Friday, June 27, 2008

"May the Force be with you" Fardreamer


Fardreamer is all over the net... mostly on Amazon, Star Wars Official Site and thankfully, Viewpoints! He's an all-knowing Star Wars fan who has written so many movie and action figure reviews it would make R2-D2's head spin and Princess Leia flip cartwheels. Yes, his reviews are that good. Here's an example of rare Hasbro Star Wars action figures of the aforementioned R2 and Leia.
Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fanatic? Check out Fardreamer's Star Trek vs. Star Wars comparison, then add your own 2 cents. By the way, does anyone know the slang name of a Star Wars fanatic? Trekkies are the Star Trek heads. What's the equivalent for Star Wars lovers?
Anyway, Fardreamer's passion for reviewing began at a young age making him quite the seasoned professional. His interest range from classical music and movies to WWII history and popular books. We're certainly happy to have him in our VP galaxy.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Cool New Functionality- Community Features Galore!

Last night we did an overhaul of the community page! If you didnt see it, go visit it now! :)

We launched a few cool features:

1. We now list the most recent reviews there

2. We also list the most recent posts to the message boards

3. But, perhaps the coolest functionality is the latest Viewpoints activity feed. It will show you all the new reviews, new members and new happenings on the site. Check it out.

4. You can also now look up a friend by their email address from this page too!!!! (you can also invite friends from here too)

Let us know what you think!!!
Jolie

Friday, June 20, 2008

GeorgeChabot's reviews promise to get your motor running!

George was born to be wild. Two of his favorite things on Earth seem to be movies and motorcycles.


Movie Mania

George's movie reviews run the gamete from older, film noir classics like Laura to new releases like Charlie Wilson's War. Be sure to read his picks for Top 10 Movies of All Time too.

Motorcycle Mayhem

To say George is a Harley lover would be an under statement. Looking for a Harley Davidson bike of your own? Read his motorcycle buying and riding advice on Viewpoints. Reviews of biker gear like riding boots, gloves and other paraphernalia are part of his repertoire as well. Explains why Foghat is one of his favorite bands huh?


"Slow ride... take it easy."

Friday, June 13, 2008

Buggedy, Bugg, Buggin... Check out Buggheart


LUSH addict, bath & body products lover and cosmetics junkie are just a few of the I Am tags that represent one of our most famous beauty divas... Buggheart. She writes some of the most witty, honest and just plain cute reviews you'll ever read. Take Healing Your Relationship with Food for example. Bugg is able to take a serious topic and review it in a creative, informative and funny way.


With 40+ reviews of LUSH products, she's not kidding about the LUSH addiction. Looking for the best and worst beauty products by top brands like: Philosophy, Burt's Bees, and Bare Escentuals? Bugg is your girl.
Fellas... don't worry. Her reviews are not ALL girly-fied. Bugg also writes about more coed stuff like Books and Movies too.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Cool new functionality- Weekly Friends Activity Email!


This past weekend, we went ahead and launched our new weekly friends email. It is great way to stay on top of the activities of your friends at Viewpoints. It tells you what changes they have made to reviews/ratings, comments and profile settings. They will be sent to you every week unless you opt out of them on your email dashboard (located on your profile page).

Here is a sample of what it looks like. I love it! :) Let us know what you think.


Friday, June 6, 2008

Where in the world is Steve now?

Have you met our globe-trotting, Corvette-driving, picture-taking friend steve9631? Let me introduce you to him and his reviews! Steve has pretty much been all over the place. We love travelers who not only write about the travel experiences but also add photos from their trip. Pictures truly do add 1,000 words.

Here are some of Steve's highest rated travel reviews by fellow Viewpointers:

Portobelo, Panama
Sistine Chapel
Venice, Italy
Washington, DC
San Antonio's Riverwalk

Steve's reviews are not limited to travel only. Check out his profile page for more.







Monday, June 2, 2008

A fruity, fun, foodie... Meet AnnaBanana!


AnnaBanana is relatively new to Viewpoints. She's quickly climbed the ladder to Writer 3 as she creeps closer and closer to reaching 200 reviews. Looking for organic food ratings and recommendations? AnnaBanana reviews several top health food brands like Lean Cuisine, Amy's Organic and South Beach.

Anne is a retired, Chicagoan who spends her time "here there and everywhere." Lucky for us... she spends some of that hard earned time sharing advice on our site. She's one hip lady who likes to live healthy and hopes to help others do the same through her reviews.

AnnaBanana is quite the movie lover as well. Check out these film ratings:
10 Movies to Light Up Your Life
Best British Films
10 Great Movies about Buddies

Anna's a banana with apeel. Ha!