As of this evening tryouts for the author position are over. I'll be reviewing all of the entries and comments on Sunday, and should have an announcement Sunday evening.
It is worth noting that while I initially envisioned just a single addition, I quickly rethought that position. There will definitely be more than one new author starting on Monday. The exact number and identities is what I'm working on.
Consider this a last chance to lobby for your preferred candidate(s).
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The Baron, plz. Thumbs up o... (Below threshold)1. Posted by JimK | December 14, 2008 4:41 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
The Baron, plz. Thumbs up on the Baron.
1. Posted by JimK | December 14, 2008 4:41 AM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on December 14, 2008 04:41
2. Posted by SillyPuddy | December 14, 2008 5:28 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
They each added something but Baron, Shawn and Michael each get two thumbs up.
2. Posted by SillyPuddy | December 14, 2008 5:28 AM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on December 14, 2008 05:28
3. Posted by Mac Lorry | December 14, 2008 8:51 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Thanks Kevin for a fun time reading these new (to Wizbang at least) authors. Maybe you should have tryout's once a year to give the regular authors a break and to give new talent an opening.
Here are my multi-thumbs up picks.
• Baron Von Ottomatic
• HughS
3. Posted by Mac Lorry | December 14, 2008 8:51 AM |
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Posted on December 14, 2008 08:51
4. Posted by Clay | December 14, 2008 8:56 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Baron & HughS are out ahead of the pack.
Edward Sisson is eating dust.
4. Posted by Clay | December 14, 2008 8:56 AM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on December 14, 2008 08:56
5. Posted by Margee | December 14, 2008 8:57 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The Baron for sure. None of the ones with lots of typos.
5. Posted by Margee | December 14, 2008 8:57 AM |
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Posted on December 14, 2008 08:57
6. Posted by Jess | December 14, 2008 9:04 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Multiple authors = d*mn good idea (of course, I lobbied for that very thing...).
FTR, the "multiple writers" type of blog is my fave - and one of the key reasons I've kept this on my must read daily list for a very long time, and continue to recc. to friends & family, regardless of political stripe.
Thanks, K!
Jess
6. Posted by Jess | December 14, 2008 9:04 AM |
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Posted on December 14, 2008 09:04
7. Posted by dnb | December 14, 2008 10:44 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Baron Von Ottomatic
7. Posted by dnb | December 14, 2008 10:44 AM |
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Posted on December 14, 2008 10:44
8. Posted by DJ Drummond | December 14, 2008 10:59 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Hugh and the Baron by a mile.
8. Posted by DJ Drummond | December 14, 2008 10:59 AM |
Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on December 14, 2008 10:59
9. Posted by cindermutha
| December 14, 2008 11:08 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Baron, HughS & Michael.
9. Posted by cindermutha
| December 14, 2008 11:08 AM |
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Posted on December 14, 2008 11:08
10. Posted by AJ | December 14, 2008 11:49 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Baron, Shawn, and Hugh are my top picks, by far, though it's been truly enjoyable reading the thoughts of all who contributed :)
10. Posted by AJ | December 14, 2008 11:49 AM |
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Posted on December 14, 2008 11:49
11. Posted by Gmac | December 14, 2008 12:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
AOTA
Everyone that contributed time to do this IMHO.
Some indeed are better than others but that's what makes this blog a daily read. Some write in depth about national news and events, others do local interest, all with different writing skill sets.
11. Posted by Gmac | December 14, 2008 12:01 PM |
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Posted on December 14, 2008 12:01
12. Posted by Bill Jempty | December 14, 2008 2:02 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Margee writes-
"None of the ones with lots of typos."
Then I'm out of here..........
12. Posted by Bill Jempty | December 14, 2008 2:02 PM |
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Posted on December 14, 2008 14:02
13. Posted by Abigail | December 14, 2008 4:22 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Definitely include the Baron, and if you're considering at least one more, I'll vote for Hugh. Those two are good reads.
13. Posted by Abigail | December 14, 2008 4:22 PM |
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Posted on December 14, 2008 16:22
14. Posted by Sarah | December 14, 2008 4:59 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
my two cents worth:
I enjoyed reading all the guest posters'. However if they were a "War & Peace" novel then I would just skip to the end.
My vote, for those who can get to point in a quick concise manner.
14. Posted by Sarah | December 14, 2008 4:59 PM |
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Posted on December 14, 2008 16:59
15. Posted by Donna B. | December 14, 2008 10:04 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Ditto what Sarah said, and PLEASE encourage a more "journalistic" use of paragraphs. Suggest this to DJ Drummond also. I'd like to read what he writes, but most of the time the long paragraphs on the screen just give me a headache.
15. Posted by Donna B. | December 14, 2008 10:04 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on December 14, 2008 22:04
16. Posted by Rose Hughes | December 15, 2008 12:13 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
So it was probably good that I didn't post my 5000 word essay comparing Stargate and Star Trek then?
16. Posted by Rose Hughes | December 15, 2008 12:13 AM |
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Posted on December 15, 2008 00:13
17. Posted by Jay Tea | December 15, 2008 5:26 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Damn, if I had known this was going to happen, I'd have FAKED a resignation a long time ago just to lure these folks out of the woodwork.
No matter who Kevin picks (I sent him my votes via e-mail -- it seemed inappropriate for me to express my opinion publicly, and since the "Employee Free Choice Act" doesn't apply to blogs, I still have the "right" to a secret ballot), I feel pretty damned good about who's going to be writing here.
Congrats to all who tried out -- that alone took a hell of a lot of courage (believe me, I know -- I almost passed on Kevin's invitation), and I was very impressed by most of the results. Good on all of you folks!
J.
17. Posted by Jay Tea | December 15, 2008 5:26 AM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on December 15, 2008 05:26
18. Posted by Sarah | December 15, 2008 11:37 AM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Wow,
Jay Tea wish all @ wizbang had your class. sending your votes via email so you don't influence the rest of us was smart. evidently there are those you are quite as intelligent.:)
18. Posted by Sarah | December 15, 2008 11:37 AM |
Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Posted on December 15, 2008 11:37