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I know being on Jezebel is cool...
Okay, so one of my favorite desert-islands-in-the-middle-of-the-workday, Jezebel.com, apparently tried to fool everyone yesterday and feigned a hostile takeover by Conde Nast(y). Anyway, they changed the comments with the following rules http://jezebel.com/374507/commenting-on-the-new-jezebel:
1. Be nice!
This is not a venue to complain, moan, whine, attack or undermine. We must treat one another civilly. We frown upon critique, cynicism and negative remarks. If you don't have something nice to say, it would be best if you said nothing at all.
2. Contribute!
We appreciate comments which bring information to the conversation. Know of a secret sample sale? Post the time, date and location! Is there a brand new cosmetic procedure we're not covering? Let us know!
3. Be connected!
The new way to be a Star Commenter? It's not about quantity but quality. If you work in a glamor industry: At a glossy fashion or beauty magazine, a cosmetics company, a design label, in television or film, drop us a line at tips@jezebel.com and let us know. You will be given Star Commenter status. This also applies if you are famous or related to someone famous. The idea is to create a network of amazing women who can help each other find Marc Jacobs bags on sale and get free Bumble & Bumble haircuts.
4. Don't be shy: Let's get to know each other!
A screen name doesn't really tell us much about you, so we'd love for each of you to change your screen moniker to your real first name or the woman you consider your personal heroine. And please send a recent picture of yourself to tips@jezebel.com. If you include your clothing size and shoe size, you could be eligible for fashion giveaways. (Plus, you'll be helping our marketing department get a feel for what the "average" reader is like. Sparkling and gorgeous, to be sure!)
5. Be female.
It's lovely and adorable that we have some male readers. This is not, however, an appropriate space for your input. Jezebel will no longer have male commenters.
So, I decided to email the lovely ladies with my Easter picture and the following email (edited so you know what's real):
Hi, Thanks for removing rudeness from the comments. A little decorum never hurt anyone (true, but I love the comments!). Here's my picture to go with the new comment feature. It was taken at our lake house on Easter (my Aunt's house next to the tomato garden). Although vintage Chanel is a bit formal for poolside (true, and it is Chanel), it was the resurrection of the savior, after all, and he wore a crown of thorns, so how can I compete (strangely true)? Note: Easter egg hunts are not the place to wear Stuart Weitzmann pumps (also, sadly true). Also, I'm not in the know of anyone particularly famous, but my friend is the personal assistant of a lovely British model married to a rockstar (only true in my dreams, Jack White). Does that count for stars? Ciao and kisses, new Jezebel!
Today, they posted the best of the emails they received http://jezebel.com/374884/april-fools-yes-it-was-a-joke-duh, and I got on it! How fun! Anyway, here's the picture I sent them:
Happy Belated April Fool's Day, fools!