You asked for it, and we listened. Beginning next week when we roll out our new software, services and devices, your listening badges will be permanent. Plus, we've redesigned the icons, and I have to say, they're really cool! When we first launched the badge concept, we decided they'd be earned based on a rolling 28-day cycle - which meant that if your listening habits changed, you'd lose some badges and earn others. The idea was that the badges could serve as a snapshot of your...

Last week, I asked folks who visit my page on Zune Social to share their take/description of The Social. I'm interested in getting your take/description, too, dear blog reader. Here's what folks have said so far: Zune social.. to me is the roots to a music community, it seems as though every time I log on.. I find a new song/band.. lol. Ex: Lake Michigan- Rogue wave.. Listened on your fav's and bought it 5 min later. :D (Soccerfreak24) It reminds me of being in a record store with one of those listening...

Ok - what's your Zune Tag? Me? Cesarisok .