I agree voting is good, I'd just be curious if some don't like the idea of being ranked. Would be curious how many more would partake if it wasn't a public poll. The other thing is I know is it takes a good chunk of time and effort to set those polls up, while it might not seem like a big deal, things like that can get tiring after a while and the whole energy level can drop.

I'm waiting for the Aptasia photo contest - I'd have that one wrapped up!

I don't know I might give you a run for your money on that one! I have one that's getting close to baseball size :redface:

i like the idea of fails or mishaps it brings a new element to potm.:faint:

really? theres a pictures forum if you want to post and not be ranked.

Just an idea to get more people interested is all. I happen to know there are people who don't participate because they don't believe they have the skills or equipment to compete and don't like the idea of a poll with zero votes next to there name to tell them that. But you're probably right these people should go elsewhere, the point of this thread is definitely not to present ideas to get more people interested :rolleyes:

all i was doing was pointing out the fact theres a place for that. whats a contest without competition.
if we have to go as far as to protect peoples feelings from getting hurt then dont show the vote count. next its banning tag in schools.
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The POTM isn't about competition, there are also other places for that if that's what you seek. I believe all the people involved would agree it's about encouraging people to share pictures of there hobby not about who wins or looses. Plus there would still be a winner, it's not like I'm suggesting we give everyone participation ribbons. It just might make more sense on many levels to have the winning picture simply picked by someone. But at the end of the day it's a just a suggestion.

I have to ask though, have the rules of tag changed? I didn't know after recess schools held assemblies and lined up all the players of tag and then proceeded to rank them from highest to lowest on stage.

Guys, it's a contest voted on by peers. If someone doesn't have confidence in their skills, there are other forums for plain old pretty pictures. This is the selection of the best photo as selected by peers. My skills suck, I don't enter, I'm ok with it. I post pics elsewhere.
This thread is actually about suggesting themes, not redesigning the process. We have lots of people involved when the subject isn't silly, and even then, we have fun with it.
Let's enjoy it for what it is, look at pretty pics all over the board, suggest tips in the appropriate forums, and maybe we can help someone there become better enough to enter this contest. Or not.

My apologies, my discussions with other staff members suggested differently. I retract any statements not of worth.

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