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Spack

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As I'm bored a lot of the day - I'm on LomCN a lot.

Whilst I'm here I'm normally in graphics section, but nothings going on, just thought maybe a SOTW competition would be worthwhile.

Thoughts?
 

Spack

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I was thinking of hosting one every week? Gives me/others something to do.

And I don't know, some people on here can make good sigs tbqh.
 
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Spack said:
I was thinking of hosting one every week? Gives me/others something to do.

And I don't know, some people on here can make good sigs tbqh.


Go for it. I'm sure a few people will take part.
 

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It's been done before and people usually lose interest after a couple of weeks. Most of the time the rules of the contest are bent or sometimes even broken and the voting systems have mostly been flawed. It's always worth another try though and I'm willing to help out in these two areas (rules and voting but rules especially since a lot of the past contest's rules have really got my goat) if you like.

EDIT: In addition to the above I'd like to add that there aren't that many people on LOMCN who make signatures. A SOTW contest might bring a few out of the woodwork though.
 
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Maybe select some judges (say 3) that don't do graphics pieces but know what looks good and what doesn't.

And signature of the month would have a larger audience participation.
 

kud125

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i should be a judge, i dont do graphics but i know your sexy pebble.
 

Pebble

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We can judge together. We're always right. I know for a fact that you are sexy. Much sexier than Eskimo. And his fishy friends.

And Shard can be our slave.
Our sex slave.

So it's sorted. kud, Shard and myself are the judges.

All entrys must have a description of why you are cool enough to win or will not be accepted.
 

kud125

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agreed. the three shmexiest people are the judges.

PLUS Pebble add me to msn (on my profile), judges need to discuss results imo. ty ty.
 

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Pebble said:
Maybe select some judges (say 3) that don't do graphics pieces but know what looks good and what doesn't.
No, this is precisely why a judging system using the method you've outlined wouldn't work. People only know what looks good to themselves and unless they are knowledgeable in the field they're judging, they may not know why something looks good. Most of the signatures I see on here are nice in an "Oh, that looks nice" or "I see what s/he's trying to do, good job" way but, technically speaking, they're absolute crap. For a judging system you need people who are knowledgeable in the chosen field. On another forum that I'm a member of, they run a monthly photograph contest on a chosen subject, the judges are either professional photographers or at a professional level. They know what they're looking for and what separates a good image from an outstanding image.
 

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Yes, that's the reason for stating more than 1.

And are you calling kud, Shard and myself not professional? Pfft.
 

Grim

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The amount of people isn't what I was getting at.

And yes :P*

* - this may be a joke
 

kud125

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excuse me Mr.grim, but i am to Graphics what Vanessa Felts is to cake!
 

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"I deserve to win, cos i am an admin and caould ban you all if you vote against me"

Does that work ?
 

Spack

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Okay, Grim I'm quite happy for you to help me out, would be wise on my part.

3 judges idea is good, need to choose, add my msn off my profile, discuss?

GOTM - Graphic of the month?

Longer time for people to mess around?
 

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Gotta agree with Craig^ on that! I'll judge if you like, I hardly know anyone on here anymore... So I'm about as inbias as you get.
 

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We got a first judge.

Should I judge? :eek:

I don't know anyone/anyone know me. I 'kinda' know what's good? :eek: