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reader, sofiamorgan  +, writes (11 May 2009):
 Well Done everyone! Brilliant work.
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reader, Samantha x + ♥, writes (10 May 2009):
 Bitterblue, thanks for the message.
I suppose I was thinking about when a question is rejected, and the reason is simply that it isn't suitable for publication. For me, I would struggle to understand in what way it is not suitable. The wording, the length, the subject, etc? And there is no way of going back to that question to amend it, you have to do it all again from scratch. I wasn't sure if there was a way around this, to make it easier for people.
But I wasn't aware that people can get a personalised note advising them, so thanks for informing me of this. x
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reader, birdynumnums  + ♥, writes (10 May 2009):
 I have the Answer - WHAT was the Question?
Another SENIOR moment!!! How I love mentalpause...
Congrats Andrew and all the hardworking Aunties and Uncles who have answered those 100,000+ questions and to all those out there who put there faith and trust in us to answer 'em! Congrats to all the moderators too!
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 May 2009): Samantha, There is a standardised reason (and a general description of it) with each rejected question (although a small rate of all questions fit into this category). There is also the possibility for moderators to add a personalised note to the rejected posting to explain why the question cannot pass (rarely necessary as the standard codes are usually clear enough and a helpful guideline to the OP). Posters may also address a moderator or the site manager in regard to this type of problem. So we have an efficient way to communicate with the posters also in these cases. The posts are let through at the next submitting if the respective suggestions are taken into account. What is important is the site is not meant to impose barriers, the main purpose here is to allow people to receive helpful insights into their life problems, thus have more questions pass and problems solved.
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reader, Samantha x + ♥, writes (9 May 2009):
As a suggestion, I was thinking about when questions aren't posted because they are not deemed appropriate. Would it be possible for the person to be told in what way the question is inappropriate? It would then make it easier for that person to adjust it accordingly. x
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reader, Hasden  +, writes (9 May 2009):
 I would not be surprised if there's going to pass 1,000,000 questions. : )
Congratulation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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reader, q1605  +, writes (9 May 2009):
 Ways to improve? Get me a check in the mail and we will talk. LOL things are great. Now I know how to prompt you into action.
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reader, q1605 +, writes (8 May 2009):
Andrew, you are the man! Thanks for fixing that for me. Now I can get rid of that stupid dog avatar.
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reader, q1605 +, writes (7 May 2009):
Good! now you can go to work on enabling me to access my profile
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reader, Anonny +, writes (7 May 2009):
Grrreat!!
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reader, baybee-x-sparkii +, writes (7 May 2009):
 :O BLIMEY :D
Well done guys, you do an amazing job keep it up :D
x
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reader, Artistry + ♥, writes (7 May 2009):
 Congratulations on the milestone and the great work on every side.
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reader, The Gentle Man +, writes (7 May 2009):
 Great to see things going so well !
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reader, Olivia(Y). +, writes (7 May 2009):
 Wow :)
Well done to everyone who has given advice!
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 May 2009): Congratulations! I'm sure most of those 100,000 questions have been answered with great advice :)
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reader, ilovebowsandcherries +, writes (7 May 2009):
 woop woop check this go!
ONLINE PARTYY ON DEAR CUPID TONIGHT"
BE THERE OR DON'T
haha i couldn't think of anything witty.
wooop go Aunts and Uncles!!!
WE ROCK!
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 May 2009): Yeah, congratulations all around. I think the aunts (and uncles) and mods are doing a great job. You hardly see any trollies making it through any more, either askers or answerers. Keep up the good work, folks. I can't be on as much as I once was, but I am still here...in spite of more down rates. Sorry,..but I have to say what I think. Do you just want to be stroked and lied to? (smile)
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reader, guillaume +, writes (7 May 2009):
 Wow, I wonder which question had the most replies??? Just out of curiosity! G.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 May 2009): How do you all tell when they're fake questions?
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reader, mimisoph3 +, writes (7 May 2009):
 woow thats good u guys..keep helping the people out and anyone wit any problems dont feel scared to ask this is amazing we should go out and celebrate lol jk :DD
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reader, pebble +, writes (6 May 2009):
 ooooo fantastic, well done everyone :)
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reader, Ginalolabridga + ♥, writes (6 May 2009):
 Well Done to all who contribute to this site.
Gina
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (6 May 2009):
 Great news and a great job Andrew! And I kind of like an occasional troll, sometimes they are very entertaining.
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reader, DearCupid +, writes (6 May 2009):
DearCupid is verified as being by the original poster of the question Otherstarfish: Over 1.1 million (1,138,208 to be excact!) unique visitors have been on the site over the past 30 days according to Google Analytics.
Satin: Most folks nowadays are on dynamic IPs so they change each time they visit the site or every day or two, and don't allow us to block that many IPs. We do have lots of technology behind the scenes to "manage" trolls though. Most don't get through.
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reader, satindesire +, writes (6 May 2009):
 One thing I'd like to mention about improving the site is how we can better block trolls who come to the site and either post rudely, or make fake questions.
We need to be able to identify their IP addresses. Honestly, all a troll has to do is post anonymously, and we can't do anything about it except report it to the mods and hope that it gets taken down in a timely fashion, and unfortunately, not enough people report...most people just ignore it and do nothing.
If the mods had the ability to IP track, many of the trolls would be eliminated because as soon as they posted one fake question or were nasty to just one person, we could block their IP address and they'd NEVER be able to access the website again.
All in all, it's a harsh method for dealing with trolls, but in the end I think the people on this website don't deserve to get faked out by false questions or made fun of by rude people.
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reader, ISOHaven +, writes (6 May 2009):
That's awesome news. It feels good to know that a possible 100,000 people have been helped for the good (hopefully) and all thanks to everyday people.
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reader, OtherStarfish +, writes (6 May 2009):
 Go us, or rather them. Well done all and I mean all.
Do we know numbers of unique IPs that view the site?
Can we have a logo to celebrate please...so annoying on the favourites its just blank....maybe a cupid stamp? I can ask if a clever graphic person could do one?
oh and ice cream and jelly for the party....or Vodka.
Star.x.
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reader, georgiexx +, writes (6 May 2009):
 that is fantastic, i'd like to thank everyone at dearcupid for keeping this site going, much love xx
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reader, niki20 +, writes (6 May 2009):
 yay!!!! aunts/uncles and problem askers rock :) go all of us
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reader, Griim + ♥, writes (6 May 2009):
 Wow! Well done Andrew! This site has helped so many people!
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reader, Uncle Phil + ♥, writes (6 May 2009):
 Doing quite well then??
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reader, Klara  + ♥, writes (6 May 2009):
first to comment! yay!
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