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Lisa
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Hi everyone,

I'd like to let you know about a new feature we'll be adding to the SS home page. Each month we'll be announcing a Reader of the Month winner, which will be awarded to the commenter who we believe has contributed the most helpful/constructive feedback and encouragement to the writers here. Their avatar and a Reader of the Month title will stay in the top right hand corner of the home page (where that blank space is at the moment) for the entire month. The winner will also get a badge added to their profile.

All members are eligible, whether they're here to read or they write as well. The same person won't be eligible to win two months in a row to make it fairer to everyone. You don't need to be a part of the critique forum, you just need to comment on the stories themselves to take part.

Happy reading everybody!
ladysharon
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Cool.

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mhend90
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That is rather neat; those who give the best constructive crit. and feedback get recognition. I think's that fair and a great idea smile I also like how the same person can't win twice in a row, giving an equal opportunity to everyone.
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clum
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Love this idea!
Lisa
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Lisa
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Gav got the Reader of the Month feature up and running very quickly (thanks, Gav!), so our first winner is Huyla for her encouraging comments throughout the month of May.

Congratulations, Hulya, and thank you for your efforts.



The next winner will be announced on July 1st.
HulyaY
Rookie Scribe
This act of recognition is certainly a humbling feeling for me. Thank you all in storiesspace.com for this honor (yes, I consider this generosity an honor, indeed). I very much look forward to visiting this thread from now on ( I had not done so yet until I received the wonderful announcement from Lisa...) to congratulate each of the readers of the upcoming months. Thank you once again for making my month!
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CKAcres
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Thanks Lisa and Gav very worthy award, great work.

Congrats Hulya for being the first recipient, well deserved.
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etairay
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YOU GUYS ARE ALL AMAZING awesome work Lisa and team ..beautiful


CONGRATS HULYA!!! stay blessed and continue the journey of readin voting & commenting YAY
steffanie
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Quote by Lisa
Gav got the Reader of the Month feature up and running very quickly (thanks, Gav!)



That was quick - and it looks good too.
Michael
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I think this is a marvelous idea and hope it spreads...
I do like that is an editor's choice and so will remain an exalted choice.
The comments continue to be one of the best tools to improve our writing.

My congratulations to Hulya, for it is only with readers like her that writers have motivation to create...

She is most deserving to receive the prestigious first award of

"Reader of the Month"
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Lisa
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Congratulations to June's Reader of the Month, CKAcres. Well done, Dave!
DirtyMartini
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Quote by Michael

My congratulations to Hulya, for it is only with readers like her that writers have motivation to create...






Good point Micheal...and congrats to Mr. Acres...can we call you CK or is it Reader of the Month Acres?
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CKAcres
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Thanks for bestowing this prestigious award on old CK.

Always fun to read others work and participate here.

Thanks Lisa and the rest of the SS team you guys do an awesome job.
"No one knows when the final grain of sand will plummet through their own personal Hourglass." ~ CKAcres
"If you really want to make a difference, don't over think it, just do it..."
"Scars of life are deeply etched within the minds of curious old souls."
fifafan
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Congrats on the award, Dave!
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etairay
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congrats CK ..thank you for readin my stuff ahm ..well if i did have stories or poems CONGRATS my dear friend!!!
Dreamcatcher
Forum Facilitator
Congrats Dave.. just remember.. if you hang around on the pc all day in your pajamas and never go out you'll end up just like DirtyMartini..
Lisa
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Congratulations to AndyScribe for winning our latest Reader of the Month. He's done a great job providing positive and constructive feedback during the month of July.

Thanks, Andy!
Lisa
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Can you make a rule that the winner NOT have an av that creeps me out?


He's going to be staring at us all month now. Maybe we could provide some constructive criticism on Andy's choice of AV.
CKAcres
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Quote by Lisa
Quote by magnificent1rascal
Can you make a rule that the winner NOT have an av that creeps me out?


He's going to be staring at us all month now. Maybe we could provide some constructive criticism on Andy's choice of AV.


I think his hat is cool Lisa, great pick.

Congratulation AndyScribe well deserved.
"No one knows when the final grain of sand will plummet through their own personal Hourglass." ~ CKAcres
"If you really want to make a difference, don't over think it, just do it..."
"Scars of life are deeply etched within the minds of curious old souls."
Guest
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I just want to thank all of you for this month reward!

First the writers for posting and making it impossible not to comment!
Last but not least Lisa, Yas, Alan, Gav you guys rock for everything you do behind the scenes and making this a place a little gem for both readers & writers!
Btw Gav Love the badge
Lisa
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Congratulations, Kiki! Thank you for supporting and encouraging fellow members here with their writing.
DirtyMartini
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Btw Gav Love the badge


Not sure if I saw the badge yet...I'll have to go look again...if it looks too nice I might want to quit my job here and just become a reader...not a bad thing btw...

And yeah, I second what Lisa said about supporting and encouraging fellow members...and I'm not saying that just because she's my boss...really, it's great to have people read and comment...

I have to admit, I don't always get the time to read all I would like here...and damn, I work here...that ain't good...congrats to you Kiki...
I once knew a drinker who had a moderating problem...
Guest
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Quote by DirtyMartini
Quote by Kiki

Btw Gav Love the badge


Not sure if I saw the badge yet...I'll have to go look again...if it looks too nice I might want to quit my job here and just become a reader...not a bad thing btw...

And yeah, I second what Lisa said about supporting and encouraging fellow members...and I'm not saying that just because she's my boss...really, it's great to have people read and comment...

I have to admit, I don't always get the time to read all I would like here...and damn, I work here...that ain't good...congrats to you Kiki...

I wrote it before I saw it was missing in absense Now it sounds like I am begging which I never do Right Gav?

and Thank You DM drinks are on me if you want you may borrow my badge that is if you can find it
DirtyMartini
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Quote by Kiki


and Thank You DM drinks are on me if you want you may borrow my badge that is if you can find it


Looks like it might be a while before we find that badge...but I'll gladly drink with you in the meantime...
I once knew a drinker who had a moderating problem...
Lisa
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Quote by Kiki
Btw Gav Love the badge


I've just added the badge to your profile. Gav used to do it but he's made it so I can add it now.