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We'd like to mention that these regular culls do seem to be having an overall positive effect. Granted, we are merely chipping off the very point of the tip of the massive iceberg of commenters, but for the very first time, we actually had to consider for a moment who should get the ax. Only for a very brief moment, mind you, but that's a sea change from having to decide among dozens of killworthy nominees. For those of you still alive, keep up the great work. Enough with the carrot; time for the stick.

Executed: LoVegas.
Crime: E. coli jokes are too easy, and too two weeks ago. And dammit, people died!

Executed: wombatty.
Crime: Bragging about having met Alex Kuczynski.

Executed: snarkaholic.
Crime: Surviving the last purge of his/her species, referencing "Hooked on Phonics."

Disputants may consults the Gawker Comments FAQ, section 5. However, note also that this manner of death isn't really permanent. Banned commenters may return through invitations or through future general amnesties. Existing commenters should also feel free to nominate other commenters for future bannings; doing so will, of course, raise one's own potential banning profile.