Written on October 13th, 2007 at 05:10 pm by Darren Rowse
International Blog Cup
Did you know that there’s an International Blog Cup going on at the moment.
I just got an email from a reader saying that it’s on and that ProBlogger’s made the Quarter Finals (I didn’t even realize I was competing :-) )
There’s even a ‘Virtual Blog Cup’ for the winner (for their virtual trophy cabinet I guess)!
update - I’ve withdrawn from the competition. As a result of my own stupidity I seem to have inadvertently gamed the system. Here’s how it happened.
When I first saw the Blog Cup I of course voted for myself. This took me to a page which showed the results of my vote. I didn’t realize at the time that this page had a unique URL. I then linked to this page in this post. Unfortunately the link that I had was actually one forced people to vote for ProBlogger simply by arriving on the page.
As I say - this was something I did without thinking - it’s actually probably a weakness of the voting system used at Blog Cup - but it was my fault and has led to unfair results.
As a result - I’m withdrawing from the competition. Apologies to anyone who was hurt by this - as I say, it was not my intention at all.
34 Responses to “International Blog Cup”
MillionBlogs
October 13th, 2007 6:47 pm
This is a wonderful idea, but poorly managed and under developed, I think.
It should be some other ways to choose the winner apart from the voting system
MillionBlogs
October 13th, 2007 6:58 pm
Wonderful idea! To bad is poorly developed and managed.
There should be some other ways to choose the winner apart from the voting system
Eli
October 13th, 2007 7:16 pm
Haha, that’s funny how you didn’t even know, and you’re in the semi-finals :p
Good luck, you deserve it.
Alex Kay
October 13th, 2007 7:44 pm
haha, good luck Darren!
Barbara
October 13th, 2007 11:49 pm
Isn’t it sort of cheating by making the link your vote without letting people know? :P
Chris Jacobson
October 14th, 2007 12:47 am
Congrats Darren on a competition you didn’t even enter! :) lol
Castigador
October 14th, 2007 1:10 am
Good luck on the competition then!
sangesh
October 14th, 2007 1:11 am
Hey Darren,
Don’t be surprised if you win too ;)
cheers
Mido
October 14th, 2007 1:14 am
Hi Darren!
It is really nice when you found yourself famous like this ;) I think its good idea to have such a tournment so bloggers do more effort to improve their blogs.
Good Luck
Mido
sangesh
October 14th, 2007 1:27 am
and…. i’ve voted for Problogger.
simon
October 14th, 2007 1:38 am
Congrats Darren!
MyBlogContest
October 14th, 2007 1:42 am
Never heard that before. Anyway, congrats!
Jaffer
October 14th, 2007 1:46 am
It shows that you are well known and also popular !
I am rooting for you ! Congratulations !
Ken Dahlin
October 14th, 2007 2:08 am
Hey, I accidentally voted for problogger. I guess I should read links before I click on them. ;)
Kopernik
October 14th, 2007 2:17 am
What a pleasant surprise! congratulation!
I read your blog to improve the English and to learn something new on earnings in a network for a long time. Thank you, Darren!
Kopernik
October 14th, 2007 2:22 am
Sorry, “to improve my English”
Peterandrej
October 14th, 2007 5:07 am
Hey, I was actually way ahead of you before you wrote this post. now, you’re beating me like crazy.
Anyway, I was in the cup by a mistake I think (its just a page with free themes for wordpress), so you deserve winning. Would have been a shame if my humble page with 20 subscribers beat yours..
- Peterandrej
Tonda
October 14th, 2007 6:00 am
That link up there really doesn’t suit you Darren. (Yes, I am talking about that vote parametr !)
Misty Khan
October 14th, 2007 6:07 am
Wow - congratulations, Darren!
Patrick Allmond
October 14th, 2007 6:46 am
Oh god. Not another award or honor.
What can’t we just enjoy good writing and good blogging without having to have awards. Reminds me very much of all of the awards shows on TV now. The categories are so specific it is hard NOT to get an award for something.
Just enjoy the writing. Don’t give it medals, etc.
Patrick
Thilo
October 14th, 2007 11:43 am
Congratulations..
I added my site for the next award. I hope I will get at least nominated…
Max Powers at http://ConsumerFight.com
October 14th, 2007 12:37 pm
What the hey, you never know what you are going to see next in the world of blogging. Good Luck.
Blog Opinion
October 14th, 2007 12:37 pm
oh great to read that… congratulations
Ali
October 14th, 2007 2:24 pm
Darren!
Way to go mate! 326 vs 19.. crushing win!
wish ya luck
MillionBlogs
October 15th, 2007 9:23 am
I’m really sorry about that :(
You deserved to be the first International Blog Cup winner
Ali
October 15th, 2007 9:32 am
@MillionBlogs: huh? it’s still the 3rd round and Problogger is way up to the top.
Darren Rowse
October 15th, 2007 3:35 pm
Ali - you might want to read my update to this post MillionBlogs was referring to that - I’ve withdrawn from the competition.
Kopernik
October 15th, 2007 4:29 pm
such a pity :(
Gillian
October 15th, 2007 4:39 pm
Darren, you might want to check out Blog Action Day…
On October 15th, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind - the environment. Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way and relating to their own topic. Our aim is to get everyone talking towards a better future.
Blog Action Day is about MASS participation. That means we need you! Here are 3 ways to participate:
* Post on your blog relating to the environment on Blog Action Day
* Donate your day’s earnings to an environmental charity
* Promote Blog Action Day around the web
Darren Rowse
October 15th, 2007 9:09 pm
Yep Gillian - have been promoting it here at ProBlogger and just posted my post for the day.
Ali
October 16th, 2007 3:00 am
@Darren: oh.. I see now (I am blushing :D). Anyways. We will win it next year ;)
iBlogCup
October 16th, 2007 4:45 am
Actually Darren and all of his fans can win it next month, not next year. I’m sorry that he is not competing anymore, too.
I hope he or some of his fans will nominate ProBlogger for the 2nd International Blog Cup that starts on 1st of November. There are still a few nominations left until we reach the required 32 blogs.
Greg
iBlogCup.com
Tim Broder
October 17th, 2007 5:51 am
Well I was going to say good luck!… but I guess better luck next time…
Barbara
October 18th, 2007 12:13 pm
Just so you know I’d have voted for you anyway, was just a bit surprised to see my vote logged for me.
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