New BL Entry -- BLOG PARTY!!!

I have 2294 points falling out of my pocket...least I could do is buy a key! Weird I still don't have an email in my messages on Bzzagent, nor in my email box.

You're not late, we just talk a lot!!

It's okay Honey... I totally missed Joe's response to me until it was quoted. Not sure how I overlooked it but I do that a lot.

Joe thanks for clarifying.

I think once it all happens I will sink into depression. I will miss the anticipation.

So do we redeem before the 9th? Still not too sure over here.... From what I gather Thursday will only be the choice of what we do with points and we HAVE to redeem BEFORE the 9th or lose them all, RIGHT?

As for the golden Key thing, I don't like it because if there are more golden keys out there that's less chances in getting in a golden key campaign.

Wow, looks like I missed quite a bit this morning! Took a while to read the thread! This is so great! Thank goodness they finally gave us a date, at least no more speculation. So many more questions..... but I could only speculate, and I'm tired of doing that.

I want to know more about what the NEW rewards system is going to bring. Same for the golden keys.. is there a limit to how many one person can buy, will it be like old rewards first come first serve and if your aren't lucky enough, sucks to be you?

Joe C posted again:
joec Says:
May 19th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Hi All,

I have a few minutes before I am in meetings for the rest of the day. I’ll weigh in on a couple of the popular questions (and one I hoped someone would ask!):

Here’s the question I wanted someone to ask: If we don’t expect anyone to choose option C (letting points expire), why would we offer it? The reason is that giving people a choice is really important. Even if we think we know what they’ll chose, it’s essential to allow someone to say, “Thanks but no thanks.” For some people, being a BzzAgent isn’t really about the points, so for those folks, we wanted to make sure we weren’t thrusting points at them, when they didn’t even care for ‘em to begin with.

Other popular questions (I am summarizing):
- When can I get my rewards - on the 9th, before the 9th, after the 9th? The answer is: You tell us what you want to do with your points between 5/22 and 6/9, and if it’s rewards that you want, those will be made available for you beginning on the 9th. The exception to this rule is Golden Keys, which are available on the 22nd (in a first come, first served manner).
- Should I get a Golden Key, is it worth it? This is entirely up to you. I can’t make that decision for you. To help you make an informed decision, I can say this: We are limiting the number of Golden Keys to maximize their value and we are working to make Golden Keys open a greater number of campaigns. Golden Keys will be a “perk” in the forthcoming BzzPerks system. I cannot say precisely how hard it will be to earn one, but I can say that you will be able to earn them by reporting, completing polls, checking out Frogs … so if you are active in the system, you’ll be able to earn a Golden Key in a reasonable amount of time.

ya bet me to it Scarlett I was just posting the same thing, lol.

I don't like it... the golden key part. I don't think it's fair to be all first come first serve, Teh first 2% will buy them all out. Can you imagine how many points Barbie must have? (certainly no offense to her just making a point) She could possibly buy up every last one of them. It doesn't seem fair to ignore those with day jobs either, what are the chances of any being left for those who CAN'T check during the day.

That's what I was thinking too Tara. Maybe there will be a limit on the number an individual can buy.

Yay! I'm back from convention (& then vacation) and what a pleasant surprise! If we already have a golden key, can we take another one for 200 points? Are you guys planning on the golden key or saving all your points for rewards? How exciting. PS - I'll never be able to catch up on all the topics I missed Hope nothing too exciting happened while I was gone.

ok still no buzz message for me. I know I should never have married someone near the end of the alphabet, it's alphabetical I know it!

they said you could only buy 1 gold key for 200 pts

Welcome back Kimmy! You didn't miss much bzz related. It;s all here in this very thread, lol.

Yes as mrschia pointed out, Golden Keys are capped at one per Agent. The reason we are limiting the total number of Golden Keys issued is to make sure they still have value. If we issued a hundred thousand keys, we'd flood the system and most of the Agents that earned one would be frustrated that it didn't provide them with reliable access to campaigns.

Ok, I did not read all the posts, but did anyone notice where it says NORTH AMERICAN Agents? What about Canadians? Not that I am one, but wondering.

mrschia wrote:they said you could only buy 1 gold key for 200 pts

Where did they say that? I must have missed it... (joe posted at the same time...never mind lol)

And we won't be able to use our points except for the golden key until the 9th, but we will be able to see WHAT we can use them for? I'd like to see the options before I decide to spend my points on a key...

edbson wrote:Ok, I did not read all the posts, but did anyone notice where it says NORTH AMERICAN Agents? What about Canadians? Not that I am one, but wondering.

Ummmm....doesn't North America Include Canada????

I guess I missed quite a bit today!! recovering from the chaotic birthday party here yesterday!

I'm soooooooooo excited!!! I have some reports to submit I've been holding off on guess I better get at that tonight!!

I most DEFINATELY can not wait! I'm so thrilled we got real dates and real info!

I would think so, Kaelynn...

edbson wrote:Ok, I did not read all the posts, but did anyone notice where it says NORTH AMERICAN Agents? What about Canadians? Not that I am one, but wondering.

Canada is part of North America.

Oh yes Darlene because you are going to want those points prior to the stampede!

North America is USA, CANADA, and MEXICO (I checked my Map) LOL

yes and I can only imagine what a stampede it will be!

Make sure to have your virtual football helmut....ya know...just in case