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Popularity?

posted November 7, 2006 - 8:16pm
Popularity?

I've been on Xomba for a little over a week - and I must say that I truly am addicted.

One thing that I was wondering though, is it a popularity contest? I guess that really that's the whole point of the site. But, I've written a few Xombytes, and I try my hardest to make them witty, and interesting to read. Eventually I would like to write something that someone would describe as Compelling. That's many xombytes down the track though. Yet, I've had 2 comments on my pieces. Thankyou, to you both by the way.

How do you gain entry into the Xomba In-crowd? Is there an initation process? Do I bribe my way in to this exclusive clique?

If someone could enlighten me, then please, feel free.

Author: Shortynz
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A roll of the dice...

Idlewild - Wed, 2006-8-11 9:31 am
It's hard to predict what's going to get read and commented on, unless it's something political, religious, or otherwise controversial. Some xombytes will not get noticed at all for a while, then someone will stumble upon them and they'll attract readers. There are some xombytes I wrote a few months ago that have no comments or votes, and fewer than 50 views. Just keep writing, people will see your stuff, and if they like what they're reading they'll search out your other stuff to see what else you've written. Or if you don't want to wait, you can send me $50 and I'll mail you a DVD that illustrates the secret Xomba handshake step by step. ;-)

Woah....

Shortynz - Wed, 2006-8-11 4:32 am
Another thing I've just noticed - all three of us are 26.... Cue 'Twilight Zone' theme music... :)

Xod Squad

Shortynz - Wed, 2006-8-11 4:30 am
I like it :D and thanks for the feedback, it means a lot. I'm very self critical, though I can imagine that most writers are. I'm off to read your pieces now Thanks again!

Newbies

Chansen - Wed, 2006-8-11 1:29 am
Well since we are all newbies and you seem to be planning a not-so-secret society, we gotta have a cool name. How about Xod Squad? Ha :) Just kidding, I'm not so sure its a popularity contest, but they do seem to be a fickle crowd here. I agree, making something interesting and compelling is much more challenging and fun to write... finding people to read it is the challenge. Keep it up, I've read a few of your posts and you have a really good writing style. Later.

Hey guys.

Firefly - Tue, 2006-7-11 11:28 pm
Hey new Xombies, don't worry about it. Just get to know the regulars here and you'll fit right in. Keep on posting those witty, compelling pieces and soon enough you'll be a member of the "In Crowd." Xomba is a rather fun community and can be laid back, aprehensive, or appalling depending on what Xombytes you visit. Just have fun and do what you've been doing. Also, don't be afraid to use the IM, that's what it's there for. If you need any help on Xomba don't be afraid to ask any of our staff. Have a great day! -Firefly, Xomba Moderator. If you have any questions or concerns you can reach me at eval(unescape('%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%22%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%63%6f%72%79%40%78%6f%6d%62%61%2e%63%6f%6d%22%3e%63%6f%72%79%40%78%6f%6d%62%61%2e%63%6f%6d%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29%3b'))

-Firefly, Xomba Moderator.

You and me both

Shortynz - Tue, 2006-7-11 10:52 pm
Perhaps we should start our own wee elite group....

My mom says I'm a catch...

eric80 - Tue, 2006-7-11 10:39 pm
Well, I hope it's not like that. I've only been a member for...hmm...a day, and I've already posted three xombytes. So, addictive, yes. But I've lost every popularity contest since grade school, so I hope this isn't one.

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