Joining 9Rules
Not exactly selling out to the man, but still trying
(Cue Professor Farnsworth voice) Good news, everyone!
This is a funny development indeed. Back in the day (not incredibly far back, of course), I suppose I technically competed with 9rules. I always had respect for them, though, because while we ended up being very successful in one sense, they always seemed to do well while maintaining an air of independence. You could more accurately call them a coalition or a collective than a blog network, per se. Plus, it’s impossible as a designer not to respect Mike Rundle, even if he does like rounded corners more than I do.
Well, fast forward a couple years, 9rules kind of dropped off the radar for a while but are resurfacing in a new revamped form, and I’m pleased to announce that I will be part of it. They were looking to expand their anime vertical, and according to Kabitzin, who brought this to the otakusphere’s attention in the first place, the number of anime blogs has tripled on 9rules. He’s got the official list at the post I linked. I don’t imagine much will change here, but if I’m lucky it’ll be good for a new reader or two.
No matter what, it’s fantastic to be in great company like Cruel Angel Theses, THAT, and Drastic.
Also, there are things a-brewin’ in my head, but not quite fully formed yet. Post is forthcoming. Follow me on Twitter to get undeveloped and dangerous thoughts, unfiltered, in 140 characters or less, usually randomly spat out while eating sushi.
Kabitzin | May 23rd, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Grats! It’s actually more than tripled, since they added 3 sites after I made the initial post.
Mike Rundle | May 23rd, 2008 at 1:36 pm
“Plus, it’s impossible as a designer not to respect Mike Rundle, even if he does like rounded corners more than I do.”
Thanks!! And yeah I do like me some rounded corners, one of my vices I just can’t shake
We got some fantastic Anime blogs submitting this round, in fact it was probably the largest category of blogs that submitted, and this is thanks to so many anime bloggers and sites on AnimeBlogger.net that spread the word and we’re very grateful for all the support. It’s going to be fantastic to have such a great collection of them, especially the inclusion of your site.
Congrats!
Deranged | May 23rd, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Well done on getting accepted to 9Rules…
Nagato | May 23rd, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Congrats! I wanted to join but totally missed the entry date. Oh well, another 2 months of waiting.
Baka-Raptor | May 23rd, 2008 at 11:20 pm
If you didn’t make it, you’d still be in great company with Baka-Raptor.
otou-san | May 24th, 2008 at 12:17 am
thanks all!
@Baka-Raptor: I heard that someone said they’d never allow “Scratchy McCommentsout” in their network, but that could be just a rumor
TheBigN | May 24th, 2008 at 3:00 am
“No matter what, it’s fantastic to be in great company like Cruel Angel Theses, THAT, and Drastic.”
Stop that. You’re making me blush, and I don’t feel worthy.
But what I’m now wondering is what happens next.
blissmo | May 24th, 2008 at 5:24 am
So is this thing like AnimeNano or something? COS THEN WTH! I WOULD’VE SIGNED UP!
Shin | May 24th, 2008 at 10:59 am
So that’s what 9rules was. I kept seeing that logo all over the place not really knowing what it the significance behind it lawl.
Either way, congratulations on being accepted.
Jesus159159159 | May 25th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Hurry up and put your leaf up yo!!! … and I must say, I like the look of this comment box! I stalk your site, but I never really noticed it till now! =3
Owen S | May 31st, 2008 at 12:03 am
Oh gosh, what N said. Congratulations on getting in!