Old Rules thread Weekend Competition (not used)

[silversnapper1]

Originally Posted by 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 .

That has been the problem - people have set limits and arguments have followed.

They look good to me.

[Stormsong]

So many rules!!! I think the rules should be shortened and by thus doing, perhaps more people will enter.
For example 1. state the time frame of the weekend comp (when entrants should take the photos they intend entering); 2. how the poll and voting works; 3. encouraging entrants to critique aboves and belows (but not compulsory) and 4. the responsibility of the winner to set up the new theme and the time frame involved with this.

Looks too much like a formal (red-taped) government document to me. The person who sets the new theme can then mention on that new thread whether editing restrictions are in force or not. If all else fails, KISS (keep it simple, stupid)

Regards
Denise

[Cutter]

Originally Posted by 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 .

Yes I know what you mean matt , that has been amended, but on this rules copy it hasnt been addressed i will see into it. The wording that is.

[jinky]

I`m with Matts`s suggestion re: addition of editing restrictions if / when the previous winner chooses and just stick with those rules. They have served us well for a while now

If agreed they can be cut and pasted and put on a new stand alone thread to save confusion and link to weekly comp page.

[Cutter]

I have read what has been said about the rules and I agree there has been a great effort in deciding what should be put in them and what shouldnt by many members new and old, so there is no reason in my oppinion to change what works. That said there was an amendment to Rule 3 regarding editing. I have now changed the old copy of the rules for the new ones. SEE BELOW

Before I ask Amy to put them on a New thread ,with a sticky on in my name ARE WE Happy with them ?

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
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Mark

[Lurkalot]

Originally Posted by Cutter

Before I ask Amy to put them on a New thread ,with a sticky on in my name

Mark. No need to ask anyone. Just start a new thread, and one of us will sticky it for you.

[Cutter]

Thanks Mick
When I post the new thread Mick, will you or a mod remove Forseti's Thread at the same time?

[Drew Smith]

In rule 6. we could do with a time limit by which the 'Entries' thread must be posted.

[Cutter]

Originally Posted by Drew Smith

In rule 6. we could do with a time limit by which the 'Entries' thread must be posted.

see rule 4

[Drew Smith]

Hi Mark

Sorry, I'll be verbose: Rule 6 appropriately tells the 'Comp Setter' by when the 'Chat' comp theme must be posted, but does not then go on to say by when the 'Entries' thread needs to be posted. Which I now understand to be last thing on thursday night (or at least by start of play Friday).

It would be useful if the Rules were a one-stop shop not only for participant but for Comp Setters (especially Newbs) too.