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Eroyalties System: August 8, 2008: July Member Income Share and Advisor Income Share Bonus have both been deposited into your Earnings Summary balance.
MPR/MPA has also been updated.
If you earned a 10 for 10 bonus for July, those credits should be in your account.
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Epinions Site Update
Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
We've released some updates to the site and we'd like to call out the following features:
New Content Editor
There's a new WYSIWYG ("What You See Is What You Get") editor on the review and essay forms. We believe this will make it easier for everyone to submit
reviews. There are a few features and changes in this editor that we wanted to call out specifically:
- Use the "HTML" button to edit the HTML tags of your review.
- Use the "Word" button when pasting your review from Microsoft Word.
- The spell checking functionality is now built directly into the editor, so don't forget to use the spell checker!
- HTML will no longer be allowed in the title of your review from this point forward.
Message Boards
Additionally, we've added the poster's name to the last reply column of the message boards. This feature is only available at the topic level.
Epinions Community Care
Miami Meet & Greet 2008
Posted: Monday, August 18, 2008
The last Meet & Greet of 2008 is taking place in Miami, Florida!
As you've probably heard by now, we've made some changes to the Meet & Greet format that differs significantly from the ones prior to this year. An information session has been added before the actual "meeting and greeting" portion of the event to give members a more formal venue to voice their questions and concerns. This is your opportunity to learn more about Epinions and to interact directly with members of the Epinions staff. Here are the details:
Location: Trump International Beach Resort
18001 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 692-5600
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: Information session from 3:30-5:00 PM ET; appetizers, cocktails, and dinner from 5:00-9:00 PM ET
Cost: Free! Epinions members may also bring a guest to cocktails and dinner.
Food: Hot hors d'oeuvres with cocktails, beer, wine, and soda bar, followed by dinner.
RSVP: Send an email to almar@shopping.com if you plan on attending. More detailed information will follow in the weeks to come and the agenda is subject to change.
What makes Meet & Greet events so great? Check out the Chicago (2008), Southern California (2008), New York, and Las Vegas Meet & Greet reviews.
Hope to see you there!
The Epinions Team
Epinions Site Update - Additional Read-Only Time
Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
We are expecting two more periods of Read-Only time this week. These will take place on Wednesday, August 13 between 3:00PM - 7:00PM PT, and Thursday, August 14 between 3:00PM - 7:00PM PT. During these times, members will be unable to submit reviews, rate, trust, leave comments, redeem, or edit profiles. Also, changes made in the last 24 hours prior to the Read-Only time may temporarily not reflect on the site. They will be restored later.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your continued patience.
Epinions Community Care
Epinions Site Update - Read-Only Time
Posted: Tuesday, August 5, 2008
We are expecting two periods of Read-Only time, one this week and another next week. The first one will take place on Wednesday, August 6 between 3:00PM - 5:00PM PT. The second one is next week on Monday, August 11 between 3:00PM - 7:00PM PT. During these times, members will be unable to submit reviews, rate, trust, leave comments, redeem, or edit profiles. Also, changes made in the last 24 hours prior to the Read-Only time may temporarily not reflect on the site. They will be restored later.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Epinions Community Care
Epinions August 10 For 10
Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008
Reviews are still hot in the August 10 for 10!
Summer is almost over but the August 10 for 10 is just starting! The same rules and criteria from last month still apply:
In addition to the $10 for every 10 reviews you write, you can earn an additional $10 for every 10 reviews that have a 'very helpful' rating. Write 10 'very helpful' reviews and earn $20! Write 50 'very helpful' reviews and earn $100! So for this month, earn up to $200 writing reviews for Epinions! There is no submission process necessary. Just write and you're automatically entered!
The August 10 for 10 is separate from the previous month. Your review count starts from zero.
By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion. Learn more by visiting the 10 for 10 Promotion Official Rules page.
Don't forget to rate!
Take some time to rate others' reviews as well. Rating is vitally important to keeping Epinions high in quality for our visitors. With all the writing going on, there are lots of new authors to read, greet, and welcome to the community. Check out the new reviews page to see what folks are writing about today!
Have fun and write (and rate!) often...
Almar and The Epinions Team
Epinions Site Update - Read-Only Time
Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
We are expecting two periods of Read-Only time this week. This will take place on Wednesday, July 30 between 3:00PM - 5:00PM PT, and Thursday, July 31 between 3:00PM - 6:00PM PT. During this time, members will be unable to submit reviews, rate, trust, leave comments, redeem, or edit profiles. Also, changes made in the last 24 hours may temporarily not reflect on the site. They will be restored later. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Epinions Community Care
Epinions Site Update - Media
Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2008
On Wednesday, July 16th, we were scheduled to migrate the Media Categories to the Shopping.com catalog. We were unable to complete the transition and we were required to put the site into "read-only" mode yesterday evening. As a result, any changes or updates made to reviews yesterday between 3pm and 6pm PT may have been lost. The migration has been postponed and a new date for the migration has not been scheduled at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
Epinions Community Care
Epinions Site Update
Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
In an effort to communicate more about what is happening on the site, the Epinions Community Care team will begin sharing site updates right here in the Message Center. Here are the latest updates:
June Hits, MPA/MPA, TER
While Income Share for June has been paid out the visit counts are not up to date. We've encountered some delays in updating the hits for June. This has delayed the updates to MPR/MPA/TER. We hope to have everything completed before the end of the week.
Media Category Migration
On Wednesday, July 16th, we are going to migrate the Media Categories (Books, Music, Video & DVDs) to the Shopping.com catalog. You may experience intermittent issues in the Media Category between 3pm and 5pm PT on Wednesday, July 16th. This update does not include Movies in Theaters as this is an Epinions only category (i.e. it's not shown on Shopping.com today). We will work on Movies in Theaters later this year. SAP in Media will be live on July 23rd. That means that all reviews in these categories will start using the /review/ format. The problems associated with this url format will be resolved by the end of this week. Products added via SAP will be in Search.
As a result of this migration, a small number of reviews will not be mapped corrrectly to products. These reviews, however, will still be accessible to the author, community, and shopper. You will see the "Category/Vertical not found" message in your profile pages. We plan to create many of the unmapped products using the Suggest A Product feature, which will be accessible after July 23rd. Please do not take action on the unmapped reviews at this time. The unmapped reviews associated with the new products will be mapped by us. Following the Media migration, our goal is to quickly migrate the remaining categories to ensure system/catalog stability going into the shopping season.
Epinions Community Care
Epinions July 10 For 10
Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008
Show your writing colors during the July 10 for 10!
The July 10 for 10 gives everyone a reason to celebrate! New month, but the same rules and criteria:
In addition to the $10 for every 10 reviews you write, you can earn an additional $10 for every 10 reviews that have a 'very helpful' rating. Write 10 'very helpful' reviews and earn $20! Write 50 'very helpful' reviews and earn $100! So for this month, earn up to $200 writing reviews for Epinions! There is no submission process necessary. Just write and you're automatically entered!
Yes, the July 10 for 10 is separate from the previous month. Your eligible reviews will start from zero.
By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion. Learn more by visiting the 10 for 10 Promotion Official Rules page.
Remember that rating is important, too!
Take some time to rate others' reviews as well. Rating is extremely important to keeping Epinions high in quality for our visitors. With all the writing going on, there are lots of new authors to read, greet, and welcome to the community. Check out the new reviews page to see what folks are writing about today!
Have fun, write and rate often!
Almar and The Epinions Team
New Category Lead in Restaurants & Gourmet
Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
She's new to this category but certainly not new to the CL ranks. Many of you might remember lyagushka from her stint as a Travel CL, and now she will join bruguru as a lead in Restaurants & Gourmet. Please join me in thanking megugrrrl, former lead in Restaurants & Gourmet, for all her hard work and dedication to the category during her tenure. And of course, a big congratulations and re-welcome to lyagushka!
Epinions June 10 For 10
Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2008
The heat is on in the June 10 for 10!
Summer is right around the corner... Keep those reviews sizzling in the June 10 for 10! Same rules and criteria as before:
In addition to the $10 for every 10 reviews you write, you can earn an additional $10 for every 10 reviews that have a 'very helpful' rating. Write 10 'very helpful' reviews and earn $20! Write 50 'very helpful' reviews and earn $100! So for this month, earn up to $200 writing reviews for Epinions! There is no submission process necessary. Just write and you're automatically entered!
The June 10 for 10 is completely separate from last month. Your review count starts from zero.
By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion. Learn more by visiting the 10 for 10 Promotion Official Rules page.
Remember that rating is important, too!
Take some time to rate others' reviews as well. Rating is extremely important to keeping Epinions high in quality for our visitors. With all the writing going on, there are lots of new authors to read, greet, and welcome to the community. Check out the new reviews page to see what folks are writing about today!
Have fun, write and rate often!
Almar and The Epinions Team
Join us at the Chicago Meet & Greet!
Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008
The Chicago Meet & Greet is less than a month away! But don't worry, there is still time to sign up and take advantage of this unique opportunity. Not only will you interact with Epinions staff, but this is your chance to meet key members of the Epinions community such as category leads and moderators. The night will close with food, dancing, and entertainment at the eBay Live! Closing Gala at McCormick Place!
Send your RSVP to "almar@shopping.com" with the subject line "Chicago Meet & Greet RSVP" by Friday, June 6 to reserve your spot. Here are the details once again:
Location: Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60605
(312) 922-4400
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Time: Information Session from 2:30-4:00 PM; appetizers and cocktails from 4:00-6:00 PM; eBay Live! Closing Gala from 6:00-9:00 PM. All times are central time.
Cost: Free! Epinions members may also bring a guest to all of the events including the Gala.
Food: Hot hors d'oeuvres with cocktails, beer, wine, and soda bar, followed by dinner at the Gala.
RSVP: Send an email to almar@shopping.com if you plan on attending. If you are bringing a guest, please include their name. If you are interested in attending the eBay Live! Closing Gala, please indicate that as well. All Epinions members and guests must RSVP by Friday, June 6, 2008. More detailed information will be sent to confirmed attendees. Please note the agenda is subject to change.
What makes Meet & Greet events so great? Check out the Southern California (2008), New York, and Las Vegas Meet & Greet reviews.
Hope to see you there!
Thank You to Andy!
Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
I would like to follow Andy's post with some of my own reflections. There's no doubt about it - this is a sad day for Epinions, the team, and for me personally. Andy is a special person - his commitment to Epinions is unwavering, his passion for our community is deep, and his contributions to our team here in Brisbane are powerful. We have been lucky to have him for 8 years. (As context, a gallon of gas when Andy started was $1.83.) We will all miss Andy.
One of the great things about working in Silicon Valley is the access to great talent; one of the downsides is that other companies grab great talent. This has now happened quickly with Andy and Garrett. We are working swiftly to hire, and I am committed to getting the right people on the Community Care team. In the meantime, I ask for your support and patience. There may be things that we forget to do; there may be balls that will be dropped. When that happens, let us know - and we'll work hard to fix it. I promise you that.
Good luck, Andy! We'll see you on the boards!
Pehr
Thank You For 8 Great Years!
Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Dear Epinions Community,
Today I must announce that I am moving on from my role at Shopping.com and Epinions. My experience writing and working with this community over the past 8 years has been one of the most rewarding of my life. I am grateful to all of you for helping make Epinions great. It has truly been a wonderful time in my career to serve you. Now is the time for me to move on, however, and tackle different challenges. Wednesday, May 7th, is my last day with the company and in June I will be starting a new position with an exciting startup in San Francisco.
You probably know that we already have some open positions on the Community Care team following Garrett’s departure, and we are working swiftly to hire. In the short term we will rely on our CLs, Pehr, Almar, and the Engineering staff to carry the community through this transition. Please offer them your support, your patience, your knowledge, and all the help you can. Almar should be your primary contact for the time being: almar@shopping.com. Almar is a seasoned community veteran and I know you'll find him a great guy to work with. And of course, you can also contact Pehr (pluedtke@shopping.com) anytime.
I was writing for Epinions for many months before I worked here, and I intend to keep writing. You will see me around and I’ll be helping the staff as much as I can from the sidelines. I’ll be taking a much-needed vacation for about a month, during which I won’t be available, but I am already looking forward to coming back and seeing you all on the site.
Go Epinions!
Andy Hilal
Product Manager, Epinions.com
Epinions May 10 For 10
Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Reviews keep blooming in the May 10 for 10!
Another strong 10 for 10 last month springs us into May! The rules and criteria still haven't changed:
In addition to the $10 for every 10 reviews you write, you can earn an additional $10 for every 10 reviews that have a 'very helpful' rating. Write 10 'very helpful' reviews and earn $20! Write 50 'very helpful' reviews and earn $100! So for this month, earn up to $200 writing reviews for Epinions! There is no submission process necessary. Just write and you're automatically entered!
The May 10 for 10 is completely separate from last month. Your review count starts from zero.
By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion. Learn more by visiting the 10 for 10 Promotion Official Rules page.
Don't forget to rate!
Take some time to rate others' reviews as well. Rating is vitally important to keeping Epinions high in quality for our visitors. With all the writing going on, there are lots of new authors to read, greet, and welcome to the community. Check out the new reviews page to see what folks are writing about today!
Have fun and write (and rate!) often...
Almar and The Epinions Team
Chicago Meet and Greet 2008
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The second Meet & Greet of 2008 is coming to Chicago, Illinois! As those who attended the Southern California Meet & Greet can attest, we've made some dramatic changes this year. In an effort to provide more information to our members, we're including an information session prior to the actual "meeting and greeting" portion. This is your chance to learn more about Epinions and to interact directly with members of the Epinions staff.
As an added bonus, all Epinions community members who attend will have the option of attending the eBay Live! Closing Gala at McCormick Place! Here are the details:
Location: Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60605
(312) 922-4400
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Time: Information Session from 2:30-4:00 PM; appetizers and cocktails from 4:00-6:00 PM; eBay Live! Closing Gala from 6:00-9:00 PM. All times are central time.
Cost: Free! Epinions members may also bring a guest to all of the events including the Gala.
Food: Hot hors d'oeuvres with cocktails, beer, wine, and soda bar, followed by dinner at the Gala.
RSVP: Send an email to almar@shopping.com if you plan on attending. If you are bringing a guest, please include their name. If you are interested in attending the eBay Live! Closing Gala, please indicate that as well. More detailed information will follow in the weeks to come and the agenda is subject to change.
What makes Meet & Greet events so great? Check out the Southern California (2008), New York, and Las Vegas Meet & Greet reviews.
Hope to see you there!
Farewell Garrett!
Posted: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Dear Community Members,
It's with much gratitude and more than a little sadness that I announce Garrett Gonzales is moving on from his role at Epinions.com. Garrett's last day with the company will be this Friday, April 11th.
Garrett started at Epinions just about 8 years ago and has contributed tremendous strength, guidance, and support to the Epinions staff and community in his time here. Garrett has been like a rock through the good and the bad, and has in no small part helped make Epinions one of the most successful communities on the web. We all have fond memories of Garrett helping us through one tough situation or another, and we will all miss him terribly. As he turns to the next chapter in his career, we send him off with gratitude and affection.
I am happy to announce, however, that Garrett has earned a hat! User roheblius will stay involved with the community as a message board moderator. I ask you all to keep in mind that Garrett will not be an employee in this capacity and it will be important not to lean on him more than you would any other community member. You should consider me your primary point of contact and always use our bug and abuse forms to report site issues.
I know many of you will want to give Garrett a shout out. We’ve opened this message boards thread for everyone.
Thank you Garrett! We'll miss you!
Andy Hilal
Product Manager, Epinions
Epinions April 10 For 10
Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Spring into 10 for 10 action this April!
April showers bring May flowers... and of course this month's 10 for 10! Same rules and criteria as before:
In addition to the $10 for every 10 reviews you write, you can earn an additional $10 for every 10 reviews that have a 'very helpful' rating. Write 10 'very helpful' reviews and earn $20! Write 50 'very helpful' reviews and earn $100! So for this month, earn up to $200 writing reviews for Epinions! There is no submission process necessary. Just write and you're automatically entered!
The April 10 for 10 is completely separate from last month. Your review count starts from scratch again.
By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion. Learn more by visiting the 10 for 10 Promotion Official Rules page.
Don't forget to rate!
Take some time to rate others' reviews as well. Rating is vitally important to keeping Epinions high in quality for our visitors. With all the writing going on, there are lots of new authors to read, greet, and welcome to the community. Check out the new reviews page to see what folks are writing about today!
Have fun and write (and rate!) often...
Almar and The Epinions Team
November 2007 First Review Sweepstakes Write-off Winners
Posted: Thursday, March 6, 2008
Here's the list of the November 2007 First Review Sweepstakes Write-off Winners.
November 2007 First Review Sweepstakes Write-off Winners: Congratulations to all the winners. The credits have already been placed into your account.
Thanks to Epinions members who submitted first reviews into the sweepstakes, we were able to donate money to the America's Second Harvest—The Nation's Food Bank Network. Congratulations to everyone who added to the donation. You all helped make a difference for the second month in a row.
Epinions March 10 For 10
Posted: Friday, February 29, 2008
The earnings keep coming in the March 10 for 10!
The great work on the 10 for 10 continues, therefore, the 10 for 10 continues through March as well! The rules and criteria from February still apply:
In addition to the $10 for every 10 reviews you write, you can earn an additional $10 for every 10 reviews that have a 'very helpful' rating. Write 10 'very helpful' reviews and earn $20! Write 50 'very helpful' reviews and earn $100! So for this month, earn up to $200 writing reviews for Epinions! There is no submission process necessary. Just write and you're automatically entered!
As with February's 10 for 10, this one is completely separate from last month, so you'll be starting from scratch again.
By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion. Learn more by visiting the 10 for 10 Promotion Official Rules page.
Have fun and write often!
Almar and The Epinions Team
Southern California Meet and Greet update
Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008
We were recently informed that some members may have experienced difficulty with their RSVPs to the 2008 Southern California Meet and Greet next month. If you have indicated you are attending the Meet and Greet but have not received a response directly from us, please send your RSVP again. As a result, we've extended the RSVP deadline to this Wednesday, February 27, 2008.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you, again, for your interest, and we look forward to seeing you in Southern California!
October 2007 First Review Sweepstakes Write-off Winners
Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Here's the list of the October 2007 First Review Sweepstakes Write-off Winners.
October 2007 First Review Sweepstakes Write-off Winners: Congratulations to all the winners. The credits will be placed into your account by the end of the week.
Thanks to Epinions members who submitted first reviews into the sweepstakes, we were able to donate money to the charities below. Congratulations to everyone who added to the donation. You all helped make a difference.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
February 10 For 10
Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Earn more in the February 10 for 10!
The reviews keep coming so we've decided to extend the 10 for 10 through February. But this time, you have the opportunity to earn even more!
In addition to the $10 for every 10 reviews you write, you can earn an additional $10 for every 10 reviews that have a 'very helpful' rating. Write 10 'very helpful' reviews and earn $20! Write 50 'very helpful' reviews and earn $100! So for this month, earn up to $200 writing reviews for Epinions! There is no submission process necessary. Just write and you're automatically entered!
As with January's 10 for 10, it is completely separate from last month, so you'll be starting from scratch again.
By participating in this promotion, you agree to the Official Rules. Reviews must be 200 words or longer and rated at least 'Somewhat Helpful' by the community to count towards the promotion. Learn more by visiting the 10 for 10 Promotion Official Rules page.
Have fun and write often... and earn more!
Almar and The Epinions Team
Epinions Privacy Policy Update
Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008
The Epinions Privacy Policy has been updated. This is standard procedure and keeps us in alignment with Shopping.com and eBay.
Members can read the updated policy here.
Southern California Meet And Greet 2008
Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2008
After a long hiatus, the Meet And Greet is back for 2008 and we're coming to Southern California! The Meet And Greet format is changing a bit this year. In an effort to provide more information to our members, we're including an Information Session prior to dinner. This is your chance to learn more about Epinions and to interact with members of the Epinions staff.
Here are the details:
Location: The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
686 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008
Time: Information session from 3:30-5:00 PM PT; appetizers, cocktails, and dinner from 5:30-9:30 PM PT
Cost: Free! Epinions members may also bring their spouse to cocktails and dinner.
Food: Hot hors d'oeuvres with cocktails, beer, wine, and soda bar, followed by dinner.
RSVP: Please send an email to RSVP if you plan on attending. All Epinions members and guests must RSVP by Wednesday, February 20, 2008. More detailed information will follow in the weeks to come.
What makes Meet And Greet events so great? Check out the New York, Las Vegas, and Atlanta Meet and Greet reviews.
Hope to see you there!
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