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Post by starrymack on Apr 16, 2007 15:50:19 GMT -5
I agree. The only way to know for sure that the winner didn't cheat somehow is to let the mods decide. As far as the comment that most people's stories were too short, I tried to make mine as short as possible because I was trying to make sure that it wasn't long enough for the readers to lose interest. I hate that the contest has been tainted by dishonesty since the idea for the whole thing is based on generosity. But, I digress! I'm excited about Bonnaroo also! This will be my first time going, but I can't wait!!!!!!!
Post by BonnarooDetective on Apr 16, 2007 15:54:31 GMT -5
bizco17 said:
trustme said:
Well put Laura, I agree. Anyone who cheated should be given the boot.
Don't feel bad about your's being really long, mine was too. Frankly, when I looked at the others, I was surprised at how short they all were. Anything under a thousand words barely qualifies as a story. The shorter entries look like there was little effort put into them at all, but your's looks like something you really worked on. I liked the fact that your story was long because it actually allowed the story to develop, whereas most of the others simply established the plot and then the ending. Had I not voted for my own, I certainly would have voted for yours!
You shouldn't bash on other peoples stories.
Sorry, I wasn't trying to bash anyone's stories. I'll admit it was critical, but I was trying more to point out why I liked Laura's story rather than why I didn't like some of the others.
Sorry, I wasn't trying to bash anyone's stories. I'll admit it was critical, but I was trying more to point out why I liked Laura's story rather than why I didn't like some of the others.
No problem...I just didn't want anyone getting their feelings hurt if they did write a 600 word story and did put alot of effort into it...for some people, that could be alot of effort:)
Post by fordgoose15 on Apr 16, 2007 16:09:16 GMT -5
in defense of the stories who were 500 words or less, let me throw this out there: if I had entered a story I would have made certain that it complied with the rules. I understand that a longer length (what? longer length?? is that phrase possible?) develops a story better, but with a lot of entries, I suppose the word limit was designed to prevent us from getting headaches or going blind staring at a computer. I can only imagine that many authors took the same approach to be certain they stayed within the guidelines laid out by our gracious mods/admins.
Also, keep in mind that if we let other members vote, it might turn into a popularity contest. Users that have been here a while and have alot of posts might get more votes for their stories just because other members know them.
Thanks, Evan
I'm relatively new and I'm really excited to be a part of this community. I worked really hard on my story and it just made me really disappointed that I might not even get a chance... 'cuz I'm a noob.
Post by MickStPeter on Apr 16, 2007 16:20:16 GMT -5
So I vote we let the mods decide... disqualify anyone who has votes from recently formed accounts... which is undoubtedly my entry ... I petitioned my college friends and my family to vote for me, but upon review of this move I've decided it was idiotic and dishonest ... hence if voting goes back up dont vote for #10 (yeah thats me) besides the fact that i've already got two tickets Anywhoo ... the mods need to decide its the only way it will work
John: We don't even understand our own music Spider: It doesn't, does it matter whether we understand it? At least it'll give us . . . strength John: I know but maybe we could get into it more if we understood it
I'm kind of glad to hear that there are people concerned about the fairness of the voting. I didn't want to bring up the possibility of ballot-box-stuffing, because I didn't want it to look like I was trying to call attention to my own story. (It didn't get any votes, and although I didn't lobby anyone and didn't even vote myself, I didn't work THAT hard on it either, so I'm OK with it falling out of consideration altogether in favor of an entry by someone who is more deserving.)
I hope the mods can work things out. This was a really generous and cool little competition!
Quick disclaimer: I've an entry in the contest. This is a tough one. I don't know if there is a perfect answer to this problem. Here's my ideas regarding what could be done: 1. Reopen the contest to the general audience, perhaps with the restriction that only members w/ X number of posts or registered Y days before the contest started can vote. Possible probs: lurkers who enjoy the forum but who haven't registered couldn't join to vote; might be difficult for mods to vet the votes. 2. Let the mods decide. Probs: There's a small pool of mods and some of the entrants (like me) have friendships with some of the mods already. 3. Redo the contest with new stories, have the mods vote but without knowing who wrote which story. Probs: could be a problem logistically, I REALLY don't feel like coming up with another story (used up all my great ideas already).
Anyways, whatever the mods decide is fine with me, just thought I'd flesh out some options. Leo
1. Reopen the contest to the general audience, perhaps with the restriction that only members w/ X number of posts or registered Y days before the contest started can vote. Possible probs: lurkers who enjoy the forum but who haven't registered couldn't join to vote; might be difficult for mods to vet the votes.
for what my .02 is worth, this is the best option in terms of fairness. granted, we all trust the mods to choose fairly, but there are so few of them compared to so many of us. it would be the same as using the electoral college to choose your president, when sometimes a candidate will win the popular vote and lose the election.
as to leo's suggestion, we wouldn't need to set a post count that high or a 'member since ' requirement that long. perhaps to the date of the original contest posting? or someone with at least 30 posts? a combination: registered at least 3 days prior to vote with at least 10 posts? i dunno, that i think is something the mods should choose.
i just think everyone on inforoo's voices should be heard instead of just the mods, no matter how cool they are
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Post by ChiefPemperToadWigginsky on Apr 16, 2007 18:57:20 GMT -5
what horriblishness! Humbug! Are all our votes tainted by cheats? I vote to allow the Mods/Givers choose or have another fake vote to help them with their decision. Or let the entrants have a vote where they can't pick their own, but someone elses. Or pick a number outta a hat, maybe a boot.
Since Mick has fessed up to being one of the dirty deed doers and she also has two tickets, she def doesn't need to win.
I have to say that since joining she has been a regular and positive poster and obviously seems to want to be a member of the community, I will have to retract my former statement that all cheaters be banned from the board immediately.
I think it was an honarable and brave thing that MickStPeter did by owning up.
Now let's see if the other ne'erdowells have the ballz to do the same.
Oh, and I don't think complete lurkers who have never even bothered to join should not have the privilege of voting.... but other than that I agreed with what Leo said.
Post by MickStPeter on Apr 16, 2007 19:38:09 GMT -5
thanks lauraroo I deffinetly dont think I diserve any to be called anything like "honorable or brave" but i deffinetly don't want to be banned What would I do with my insomnia if I didn't have inforoo?
Post by AngrySunday on Apr 16, 2007 19:42:16 GMT -5
:::Richard Pryor voice::: mmm, mmm, mmm...boay, you ought be shamed yo self!!
Seeing as how some people tried to basically steal the giveaway, I think I'll just keep my ticket!! Just kidding. The mods are hard at work trying to figure out a fair way to put this to the Inforoo vote and there will be a winner in a day or two. Good job to everyone who took the time and effort to write a story...I haven't had to read that much since my freshman year in college. No wonder I dropped English as my major. Good luck and keep and eye out for the new poll.
Without knowing exactly what is in anyone else's mind... I'm guessing that no one acted with the thought in their mind, "I'm going to cheat, and win". Seems to me like a lapse of judgment. We all have em. And like laura said, thanks for admitting it. No need to ban anyone over it (again, imo).