Oh, this weird box at the center top still baffles people. Is it where you search? Is it where you submit blackmail? What sort of comments go in there? Find out in this week’s edition of Gizmodo’s Tips Box . Of course tips aren’t the only thing you can submit through that box since it leads you to the wonderful land of tag pages , but let’s focus on the hot-hot-hot tips that came in through it this week, shall we

We often post items from our #tips box, but sometimes things are so weird that we can’t even stick them into our remainders . Things like talk of freaky ads on Craig’s List, free boob job offers, and pure flattery. We’re sharing all those silly things with you because you’re such lovely people. Doesn’t that feel nice to hear? The #tips box wasn’t exactly designed for it, but sometimes a bit of flattery doesn’t hurt

Wonder what happens in that weird #whitenoise section? I braved the insanity to bring you an overview of the laughable rumors, pancake fanboys, and something about a leggy dude in a dress. (Don’t worry, the picture’s hidden behind another link.) I say that #whitenoise is insane, but really it’s a blast. There are silly commenters who make a game of guessing the heights of the Gizmodo staff members . (Hint: Frucci is surprisingly and pleasantly tall.) They play other games , too.

As you might’ve seen, our friends at Engadget have shut down their comments , which had become overrun by troll hordes. Trolls lurk everywhere, but our system—often mystifying to newcomers—is designed to keep them out. Here’s why it’s better. Most comment systems let anybody comment, and have their opinion seen, as long as they have a profile that’s verified as being a real human being. Often, there’s a level of moderation—like digging vs. burying on digg—that hopefully floats better stuff, letting crap sink to the bottom, but there’s not much of a real gatekeeper to keep the assholes out

Yes, bravery and all that goes with it are a requirement for all Gawker Media interns as you’ll be thrown into our crazy communities and expected to keep them clean. If you think you’re cut out for a gig, read on and apply: Gawker Media seeks a few brave interns to work in comments and serve our beloved communities. The interns will work on behind-the-scenes administrative tasks and quality oversight. Applicants should have several days per week to devote to these duties. Strong communication skills, familiarity with Gawker Media blogs and commenting communities, and excellent decision-making abilities a must.

Did you know you can post a tip straight to Gizmodo? Or, start a new conversation all on your own? Thanks to our hashtag pages you can do all sorts of comment related goodness. Here’s how: #Tips : Once you’re at Gizmodo.com, just go to the comment box where it says “Got a tip for us?”, write your tip — and then click the share button. Remember to include #tips to make sure your note shows up on the tips page. So what kind of tips do we like to see?

Did you know you can post a tip straight to Gizmodo? Or, start a new conversation all on your own? Thanks to our hashtag pages you can do all sorts of comment related goodness. Here’s how: #Tips : Once you’re at Gizmodo.com, just go to the comment box where it says “Got a tip for us?”, write your tip — and then click the share button. Remember to include #tips to make sure your note shows up on the tips page.

Here at Gizmodo we’ve created a special place for you commenters to post just about anything you want. We call it #whitenoise and here’s how to use it… #whitenoise is your place to talk about tech, news, gossip, cow fistulas or even things completely unrelated and off-topic. So, how do you get started? Direct yourself to the #whitenoise page here . At the top of this page there’s something we call the “submit box.” Click where it says “Got a tip for us?” The box will expand, letting you type whatever you’d like

We are looking for someone who will take full control of our comment system and only use the power for good, not evil. It is easy work, but extremely important, so we’re gonna pay you. But only a bit. We are looking for someone who can handle our comment management system, which usually takes an hour or less a day. You will be reading through all new member comments, determining if the commenter has what it takes to be approved for Gizmodo. The work isn’t necessarily hard but it is extremely important.

Today, as soon as Google showed off its beta GPS navigator , the stocks of Garmin, TomTom and other companies in that industry fell into the toilet . It’s hard to compete with free Google apps, but that’s not why they’re screwed… TomTom owns Tele Atlas , who drives the roads of the world in order to make maps, and until recently was a major map provider for Google. Nokia owns the only major competitor, Navteq, who has also provided maps for Google. Look at Google Maps now, though, and you’ll see that the entire US bears just one single copyright: Google’s.