Linkspank Super-Official Blog

Facebook and Twitter will Destroy Each Other

2009-03-13T11:16:00.000-07:00

Get the Facebook app for Linkspank at http://apps.facebook.com/linkspank
Enable spanking to Twitter at http://www.linkspank.com/twitter

The Linkspank Toolbar is Hottt

2009-03-12T09:56:00.000-07:00

Get the Linkspank toolbar at http://www.linkspank.com/toolbar. It's beyond ridiculous.

State of the Company [comic]

2009-03-02T12:34:00.000-08:00

Check out my Facebook profile

2008-09-09T19:53:00.001-07:00

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Andrew Mitchell has:

572 friends
11 photos
73 notes
72 wall posts
31 groups

Check out my Facebook profile

I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile.

Thanks,
Andrew

Here's the link:
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=657320649&k=3YDU2552W66M5FBGYEV4Q4&r&v=2

This e-mail may contain promotional materials. If you do not wish to receive future commercial mailings from Facebook, please opt out. Facebook's offices are located at 156 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301.

or sooner.

2008-09-08T22:31:00.000-07:00

We're back up.

For now at least.

Spank away.

oops! Linkspank is down.

2008-09-08T22:26:00.000-07:00

Should be back online in the next 2-5 hours.

Sorry for the inconvenience!

We are Extending the Contest!

2008-07-08T12:39:00.000-07:00

We are Extending the Contest!

We're extending the iStuff Giveaway another couple of weeks. Win $10, $20, or a iPod Touch or iPhone 3G. Newcomers DO have a shot at the contest, especially if you spank lots of people and/or get friends to Join the Spank. To get started, just Add Contacts and get the Spank Button (which also works on the iPhone if you sync bookmarks via iTunes). You can spank your Facebook friends and email addresses even if they don't join. Happy Spanking!

LINKSPANK contest leaders are: jasonbice15, KidBaby, JO3L, maffu, HatemAmin, klr ... and you?

2008-06-30T09:48:00.000-07:00

The LINKSPANK contest leaders are: jasonbice15, KidBaby, JO3L, maffu, HatemAmin, klr. That's in random order. You can check the scores at www.linkspank.com/contest.

The contest takes some steady spanking, that's it. Your friends don't even have to join for you to win points (though you get more points if they join). Just fill your address book, get the spank button, and get going.

You can do it buddy

If you lack motivation, check this spank:

Motivation Monday - 5 Balance Quotes

5 Reasons why Linkspank's iPhone app is the Best Ever

2008-06-25T20:47:00.000-07:00

Apple has listed Linkspank's iPhone app on its directory of sweet iPhone apps and we are happy to announce the super-official launch of iSpank or Linkspank for iPhone.

The iPhone, Linkspank's iPhone app, and you, all have "sleek form factors"

So, this seems like a good time to present the top 5 Reasons why Linkspank's iPhone app is the Best Ever:

5. You can use it immediately. If you're not a spanker, you can enter as a guest. And if you are a spanker, you can log in with a password or get a login link emailed to you.

4. It's always new. Friends aren't spankers yet? Doesn't matter. You'll still find new, mind-blowing stuff on Linkspank. Scroll down the page to see dozens of other sources and categories to surf as well.

3. It's iPhone optimized. No flash on the iPhone = sad. iPhone optimized = happy. You can browse YouTube videos in a special category on the home page. You can even browse profiles, edit your own profile, and add new spanks....

2. Copy and Paste Problem is Solved. It's "pretty hard" to copy a web link on your iPhone, isn't it? Now, you can get the Spank Button on your desktop and sync it to your iPhone. Your world will change - you can share any page instantly and save it for yourself by clicking the Spank Button in your bookmarks.

1. Be Smart, Win Prizes. Linkspank is a smarter way to share your brilliant discoveries. Some very very modest spanking will win you a gift certificate on iTunes - and there are bigger prizes too ;-). Check the contest page.

Anyone can win in Ridiculous iStuff Giveaway

2008-06-20T11:23:00.000-07:00

Anyone, including the past winners of anything, ever, can win iStuff in the currently running Ridiculous iStuff Giveaway.

Why? Because there are so many ways to win and it's so easy. We have enough prizes for old spankers and new spankers. Also, since you get points for bringing friends to the site, new spankers actually have an advantage in the contest if they recruit friends and spank emails.

See the contest page for scores and help pages.

Win Big (or Small) in the Ridiculous iStuff Giveaway

2008-06-18T12:58:00.000-07:00

The Ridiculous iStuff Giveaway is running at www.linkspank.com/contest.

What you can win and how:

- iPhone 3G: via raffle or high score -

- iPod Touch: via raffle or high score -

- iTunes/Amazon gift certificate: recruit a couple friends -

Even your boss could do it.

www.linkspank.com/contest

An eloquent video explaining some points:

Picks: The Day the Internet Stood Still

2008-04-18T09:25:00.000-07:00

Here are three picks for the day today. They have been published here using our new "publish spank" feature, which you can find by clicking "more actions" under a link.

Not the funniest South Park clip ever, but it has some solid moments.

If this video were on YouTube, it would probably be taken down already, due to the fact that South Park has released all its videos on www.southparkstudios.com

This video has been around since September but it's still good. When I see a video like this, I'm amazed that it has gotten 3 million views, but also that it has gotten *only* 3 million views. The reason, I think, is that sharing content is so inefficient - a problem that Linkspank is working on and is already the best thing ever for.

You can also find Super-Official Spank Picks on the Spankdroid's wall, just as and you can spanks on anyone's wall.

Inbox Management Feature: Mark all as Read / Delete All

2008-04-02T09:57:00.000-07:00

In response to your requests, we've added a mini-feature that should help with Inbox management for those who occasionally get buried under spanks.

Look for these buttons at the bottom of your Inbox:
The first button will remove the "NEW" tag from all of the spanks and messages on that page. The second one will send all of the spanks and messages on that page to the trash.

Your feedback and suggestions improve everyone's spanking experience.

The Winner of the Hawaii Trip is...

2008-03-31T20:49:00.000-07:00

The results of the Launch Contest are in. Thank you to everyone who has spanked or been spanked!

JO3L, our winner, will get the choice of his prize and joins the hall of Spankmasters. (You can see the all-time achievements of the community on the lifetime scores page, until the next contest starts).

JO3L

626 points

mcm

265 points

maren2000

255 points

djperry1973

156 points

DebbieK

134 points

J617UnderTheCity

88 points

We'll be having another contest soon, so stay tuned for your Monthly Spank and messages from the Spankdroid.

Who Will be the Next Spankmaster?

2008-03-25T09:08:00.000-07:00

The contest is drawing to a close within the next 24 hours. Winners will be announced within the week, probably on Monday or so. The delay is partly for the purpose of suspense and partly so that quality ratings can adjust after the contest is concluded.

Then, one of the Top Six -- the "Top One" you might say -- can start planning his or her Hawaii trip.

Spanking can get you Everywhere.

This Top One will also receive the honorary title of Spankmaster, which has been bestowed on fewer than ten spankers to date. You become a Spankmaster by winning a contest.

Contest Standings and Tips for One Week Remaining!

2008-03-18T18:52:00.000-07:00

The Current Top 6 to Go to Hawaii or Vegas

There is roughly a week left in the contest! Here are some tips.

1. Add emails and facebook contacts to your Address Book and spank them. You get points when they read your spanks and when they sign up.

2. Remember your Quality Rating - so far, the winner of the contest has usually also had the highest Quality Rating during the contest. Take note that the contest scores settle after the contest is done.

3. You can get Personalized Contest Advice so check it out!

4. Can YOU win? Honestly? If you import, invite, and diligently invite a bunch of contacts, you could. But the longer you wait to start, the better you'll have to be :-).

New Features: Publish your Linkspank Wall, Read your Inbox in iGoogle, and RSS feeds for walls

2008-03-17T12:10:00.000-07:00

Today we're trying some new publishing features to help you share Linkspank with us, and to stay connected yourself to the Spank at all times.

Publish your Linkspank Wall on MySpace or your Blog

You can get this widget and publish it on MySpace, your blog,
or anywhere you can paste a code

Read your Linkspank Inbox in iGoogle

Add your Linkspank Inbox to your iGoogle or feed reader

Follow an individual's wall, or all your friends' walls, via RSS feeds

Finally, you can follow your favorite friends' spanking, or the spanking of people you're not friends with, via RSS, if you do that sort of thing. Check our publishing tools page for more information.

These features are new, so let us know what you think. Hopefully your face will be melting off with excitement.

No Friends? You can still go to Hawaii

2008-03-11T21:52:00.000-07:00

Linkspank is not about collecting friends -- it's about communicating with them.

That's why you can spank email addresses or Facebook friends, and they can read your spanks just by clicking. (Email addresses can read in one click; facebook friends have to add the Linkspank app once.) And you get points for these spanks.

What does it mean? It means you can spank your friends, even if they aren't spankers yet. And you'll get points, and if you're good you may have a shot at Hawaii. And if your spankees happen to join the spank, you'll get more points still.

Get your Content Featured on Linkspank TV

2008-03-07T14:24:00.001-08:00

We've got a 100% new episode of Linkspank TV coming up. The last episode was awesome, but this episode is going to rip the arms off of the last episode and use them as chopsticks to eat it.

Watch the last episode.

If you are a blogger, Internet TV star, comedian, stuntman, pro wrestler, clown or the next Tucker Max, you may want to consider spanking your materials on Linkspank, and getting your friends to spank those materials onward. Because the best of the best recent spanks will be featured on Linkspank TV. And of course, your spanking effort could well set you on the way to a free trip to Hawaii. Thank you.

Be Friends with Elaine

2008-03-06T18:44:00.000-08:00

Elaine truly wants you to be her friend.

www.linkspank.com/elaine

Then you can spank each other. If only all friendships were this simple.

Don't know what a Spank is?

2008-03-05T21:41:00.000-08:00

If you don't know what a spank is, or how to spank, check out our new orientation page:

www.linkspank.com/orientation

Which you can also find as "Orientation" under the "More" menu on the site.

We are constantly working on making the beautiful and delicate art of spanking as clear to newcomers as we can, with a minimum of effort required (since we are not here to work after all). Hopefully this is a step up. And if you have confused spank friends, pass it on... thank you.

Contest is Wide Open

2008-03-04T20:29:00.001-08:00

Here are the current Top 6 for Hawaii:

The contest is still just getting started and it's anyone's game. If you like surfing on the web, and wouldn't mind surfing in Hawaii, you should strongly consider getting your spank on. Check http://www.linkspank.com/contest

Part of the beauty in this contest is that you can win either competitively or by reaching certain point levels.

If you still don't know what a spank is, or you generally feel lost, check our Orientation Page. We are working on a new version of that page, which you may find more educational for spanking.

Contest Standings for March 1

2008-02-29T22:52:00.000-08:00

Here are the current Top 6:

This contest is still WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE open.

If you're new, you can get 30 points by completing your profile.

How to Win the Hawaii trip and other Questions Answered

2008-02-28T23:07:00.000-08:00

Here are the current Top 6 in the contest to go to Hawaii or Vegas:

And now, some FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Try yelling "FAQ". It sounds pretty cool.

Q: How do I Win? What do I have to do?
A: invite Friends, and Spank. Note: If your recruits use Linkspank a lot, you get more points for them. Another note: you can get points for friends you spank, even if they don’t join. Either way, you want to keep a good Quality Rating.

Q: What if I don’t know how to spank?
A: In that case, check the Orientation Page and the How to Spank page. After you do those you should know what a spank is. Otherwise, contact us.

Q: Can I play if I have no friends on the spank?
A: Yep. You get points for spanking emails and facebook friends. And when friends join you get extra points.

Q: I just joined and I have no friends. Do I really have a chance to be number on in the contest?
A: Honestly, yes. New spankers arguably have an edge, because the points they get for recruiting friends can count during the contest. And the points you get for spanks tend to spike suddenly after an initial dull period. It is quite true that you can take the contest, especially if you get moving in the first week or two.

Q: When does my score update?
A: “Periodically,” about once a day. You can update it yourself by visiting your Score Tracker. You can also see your personal Contest Advisor on whether you have a chance to enter the Top 6 and be in striking distance of Hawaii or Vegas.

Q: Can people not in the US win a Hawaii trip?
A: We’ll give the prize to people anywhere, as long as we can figure out how to buy you your ticket. If you are not in the U.S., we’ll arrange for a trip that has the same value as the Hawaii trip… e.g., if you’re in Japan, we won’t fly you to Hawaii but to a comparably awesome place. For people living everywhere, we can’t guarantee exactly what your prize will be, but we are enthusiastic to give you a bitchin prize.

Q: I’ll win an iPhone or a Wii if I get 2000 points, but I have 2 points right now. Is it really possible to win those things?
A: It’s hard but yes. You’re going to have to bring in friends, spank often, and be skilled. The point levels are based on the performance of spankers in previous contests, changes we’ve made to the point algorithm, and the length of the contest. Sure enough, winning those prizes will be difficult, but we think it’s possible. The point system is extremely scientific and we are always striving to make it as fair as possible. Also, do take note that the point system is a little counter-intuitive and your points will jump up after a bit of spanking.

If you’re having any other problems, confusion, questions, or philosophical insights, just contact us.

Unleash the Tidal Spank

2008-02-27T10:30:00.001-08:00

Let us hereby declare the public launch of Linkspank: we exist, and the world should know about it. Word was leaked by Mashable last night; we'll have many exciting launch-type events and communications coming up.

What does it really mean that we are "launched"? Well, for one thing it means the contest has begun. You'll see that there is lots of stuff to win, and different ways to do it. More details on that in the coming days.

Get spanking, winning, laughing, crying, whatever.