9 Words
July 12th, 2005
Words For My Enjoyment is proud to be a brand-new member of the 9rules Network.
Before I tell you what 9 rules is, I’m going to tell you what it isn’t. It’s not a network that actually requires you to follow nine rules (they make you follow 45). It’s not a network that contains only German blogs who consistenly answer all of your questions with the word “Nein.” It’s not a misspelled network name for a network that gives out nine rulers a day, and it’s definitely not sponsored by the number “9″. (Numbers can’t sponsor networks, by the way. It’s a rule.)
So, what is the 9rules Network?
It’s a network whose goal can be simplified with this simple tagline that has not been authorized nor is being used by the network, but which I think can sum up their theme pretty damn well.
New voices…new audience.
There are so many great blogs out there with great content, but after awhile you find yourself at a loss for finding them. It’s tough — there are just too many of them out there and so little time. 9rules’ goal is to get those new voices, new audiences — and give people looking for fresh, new, exciting content just what they hunger for.
(I’m hungry now. Thanks.)
Personally, I’ve been a fan of the network, the blogs, and the concept since I first laid eyes on it, and as they grow and add many new sites (over the coming weeks) I think the Network will find itself growing in leaps and bounds due to the quality of the sites included therein.
No, I don’t get paid. No, I don’t have to put ads on my site. Yes, I had to give them a blood sample. No, I haven’t gotten the tests back yet. Yes, they let me in without the results of the blood test. Yes, that makes them pretty damn cool. No, I refused to give them a urine sample. No, they didn’t force me to give them one. Yes, that makes them pretty damn cool.
Give ‘em a look or click on their logo which has now been somewhat permanently affixed to the bottom of the WFME sidebar.
Once again, congratulations Pauly!
Comment by Hilary — July 12, 2005 @ 8:19 am
They force you to like Paris Hilton though. I mean frankly, that’s hot. Hey Pauly, you’re hot.
Comment by monkeyinabox — July 12, 2005 @ 8:30 am
So, where should we read you — here or there? It’s all so confusing… this new fangled internet thing…
Comment by Neil — July 12, 2005 @ 9:19 am
Congrats to you Paul on the network nomination.
Comment by Shawn Grimes — July 12, 2005 @ 9:58 am
Whats this thing called ‘the internet’
I once heard Al Gore invented it….
hahah, Congrats Paul. Welcome to the network. My site is actually, http://www.majorchampionships.com, but I am using juicedthoughts so my gravatar shows up
Comment by Bryan — July 12, 2005 @ 10:09 am
Uhm…Dude. It is sponsored by the number 9. Sheesh. Fucking newbies.
Welcome aboard.
Comment by Keith — July 12, 2005 @ 10:16 am
No no no. You still read him here. But you can read about him there.
Comment by Hilary — July 12, 2005 @ 11:47 am
Thanks, guys.
Really, thanks.
No, I appreciate it. Seriously. Yeah, thanks.
Comment by Pauly D — July 12, 2005 @ 12:02 pm
My only hope is that post-Network Pauly D continues to be as cool as pre-Network Pauly D. Congrats.
Comment by justin — July 12, 2005 @ 12:24 pm
I’m totally for pithy, succinct slogans. Oh yeah, and new voices. Keep on pioneerin’, Pauly. And don’t forget to hook a sister or two up, dawg.
(White Jewish chicks calling blogdudes “dawg”? That’s hot.)
Comment by Esther — July 12, 2005 @ 12:29 pm
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!
Thanks for joining man
Comment by Mike — July 12, 2005 @ 1:06 pm
Congrats to you - looks like a great place and you deserve to be there!
Comment by Karen — July 12, 2005 @ 1:27 pm
Congrats on your acceptance and welcome the group!
Comment by William — July 12, 2005 @ 2:54 pm
Congrats, Pauly! You are a delight to read.
Comment by Amy Steier — July 12, 2005 @ 2:58 pm
Love the writing style and congratulations! Will be reading your stuff
Comment by Elyse — July 12, 2005 @ 6:36 pm
Well, I guess I’ll just have to be the fourteenth to say it…
Way to go, Paul!
Comment by Will — July 12, 2005 @ 6:56 pm
Shouldn’t you change the name of your blog to “AAA Words for My Enjoyment” so you can get to the top of the list over at 9 Words — and you’ll always be read first. Right now, your title begins with “Words…” That’s like having the name Zellinski during 2nd Grade attendance.
Comment by Neil — July 12, 2005 @ 10:09 pm
It wouldn’t matter since the list is random every refresh. Gotta be fair to everyone
Comment by Scrivs — July 12, 2005 @ 10:29 pm
Just trying to help. Although a few bucks to this Scrivs guy wouldn’t hurt (sort of like how you handle the usher in the section behind home plate at Dodger Stadium).
Comment by Neil — July 12, 2005 @ 11:50 pm
Congrats and I love that logo!
Comment by groovebunny — July 13, 2005 @ 11:51 am
always trying to get more people reading…smart idea Pauly D. I just try to get the people that already read to comment on my ramblings called a blog.
Comment by Andrea — July 13, 2005 @ 2:54 pm
Is one of the rules that you can’t have red on the sides of the page?
Just curious… and feeling a bit blue.
Comment by Mark K — July 13, 2005 @ 7:22 pm
Interesting! I just found out the average English sentence is 9 words… and that is how I found this blog.
Comment by rhelynn — February 6, 2006 @ 12:56 pm