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tvgasm_update So, with the new year brings new changes, and we recently had to make a change to our commenting system. One of the reasons that TVgasm is great is the way our readers contribute to the discussion, and since we have been in business, we haven't placed any restrictions on participation. What that means is that you didn't have to use a username and password to leave a comment. In 2006, we'll be requiring commenters to sign in using TypeKey. The main reason for this is to prevent comment spam, as it was becoming increasingly difficult to prevent comment spam using traditional methods. The other reason is that there have been people who have been faking other commenters names with increasing regularity, and in order to keep these people from repeating this, authentication is a must

Before you get too crazy, you should know that TypeKey will still allow you to post with a pseudonym, and it will still be up to you whether you share your e-mail with us or not (we don't publish your e-mails anyway). You may choose to display any name you wish on your comments, but we'll have the TypeKey identifier in our records in case somebody tries to post comments using your name, and we'll be able to ban that person if they don't stop. This may prevent some people from commenting on posts, but you are always welcome to contact TVgasm authors via e-mail, which we list on the about page. To sign up for TypeKey, click here. You can send hatemail for this decision by clicking here.

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Posted by J-Unit on January 3, 2006 11:27 AM

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Oooh my first post with typekey....this is even bigger than when I signed up for friendster.....

Posted by: Leah3t | January 3, 2006 12:09 PM(#1 of 44)

With all the joy and laughs you guys bring me, signing up for this is the least i can do...

Posted by: zengolfguy | January 3, 2006 12:16 PM(#2 of 44)

There you go.

Posted by: stacyrocks | January 3, 2006 12:19 PM(#3 of 44)

I look forward to much upcoming hilarity from TVgasm. Thank you for your contributions toward my entertainment.

Also, Happy New Year.

Posted by: Dr. Grissom | January 3, 2006 12:19 PM(#4 of 44)

Yay! Thank you, TVGasm for a great 2005, and best wishes for many more. Keep up the good work.

Posted by: prettyinpink | January 3, 2006 12:24 PM(#5 of 44)

Happy New Year! I can't wait for the Dancing recaps...

Posted by: wendylooho | January 3, 2006 12:28 PM(#6 of 44)

I Agree with brad piff this sucks ass and make sure u read my hate mail!

Posted by: ivapbj | January 3, 2006 12:36 PM(#7 of 44)

Anything for you guys! Reading the recaps is the best part of my day. Planning a countdown for the start of "24?"

Posted by: Bauer's Sweetheart | January 3, 2006 12:44 PM(#8 of 44)

Here you go! I really don't see what the big deal is. If you don't want to do it, then don't. My God, I think some people will complain about anything.

Posted by: dahrache | January 3, 2006 12:57 PM(#9 of 44)

why are ppl stressing over this??? Anyway, not a problem for me. I registered. woot!

Posted by: livemusicjunkie | January 3, 2006 1:11 PM(#10 of 44)

testing 1,2,3...

Posted by: sweetblondie | January 3, 2006 1:16 PM(#11 of 44)

I need this site like I need air. Looking foward to 2006!

Posted by: Jennifer T | January 3, 2006 1:52 PM(#12 of 44)

The Svan is unsurprised that you chose the facist choice after being taken to task for the sites issues.

Posted by: The_Svan | January 3, 2006 2:11 PM(#13 of 44)

I can deal with that.

Posted by: mcsquared65 | January 3, 2006 2:16 PM(#14 of 44)

what i find most amusing is the people who went ahead with signing up for a typepad identity if only to be able to post a bitching comment.

*note i did not say "bitchin" comment. there is nothing cool about being a whiny jerk.

Posted by: jash | January 3, 2006 2:18 PM(#15 of 44)

The Svan is really pissed about no spaces in his/her name. Arggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg.

Posted by: The_Svan | January 3, 2006 2:18 PM(#16 of 44)

Jash- No kidding. That is some serious venom (or maybe just serious lack of a life).

the sense of entitlement among some of the readers/posters is astounding.

Posted by: Leah3t | January 3, 2006 2:34 PM(#17 of 44)

Dammit!

My 24 countdown starts now..I can't wait for the recaps....

Posted by: Phenom | January 3, 2006 2:34 PM(#18 of 44)

The_Svan,

Re: The spaces:

Some other people have figured out how to get spaces in their names, so it can be done. Perhaps The_Svan should go through the intricacies of his/her TypeKey account information before getting so upset?

Re: fascism:

Surely The Svan, as well as The_Svan, know that all webservers keep a record of everybody who has visited (no to mention the blog system keeps track of all comments using several criteria) and that his/her apparent civil rights lovefest with this blog was a grand illusion anyway?

Posted by: J-Unit | January 3, 2006 2:41 PM(#19 of 44)

I would do anything for tvgasm, as long as I gets my '24' and Kiefer fix.

Posted by: ruplub | January 3, 2006 2:45 PM(#20 of 44)

Wow that was real tough. TVgasm is totally worth it.

Could you post the hatemail? Pretty Please?

Hilarious that someone will register to say how much it sux to register. LMAO

Posted by: noballs | January 3, 2006 2:57 PM(#21 of 44)

That was so tough- HOW DARE YOU, J Unit!!!

Posted by: derder | January 3, 2006 3:04 PM(#22 of 44)

Just wanted to post my own willingness to compromise my own illustory freedom; hooray for free will! And mad props to TVgasm; I join whomever it was above who referred to this site as his/her "air."

Posted by: Bobbie | January 3, 2006 3:49 PM(#23 of 44)

Helenann here, hopping on the Gasmtrain! *woo woo*
I HEART TVGASM! :)

Posted by: Helenann | January 3, 2006 3:59 PM(#24 of 44)

CURSES! Now I can't leave posts as The Svan, jash, katieshole, or America's Next Top Fan anymore. DAMN YOU TVGASM! My life is OVER! =) Oh, wait. That wasn't me.

I'm down with whatever the TVGasm Wizards feel will make TVGasm a better experience.

BTW, off topic, but can the next TVGasm email contest be a cooking lesson w/ Giada?

Posted by: Punkrockdad | January 3, 2006 4:02 PM(#25 of 44)

Not my first typekey site... probably not my last.

Posted by: jeff | January 3, 2006 4:20 PM(#26 of 44)

I'm all for anything that makes this a better TVGasm - and keeping trolls from cloning sounds good to me.

Posted by: TinkerbellAPixie | January 3, 2006 5:39 PM(#27 of 44)

Thanks for the wonderful recaps--with such hilarious photos, and for making me laugh.

Posted by: cycladic | January 3, 2006 6:12 PM(#28 of 44)

I love Alton! More Alton pics please! I also can't wait for "24". Need to see my Curtis and that fabulous melon bootie!!!

Posted by: iluvkobebryant | January 3, 2006 6:17 PM(#29 of 44)

I don't think anyone would WANT to impersonate me, but stopping spam posts is always good.

Now for 24! More Curtis and ineffective perimeters. And the return of the real TAR.

Posted by: lurkertype | January 3, 2006 6:33 PM(#30 of 44)

Did someone say 24? I am a newbie to the gasm, just found it a month or so ago...but if you guys recap 24...then you have me for life! Jack Bauer, please save the world again for me! CANNOT WAIT!

Posted by: Podger | January 3, 2006 6:35 PM(#31 of 44)

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Posted by: The_Svan | January 3, 2006 7:11 PM(#32 of 44)

I don't understand why my member name couldn't match my "nicknme."

Posted by: Victoria | January 3, 2006 9:09 PM(#33 of 44)

Done and doner. Anything for a good 'gasm.

Posted by: mholc68 | January 3, 2006 9:17 PM(#34 of 44)

No big deal, it's not like we're required to get the HIVy or anything.

Posted by: J | January 4, 2006 1:40 AM(#35 of 44)

Although I hardly leave comments, I had to sign up just because I love this site. Totally enjoy the recaps. It's my daily dose of happiness at work!

To all at TVGasm, happy new year and keep up the sarcasm for 2006!

Posted by: BaskEtcAse | January 4, 2006 5:41 AM(#36 of 44)

Hi, just wanted to see my name :)

Posted by: Tiffany | January 4, 2006 7:57 AM(#37 of 44)

thanks tvgasm, been visiting this site since last summer, but first time posting with my new fancy name, just wanted to see what it looked like

Posted by: hardly@work | January 4, 2006 8:29 AM(#38 of 44)

This makes it a grand total of three postsfor me! I read the site almost daily but hardly ever post...I love most of the regular posters (or at least appreciate their quirks), but some of these "new people" are a real drag...
Can't wait for shows to get out of reruns!!!! I enjoy the writing and the snark. You all do a fabulous job :)

Posted by: dragonfly | January 4, 2006 9:45 AM(#39 of 44)

I'm pretty sure Walt was just trying to get a TypeKey account when Michael intercepted his attempt in the hatch... like 8 MONTHS AGO!

WAAAAAAAAALT!!!!!!!!!!

I wish Lost was on HBO, then we'd have an uninterrupted run during the season followed by a 3 year wait for the next season.
(Where have you gone, Tony Soprano?)
Also a little non-network, anti-FCC gander @ Evangeline Lilly sunning herself on the beach couldn't hurt.

Actually I'm lying.
I wish the damn show would just go straight to DVD.
Then I could marathon it.
Hope the ABC execs all get bitten by crocodiles.
Scumbags.

Posted by: ProphetOfRage | January 4, 2006 9:55 AM(#40 of 44)

#25 Punkrockdad

Thank god you copped to some of my idiotic comments. I was going to claim amnesia perhaps. Or Sybil-ism, my alter ego, America's Next Top Funk.

My new reason for so few posts? I can't remember the dog gone password to typekey!

Posted by: America's Next Top Fan | January 4, 2006 10:51 AM(#41 of 44)

Whatever it takes to keep the trolls at bay is all right with me.

Posted by: CaliGirlinGA | January 4, 2006 12:25 PM(#42 of 44)

I signed up too. I miss posting, but at least with The Bachelor, Beauty and The Geek, and Lost and Veronica Mars coming back soon there will be more snark to look forward to. I love TVGasm!

Posted by: zoobabe | January 4, 2006 7:29 PM(#43 of 44)

Testing my new Typekey! Keep up the great work guys!

Posted by: Intrepid | January 5, 2006 7:44 AM(#44 of 44)

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