Comments on: Sex Vs. Zune

By: Zee

Zee — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:37:08 +0000

I think picture of Zune is sexy enough. But a picture of Zune with a pretty blonde in the display screen would be even better…….

By: Russ

Russ — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:32:00 +0000

I would like to win a Zune, becuase i have the best Charger! See it on my site

By: Paul Zhao

Paul Zhao — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:14:12 +0000

I don’t think people are more interested in seeing a picture of a girl than winning a Zune. I think people are more interested in seeing a picture of a girl than “a small chance of winning a Zune”.

If you “even the playing field” by offering a pic of a girl or a free Zune, or a small chance of seeing a pic vs a small chance of a free Zune, I think Zune would win anytime.

By: franky

franky — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:43:07 +0000

Shoemoney as a TS. How could anyone beat that? =))

By: Simon Heseltine

Simon Heseltine — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:34:21 +0000

Shoe has made it into the hot communities list on MyBlogLog…

As for the zune… http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/01/03

By: MyBlogLog Plutoed? - Andy Beard

MyBlogLog Plutoed? - Andy Beard — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:52:51 +0000

[...] Andy Beal has responded to the challenge today. [...]

By: Andy Beal

Andy Beal — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:53:57 +0000

Point taken – I’m off to swipe a picture of Rand Fishkin and use it as my avatar.

By: rob humphreys

rob humphreys — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:49:02 +0000

Hey Andy –

I’m gonna have to side with Shoemoney on this one.

MyBlogLog is just a notch above MySpace (IMO).

The real currency on MyBlogLog is the person’s content (like your site). But unfortunately, too many people (including me) initially perceive the measure of relevance of someones’ BlogLog by it’s popularity (how many people are friends/contacts or members of the community). Basically, the number of contacts/members you have is only an approximation of relevance.

Just because someone has a lot of contacts or members of a community, doesn’t necessarily mean the site is that much better than someone else who has less contacts or members.

And to confess, I too have found myself clicking on a person’s icon first by their profile name (something marketing or seo in the name) and then by their picture (a good example is Go2Web2′s pic and profile).

Like most other things online, the system can be gamed. And Shoemoney knows a thing or two about gaming systems.

Although both your sites are good reads, Shoemoney will get more nods/joins with the pic of the nice young lady on his profile.

By: Andy Beal

Andy Beal — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:12:30 +0000

Shonzilla, I thought of that tactic too, but being a one-person shop, the pickings were slim.

By: Shonzilla

Shonzilla — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:39:02 +0000

Would it make the competition righteous if I would promise to post a photo of myself with my shirt off?

Cheers!

By: Stefano

Stefano — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:59:41 +0000

I’ll take the Zune, at least it has some monetary value. I’ll sell it to someone stupid enought to buy it, and voila, im rich!

It also depends who the girl in the picture is.

By: cork-host

cork-host — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:42:01 +0000

A girl in a tight top would attract only half the audience. You'd need an attractive man too. Remember the study LGBT people are more into blogging and social networks. Must change my blog-log image then...

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:07:13 +0000

I interviewed Nicole while visiting Shoe. She is very talented when it comes to Internet marketing and programing (java, C, php…) and I think he will win for that reason.

By: Shoemoney

Shoemoney — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:02:28 +0000

btw I nominate kid_disco for cool mybloglog avatar of the year

By: pittfall

pittfall — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:32:57 +0000

Andy,
Sex sells, unfortunately. I am a member of both communities and wish you the best. I have an interesting idea though, you could ask you readers to drop ShoeMoney’s community right before the “contest” ends.

By: Lea

Lea — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:22:20 +0000

Dude, I’m a hetero female and I don’t want a Zune!
I’ll take the picture if I have to choose…

By: Christer Edwards

Christer Edwards — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 04:24:13 +0000

Considering the DRM-laced Zune is far more restrictive than the iPod or any other player in the market I’ll take the picture and retain some amount of personal freedom.

By: David Temple

David Temple — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 03:02:28 +0000

Sorry you lose. MyBlogLog users are blinded by the pretty girl picture and never get a chance to see your bribery. Not only does sex sell, but first impressions are critical.