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more about #housekeeping more comments → Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...: Feel free to pull one of my past witty yet informative comments as reference. Oh who am I kidding...you can pull them all! :D more » PuffyTail: Just out of curiosity, is there any sort of function to block comments/messages from other posters? Is there any chance of such functionality being a... more » dirtybacon: Keeping an eye on the speakout page for original content is an excellent idea! I love how the system tends to cull the inadequate/inappropriate entrri... more » Jon Q: This is a great guide for Kotaku members wanting to comment. I thought it was a really informative read and I hope it helps clear up some confusion fo... more » Atuin: people should bookmark this guide so they remember to look at it once in a while more » TheIrishNinja: so ive decided to offer up my star for Uncharted 2. scratch that, ill aim high at first: first offer of Fortune Hunter edition gets it. cmon, at least... more » Mosaic: Well, I try to think before I type... well, before I type anything serious.... which isn't all that often. But I mainly do it cause, yeah, this is on... more » Klappstuhl: Hurray, a virtual exclusive club, free speech just left the building. more » Scott Adcock: finally tempted to sign up! :) more » Manic0892: This may or may not apply, but I really need to know and this article was the closest in theme to what I'm trying to find out. How do you italicize, ... more » James Henderson: I've replied to several threads already in relation to the matter here so maybe it's time I put my own thoughts on the matter into its own thread rath... more » ZonalFear: I've been commenting on Kotaku/ visiting the site in some shape or form for nearly 2 years now. Sadly, all my comments still appear as greyed out when... more » ☆Giroro G66☆: Sometimes, I abuse commas. more » Zorantor: Eventually collecting a star has become a goal of mine, ao I make it a point to double-check the spelling and overall coherency of the comments I subm... more » AD.Munck with music in his head.: I have always been a fan of Kotaku's comment system. I think that so many people end up making accounts and they just begin to comment on everything t... more » -
#commenting
How to Comment and Not Get Banned
When we first started our Star commenting system, someone emailed me to ask that their Star be removed.
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#housekeeping
You Have the Power
You may have noticed some changes to Kotaku this morning. Specifically to how important you have become to the site. More » -
#kotakureaderparty
How To Find Our Tokyo Party
Next Monday we are having a Kotaku event in Shibuya, Japan. I will be there. Crecente, Totilo, McWhertor and Tim Rogers will be there as well. Other people, too! But how do you find the damn place? More » -
#housekeeping
Heeeeeeeello Monday. Ban Monday.
Our favorite Kotakuday? Ban Monday. While we don't have any problem banning on regular days, we turn up the Ban Hammer sensitivity to MAXIMUM on Ban Monday. Here's how it's works: More » -
#announcement
Turning Japanese, Kotaku's Turning Japanese
If you live in Japan you may have noticed that you're not able to read or even see this right now. In fact, you're probably reading a very similar Kotaku, except entirely in Japanese. More » -
#housekeeping
Starred Commenters, Listen Up!
Last week, we rolled out a re-organized and revised version of our comments. Our star commenters's comments will now get much deserved top billing. But that's only half of it. More » -
#announcement
Kotaku Comments Get Star Power, Edit Option, Tiering
I've often said that more important than the stories, the writers, the pictures and videos to Kotaku, are the commenters. More » -
#arcademania
French Version of Arcade Mania Goes Gold
Yes, we know, books don't actually go gold like video games do. But still, publisher Pix'N Love got back its French language version of Arcade Mania back from the printer. More » -
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#housekeeping
Xbox LIVE Is Back Online
Yes, we know. After being down off the grid for 24 for some scheduled maintenance, LIVE is back up. Notice any differences? -
#banmonday
Pirate Ban Monday!
Are you surprised? Tim Curry sure as hell is. Today is Monday. Ban Monday. No, Pirate Ban Monday. What is Pirate Ban Monday? More » -
#theprovocateur
That Crecente Guy Sure Is Influential
GamePro is listing its 20 most influential people in gaming from 1989 to 2009. Ranked at number 20 is Kotaku Managing Editor Brian Crecente — or as GamePro calls him "The Provocateur". How provocative. More » -
#housekeeping
How To Filter Kotaku
You read Kotaku. Some of the topics, you love. Some of them, you don't. What to do, what to do. More » -
#contest
This Is Kotakuland's Favorite Board Game Trash Talk
You finally picked a winner! Good for you. The grand prize winner will get a sofa (yes, A SOFA) and an Xbox 360. That winner is... More » -
#housekeeping
It's Monday. Ban Monday.
Our favorite Kotakuday? Ban Monday. While we don't have any problem banning on regular days, we turn up the Ban Hammer sensitivity to MAXIMUM on Ban Monday. Here's how it's works: More » -
#housekeeping
Get The Most From Your Kotaku Kommenter Account
So you're commenting on Kotaku. Congratulations! But did you know that aside from speaking your mind and saying mean things about us (do we not bleed?), there are other things you can do as well?
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#arcademania
Bashcraft Penned Arcade Book Getting French Edition
Arcade Mania, the book on Japanese arcades I wrote, will be translated for an upcoming French version. More » -
#housekeeping
Yes We Are Aware The Front Page Is All Mucked Up [Update: All Fixed!]
Everything has switched to title-only quicklinks from the Day Note and up. Don't Panic! Tech is working on a fix, and hopefully we'll be back to (front page) business as usual. More » -
#announcement
A Guide to Proper Commenting
Let's start with what is the heart of Kotaku's commenting principals: Commenting is a privilege not a right. More » -
#housekeeping
Learn, Or Re-Learn, How To Comment On Kotaku
Why, hello there. It's that time again, time to remind seasoned vets and newcomers alike how to comment right here on Kotaku. Things to keep in mind:

