Best Of The Rest Contest YES or NO?

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Should we have a "Best Of The Rest" contest?

  • Yes

    Votes: 36 31.3%

  • No

    Votes: 61 53.0%

  • Doesn't matter to me

    Votes: 18 15.7%
  • Total voters
    115
  • Poll closed .
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In this thread I proposed having a contest for the Best of IAP contest entries which did not place.

I've heard from a couple entrants that they did not want to participate, and a couple others have posted their pens, thereby preventing us from making the entries anonymous during the vote.

So, I thought I'd try to get a quick sense of whether or not a contest is desired at this time.

Please vote.
 
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How about a posting of each entrant that was willing in such a way we can "like" them if we desire (or not if we don't), but not let anyone leave any comments.
 
Jeff the rules for the Best Of allowed entrants to post pictures once the deadline for entire passed. There were several that posted then and a few more a couple days ago. So secrecy has been compromised. ;)
Pete

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Are members able to do this and not ask for a glass or some cheese...lot of whine going on. Just have fun...do realize how great this stuff is!!??
 
To me this is something that makes me feel ashamed to be a part of this. I think this contest was judged in the rarest way possible and if you can't meet the bar that was raised don't come up with for lack of a better word bull**** like this.
 
I have two entries that didn't make the cut. I voted no because I think the sooner this can be put to rest the better for the entire forum - and definitely the better for me. I will not contribute in any sand throwing - and I have entries! : ) I choose to support the positive spirit of this forum and I find all the support and encouragement in the daily threads and sharing within forum topics.

When I focus on what has taken place, I get all stirred up... And I have decided that I have a choice... Throw a fit and raise heck or act my age and move on. It's a choice. I have plenty of drama in my life with two teenagers in the house, I don't need to generate more of it.

Thanks for posing this poll, Jeff. Sorry to expound beyond your direct question. My short answer is "not me.". : )

Regards
 
Jeff, although I'm sure that everyone appreciates your attempt at offering a solution, the fact that we have been allowed to sound off and make our dissapointment known is enough. We should now let it fade away and learn from it.
Not sure I'd like to be reminded of this contest by seeing front page pics of it for a few weeks either.
 
I voted "doesn't matter to me", though I requested not to be entered in the activity if it continues. I had my say and I am done. It is an appreciated attempt to right a ship with good intetions. Doesn't work for me. I say let's move on.
 
I probably should have had separate yes/no choices for entrants. I could post another poll, but I don't want to unnecessarily drag this out.

If you were an entrant in the Best Of contest, and you didn't place, and you'd like a second contest to occur as described above, PM me!
 
I have no hard or ill feelings at all. I personally dont need a follow up contest, I have already moved on. I knew what to expect from last year and had already accepted the results. Next year I will try harder.
 
I agree that we should all move on, lessons learned..
But I really want to see these gorgeous pens! Could we see a group photo of all the entries? It would be interesting to see the variety of pens that we as a group produce.
Just my $0.02. Congrats to all who entered.
 
skiprat said:
Jeff, although I'm sure that everyone appreciates your attempt at offering a solution, the fact that we have been allowed to sound off and make our dissapointment known is enough. We should now let it fade away and learn from it.
Not sure I'd like to be reminded of this contest by seeing front page pics of it for a few weeks either.
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Here is the comment I agree with most. Lets learn from it and move on and please do not overwhelm the front page with the winners for months. Maybe a group shot all together for a week.

I would however like to see all entrys with the names next to them and their sign-on names in case we do not know who they are. I hate this thing about look in this thread for photos or check the galleries. Any time a contest is run and the winners announced place the photo next to the winner. Seems like a resonable request.

Look forward to next year. :biggrin:
 
I don't know why we need a "best of" contest anyway. There are clearly some "hobbyists" here, as well as some serious artist/craftsmen. Let everybody continue to post in the SOYP forum. No competition, no feelings of inadequacy, everybody gets their day in the sun, and the cream will rise to the top and serve as inspiration for everyone, instead of becoming the object of envy & derision.

Just sayin... :rolleyes:
 
Based on the results of this poll, we'll forgo the proposed "Best Of The Rest" contest. If you feel strongly that this is the wrong decision and would like to have your concerns heard, send me a PM.

Despite the fact that this idea came out of the concerns over the judging for the Best of IAP contest this year, I kind of like the concept. We'll consider it for next year for sure.

As I mentioned in this post, if you entered the Best Of contest, and for whatever reason you'd like your entry fee refunded, send me a PM.

Thanks for your continued support through the slightly messy situation we found ourselves in over the Best Of contest this year. We learned a lot, and we'll do better in the future.

Once more, thanks to all involved and congratulations to the winners!
 
Luke Putman said:
To me this is something that makes me feel ashamed to be a part of this. I think this contest was judged in the rarest way possible and if you can't meet the bar that was raised don't come up with for lack of a better word bull**** like this.
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Luke,

Taking your signature into consideration, I find your post a little ironic.

Jason
 
jeff said:
Based on the results of this poll, we'll forgo the proposed "Best Of The Rest" contest. ........................Once more, thanks to all involved and congratulations to the winners!
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Thank you Jeff. I know that there was no intention to cause hurt feelings by anyone running, judging or entering the contest. Hopefully we can learn from what happened and move on. :handshake:

Pete
 
Curly said:
jeff said:
Based on the results of this poll, we'll forgo the proposed "Best Of The Rest" contest. ........................Once more, thanks to all involved and congratulations to the winners!
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Thank you Jeff. I know that there was no intention to cause hurt feelings by anyone running, judging or entering the contest. Hopefully we can learn from what happened and move on. :handshake:

Pete
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Hey Pete can I ask why on some of your post the typing is so small and some it is normal size. Some times larger yet.I have to get the specs out at times when I read your posts on not only this site but others. Whats the deal???:bye:
 
jttheclockman said:
Hey Pete can I ask why on some of your post the typing is so small and some it is normal size. Some times larger yet.I have to get the specs out at times when I read your posts on not only this site but others. Whats the deal???:bye:
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Sorry John. Some of it will depend on if I am posting from my cell phone with that app Forum Runner which will use the sites standard text and default size or if I am using the desktop and use the Comic Sans MS font that I like. On this site the rules say something about the #2 size is default and with the Comic Sans MS it displays a touch smaller than the standard font. If there was a 2 1/2 setting I would use it. On other sites I change to #3 to make it easier for me to see too. :rolleyes: On some posts I do play with the font size once in a while like the thread on a members new huge shop he made and I used the smallest font when I said I hated him other times larger if it is a birthday or something. I'll leave it to the default font and size here if you prefer.

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Curly said:
Sorry John. Some of it will depend on if I am posting from my cell phone with that app Forum Runner which will use the sites standard text and default size or if I am using the desktop and use the Comic Sans MS font that I like. On this site the rules say something about the #2 size is default and with the Comic Sans MS it displays a touch smaller than the standard font. If there was a 2 1/2 setting I would use it. On other sites I change to #3 to make it easier for me to see too. :rolleyes: On some posts I do play with the font size once in a while like the thread on a members new huge shop he made and I used the smallest font when I said I hated him other times larger if it is a birthday or something. I'll leave it to the default font and size here if you prefer.

Forum font above.
Comic Sans MS at #2
Comic Sans MS at #3
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And what the phone using Forum Runner does. ;)

Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner because I can't reach my desktop!
 
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