All Neighbors in Atlantic Beach, SC
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
There are conflicting estimates as to how many bikes will actually show up this year; Myrtle Beach's city fathers are determined that the bikers should wear helmets. This is not popular among bikers, for some reason - dozens were ticketed earlier in the month when the Harley owners were here for their celebration. This year, we are to expect between 150,000 - 175,000 according to the press. However years passed have seen upwards of 350,000 total attendees. (Can you imagine the thunder of so many bikes in one place?! I absolutely can not and am hoping to see this year's event at some point.)
