If you’re reading this in Google Reader, you just earned 1 ReaderAdvantage point
April 1, 2010 – 8:17 pmThe secret is out. The “Mike L.” featured on Google Reader’s ReaderAdvantage™ Program landing page is actually Mike Leotta. As in the MikeLeotta.com Mike Leotta. As in me.
Why is my testimonial featured on this page? And what am I doing squatting in shallow water with ducks? I’m afraid I can’t offer an explanation for the latter but I can for the former: because it was my idea. Well, I actually had proposed the idea for Gmail, but they ended up going in a different direction (which I also had to help out with). So the Reader folks snagged it and modified it slightly.
I’m also responsible for a large portion of the stupid “fine print” at the bottom, which I wrote up very very late at night when I obviously think about Sasquatch more than usual.
Props to the Google Reader team for turning my stupid idea into something fun!
Oh, and don’t forget about that disclaimer link that’s always on the bottom of this site.
3 Responses to “If you’re reading this in Google Reader, you just earned 1 ReaderAdvantage point”
This is a great idea!
By Nelson on Apr 1, 2010 - 8:23 pm
When are the going to get more badges in stock? I wrote a clickspam script so I’m already up to Platinum.
By Jason on Apr 3, 2010 - 1:10 am
Sadly, I don’t believe there are any plans to get more badges in stock. But that shouldn’t stop you from aiming for Double Secret Platinum level. I hear the prizes at that level will blow your mind.
By Mike on Apr 5, 2010 - 10:46 am