ATL Idol: Time to Vote! (Week 1)
And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The polls in ATL Idol, our effort to find this site’s next top blogger, are open. You can text your vote to Ryan Seacrest vote for your favorite Idol in the online poll, below.
Polls will remain open over the weekend. Voting for round 1 will conclude on MONDAY, AUGUST 4, at noon (Eastern time). The one contestant with the fewest votes will be eliminated. The remaining four will move into round 2.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Earlier: Prior ATL Idol coverage (scroll down)
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Sophist wins on the first ballot!
LAT-cut out this crap. give us real law firm news. please ATL faithful, do you agree??
I write in Kash. If she is not available I vote for Frat Stud or the poop in hat guy.
Hmm, shouldn't be allowed to change your vote.
Write in for Kash; refuse to vote for any of the others.
Hmm, shouldn't be allowed to change your vote.
Kash or shut it down.
Kash Write-In
Kash.
Kash Write-In
I have to agree. Why in the world is Kash not an option?
Dear 11: She is now.
Kash
ACTUAL ATL READERS:
PLEASE READ MARIN'S HORRIBLE BLOG BEFORE VOTING FOR HER!
MARINHEADS WILL POISON THIS VOTING, SO INFORM YOURSELF BEFORE VOTING FOR HER.
(GEEZ THIS CAPS LOCK IS BROKEN...)
Rankings:
1. Sophist
2. Alex
*big gap*
3. Marin
*massive gap*
4. Exley
5. F&D
Kash
1. Alex
2. Exley
3. Sophist
4. Marin
5. F&D
Please... stop... the bleeding...
Kash as interim editor, or shut it down.
An ATL without its special brand of snarky tabloid dignity is no ATL at all.
This is my write-in vote for Kash
Terrible. I have no further plans to read this site.
Again, just terrible.
Dear 13: You forgot to mention look at her pictures.
And today Marin posted that she accosted the lead singer for Counting Crows at a diner and completely went into stalker/obsessed fan mode, gushing all over the guy, then concluded that this is the highlight of her entire life, and stressed several times that she was not kidding. She actually told the guy she was now ready to "die".
She has another earlier post complaining that she has no one to go on vacation with.
Apparently, she likes Clay Aiken. (At least she posted his pic on the blog yesterday).
She has photos of her little Totoesque dog dressed in a yarmicha with Star of David emblazoned vest, which is beyond weird. She also talks about the dog like it is a spouse and that it has been just the two of them forever. Very sad.
Marin might be (and probably is) a nice person, and I do feel sorry for her, but if she edits this blog, I will never be back.
PS: Write in Kash Hill.
If any of these losers are made an editor, I am going to quit reading the site.
You all are crazy.
1. Exley
2. Alex
3. Marin
and the rest of the pack
WSJ LawBlog pwns ATL
None of the above.
23: As soon as one of these idiots wins ATL Idol you will be 100% correct
Why the ongoing obsession with what Marin posts on her PERSONAL blog? The stuff she posted here, love it or hate it, is entirely different. She seems to understand the difference in what is appropriate in each context: why don't ATL readers?
Marin to 190K!
Kash!!!
Kash is my vote.
KASH
Kash, then Sophist.
i'm writing in Kash .. will someone please, PLEASE get the Marin-heads out of here ..
Marin to Narnia! Take Sophist with you!
KASH
obsession of the day: refreshing this page to see the latest standings!
Ok. It's now officially time for the true ATL faithful to take a stand. It's now or never people. Unite behind Kash. (Sorry for the revolutionary rhetoric, but I simply cannot stand any of these other jokers).
Come on, Lat! Give Ms. Kashmir the job. She's a better writer and has a better name than any of your contestants.
KASH
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LAT, YOU MUST NOT GO THE WAY OF HASBRO AND COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY IGNORE THE PREFERENCES OF YOUR CONSUMERS!!
YOU MUST PUT KASH ON THE BALLOT!!
(SORRY, KIDS, MY CAPS LOCK KEY IS BROKEN, TOO. Oh, there we go, now it's fixed)
second 38
kash.
Kashmir > Marin > Edelman > Alex > Asia Chronicles > Sophist > Exley > Frolic & Detour
Kash please.
If we can't have Lat, Kash is the next best thing.
KASH
ALEX!
K K A SSS H H
K K A A S H H
KK AAAAA SSS HHHH
K K A A SS H H
K K A A SSSS H H
I don't really give a damn. I only read this blog for the moronic/entertaining comments.
Lat,
As these wannabes are eliminated please do not give them an ATL Idol equivalent of the *final song* on American Idol, such as one last post. We are done with them. Send them packing in silence.
Oh and please do not let Marin take over. It would be a TTTrainwreck.
OK THX
Kash for Commenters
Write in for David Lat.
Agree with 48. We need more disillusioned literaries like Hope Winters to spur 400+ comments. Reading those comments as they were posted killed my Friday and had me laughing for days.
Lat, why we can't we vote for the person we want to leave? I would appreciate that option instead of the current one.
Thanks.
53 - true, because then the marinheads would have to be much more organized
Anyone who is this big of a fan the Counting Crows cannot be entrusted with the ATL mantle:
"Um, well I just went to the diner on my block for dinner and ran into THE LEAD GUITARIST FROM COUNTING CROWS. Alert alert alert alert alert. Um, can someone take a gun, shoot me in the face twice and then bash a bottle over my head because this is the most AMAZING THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME. While some of you might think of Counting Crows as a cornbag lame band for guys who wear Hootie & the Blowfish 19991 tour shirts with cargo shorts and mandals, you're 100% right, except for the fact that they are the greatest band EVER. This is actually not a joke. Every time I go to their concerts I have a religious experience and I fall more deeply in love with Adam Duritz and I am getting VERY close to being his friend on Facebook.
In any event, en route to dinner I saw the lead guitarist Immy, and casting shame aside, I walked up to him, told him I was a GIANT fan, was going to their concerts today AND Friday at Jones Beach, and he said "Both?" and then I explained that I was a $45 per year Platinum Legacy fan club member and that my life had pretty much meant nothing until I met him and if he could act normal about this it would be greatly appreciated because I was having 30 panic attacks. He then said "thanks, you're going to see some great shows, we're on fire." I then told him that I could now die, and he said "dine?" and I said "die and dine" and he laughed and then I walked away and briefly considered killing myself because no other moment in my life has been greater."
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Kash is the past people, think of the future
55,
lmao! thanks for sharing. she sounds like a nut!
Marin's blog is hilarious. I can't believe you guys don't get it. At least she doesn't take herself too seriously.
Kash is clearly the superior blogger. If Lat doesn't hire her, it's because he's an elitist snob who's afraid of his readership. (Actually, the fact that he's holding this contest at all suggests he's afraid of his readership -- otherwise he'd exercise his own professional judgment and hire someone already)
Personally, after having an amazing experience I like to unwind with a glass of wine or, if the occasion calls for it, celebrate with friends and dinner. That being said, I could see being shot in the face as equally pleasurable.
I'm writing in Kash as well. She's by far the best. Kash, will you marry me you witty, talented hot little number?
59,
There is a line between not taking one's self too seriously and being an insane nut who makes up fake words. This line isn't that thin, it's actually quite thick. And yet, Marin has clearly jumped over it
59
If by "hilarious" you mean "horrible and not even remotely funny", then yes it is the most hilarious thing in the world
Um, do we even know if Kash wants the job?
i second 39.
what the hell, lat?
kash plz tyia
Kash
this "contest" is really annoying
I'm guessing Kash is not on the ballot because she doesn't want the job. But if she does, I'd favor her over any of the competitors.
Hey, guys. It's entirely possible that Kash doesn't want to do it. In which case, no amount of comment voting for her will change anything.
But there should definitely be a "None of the above" option.
Kash, please we're begging you. ATL stands to lose a fair number of readers if any one of the lame-ass "ATL Idol" contestants wins.
We should be voting on who should be booted, not on who should be the next editor. The reason is that most might prefer anyone over someone like Marin, but if you can only vote for the one person you want most, then you can't get a true idea of the actual reader preferences for a new editor.
Anyone who puts Alex in the top three needs to GTFO. Just, what?
Kash isn't that good. What are people complaining about?
Lat, a proposal. Add "None of the Above." If it receives an outright majority, eliminate all these jokers and figure out some other way to hand off the editor position. If it receives less than a majority, stick with your original plan and drop the contestant with the fewest votes. Or commission a new poll. Point being, give readers a chance to register disapproval of all current choices in a meaningful way.
I agree with 76.
And those of you that want to change your vote, you are able to do so by clicking on the "comment" link at the bottom of the poll graphic and then clicking on the "Revote" tab. It will pull up your vote and let you change it if you like. It also gives more information, like the total number of votes and the geographic location of all of the voters.
By the way, someone in Bermuda voted for Alex.
Due to the snarky ways of the ATL readership, I'd be willing to bet that "none of the above" would be the victor regardless of who is on the ballot. There is a strong enough anti-Kash faction that even she wouldn't be able to win over an outright majority
You can also change your vote by clicking on the "Change Vote" link on the poll.
To 20 (and anyone else) - Marin's post of Clay Aiken does not mean she likes him - it's clearly the opposite because it's under the heading "A View from Narnia" so she's making FUN of him. If you people don't get that her blog is dripping with sarcasm you people take things way too seriously. And I've been a reader of ATL waaaay before I've started reading her blog. Which I find very funny.
To 20 (and anyone else) - Marin's post of Clay Aiken does not mean she likes him - it's clearly the opposite because it's under the heading "A View from Narnia" so she's making FUN of him. If you people don't get that her blog is dripping with sarcasm you people take things way too seriously. And I've been a reader of ATL waaaay before I've started reading her blog. Which I find very funny.
To 20 (and anyone else) - Marin's post of Clay Aiken does not mean she likes him - it's clearly the opposite because it's under the heading "A View from Narnia" so she's making FUN of him. If you people don't get that her blog is dripping with sarcasm you people take things way too seriously. And I've been a reader of ATL waaaay before I've started reading her blog. Which I find very funny.
73: this is what the later rounds are for. not much experience with reality shows, huh? alas, that probably makes you the better person . . .
81-83, you are some sort of a moron.
Agree with 76, we need a "none of the above" choice. PLEASE!
Who's in freaking England voting for Alex? Change your vote, please, Bromley!
Ok, here you go. Based on everyone's request, a new poll has been created with the added options of choosing Kash or None of the above. This new poll will not replace the existing poll, but will only provide additional feedback on the will of ATL readers. So, visit the link below and vote away!
http://www.vizu.com/poll-vote.html?n=109902
I'm writing in 12 from the Pearl Necklace thread.
Wow! A PROTEST poll with Kash Hill included!!!!!!
http://www.vizu.com/poll-vote.html?n=109902
BTW, Kash is running away with it.
(I voted for Kash as well....)
Alex, by a landslide.
Look, I am not against Marin as a person.
I even feel sorry for her.
But she:
1. Is, let face it, repulsive;
2. Posted a photo of Clay Aitkin in her personal blog--for WHATEVER REASON;
3. Dresses her dog in a yarmicha and Star of David vest thing and posts its photos also;
4. Makes a fool out of herself when a celebrity comes within stalking range, then blogs about it;
5. Her sensibility is all wrong for this blog. (Jaded and out there is OK to a point.)h
VOTE FOR KASH HERE:
http://www.vizu.com/poll-vote.html?n=109902
Or, if you FEEL STRONGLY that a certain top 3 LS gravitas is required to edit this site, vote for Sophist—but pleeeeze, no Marin.
I agree with 91 completely.
I nominate Loyola 2L in a triumphant comeback.
Exeley voters: Please change your vote to Sophist to counter Marin's extended family (and their therapists) who are being brought in to rig this vote.
(Exeley has no chance anyway.)
ha .. exely has no votes on the poll that includes Kash .. poor, poor exely
All the Kashtards need to get a grip.
"Kashtards" is a derivation of a Wonlette/Gawker term--i.e. 96 is a bused in from –out-of-site Marin fraud voter.
Vote no on the Wonkette/Gawker “snarky” f**hag platform.
Vote for Kash on the alternate poll, or ANYONE but Marin.
If you need confirmation, just browse her personal blog.
kash
42: LOL!
We'll never see the likes of Lat again.
To paraphrase Daniel Patrick Moynihan on November 22, 1963: after Lat leaves, we'll laugh again, but we'll never be young again.
Kash.
Is this what you want HERE:
http://livinginnarnia.blogspot.com/2008/07/view-from-narnia_30.html
Please God Noooooooo!
(Note marin pics, Marin dog pics, Aiken pic.)
No check, no plastic. Only Kash.
Marin friends and family are skewing the results!!!!!
Not fair.
Exeley fans: Time to switch for a cause.
Kash.
Kash.
kash hill
http://livinginnarnia.blogspot.com/2008/07/view-from-narnia_30.html
Really?
30%
For that?
1. 91, If you're going to post twice about anything involving the word "yarmulke," learn to spell it.
2. I voted for Marin, but
3. Ultimately prefer Kash.
http://yarmulkes.com/
Or
http://livinginnarnia.blogspot.com/2008/07/view-from-narnia_30.html
KASH
109:
Regardless of spelling, is this dogware?
kash plz
Kashtards
114 = Gawker trash
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94, how would it change any results if Exley fans changed their vote? Exley would then have zero votes, he/she would still be the one voted off, and Marin would still survive into next week.
The only way Marin could get voted out this week is if massive numbers of people starting voting FOR Exley, along with Alex, F&D, and Sophist, so that Marin ends up with the lowest number of votes. That doesn't seem likely, but either way, changing votes away from Exley is not going to help.
Guys in my high school used to get all worked up about an obviously inconsequential contest that was clearly being dragged out because said guys drove massive traffic the site of said contest all the time, it was no big deal.
115 < Kashtard trash
Do none of you freaking out realize that it does not mean anything if marin wins THIS round? There are still several more weeks to go. Once Exley gets eliminated (which seems certain), those votes are up for grabs. And we'll see how they all perform next week. Nothing gets decided this week except one person getting cut.
121:
What freaks me out is that THIS is getting 30.1% (as of 8-01-08@5:45 pm):
http://livinginnarnia.blogspot.com/2008/07/view-from-narnia_30.html
Not relevant?
1. Marin linked her blog in her initial bio and
2. She published this stuff.
Walk through this blog and tell me that THIS sould edit this blog.
"I just went to the diner on my block for dinner and ran into THE LEAD GUITARIST FROM COUNTING CROWS....Um, can someone take a gun, shoot me in the face twice and then bash a bottle over my head because this is the most AMAZING THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO ME.....I walked up to him, told him I was a GIANT fan, was going to their concerts today AND Friday at Jones Beach, and he said "Both?" and then I explained that I was a $45 per year Platinum Legacy fan club member and that my life had pretty much meant nothing until I met him and if he could act normal about this it would be greatly appreciated because I was having 30 panic attacks....I then told him that I could now die, and he said "dine?" and I said "die and dine" and he laughed and then I walked away and briefly considered killing myself because no other moment in my life has been greater."
--Marin@her blog,
http://livinginnarnia.blogspot.com/2008/07/dream-came-true-death-ok-now.html
Lat-
PLEASE make an option on your next poll "none of the above,"- and if that wins, take it as a sign that you need some new contestants. This is the beginning of the end, unless you stop it.
Total votes on the ALT official poll: 1278
Marin: 29.6%
Total Marin votes: 378
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Unofficial poll (including Kash and “none of the above”)
http://www.vizu.com/poll-vote.html?n=109902
1) Kash= 74.7%
2) None of the above 9.3%
Total votes 150
I once bumped into Jackie Mason twice in a month. It was the GREATEST experience of my life, so I bashed myself over the head with a bottle. It was no big deal.
Sophist
Marin, some friendly advice: Lose the Michael Jackson pic. If you used a different photo I might be able to look at one of your posts long enough to read it.
You might not suck but I'll never vote for you as MJ.
I know the person that posted the alternate poll with Kash and None of the above choices. The whole firm (1,000 lawyers) was banned from posting on ATL because of it.
129 You need to divulge the firm. Too bad for you. Watch the billed hours per associate take a jump beginning August 2008...
I write to echo 130. I took today off and pray to G-d that when I return to work on Monday that I can still read this site and the comments.
Details please.
None of the above.
Kash.
We need a none of the above vote. Seriously, I'm not a hater, but I just can't see wanting to read ATL if it goes under the stewardship of any of these nominees.
I want one of the following to be the new ATL editor: L2L. Frat Stud, or LEWW.
Democracy works. Marin is shamazing.
Didn't Archie from LA already get booted off? So why are we even voting this week?
@136. He actually quit, though he would have probably been booted. We drop two per week (six per week would be better).
Only 1639 votes cast out of how many vistors to this site?
Pathetic--like any would be legal blog editor who uses the word "shamazing."
129:
Let me get this straight:
A 1,000 attorney law firm just banned the entire firm from accessing this site because a lawyer there anonymously created an alternative ALT Idol poll (adding Kash + None of the above as additional choices) then anonymously posted the poll link here?
The managing partner there is Marin’s feter, or what?
139, no you have it wrong I think. ATL banned the IP address of the poster that posted the alternate poll and because everyone from a single office generally shares the same IP address as far as the rest of the internet is concerned, the whole office got banned from posting comments.
This contest is not even close. Marin beats her nearest competitor by 530 basis points. A testament to her talent.
Correction to 141: A testament to Marinheads.
Bonus tip: You can vote twice by voting first on the ATL poll and then clicking on the 'comment' button on the poll, and voting again at the Vizu site. Lat... you may want to fix this.
Not so fast 141.
First, as 142 points out, Marin has a constituency to call upon consisting of non-ATL readers that may have influenced the voting. (You can view several comments by such persons referring to ATL readers in the third person above). This violates the sprit and intent of the contest (to let the readers of ATL--not Gawker--DECIDE.)
Second, as 142 also points out, by clicking on the poll comment link, it was possible to go the Vizu site and (I discovered) not only vote twice, but also multiple times. Who knows how many multiple votes were lodged and for whom.
The bottom line is that this vote is tainted and there should be a revote for ATL Idol—not just in Florida + Michigan.