In the spirit of shaking things up, I wanted to pose a few questions to you, the audience at home (or work, or on your mobile phone or PDA. Why are you reading this on your phone? What if your boss/wife notices?)

We've already talked about a few new ideas for the blog this week, including the possibility of a New Release Tuesday feature, and on the heels of that I'm thinking what else is it that people like on their Internets?

They like to have their own say.

So I'm thinking of starting a new weekly feature - Commenter of the Week. I know what some of you are thinking: IT CAN'T BE DONE!

Well, that is wrong. But, some of you may be thinking: that's unoriginal. I'll admit it is, I'm stealing the idea from one of my favorite blogs Randball at the hometown newspaper.

But this is the Internet, and just like many other creative endeavors, original ideas are really just old ones dressed in a better suit.

Here's how it would work: By Thursday of each week I'll take a look at the assembled comments from post during the week. Based on criteria of my choosing, I'll pick the Commenter of the Week.

The prize — you get a short post, 300 - 400 words, on whatever you want (as long as it's clean, people.).

Think of the fame.

Second, over at the iHerald Idea Factory & Snack Bakery we're doing some R&D on new ideas for the section. We're thinking of starting an "Ask a Geek" feature.

Your questions on RSS feeds, Nokia products, Wii-related injuries and more, answered each week by an expert. It would be some sort of cross between Dear Abby, your IT department and the guy behind the counter of Radio Shack.

If you've got questions or suggestions make sure to e-mail me or the iHerald desk.

Let's hear your thoughts.

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