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Excellent review... (Reply to this comment)
by talyseon
I am only guilty of one...I hope.
Beware homonyms
Sea, this reeds wright. And never
Review in Haiku.
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Feb 27 '08
9:08 am PST
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LOL! (Reply to this comment)
by annecal
Well sed! I licked your reevue alot!
;)
Annie
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Oct 24 '02
1:29 pm PDT
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Adventures in Verse (Reply to this comment)
by adelaideb
This review is one of the most entertaining informative articles I've ever read. I applaud your work!
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Aug 14 '02
1:08 pm PDT
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Re: And+how+will+you+ever+top+this+one??? (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
Oh, I'll think of something -- maybe Roxie will help!
Thanks for stopping by, Claudia.
Rex
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Aug 15 '01
10:17 am PDT
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And how will you ever top this one??? (Reply to this comment)
by whalewatcher
SIMPLY GREAT!
Claudia
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Aug 14 '01
5:42 pm PDT
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Re: resistance+is+futile (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
My favorite bumper sticker:
Yoda of Borg am I
Futile Resistance Is
Assimilated You Will Be
I am in awe of your self-control... I'm about limericked out, myself.
Cheers,
Rex
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Aug 10 '01
4:58 am PDT
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resistance is futile (Reply to this comment)
by sumo_rhino
Must . . . resist . . . urge to post a limerick . . . as my . . . comment . . .
*gasp*
- sumo_rhino
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Aug 09 '01
5:22 pm PDT
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Re: Ode+to+Rex+(Or+is+that+owed?) (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
Ai-yi-yi-yi! I've been outed as "scum"! My secret has hit the streets!
Oh, well, coming from you, I guess I can take it...
Thanks for dropping by...
Rex
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Aug 08 '01
5:57 am PDT
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Re: This+is+a+comment (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
As I've said to Capri (and someone else, I forget whom) I'm not convinced. Perhaps we should run a test: here's what I propose...
Take two epinions writers with WOTs of approximately the same size (to equalize "automatic" hits).
Both write opinions on the same topic -- a topic that is "outside the box" for both writers (say, yours truly reviewing a power tool).
One use only the product name in the review title, the other use a title that does not include the name.
Submit simultaneously or nearly so (equalizes time-of-day hits).
Compare hit history after a reasonable length of time.
Of course, there are many variables, such as people reading your backlist of reviews before trusting, etc.
Perhaps we should arrange a writeoff?
Thanks for the visit
scmrak
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Aug 08 '01
5:43 am PDT
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Re: Enjoyed+the+review..... (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
Capri:
I have no particular problem with including the name of the product in the title. I think that it's both lazy and uninformative to use only the name of the product as the title. Unless there's some form of modifying verbiage, the uninitiated cannot possibly tell whether the review is positive, negative, neutral, or just plain empty.
For what it's worth, my highest-grossing opinion (nearly 2000 non-member hits - whoopee! [that's what I get for not reviewing in the computer, family, or beauty sections; and not writing a review of the George Foreman Grill]) does not have the name of the product in the title. Yet for a while, when I entered the name of the product at google, up popped my opinion (thanx and a tip of the hat to Google!), on the first page, no less. So I'm not entirely convinced. You're welcome to keep doing it, though.
Thanks for stopping by.
Rex
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Aug 08 '01
5:34 am PDT
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Enjoyed the review..... (Reply to this comment)
by Caprig
....BUT one thing you said I have to disagree with
"In case you'd never noticed, the name of the item appears right there under the title of the review -- don't make me read it twice! At least half the fun here at Epinions is exercising your creativity. Advertising people specialize in getting our attention -- if an advertisement doesn't attract notice, it doesn't sell the product. "
I used to think the same way until I finally realized that my goals were all wrong. If you want someone to find your review that is not already aware of Epinions, then having the product name in the review will bring it up on search engines.
Since my goal is to reach consumers with extensive information to help them make buying decisions, I decided that I would pass on the obsessive creativity angle and make my reviews more accessible to the general public.
Sorry if members do not like reading the titles inclusive of product names, but in the long run, isn't the goal of Epinions as a whole to help consumers as much as possible and bring people to the site?
Other than that, your editorial was creative and interesting.
Keep up the good work,
Capri
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Aug 08 '01
4:13 am PDT
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Ode to Rex (Or is that owed?) (Reply to this comment)
by jrk
There once was a member named scum-rack,
Who gave do's & don'ts to us poor hacks,
He did it in rhyme.
What a clever design!
Very helpful and fun at the same time.
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Aug 08 '01
12:31 am PDT
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This is a comment (Reply to this comment)
by roymeo
Product name as title = how to get hits from search engines.
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Aug 07 '01
3:08 pm PDT
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Re: Bravo. (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
But Nick, it wasn't in E-Prime! I guess we're all poets at heart, eh? Though I think I'll take a break for a while.
So far I haven't gotten any hate mail on it, so I guess everyone accepts it in the spirit of fun.
Thanks for dropping by.
L8r,
Rex
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Aug 07 '01
12:00 pm PDT
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Bravo. (Reply to this comment)
by NFP
You've outdone yourself, Sir, this review is delightful.
Despite your disclaimers, its topic insightful.
I sincerely hope, Rex,
the abusers don't hex
You from now on and claim you're self-rightful.
cheers,
nick
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Aug 07 '01
9:09 am PDT
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Re: Re:+Re:+Great+advice.... (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
Yeah, since I already had the "scmrak" email address, I've kept this one across several sites as well. I was just curious. The street in Denver is in an area known as "The Highlands," and there is also an Argyle Place there -- a Scots theme, I take it.
Thanks for dropping back by.
scmrak
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Aug 07 '01
5:12 am PDT
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Re: Oh,+it's+true,+all+true! (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
Writing a long, "creative" (to use your word) review tends to be a labor of love -- I like to do the writing and it has a sort of therapeutic effect. It certainly doesn't bring in the big bucks, but I don't much care. I'm only in it for the creative outlet and for the community.
Thanks, and keep on writing!
scmrak
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Aug 07 '01
5:10 am PDT
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Re: This+is+the+funniest+review+I+have+read+in+awhile (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
Hadn't thought of the search engine angle -- and I'm not absolutely certain it's true; it might merely be wishful thinking. That being said, I have no objections to a creative title that contains the item's name, I just think using the name of the product as the entire title lacks a certain je ne sais quoi, if you know what I mean.
Regardless, your input is appreciated, as is your visit. Thanks for both,
scmrak
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Aug 07 '01
5:05 am PDT
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Re: Who's+fanatic+here?+Moi?+I+thought+it+was+YOU,+(: (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
I'm hoping 5th Grade has a different meaning in Finland from its meaning in the US -- here a fifth grader is 11 years old, and is having plenty of problems with his/her own language. Perhaps, though, that's one of the reasons most USA-type Americans are so shamefully monolingual.
Glad you like the limericks -- the spleen one was my first, and I built the rest of them to go with it.
I don't read reviews of any hardware unless I'm in the market for something new; I based the "iMac comment" on some of the people my wife works with... As I write this, I'm running Solaris on a SUN Sparc-80, so I'm not much concerned with Mac-MS/DOS conflicts ;)
Thanks for stopping by!
scmrak
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Aug 07 '01
5:01 am PDT
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Re: Re:+Great+advice.... (Reply to this comment)
by caithnessfan
Unfortunately, the moniker is from an earlier addiction to Scottish paperweights from Caithness glass company.
I started out with it on ebay and kept it across several sites due to lack of creativity and being loathe to try to remember more handles.
Will.
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Aug 06 '01
5:22 pm PDT
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Oh, it's true, all true! (Reply to this comment)
by vanne
And you made me laugh a lot! I really enjoy it when folks like you take the time to write so creatively. Now I just have to hope I don't live up to any of your limericks. :)
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Aug 06 '01
5:01 pm PDT
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This is the funniest review I have read in awhile (Reply to this comment)
by Kris.
I wish I could come up with creative opinions like this.
I want to say one thing in defense of the 'boring title' people. I've noticed that reviews that have the product name in the titles get a lot more hits. I think they are more likely to come up in search engine results, so even if I make up a funny title I will usually change it later.
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Aug 06 '01
4:34 pm PDT
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Who's fanatic here? Moi? I thought it was YOU, (: (Reply to this comment)
by kuuleimomi
That was definitely an awesome ride over all the trash I’ve been reading lately. And the limericks are hilarious. In my 5th grade Russian Lit. class we were asked to write one and draw a picture or something; well, on the due date I brought the whole book because since 8 was a fan of Limericks.
My favorite of yours is:
This might be the worst book that I've ever seen.
What? Read it again? I'd rather eat spleen!
I bought it last Monday,
And finished it Sunday.
Can't remember a word, but the cover is green.
Oh, and the point about us, Mac fanatics [Don't get fanatic on us (iMac reviewers take note)] is so true. I’ve noticed that and probably that’s one of the major reasons I literally love reading reviews on Mac products.
Awesome article, (:
Finn
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Aug 06 '01
4:21 pm PDT
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Re: Ahem... (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
I should start collecting the "comment limericks! I could add them to eplovejoy's haiku about me from a couple of months back... in which Peter also pondered the pronunciation of my "handle."
Thanks for stopping by, Tom.
scmrak
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Aug 06 '01
2:46 pm PDT
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Ahem... (Reply to this comment)
by thom413
A talented gent on Epinions
Undeterred by hacks and their minions
Posted a piece so "v. helpful"
That even a whelp will
Distinguish the sterling from tin ones.
This was a great, fun read - thanks!
Best regards,
Tom
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Aug 06 '01
1:58 pm PDT
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Re: The+limericks+alone+are+worthy+of+a+"VH"... (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
Thanks, Rich. And it was fun writing 'em, too!
scmrak
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Aug 06 '01
1:05 pm PDT
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Re: Pretty+Please (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
Second prize is three hits, Becka. They're in there. Thanks for dropping by.
scmrak
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Aug 06 '01
1:04 pm PDT
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The limericks alone are worthy of a "VH"... (Reply to this comment)
by rich2003dm
...and the review offered some extremely useful advice to both newbies and veterans alike.
Well done.
Rich
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Aug 06 '01
12:32 pm PDT
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Re: enjoyed+your+essay (Reply to this comment)
by scmrak
Thanks for the visit, Jan -
Nope, I started on this one about two weeks ago. It takes a loooong time to compose bad poetry; but think about how long it would take to write the good stiff!
Rex
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Aug 06 '01
12:26 pm PDT
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enjoyed your essay (Reply to this comment)
by jankp
It made me wonder if my Don Juan poem inspired you a tad, hehe. Great show.
Jan
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Aug 06 '01
12:22 pm PDT
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