The level of contests in the forums is rising rapidly, but it can take days, maybe weeks, to notify a mod and ask for a merit prize, then it can take a few more weeks just to receive that prize. But that shouldn't be the way contests should be.
I think that there should be a seperate branch in the AG staff devoted completely to contest moderation, since we don't get very much of it.
Contest mods CAN: -Only moderate threads that they or other contest mods create. -Award merit prizes to winners of contests created by contest mods. -Only create contests that are worth the prize and actually take skill to win. -Type in a different color than green or blue or standard black. -Create contests in any section they like.
Contest Mods CANNOT: -Ban People. -Stick Threads. -Abuse their power. -Moderate in threads not made by other contest mods.
Just a little idea I came up with. I'm sure it's already been suggested, but I didn't really look. What do you guys think?
And feel free to alter any of the things I said if they don't seem right. Like I say, it's merely a thought.
Okay, as far as I know it is quite easy to get the deserved merit in contests like the Poetry Contest, the ASC and possibly the short story contest, because the mods in that section (Zophia and Strop) actually acknowledge the contests as actual merit worthy contest, while the movie maker on is on Carlie's terms, and thus IT IS NOT THE MODS' JOB TO GIVE MERITS FOR THEM! I think that was explained once in that contest. Just like Strop is the one giving out merits for the Short Story Contest, alo9ng with the Poetry one, and Zophia giving out for the ASC, Carlie gives out to the winner of the ever so - famous movie maker contest. There is not need for "Contest Mods" there is a need of getting your lines straight, know who to contact, be patient and stop worrying about 25 points. The AP here is for fun. The contests are for fun. Why the f are people screaming about it like it was something greatly important?? This is just like how the count to 100-thread was ruined because two certain stuptards decided that "winning" = "Screaming at everyone for not following their rules"...
Actually I'd like to say something at this point. A guideline, if you will.
To all those who are asking if we can give merits for their contest, it's not a contest if it doesn't involve some competitive pursuit which is assessed by an objective scale of some sort. The ASC and poetry contests and stuff are designed for a constructive purpose as well as fun.
Also if too many contests get merits, that kinda cheapens the whole deal, so we do tend to put a stringent limit on what we officially sanction. Hope you guys understand.
You know ernie, I remember you crying about not getting your merit for some contest you point hungry pile of....
*ahem*
This is really one of the worst mod suggestions every. My mini-mod was the closest to any thing reasonable, and still, i understand why that was taken to the back yard and shot.
Why would they get sepreate color font? They don't have power, so really it would just confuse new members as to what they did.
And seeing as how the number of contest with merits are rather limited, there is no need for this.
If you have to be ignorant in a post, chances are it should never had been said. And as every one knows, sarcasm does not carry well over the itnerweb.
To all those who are asking if we can give merits for their contest, it's not a contest if it doesn't involve some competitive pursuit which is assessed by an objective scale of some sort. The ASC and poetry contests and stuff are designed for a constructive purpose as well as fun.
So basically users need to ask if they can have a contest rather than having to ask for a merit prize because it is a given???
Did you not ask shayneii earlier for five examples?
5 isn't very many. And those suggestions were very similar already...
Why because the suggestion ends with the same conclusion?
Neither have much power, and yet one, according to him, is so much better than another.
It's funny how you neglected to reply to strop's and cenere's post, the 2 with the best arguments so far......
I haven't gotten there yet.
IT IS NOT THE MODS' JOB TO GIVE MERITS FOR THEM!
But that can change, can't it?
The contests are for fun.
That's part of it, but it isn't all of it...
The ASC and poetry contests and stuff are designed for a constructive purpose as well as fun.
And what better reward for constructiveness (is that a word) than 25 points?
Also if too many contests get merits, that kinda cheapens the whole deal
Keep in mind that contests are limited to the contestants' skills. If we had more contests, we'd have a bigger variety of contestants and a lot more diversity in the forums. Like I've said before, it's an incentive for people to show their skills and use them to their full potential.
Accidentally deleted my post, have to type it again =/ The wording of my next sentences might be funny
5 isn't very many. And those suggestions were very similar already...
If I ask you to name 5 new ways of getting AP, you'd say it'd be a lot. Suggesting 5 different types of mods is a lot too. n
Neither have much power, and yet one, according to him, is so much better than another.
Yes I know, but how is this suggestion better than the other mod suggestions? They aren't much different from each other yet the ones in the past all failed. And so should this this one.
I haven't gotten there yet.
That's a lie, skater, perslos, and gametesta all psoted after strop and cenere, but you choose to read their's first instead of strop's and cenere's? How does that work out? A little off topic, ignoer this part =P
But that can change, can't it?
Thing's can change, but some things shouldn't.
And what better reward for constructiveness (is that a word) than 25 points?
25 points? What's that for? Nobody needs it? What good is a 2 digit number? Enjoying the contest itself is the most valuable prize.
Keep in mind that contests are limited to the contestants' skills. If we had more contests, we'd have a bigger variety of contestants and a lot more diversity in the forums. Like I've said before, it's an incentive for people to show their skills and use them to their full potential.
Did that have anything to do with what you are replying to? O.o?
It certainly is, but it would just be off topic to point out all of your mistakes.
If I ask you to name 5 new ways of getting AP, you'd say it'd be a lot.
But AP is a bit different than mods. If you haven't noticed, they aren't the same thing...
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I love that game! I wish I didn't have to download the level editor...
(off topic)
Yes I know, but how is this suggestion better than the other mod suggestions?
Well, for one, this one has a bit more of a purpose than a mini-mod. And there's actually a context.
And so should this this one.
Oh oh should should it it,, now now?? Well, someone's optimistic...
That's a lie, skater, perslos, and gametesta all psoted after strop and cenere, but you choose to read their's first instead of strop's and cenere's? How does that work out?
I sometimes read from bottom to top. That's how.
Thing's can change, but some things shouldn't.
Again with the Negative Nancy! Alas, some things should change.
25 points? What's that for? Nobody needs it?
Like I say, it's an incentive. Or is that too big a word for you...
Enjoying the contest itself is the most valuable prize.
But it isn't quite an incentive, now is it. If a contest doesn't have a merit prize, people will take it as a big joke and create tons of spam entries. I'll use the big "I" word one more time so you'll know what I'm talking about. If people don't have an incentive, they won't be motivated to take the contest seriously. Now do you understand why the 25 points is necessary?
Did that have anything to do with what you are replying to? O.o?
[quote=Ernie15]Like I say, it's an incentive. Or is that too big a word for you...[/quote]
Come on... and you say you're like 20 something? Wow.
If you want people to take you and your ideas seriously, you should refrain from insulting them when people point out what is wrong with them. If you're posting them here you should be open to feedback.
If people don't have an incentive, they won't be motivated to take the contest seriously.
Uh... what about the new haiku contest, and the quite established draw pokemon and draw fakemon contests?
But AP is a bit different than mods. If you haven't noticed, they aren't the same thing...
