Old Rules thread Weekend Competition (not used)

[Amy Davies]

Hi Mark,

I'll try and find the thread for you - I don't think (hope) it was anything PhotoRadar did, and I wouldn't like to try and force someone to stay where they didn't want to be. It doesn't look like Forseti is intending to leave the forums altogether as there have been other posts since, so I think it's just to do with the weekend competition, which is great as like you say she is a well-respected member.

EDIT: Here's the thread/post:

http://www.photoradar.com/forums/sho...1971#post31971

Eyeaven - if everyone agrees on some rules and posts them up, I can lock that thread if you wish.

[Lurkalot]

Originally Posted by Cutter

do we have a copy of the rules Amy ?
M

I have a copy of the rules if anyone wants to use them as a guide. Guess you'll have to modify them to make them yours though.

[Forseti]

Originally Posted by Cutter

but i still dont understand why forseti has taken this stance,

I made my position quite clear in this post Cutter http://www.photoradar.com/forums/sho...?t=4116&page=6 . However, like the rules themselves, it appears that little notice was taken of the post as I have received no PM's or read anything to either formulate some discussion on the subject or to show a willingness to accept the responsibility. On the contrary, I have read several questions being posted by members who obviously haven't taken the time to read the as then rules and and and ........

You might also have noticed - had you taken the time to check that is - that the link you provided when setting up the current weekend competition isn't really a link at all - simply the word 'rules'. The same applies to the supposed 'Entries' and 'Past Winners' links.

Edit: thanks Amy, you beat me to it........with the link that is. And yes, you are correct - it is not my intention to leave the forum altogether. No doubt I shall be posting in the future to request advice/guidance and to offer the same where I can.

[Cutter]

Originally Posted by Lurkalot

I have a copy of the rules if anyone wants to use them as a guide. Guess you'll have to modify them to make them yours though.

It would be a good idea, although i realy dont know what I am doing

[Lurkalot]

Mark, I have emailed you.

[Cutter]

Originally Posted by Lurkalot

Mark, I have emailed you.

cheers

[Lurkalot]

Should be with you now, let me know if it hasn't arrived.

[Cutter]

Originally Posted by Forseti

I made my position quite clear in this post Cutter http://www.photoradar.com/forums/sho...?t=4116&page=6 . However, like the rules themselves, it appears that little notice was taken of the post as I have received no PM's or read anything to either formulate some discussion on the subject or to show a willingness to accept the responsibility. On the contrary, I have read several questions being posted by members who obviously haven't taken the time to read the as then rules and and and ........

You might also have noticed - had you taken the time to check that is - that the link you provided when setting up the current weekend competition isn't really a link at all - simply the word 'rules'. The same applies to the supposed 'Entries' and 'Past Winners' links.

Edit: thanks Amy, you beat me to it........with the link that is. And yes, you are correct - it is not my intention to leave the forum altogether. No doubt I shall be posting in the future to request advice/guidance and to offer the same where I can.

I did read what you said in the thread and was hoping that someone perhaps that knows what they are doing would take over the role.
As for me not replying!! I am sorry and I am deeply sorry if I was the one who upset you in the first place regarding the rules!! What i said about the rules was only meant as tongue in cheek or as we Enlish say, A bit of banter.
I am glad that you are still going to help us and guide us noobs on the forum and only hope that ocassionally you at least vote if you have a moment ( I dont mean for me LOL)

I have sent you a PM and look forward to your response

Ps regarding the links, I thought if you copied the previouse thread it would copy the links too ( soooorrry) something else I dont know
Mark

[Cutter]

These are the weekend comp rules: before they get posted would anyone like to make any amendments or word changes?

Rules for the weekend competition are:- (please read carefully).

1. All members of the forum are encouraged to take part in the competition, and eventually select by voting, a winner. Voting however is not restricted to participants in the competition which is open to all members of the Photo Radar forum.

2. To be valid images must be taken on the Friday, Saturday or Sunday in your time zone. ALL of the elements of any composite images or montages must also be taken within this timeframe.

3. Unless stated otherwise there will be no restrictions set on the amount of post processing/editing of images. However, where the setter of the theme/topic determines that the restrictions on post processing/editing would be desirable then any such restrictions should be clearly stated when the theme/topic is first set.

Equally, there are no restrictions on equipment that can be used bar the fact that a camera of some description must be used for the image capture e.g. scanner

4. Images should be posted in the relevant "Entries" thread by no later than 12:00 (midday) UK time on the Monday immediately following the period of the competition. Images posted later than this time will not be considered eligible and consequently will not appear in the "Poll" (voting) thread.

5. The "Poll" will run for 2 days from the time of posting (approximately 12:00 Monday UK time) so that it generally ends midday on the Wednesday.

6. The winner accepts responsibility for posting a new topic by starting a fresh "Chat" thread no later than 23:59 UK time on the following Thursday. This affords participants in the competition 3 full days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to compose their thoughts, take a suitable image(s), edit and submit the same in the "Entries" thread. The winner also accepts responsibility for setting up the said "Entries" thread and in setting up and managing the "Poll" thread. (See How to set up the poll) below.

7. Participants in the competition are not allowed to vote for their own image. The Poll will be set as 'open' thereby showing who has both voted for and appreciated your work.

8. Whilst not compulsory, participants in the competition are encouraged/requested to add some comments regarding their submission in the appropriate "Chat" thread. Explanations regarding the reasoning behind the capture and drawing attention to any particular aspects of it, including any post editing work, will not only possibly help to explain your image when members come to consider the image for voting upon, but also may be of benefit to the community as concerns particular aspects of composition, lighting and editing work with which they may not be familiar with.

9. Critique: It should be accepted that by submitting an image to the competition, in fact in any open forum or competition, this leaves open the possibility of critique being offered, whether specifically requested or otherwise. In fact, in the absence of open and honest critique we effectively close the door upon the learning process or the accumulation of knowledge in which to further and better our interest in Photography. That said, any critique should NOT be posted in the "Chat" thread until the end of the voting time window thereby negating the possibility of any influence being placed upon the voting process. Furthermore, for critique to have any real meaning, it should be written in a constructive manner to highlight both positive as well as negative points (if necessary) with the critique being so constructed so as to not cause any personal offence. In short then, an advisory/recommendatory terminology should be used leaving the recipient of the critique in no doubt that the view expressed is only a personal one to which others may differ. Please consider that the written word can often be interpreted in a different way to the spoken word.

10. Above all - ENJOY

Additional notes regarding critque:-

Participants in the weekend competition are encouraged to provide a critique of the image above and below theirs in the entries thread. It's not compulsory but it has a few clear benefits for the reviewer and reviewee:

1 - it encourages you to think critically about the images. What do you like? What could be improved?
2 - It encourages reviews for images that may not have gotten many votes, thus supporting beginners
3 - It provides a spread of reviews without any one person having to take loads of time to prepare a set of reviews
4 - When it works, everyone gets at least two reviews

How to post an image - short video tutorial courtesy of Lurkalot - How to post an image

How to set up the Poll How to set up the poll

[matt wilson]

Possible amendment to no 3 .........no limits to processing unless the person who is selecting the topic requests no processing .


Occasionally it's good to see straight images .