli Erdos http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1326815 Zoli Erdos Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:53:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1326815 <a href="http://www.trashcrunch.com" rel="nofollow"> TrashCrunch</a> won the contest - just as I <a href="http://www.zoliblog.com/blog/_archives/2007/4/5/2861040.html" rel="nofollow">predicted</a> :-) TrashCrunch won the contest – just as I predicted :-)

]]> By: Matt http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1326806 Matt Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:44:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1326806 Holy crap, "Sucker" has nearly 50% the votes! Nice one sucker, good job getting the word out, lol. Holy crap, “Sucker” has nearly 50% the votes!

Nice one sucker, good job getting the word out, lol.

]]> By: Zoli Erdos http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1326417 Zoli Erdos Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:45:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1326417 StaaaaartTupCrunch, Why, are you hosting one? In Europe? Am I invited? Or is it at a virtual location? :-) StaaaaartTupCrunch,

Why, are you hosting one? In Europe? Am I invited? Or is it at a virtual location? :-)

]]> By: Dennis Howlett http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1325848 Dennis Howlett Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:23:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1325848 Sucker gets it for me. Where the heck was the "Arrington falls on hards times, resorts to link bait" post? Folk are losing their touch. Sucker gets it for me.

Where the heck was the “Arrington falls on hards times, resorts to link bait” post? Folk are losing their touch.

]]> By: Blain Reinkensmeyer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1325143 Blain Reinkensmeyer Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:25:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1325143 435 votes for the 9th entry down??? hmm... 435 votes for the 9th entry down???

hmm…

]]> By: Natasha http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1325079 Natasha Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:29:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1325079 "A Sucker is Born Every Minute.." gets my vote. I never would've thought of it that way. Micheal, you're a brilliant PR specialist. ;) “A Sucker is Born Every Minute..” gets my vote. I never would’ve thought of it that way. Micheal, you’re a brilliant PR specialist. ;)

]]> By: Ilya Lichtenstein http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324908 Ilya Lichtenstein Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:50:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324908 Eric: The "naked guy" is <a href="http://www.1938media.com/" rel="nofollow">Loren Feldman</a> . He is occasionally funny. Eric: The “naked guy” is Loren Feldman . He is occasionally funny.

]]> By: Nominated by Techcrunch for Bashing them » DomainTools Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324905 Nominated by Techcrunch for Bashing them » DomainTools Blog Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:48:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324905 [...] want to game the system, as that would disqualify us from winning, but I would ask our readers to judge for themselves which post deserves to win. In no particluar order we where placed at the top of the ballot, I think that [...] [...] want to game the system, as that would disqualify us from winning, but I would ask our readers to judge for themselves which post deserves to win. In no particluar order we where placed at the top of the ballot, I think that [...]

]]> By: Late breaking news » Classic Power cars http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324861 Late breaking news » Classic Power cars Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:08:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324861 [...] Trashing TechCrunch: Time To Vote For The Winners [...] [...] Trashing TechCrunch: Time To Vote For The Winners [...]

]]> By: Eric http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324837 Eric Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:54:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324837 I always thought the "naked guy" from back in your http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/12/03/payperpost-chronicles-their-amorality/ post should have got it. Too bad the video is down. I think TC should send him tickets as he was ahead of the curve. I always thought the “naked guy” from back in your http://www.tech...heir-amorality/ post should have got it. Too bad the video is down. I think TC should send him tickets as he was ahead of the curve.

]]> By: StartUpCrunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324501 StartUpCrunch Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:54:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324501 @Zooli been to any good barbeque's recently? @Zooli

been to any good barbeque’s recently?

]]> By: Zoli Erdos http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324451 Zoli Erdos Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:02:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324451 Oh, c'mon StartUpCrunch, as someone who started his/her (?) site displaying <a href="http://www.zoliblog.com/blog/_archives/2007/3/14/2805324.html" rel="nofollow">fake sponsorhip badges</a> I really doubt you find kindred spirits here. Oh, c’mon StartUpCrunch, as someone who started his/her (?) site displaying fake sponsorhip badges I really doubt you find kindred spirits here.

]]> By: Aibek http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324409 Aibek Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:33:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324409 wow!, that's the first time I don't see <a href="http://www.johnchow.com" rel="nofollow">John Chow</a> among the contestants. Come on, John!... How come you missed it, I guess you were dining out somewhere. Or was it bunch of other 'Reviewme' reviews?. wow!, that’s the first time I don’t see John Chow among the contestants. Come on, John!… How come you missed it, I guess you were dining out somewhere. Or was it bunch of other ‘Reviewme’ reviews?.

]]> By: StartUpCrunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324277 StartUpCrunch Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:40:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324277 Since I did not enter, I was surprised to see my authentic TC rant included in the 'just missed the cut off' section (but it looks like it was buried there mind... especially considering it was published well BEFORE your little rant fest). Some of the top 10 rants are pure feeble... with little disclaimers at the end saying 'I didn't really mean it'. wtf W.....s, tos..s, fuc.w.ts And since I cannot game the system in my own favor... I'm voting for : Delusions of skill and of grandeur Clearly a kindred spirit. :) Since I did not enter, I was surprised to see my authentic TC rant included in the ‘just missed the cut off’ section (but it looks like it was buried there mind… especially considering it was published well BEFORE your little rant fest).

Some of the top 10 rants are pure feeble… with little disclaimers at the end saying ‘I didn’t really mean it’. wtf W…..s, tos..s, fuc.w.ts

And since I cannot game the system in my own favor…

I’m voting for : Delusions of skill and of grandeur

Clearly a kindred spirit. :)

]]> By: tomthree http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324270 tomthree Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:38:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324270 MA, Why don't you just ask people to come and shit on your head? I can understand criticism but this just plain wierd. MA, Why don’t you just ask people to come and shit on your head? I can understand criticism but this just plain wierd.

]]> By: desik http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324236 desik Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:06:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324236 'Sucker is Born Every Minute ' got my vote too though - to be honest - I didnt read through all the finalists posts either ..... ‘Sucker is Born Every Minute ‘ got my vote too though – to be honest – I didnt read through all the finalists posts either …..

]]> By: sean percival http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324140 sean percival Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:35:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324140 Ya, gotta say bit of a snore fest on the winners. Or maybe im just bitter because mine got no mention (link above). Didn't exactly follow the rules, but what fun is that? Guess I'm mostly bummed because now I'll have to pay for web 2.0. Sorry kids looks like its going to be an imaginary Christmas this year. "Look tommy got a new bike!" :: sits down and makes pedaling motion :: In any case it was fun, hopefully this wont be the last contest here. Ya, gotta say bit of a snore fest on the winners. Or maybe im just bitter because mine got no mention (link above). Didn’t exactly follow the rules, but what fun is that?

Guess I’m mostly bummed because now I’ll have to pay for web 2.0. Sorry kids looks like its going to be an imaginary Christmas this year.

“Look tommy got a new bike!” :: sits down and makes pedaling motion ::

In any case it was fun, hopefully this wont be the last contest here.

]]> By: nathan colquhoun http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324009 nathan colquhoun Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:29:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324009 "A sucker is born every minute" was by far the most clever and cunning post, the others were well done in academically bashing them, but based on humour, cleverness, creativity and possibly a little bit of truth...a sucker is born every minute is right on. “A sucker is born every minute” was by far the most clever and cunning post, the others were well done in academically bashing them, but based on humour, cleverness, creativity and possibly a little bit of truth…a sucker is born every minute is right on.

]]> By: Pat http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1324003 Pat Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:26:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1324003 Had I the foresight, I might have posted about how this contest is the worst TechCrunch post ever. Two flaws: a) The criteria of 'just trash TechCrunch' is too broad. The winning posts are categorically different, involving general suggestions, commentary on the worst post ever, and an essay on why TechCrunch is worthless. The voting scheme makes it an unnecessary challenge to vote. I found myself wanting to vote for 3 posts -- all with different focuses. The posts should have been subdivided into categories and voted on in that manner. b) PollDaddy's voting widget is too easily susceptible to illegitimate votes. By changing my browser's user agent I just finished voting 24 times. Okay, just twice, but techies are abundant in this audience -- expect 'fraudulent' votes. On a good note, there were some decent suggestions in there. Interesting reads. I think you pretty much got what you wanted. : ) Had I the foresight, I might have posted about how this contest is the worst TechCrunch post ever. Two flaws:

a) The criteria of ‘just trash TechCrunch’ is too broad. The winning posts are categorically different, involving general suggestions, commentary on the worst post ever, and an essay on why TechCrunch is worthless.
The voting scheme makes it an unnecessary challenge to vote. I found myself wanting to vote for 3 posts — all with different focuses. The posts should have been subdivided into categories and voted on in that manner.

b) PollDaddy’s voting widget is too easily susceptible to illegitimate votes. By changing my browser’s user agent I just finished voting 24 times. Okay, just twice, but techies are abundant in this audience — expect ‘fraudulent’ votes.

On a good note, there were some decent suggestions in there. Interesting reads.

I think you pretty much got what you wanted. : )

]]> By: matthew http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-1323866 matthew Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:13:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/09/trashing-techcrunch-time-to-vote-for-the-winners/#comment-1323866 ha ha delusions all the way! character assasination is the best! ha ha delusions all the way! character assasination is the best!

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