I think that it is one of those random things. Unless there is some nuance with mySQL's rand() function that I am not aware of, then its simply down to the luck of the draw and maybe one of your articles are simply getting a bit more lucky than others. I have refreshed your home page several times and occasionally I will get one I have already seen, but that is typical of something being random.
The other choice is to keep a cache of the 'last shown feature' and then incriment to the next. In other words, instead of random you would get a cycled. The random factor then would be the person loading the page. They could still see the same ad - it just depends on how many people viewed since they were last on.
It would also require an extra select and an extra update (essentially 2 more queries to do) - hmmmm - I wonder though... I wonder if I could do something with a cookie that may mix it up a little.

Ill have to give it some thought. If anyone has any ideas - feel free :)

Do this work with CMPS v1.0.1?

I cant find where to add the second code in the include_bottom.php. And it doesn't seem to work without it. :)

Huh... just noticed the new release. Ill look into it.

Right - here is the minor fix:

Dont follow Step 2

Ill update the package - Thanks

Thanks for the update! :)

One more question: How do I get it to enable HTML?

hmmm. That should be dependant on the post it pulls. Is there HMTL enabled in the post itself?

Aside from the dangers of posting HTML, it could also mess up your page as the HTML could get snipped before close tags.

Let me know.

Yes, the post is in a HTML enabled forum :)

I'm aware of the dangers of HTML, so the articles in this forum may only be posted by admins, and all comments will be moderated ;)

hmmm.

If only admins can post. try this:

replace (in your modules/featuredgeekarticles.php)
with
I havent tested... but it should work.

Thanks! It worked perfectly! :D

Cool. Glad to have helped. Hit install when you get a minute please ;)