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Mmmm...Spam! Sorry that our blatant attempts to lure D.C. diners is winding up in spam filters. We think the messsages are magically delicious. As for the preponderance of Sporkarific reviews--well, the database is fluid; results are constantly changing depending on incoming reviews. So today's 4-sporker may be tomorrow's no-chancer as the public's tastes (literally) change and more people weigh in on the Addie's vs. Kinkead's controversy. Thanks! DN

Hey! Thanks for joining. And for urging us to lobby the honchos. I'm not sure it will work, but I like the phrase: "lobby the honchos!" Seriously, there are ways around the dead links, as the columns are online free for a month. (If I say any more, the honchos will have my head! They're living on that $2.95) And the blurb version of Todd's reviews will be part of the Restaurant Finder site, so you can get the gist. And, yes, the site will be debuting soon soon soon. Is this enough street-teaming for one day? Hmmm... Take care, DN

We are busily waxing and polishing Mr. Kliman in anticipation of presenting him at the inaugural Raters Party. Need some more AAA batteries to make the 3-D effect work. And "indifferent" is OK. We can work with that. Room to grow. Thanks, DN

I know I'm risking being flamed as a street teamer, but thought everyone here would be interested in knowing that Washington City Paper's Restaurant Finder is about to go live. This is our online database of every eatery in town (well, we're trying). The fab thing about it is that restaurant ratings are determined by you--or you if you sign up to be a rater. It's free, simple, and we don't sell or divulge any personal info. Plus, raters are elligible for free dinners, prizes, special parties, and mostly having your astute comments posted online. This is a separate deal from Todd Kliman's Young & Hungry column (though that will appear in conjunction with the site). This is a place for D.C.-area foodies to share their thoughts on particular eateries. (And it's a very cool and handy way for finding places to eat, cuisines, etc.) Our database requires that a restaurant receive five ratings (good, bad, or indiffernet) before it shows up as rated and earns one to five coveted Sporks. So, we're asking all food lovers to sign up and start rating. Did I mention free eats and prizes? (I am such a street teamer!) The page is here: http://restaurants.washingtoncitypaper.com...s/raterhome.php Thanks! Dave Nuttycombe webmeister Washington City Paper webmeister@washcp.com