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Vote now for the May 2014 Member of the Month

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Newschoolers
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Every month Newschoolers will post a thread allowing you to vote for the next MOTM from a pool of worthy members. Cast your vote now for the next MOTM!

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**This thread was edited on Apr 23rd 2014 at 9:48:19am

**This thread was edited on Apr 25th 2014 at 9:43:18am
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Apr 23 2014 1:24AM
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yeahno
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I don't know who any of these people are
Apr 23 2014 2:07AM
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cydwhit
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TeafastI don't know who any of these people are


Let me introduce myself. I am Cy Whitling. I take pictures, the current POD is mine as well as seven others previously this season. Feel free to browse my photos and news. I post mostly in gear talk and M&A, I tend to lurk a lot in NSG since fighting on the internet is much more fun to watch than to participate in. I have also written some news and made some videos (mostly of me crashing) that are also in my profile. Feel free to hit me up with any questions or criticisms. Also, the other members in the poll should post in here so we can get to know everyone.

Thanks!
Apr 23 2014 2:28AM
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p-fo
Posts: 9372 - Karma: 6,155
Why am I not on that list? I'm the best skier on the mountain.
Apr 23 2014 2:31AM
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-MK-
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p-foWhy am I not on that list? I'm the best skier on the mountain.


Ya. What the hell
Apr 23 2014 2:42AM
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Mag
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After being one few to actually deliver Eheath needs to be on that list.
Apr 23 2014 3:47AM
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Mag
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Also I have to say I really like having polls on the side of the page. Has definite potential if you guys can think of any uses.
Apr 23 2014 7:26AM
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Goku
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Goku
Apr 23 2014 8:19AM
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BWalmer
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4 of 5 of them are purple names...last months was a purple name....I'm starting to see a trend here....
Apr 23 2014 8:26AM
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Mr.Bishop
Posts: 22671 - Karma: 75,830
BWalmer4 of 5 of them are purple names...last months was a purple name....I'm starting to see a trend here....


Biggest trend is that contributing content gets you the Karmaz.

The poll is chosen out of the top five Karma gainers from the last month. You can get Karmaz from doing stuff on the site - whether that is creating content, starting good discussions, reviewing gear or simply contributing quality comments and posts.

We wanted to put the human element into it though, so its out to you guys for the vote!
Apr 23 2014 9:35AM
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steezyjibber
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Thanks for the nomination! That's pretty awesome
Apr 23 2014 9:44AM
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Mr.Bishop
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SteezyJibberThanks for the nomination! That's pretty awesome


You earned it with the Karmaz bud. :)
Apr 23 2014 9:48AM
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.Hugo.
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Mr.BishopBiggest trend is that contributing content gets you the Karmaz.

The poll is chosen out of the top five Karma gainers from the last month. You can get Karmaz from doing stuff on the site - whether that is creating content, starting good discussions, reviewing gear or simply contributing quality comments and posts.

We wanted to put the human element into it though, so its out to you guys for the vote!


So its going to be a bunch of purple names every month, seeing that they do media stuff for NS and are always putting things on the site. Not really fair to other deserving members who don't "work" for NS.
Apr 23 2014 10:05AM
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BWalmer
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Mr.BishopBiggest trend is that contributing content gets you the Karmaz.

The poll is chosen out of the top five Karma gainers from the last month. You can get Karmaz from doing stuff on the site - whether that is creating content, starting good discussions, reviewing gear or simply contributing quality comments and posts.

We wanted to put the human element into it though, so its out to you guys for the vote!


I understand, and I don't really have a problem with it cause they put out good content. But if you think about it, it's essentially their "job" to put out content...and generally their content is pushed harder than others via other social media outlets, which leads to move views and ratings, which leads to more karma. So they're basically get extra rewards for doing their "job" while others who aren't in any of the official programs that also put out good content get nothing. It's kinda the same reason that mods/admins/orange names aren't qualified for member of the month...cause they'll always win. Just something to consider.
Apr 23 2014 10:32AM
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CaptainObvious.
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.Hugo.So its going to be a bunch of purple names every month, seeing that they do media stuff for NS and are always putting things on the site. Not really fair to other deserving members who don't "work" for NS.


This post reflects my emotions.
Apr 23 2014 10:55AM
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Mr.Huck
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Voting for Erica. Not that I don't have most of the other nominees rated 10/10, but I just checked and there doesn't appear to have ever been a pink name member of the month. It's probably long overdue.
Apr 23 2014 11:01AM
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nutz.
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.Hugo.So its going to be a bunch of purple names every month, seeing that they do media stuff for NS and are always putting things on the site. Not really fair to other deserving members who don't "work" for NS.


That's only true if they are the only ones putting out things on the site. The other deserving members will show up if they do put out good content (case in point, j-cal).

It's flawed logic to say that because their work landed them in their program, they shouldn't be eligible for anything outside the program. If anything, it should incentivize people to start putting out good content.

For example cydwhit could still be blue, yet he'd still be on the list because he would be putting out banger photos regardless (take a look back in like january or december when he wasn't purple, he landed POTD at least 3 or 4 times in two weeks). The color doesn't really change anything when it comes to quality content. On the home page when you see a rad photo you won't be able to tell if the name underneath it is purple/blue/orange.
Apr 23 2014 11:03AM
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nutz.
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BWalmerI understand, and I don't really have a problem with it cause they put out good content. But if you think about it, it's essentially their "job" to put out content...and generally their content is pushed harder than others via other social media outlets, which leads to move views and ratings, which leads to more karma. So they're basically get extra rewards for doing their "job" while others who aren't in any of the official programs that also put out good content get nothing. It's kinda the same reason that mods/admins/orange names aren't qualified for member of the month...cause they'll always win. Just something to consider.


P.S. your article was rad and got almost 10k views, although I still think that Candide wins without a doubt. Quality content is colorblind :)

put out a couple more of those and you'll for sure be rewarded for that.
Apr 23 2014 11:08AM
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Goku
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Still waiting for someone to change my name to purple...
Apr 23 2014 11:09AM
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.nasty
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when will trolling qualify you for MOTM?
Apr 23 2014 12:36PM
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El_Barto.
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.nyleswhen will trolling qualify you for MOTM?


I vote for Dolan.

also purples names are gay
Apr 23 2014 12:57PM
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Kretzschmar
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BWalmerIt's kinda the same reason that mods/admins/orange names aren't qualified for member of the month...cause they'll always win.


I've been a mod/purple name since October and I won MOTM in December soooo
Apr 23 2014 1:16PM
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El_Barto.
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nutz.P.S. your article was rad and got almost 10k views, although I still think that Candide wins without a doubt. Quality content is colorblind :)

put out a couple more of those and you'll for sure be rewarded for that.


He should be rewarded because flashkick is a killer skier and has always been like the most helpful dude in GT. But thats not how the motm crap works...even though hes easily in the top 1% of helpful and contributing members. Very little karma for helping dudes choose the right ski day in and day out.

Too bad his knowledge and kick ass skiing ability dont translate over to instagram and snapchat and whatever lame shit determines motm.

My vote is for flashkick
Apr 23 2014 1:16PM
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Mr.Huck
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GokuStill waiting for someone to change my name to purple...


Wish granted:

Apr 23 2014 2:17PM
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op14
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Gotta vote for Erica, she's a baws
Apr 23 2014 2:32PM
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Mr.Bishop
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BWalmerI understand, and I don't really have a problem with it cause they put out good content. But if you think about it, it's essentially their "job" to put out content...and generally their content is pushed harder than others via other social media outlets, which leads to move views and ratings, which leads to more karma. So they're basically get extra rewards for doing their "job" while others who aren't in any of the official programs that also put out good content get nothing. It's kinda the same reason that mods/admins/orange names aren't qualified for member of the month...cause they'll always win. Just something to consider.


You have to remember though, that putting out content for the site is part of the entire site experience. Purple names aren't arbitrarily chosen, they were chosen due to their performance.

I completely agree with you that Mousseau or myself shouldn't be eligible to win, as we get a completely unfair advantage... but the purple names are no different than anyone else just putting effort in.

In fact, you basically get a purple name by amassing content Karma. They're members, and any of you out there that want to start contributing can become part of that team too.

Additionally, this is the reason we put in the public vote to the system. We wanted to be sure that those who got in the top five all had a chance based on nuances of different things than just the Karma.

Finally - make sure that if someone rad really helps you out, you jump in there and give them a 10/10. That multiplier counts for way more than almost anything else.
Apr 23 2014 2:58PM
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nutz.
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El_Barto.He should be rewarded because flashkick is a killer skier and has always been like the most helpful dude in GT. But thats not how the motm crap works...even though hes easily in the top 1% of helpful and contributing members. Very little karma for helping dudes choose the right ski day in and day out.

Too bad his knowledge and kick ass skiing ability dont translate over to instagram and snapchat and whatever lame shit determines motm.

My vote is for flashkick


Then your problem lies in the way karma is configured I guess. It's not a perfect system by any means, if only there was a way to determine whether or not someone was extremely helpful. The way the forums work atm, I'm pretty sure it'd be the funniest members who'd snag member of the month, not the most helpful.

I agree though, BWalmer you're a rad dude. Keep on killing it, you're much appreciated on NS!
Apr 23 2014 2:59PM
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Mr.Bishop
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nutz.Then your problem lies in the way karma is configured I guess. It's not a perfect system by any means, if only there was a way to determine whether or not someone was extremely helpful. The way the forums work atm, I'm pretty sure it'd be the funniest members who'd snag member of the month, not the most helpful.

I agree though, BWalmer you're a rad dude. Keep on killing it, you're much appreciated on NS!


It actually does take it into account - though it isn't perfect. The more that you give them in karma (when you rate them out of 10) the more that it boosts their Karma. The user still has to contribute in other ways to get their base number up - but this helps.

Honestly the single best way you can get mad karmaz is by posting really good threads. If you get a thread that you start, which gets tonnes of upvotes and blasts out into a huge multi-pager you can decimate any content creator.

The bottom line is that the members of our content community (purple names) have been busting their asses over the last month and that's why you're seeing them crop up.
Apr 23 2014 4:10PM
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erica
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Mr.HuckVoting for Erica. Not that I don't have most of the other nominees rated 10/10, but I just checked and there doesn't appear to have ever been a pink name member of the month. It's probably long overdue.


mmccarthy14Gotta vote for Erica, she's a baws




Mr.BishopThe bottom line is that the members of our content community (purple names) have been busting their asses over the last month and that's why you're seeing them crop up.


no joke. you should see my ass right now.



But in all seriousness. Stoked & honored to see my name on the list. Anyone who has ever thought about contributing, start doing it- Jason, Bishop & everyone else really notices. if you have a passion, chase it. Crazy to see what opportunities open up, and you don't need a purple name to do it.
Apr 23 2014 4:32PM
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BWalmer
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Mr.BishopYou have to remember though, that putting out content for the site is part of the entire site experience. Purple names aren't arbitrarily chosen, they were chosen due to their performance.

I completely agree with you that Mousseau or myself shouldn't be eligible to win, as we get a completely unfair advantage... but the purple names are no different than anyone else just putting effort in.

In fact, you basically get a purple name by amassing content Karma. They're members, and any of you out there that want to start contributing can become part of that team too.

Additionally, this is the reason we put in the public vote to the system. We wanted to be sure that those who got in the top five all had a chance based on nuances of different things than just the Karma.

Finally - make sure that if someone rad really helps you out, you jump in there and give them a 10/10. That multiplier counts for way more than almost anything else.


Like I siad, I don't really have a problem with it because they do put out such great content and are a deserving part of the community. I'm just pointing out that they'll tend to have the higher karama rating of the month because they focus on putting out so much content. I wouldn't surprised if that over the course of the next 12 months that purple names get MOTM the majority of the time because of that. Eventually it will be weeded out because they'll all win it and then it'll move on to others (another reason it doesn't matter to me), I just thought I'd point it out.
Apr 23 2014 4:41PM
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JAHpow
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Voted for Erica cuz the best people come from MN
Apr 23 2014 4:55PM
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milk_man
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Minnesota for the win! Hopefully
Apr 23 2014 7:14PM
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hippy.
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voted for erica because she is kinda cool? also where is user hippy. he has his own gif somewhere around here
Apr 23 2014 9:59PM
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hippy.
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hippy.voted for erica because she is kinda cool? also where is user hippy. he has his own gif somewhere around here


also me and erica had sex one time and it was chyll
Apr 23 2014 10:00PM
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Mr.Bishop
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BWalmerLike I siad, I don't really have a problem with it because they do put out such great content and are a deserving part of the community. I'm just pointing out that they'll tend to have the higher karama rating of the month because they focus on putting out so much content. I wouldn't surprised if that over the course of the next 12 months that purple names get MOTM the majority of the time because of that. Eventually it will be weeded out because they'll all win it and then it'll move on to others (another reason it doesn't matter to me), I just thought I'd point it out.


Yeah but what does that argument mean? They're getting karma and winning member of the month because they are a member that is putting in a lot of effort into contributing to Newschoolers....

Lots of them might win it. Others might win it too... and those others might earn a purple name while they're winning MOTM.

That is really how the whole thing works now. We're opening up the world of media to anyone. Participate, and you can be on top in no time.
Apr 23 2014 10:12PM
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-MK-
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Voted for Erica because 10/10 butt
Apr 23 2014 10:32PM
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BWalmer
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Mr.BishopYeah but what does that argument mean? They're getting karma and winning member of the month because they are a member that is putting in a lot of effort into contributing to Newschoolers....


Not really an argument. Just a thought of mine. I think it's great that there is such an open system for programing on this site, it's one of the things that makes it so awesome. And I don't think that purple names should be disqualified from MOTM (after re-reading my original statement on that, I can see how it could come across that way). It makes sense that they get high ratings, they work hard and put out tons of content. I have no problems with the system. I was just posting an observation of mine because I found it interesting.
Apr 23 2014 10:42PM
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Tanner-D
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HAaa not going to win but my name is Tanner I'm a college student at the University of Nevada, Reno. I recently became a purple name which means that I am an NS producer. Stoked to put out some sick videos for ya folks. Here is my latest!

https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/707716.0/Spring-Finale?s=108626&t=6&o=8
Apr 24 2014 10:01AM
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Caleb.E
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Im sorry but just because you're a pink name... you do not deserve member of the month. Neither does writing a shitty article on hot men.
Apr 24 2014 3:11PM
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Caleb.E
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Mr.BishopYou have to remember though, that putting out content for the site is part of the entire site experience. Purple names aren't arbitrarily chosen, they were chosen due to their performance.

I completely agree with you that Mousseau or myself shouldn't be eligible to win, as we get a completely unfair advantage... but the purple names are no different than anyone else just putting effort in.

In fact, you basically get a purple name by amassing content Karma. They're members, and any of you out there that want to start contributing can become part of that team too.

Additionally, this is the reason we put in the public vote to the system. We wanted to be sure that those who got in the top five all had a chance based on nuances of different things than just the Karma.

Finally - make sure that if someone rad really helps you out, you jump in there and give them a 10/10. That multiplier counts for way more than almost anything else.


w8 so you chose Erica as a purple name because who wrote one shitty article on hot men? sounds legit......NOT
Apr 24 2014 3:13PM
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Kretzschmar
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Caleb.Ew8 so you chose Erica as a purple name because who wrote one shitty article on hot men? sounds legit......NOT


haha are you mad because you can't write that well? She has been cranking out some really great interviews and other articles the last couple months along with the rest of the journalist crew. The NS news team is finally breathing some life back into ski journalism. I sure as hell would rather read what our team is publishing over some of the shit at Freeskier.
Apr 24 2014 11:26PM
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RimJobber
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-MK-Voted for Erica because 10/10 butt


Shut the fuck up Matt. You only know that because I told you. You haven't met her and stared at her butt like I have
Apr 25 2014 12:51AM
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nutz.
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Krotchhaha are you mad because you can't write that well? She has been cranking out some really great interviews and other articles the last couple months along with the rest of the journalist crew. The NS news team is finally breathing some life back into ski journalism. I sure as hell would rather read what our team is publishing over some of the shit at Freeskier.


Caleb and Erica are friends ahaha
Apr 25 2014 12:53AM
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erica
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-MK-Voted for Erica because 10/10 butt


RimJobberShut the fuck up Matt. You only know that because I told you. You haven't met her and stared at her butt like I have


lol
Apr 25 2014 1:01AM
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Kretzschmar
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RimJobberShut the fuck up Matt. You only know that because I told you. You haven't met her and stared at her butt like I have


you only got to stare. i touched it /claim
Apr 25 2014 1:04AM
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Caleb.E
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Krotchhaha are you mad because you can't write that well? She has been cranking out some really great interviews and other articles the last couple months along with the rest of the journalist crew. The NS news team is finally breathing some life back into ski journalism. I sure as hell would rather read what our team is publishing over some of the shit at Freeskier.


Yes I know, but any one can write.....im just saying i don't believe she deserved the spot. Straight up, she wrote a shitty article on hot men... and and mediocre article on Ohio or some shit. when there guys on here for years, hell from the beginning that have been contributing rad shit. I know erica,and am super blunt about this, I think her spot would of better been filled at the time they were getting people for the team.

nutz.Caleb and Erica are friends ahaha
Apr 25 2014 1:49AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Caleb.EYes I know, but any one can write.....im just saying i don't believe she deserved the spot. Straight up, she wrote a shitty article on hot men... and and mediocre article on Ohio or some shit. when there guys on here for years, hell from the beginning that have been contributing rad shit. I know erica,and am super blunt about this, I think her spot would of better been filled at the time they were getting people for the team.


By no means are spots closed forever... the best part about all of this is that its a totally moving, changing flexible system. She's done a great job since getting started, and if you see others who are deserving convince them to contribute and they'll make it up the chain too.

We had to start somewhere, and its been a very successful start IMHO.
Apr 25 2014 8:58AM
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Parrish
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Soon producing any content at all will give you a purple name. Seems like the Purple name is just the new Orange name. At first meant something, and then became quickly supersaturated and lost most of its pizzazz.

GG name color
Apr 25 2014 1:33PM
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Mr.Bishop
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.Andrew.Soon producing any content at all will give you a purple name. Seems like the Purple name is just the new Orange name. At first meant something, and then became quickly supersaturated and lost most of its pizzazz.

GG name color


Eventually everyone will be producing content and all names will be purple.
Apr 25 2014 1:47PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Now lets get back to the task at hand....

only 5 days left to vote!
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