Originally Posted by
livewirerc
I know it's not your standard "commuter", but I've been doing my 16 mile ride (each way) on it almost every day for the past three weeks. Does that make it count?

Of course it counts. As long as you ride it for commuting, it's a commuter.
I don't think I could keep my commuter that clean. Your bike is just gleaming with the white wheelset.