I like this idea, but if you decide to go ahead and make it a regular thing you should indicate that it's a repost somehow, or maybe have an "Editors Pick" tab with the chosen stories.
We've bounced the first idea around for a while but I am loth to disrupt the look of the front page. Your second suggestion, though, sounds like it might solve the problem. Thanks!
I'd like to emphasize that our long-term intention is to have the community manage all of this.
Be careful with Editors Pick. It can be great, or it could be the death of the site. Slashdot, for example. I like the way the community works, especially its diversity.
I'd like to emphasize that our long-term intention is to have the community manage all of this.