New Photo Comp

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

New Photo Comp

03_troopy · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
Do you think a member should have X amount of post's to qualify for entry into the next photo comp?
Get your vote in now

I don't think so really because some members may feel a bit timid about posting on here but may be great photographers. I do think there should be a limit of how many photos are submitted per member though. Possibly a maximum of 5 pics per member?

Rip and Rosie · Guru

I wanted to say none, but no choice for that.
Rosie

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Rip and Rosie wrote:
I wanted to say none, but no choice for that.
Rosie

RnR I did put an option for zero but when I submitted the post it had deleted the zero option, I did that so people who wanted it left as is still had an option, I did try to edit and make it 1 post but I was unable to change it.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

03_troopy wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Do you think a member should have X amount of post's to qualify for entry into the next photo comp?
Get your vote in now
I don't think so really because some members may feel a bit timid about posting on here but may be great photographers. I do think there should be a limit of how many photos are submitted per member though. Possibly a maximum of 5 pics per member?

That could also be an option BUT with only 5 pictures per member the comp would only need to run for a week or two, people would loose interest, I think

Hylda&Jon · Guru

I like the idea of the comp running for a month with a limit of 1 photo per day per person.

Cheers

Jon

-- Edited by Hylda&Jon on Monday 2nd of January 2012 10:53:08 AM

Happywanderer · The Master

I think it ran far too long last time enabling too many photos being submitted and some weren't even relevant.
Because of the time frame some were just posting anything without regard to it being a good photo or not.

Hard to say how many would be a good amount of posts to qualify, some people have been members for yonks and only post the occasional comment but maybe reading every day.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Hylda&Jon wrote:
I like the idea of the comp running for a month with a limit of 1 photo per day per person.
Cheers
Jon

-- Edited by Hylda&Jon on Monday 2nd of January 2012 10:53:08 AM

the problem with running only for 1 month is that sponsor's would not think it worth it to get advertising for only 1 month

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Happywanderer wrote:
I think it ran far too long last time enabling too many photos being submitted and some weren't even relevant.
Because of the time frame some were just posting anything without regard to it being a good photo or not.

Hard to say how many would be a good amount of posts to qualify, some people have been members for yonks and only post the occasional comment but maybe reading every day.

I do agree that some were not relevant, but I'm sure Steve would weed them out as soon as he saw them.

I do understand you comment about how long people have been members, my main reason for this post was to get other member's opinions, I do not like the idea of members joining just to submit picture's, walk away with a prize and they are never heard of again, in fact in the last comp there was a winner who has not even come back online and thanked all the work Cindy and Steve put into these comp's.

-- Edited by _wombat_ on Monday 2nd of January 2012 11:06:22 AM

Hylda&Jon · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
Hylda&Jon wrote:
I like the idea of the comp running for a month with a limit of 1 photo per day per person.
Cheers
Jon

-- Edited by Hylda&Jon on Monday 2nd of January 2012 10:53:08 AM
the problem with running only for 1 month is that sponsor's would not think it worth it to get advertising for only 1 month

Good point, maybe the comp and prize(hence sponser) could be advertised in the add secction up top for a month prior to the comp starting

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

They usually are up the top when the comp is on, and stay up there if they pay for advertising as I assume Cooper's must have because they are still up there

Hylda&Jon · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
They usually are up the top when the comp is on, and stay up there if they pay for advertising as I assume Cooper's must have because they are still up there

True, I think Coopers got a bit too much publicity on one or 2 of the threads from memory.

I still think limiting one photo per day per person is the way to go though, no matter how long the comp runs for.

Ron and Shirley · Senior Member

I think there is some merit in the proposal so as someone cannot just join and enter the photo comp.

I would go with 20 to 50 posts to the forum to qualify.

However I strongly agree with a limit on the number of photos a member can enter. I would favour something like 3 per week. (One photo a day is 30/month and surely all would not be relevant etc)

This would stop the ridiculous situation that happened last time when one member entered in one session about 15 to 20 photos, having entered many photos in the previous weeks. disbelief

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

If the comp ran for two months (for instance) and "one post per day" would work out to about to 60 in total.

I would like to think that with the opportunity to lodge upto 60 photos in the comp would give everyone a good chance ... without swamping the Judge - well not too much biggrin .

Cheers

John

-- Edited by rockylizard on Monday 2nd of January 2012 11:28:28 AM

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Hylda&Jon wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
They usually are up the top when the comp is on, and stay up there if they pay for advertising as I assume Cooper's must have because they are still up there
True, I think Coopers got a bit too much publicity on one or 2 of the threads from memory.
I still think limiting one photo per day per person is the way to go though, no matter how long the comp runs for.

1 per day per person would be a nightmare for Cindy to police, but that is still a good idea.

There was a picture called 'Are these Coopers' a semi loaded with tires, yep that was one of mine biggrin biggrin

Boroma577 · Guru

I think for a timeframe, nothing less than 1 month and possibly no more than 6 weeks. Advertising can still continue after the event anyhow.

I also think it should be limited to existing members and only 10 pics all up per member........does not matter to me whether it be in one hit or one a day

I do agree that many of the pics posted in the recent comp were not relevant to the topic and personally think that Steve or any judge should not have to 'weed them out'.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Keep the suggestions coming guys, I'm sure it will help Cindy make decisions for the next comp, and don't forget to vote

-- Edited by _wombat_ on Monday 2nd of January 2012 11:30:44 AM

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Boroma577 wrote:
I think for a timeframe, nothing less than 1 month and possibly no more than 6 weeks. Advertising can still continue after the event anyhow.
I also think it should be limited to existing members and only 10 pics all up per member........does not matter to me whether it be in one hit or one a day
I do agree that many of the pics posted in the recent comp were not relevant to the topic and personally think that Steve or any judge should not have to 'weed them out'.

Once again I agree, in a perfect world he should not have to weed them out, BUT the internet is far from perfect, another good suggestion of 10 pics all up, but I am still thinking about the work involved in policeing the 10 only per member

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Boroma577 wrote:
I think for a timeframe, nothing less than 1 month and possibly no more than 6 weeks. Advertising can still continue after the event anyhow.
I also think it should be limited to existing members and only 10 pics all up per member........does not matter to me whether it be in one hit or one a day
I do agree that many of the pics posted in the recent comp were not relevant to the topic and personally think that Steve or any judge should not have to 'weed them out'.

I agree that a limit per member, might make it a bit easier for the judges.

But I just loved looking through the photos, best advertising for tourism in Australia you could get... dont forget many people from other countries read this forum too. And for that reason, the more the better!

Hylda&Jon · Guru

Boroma577 wrote:

I also think it should be limited to existing members and only 10 pics all up per member........does not matter to me whether it be in one hit or one a day

Maybe a bit of a pain trying to police 10 pics for someone over 2 months, would probably have to be on an honesty basis.

Happywanderer · The Master

I'm sure at least 50% of the last photos would have been weeded out very quickly.
My thoughts are perhaps 10 to 15 photos per person. That way they will make sure they have posted really good photos and taken care to choose them. Maybe have at least 200 posts as that makes them a member more than a blowin.
You couldn't have it any higher. I scrolled through a few members names and just for example Ron and Shirley have posted 236 times and are considered regular members.
Maybe 6 weeks would be long enough. The last one seemed to go on forever, I gave up after posting roughly 6 or 7 photos.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Happywanderer wrote:
I'm sure at least 50% of the last photos would have been weeded out very quickly.
My thoughts are perhaps 10 to 15 photos per person. That way they will make sure they have posted really good photos and taken care to choose them. Maybe have at least 200 posts as that makes them a member more than a blowin.
You couldn't have it any higher. I scrolled through a few members names and just for example Ron and Shirley have posted 236 times and are considered regular members.
Maybe 6 weeks would be long enough. The last one seemed to go on forever, I gave up after posting roughly 6 or 7 photos.

I don't really like any rule's but there does need to be something done to stop the blowin's. well that's my opinion

Happywanderer · The Master

Totally agree wombat.

Wow! I just went back and counted my contributions. Couldn't believe I post 29 photos. How quickly they add up and I think that was plenty.
Some must have posted hundreds.

Firefly · Guru

I do agree with a certain amount of posts per member before being eligible to enter any comps. Its sad to see winners not come back on after such amazing prizes and the time taken by judges and sponsers alike.

It would be easy to keep track of the entries if each member who wanted to enter posted all their photos on their own thread. To save the judges having to troll through comments etc, make all comments made to be put in the General Section of the forum. smile

Just my thoughts for what they are worth. wink

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
Maybe have at least 200 posts as that makes them a member more than a blowin.
You couldn't have it any higher. I scrolled through a few members names and just for example Ron and Shirley have posted 236 times and are considered regular members.

Perhaps the length of membership aught to be considered too... Ron and Shirl have been members for 2 years, and were very helpful when we asked their advice on a perticular caravan type....

Dont want to be unwelcoming but I'm doubtful about the people who join just to post photos and hopefully win the good prizes, but never post anything else. With no other posts those people feel like strangers/blow-ins.

Boroma577 · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
there does need to be something done to stop the blowin's. well that's my opinion

And an opinion shared by may of us here too Womby, including me 100%

Boroma577 · Guru

Firefly wrote:

It would be easy to keep track of the entries if each member who wanted to enter posted all their photos on their own thread. To save the judges having to troll through comments etc, make all comments made to be put in the General Section of the forum.

Good suggestions there too FF

Firefly · Guru

Thanks Baroma. smile

I do think its great that the comps attract new members. But I also think these new members would serve us better in the long run, if they contributed.

When both comps were run, I noticed newbies posting photo after photo and never saying a word.

Boroma577 · Guru

Happywanderer wrote:
Maybe have at least 200 posts as that makes them a member more than a blowin.

Rather than number of posts, what about length of membership??

That would then prevent someone joing and running up a lot of nonsense posts in a short time in order to qualify.

Maybe a minimum of 6 months as an example.

Some people do not post often for a variety of valid reasons but they could be quite good photographers and IMO have the right to submit pics to the comp.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Firefly wrote:
I do agree with a certain amount of posts per member before being eligible to enter any comps. Its sad to see winners not come back on after such amazing prizes and the time taken by judges and sponsers alike.
It would be easy to keep track of the entries if each member who wanted to enter posted all their photos on their own thread. To save the judges having to troll through comments etc, make all comments made to be put in the General Section of the forum.
Just my thoughts for what they are worth.

That is a good suggestion FF, see what we can come up with when we put our minds together biggrin biggrin

Really like your new av