This post from Lair reminded me that blog awards season is almost upon us. And as the founder of the JIB awards, you are probably possibly wondering what I have in store for this year. The answer is….nothing. As you know, I handed over hosting duties to the Jerusalem Post last year, but still spent [...]
The final results for the 2005 JIBs are in. Best Designed Blog 1. Cross Currents 2. Jewschool 3. Jewlicious Best ‘Life in Israel’ Blog 1. Treppenwitz 2. The Cahan’s in Israel 3. Orthodox Anarchist Best Jewish Religion Blog 1. Hirhurim 2. Cross Currents 3. Lazer Beams Best Series 1. Jewlicious 2. Lazer Beams 3. [...]
Voting for the JIB awards closed last night, Israel time. Provisional results are now being displayed for each category.* Please note that results are subject to change as the Jerusalem Post validates the votes, and makes adjustments in cases of ballot stuffing. Winners will be announced on February 9th. * I am [...]
For the second year in a row, I find myself having to write a JIB-related post that I wish was not necessary. You see, it seems that there are plenty of people out there who take the competition aspect too far. There are blog readers who leave snarky comments at blogs who have been [...]
Due to a set up error, the poll for this category was reset to zero at 1.15 pm Israel time. Those who voted beforehand are invited to revote.
The final round of voting for the 2005 JIB Awards is now open on the Jerusalem Post site. The top six* vote-getters from the preliminary round have advanced to this final round of voting, joined by all nominees from the other categories that did not necessitate a preliminary round of voting. The final [...]
Today is the last day to vote for your favorite blogs in the preliminary voting round. Voting closes midnight EST, after which time the results will be validated. The final voting round, including all categories, will commence Tuesday January 24th.
A number of somewhat disconnected points relating to the awards. 1. Emailing me expressing how dumb the awards are, or how I should disqualify those who are canvassing for votes, or how I should have excluded various blogs on the basis of their readership, is a waste of time. And since it is my [...]
It has come to our attention that some overzealous voters have been voting multiple times. While there is clearly a loophole in the voting software, this is forbidden by the rules. Therefore, we shall be regularly checking poll records and IP addresses, and in cases of multiple voting suspicious votes will be deleted. [...]
The first round of voting for the 2005 JIB Awards is now open on the Jerusalem Post site. The voting is now taking place in two stages. The preliminary round of voting continues until midnight January 19th EST in 12 categories. The top six vote-getters will advance to the final round of voting which [...]
