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In the last couple of weeks I was asked by the BlackBerry application Viigo and the IM client Digsby to nominate them for Mashable’s Open Web Awards and each time I did it gladly.  Why,  because I love both products and want them to be recognized for excellence.  I suppose that I was an easy mark for both programs considering that I’ve blogged about how much I love them (I’ve blogged about Viigo 8 times and Digsby twice), but it got me thinking about showing the love for the things that you love.

I’m not writing any old thing, I’m only talking about the things that you love.  The tools that make your day easier, more productive, enjoyable and all around better.  The places where you love to go, that make you feel good, that have great things or service and make you glad that you came.  The things that make you happy, help you look good, do the things you love, give you joy.  All things that you spent time, money or effort on that you would do again because of what you got back from that investment. Those are things that you’ve got to share the love for.

Why? Because when you share the love you give back.  You help out the people behind those things, places and services in reaching more people, making more people happy and maybe making their livelihood a little better too.  And after what they gave you, don’t they deserve it?

So when that product asks for a nomination do it.  Review that awesome book you just read. Send a shout out on twitter about the great thing you found.  Write an amazing review on Yelp for your favorite spot.  Let the things you love know that you love them and help your friends find the great things out in the world and avoid the junk.  Do it today.

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