Think Artificial Accepted to 9rules!
Fantastic news! Think Artificial has been accepted into the 9rules network — one of the most prominent and high quality blog networks around! I consider the inclusion an awesome honor and recognition. New members haven’t been officially announced yet, but seeing as the 9rules leaf is up on Think Artificial I thought it best to explain. Update: Announcement is up!
The 9 rules
- Love what you do.
- Never stop learning.
- Form works with function.
- Simple is beautiful.
- Work hard, play hard.
- You get what you pay for.
- When you talk, we listen.
- Must constantly improve.
- Respect your inspiration.
Each blog that applies for membership is reviewed and evaluated over a period of time to assess its quality, value and contribution to the blogosphere. The last submission window took place last October and attracted 1,190 submissions in 24 hours. Only about 130 blogs were accepted from those 1,190 applicants. The owners have stated that this round garnered even more submissions.
But then, it’s not the quantity that’s important but the quality of the blogs. Remarkably many that I’ve read and admired in the past year are members (which is how I disovered 9r), and it’s quite enthralling to see Think Artificial amongst them.
For example, and including hat tips and hellos to: Tony, who runs the excellent Computer Science Canada blog where he regularly gives fresh thoughts on computers and programming. Norbert, whose blog I really can’t categorize — but where each new post is better than the last. Justin and his endless discoveries of inspiring and cool art on Centripedal Notion. Sean, the GeekWithLaptop who regularly reports on the geekosphere. Jason, with his Microscopiq insights into the gaming world, and Lorelle with her famed blogging tips (John wrote a pretty good guestarticle there today, by the way).
And that’s nowhere near an exhaustive list! Having run Think Artificial for only a few months, I consider this one of the greatest milestones in its evolution. And it is an evolving blog. I’m a young blogger, and I’ve no illusion that there are many things that I can improve upon. Apparently and thankfully, I’ll be doing so in very good company now.
My humble thanks to 9rules’ Paul Scrivens (Oreo CEO), Mike Rundle (Business Logs) and Tyme White (I Talk, U Listen) for running 9rules, and for reviewing and accepting Think Artificial.
Links & References
- 9rules dot com
- Think Artificial site profile on 9rules
- 9rules Official New Member Announcement, and on 9rules Notes
17 Comments, Comment or Ping
Tony
Congrads, and it’s about time! I’ve really enjoyed your writing, and your contributions to 9rule’s notes.
Aug 22nd, 2007
John Pozadzides
Congrats on being accepted. I think that is a good thing, but I’m not really sure.
I’m guessing that the main reason for joining is just content distribution and more traffic to the blog, is that correct?
John
Aug 22nd, 2007
Hrafn
@Tony
Thanks!
@John
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Thanks, and to answer the question:
Yes and no. Narrowing it down somewhat, there are three main reasons why I wanted to become a member: (1) be part of a community of bloggers that’ve inspired continue to inspire me, (2) traffic and exposure, (3) it’s a recognized label of quality (well, I recognize it
Now, to elaborate on traffic: I don’t see it as just any traffic. Like I said above, I first got to know 9rules because I kept coming across sites with really great articles who were members of 9r. With such a high standard, 9r presumably attracts readers that aren’t looking for a quick “lol, this r fun video 4 u”-type blogs, but rather thought provoking and elaborate writings: Quality readers
Of course, there are other reasons. But I think these three sum it up nicely.
Aug 22nd, 2007
karmatosed
A big welcome and happy yay hug from me – congrats and welcome to the family
Aug 22nd, 2007
Gnorb
Congratulations! Seriously, until about a week ago — when I acutually bothered to look — I thought you already WERE a 9R member. Now that it’s for real, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Aug 22nd, 2007
Sean
Welcome to the crazy world of 9rules. Nice to see you aboard.
Also, thank you for the mention in your post.
Aug 22nd, 2007
Nils
Congratulations and welcome.
I’ve been reading TA for a little while now (don’t think I’ve commented yet) so that’s great.
Enjoy; 9rules is a great place — but you know that of course
Aug 22nd, 2007
Erin
Congratulations! Love your Notes posts & comments, it’s great to know your blog is now among the prestigious few, as well.
Aug 22nd, 2007
publicenergy
It’s weird – I kind of thought you already were – I think I was just used to seeing your Notes on 9rules and Pownce of course.
Congratulations
Aug 22nd, 2007
Ollie
Welcome Hrafn. I’ve gained a lot of respect for you from your Notes over at my.9rules, and I’m pleased you’ve joined the cult. Er, family. Congratulations.
Aug 22nd, 2007
Hrafn
Seriously, you guys are making my week. You’re too kind! Thanks a lot for the warm welcome and congratulations! Awesome to be on board!
Aug 22nd, 2007
Jon Christopher
Welcome to 9rules! I’m sorry to say that this is my first visit to your site — but it’s now added to my feed reader. Again, congrats
Aug 23rd, 2007
Brendan
Well done.
Aug 23rd, 2007
Joe Lencioni
Hey, congratulations dude. Welcome to the group.
Aug 23rd, 2007
Hrafn
Thanks again everyone!
Aug 23rd, 2007
Esther
Congratulations!! I too have really enjoyed your notes…and now your blog.
Keep up the great work.
Aug 23rd, 2007
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