The Gang of Five
Beyond the Mysterious Beyond => The Fridge => Saurus Rock: Member Hall of Fame => Topic started by: Petrie. on February 14, 2006, 04:56:29 PM
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I had saw another board just successfully finish up a member awards banquet of sorts for the members of the board, to show appreciation and continued support and discussions. I thought it was a good idea and decided to bring it here: if we were to do a similar thing, would you take part in voting for members for specific awards?
Nothing is in stone yet. Some ideas Malte and I are thinking of:
Friendliest Member
Most Helpful
Most Artistic
Most Active Member
I'm sure we can come up with more.
Another thing is not to just win the award, but also some sort of commemorative banner to go along with it that can be posted in signatures for as long as you choose. I wouldn't mind helping in making these but someone with Photoshop experience would especially be helpful with this.
Post your thoughts.
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Generally I like the idea of awards that may motivate members. I sure hope that they wouldn't lead to any kind of competitive thinking or the creating of a "two class society" within this community. But I expect we are mature enough to regard such awards with better feelings than envy once they are given out.
As these awards would be given out based on the votes of the community there wouldn't be any reason for harsh feelings I suppose. I suggest that votes for a member for a particular rank should include a sentence or two to explain why one things that a particular member deserves the award in question best.
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I like to think we are mature enough, as well. It also provides new members with
1) Incentive and motivation to be good people.
2) information as to who to ask for specific questions.
It adds a little humor element to the page, if used relatively lightly.
We're all better at certain things, and if our awards reflect that, it could be easy for new member to know how to turn to.
Besides, funky banners are always amusing :DD
I'd offer to "attempt" to draw, but
- I can't draw :lol
- I have too many projects going right now, as it is, including a report for school, due tomorrow *checks his watch and jumps a few inches* :p
Anywho, the idea certainly has merit.
Here are some other potential awards I thought of while I was sitting here:
-Most dedicated to the Gang of Five
- Posts the funniest comments
- most typos in one post :slap
- "Longest post" award
- "Shortest posts" award
- The "Block text" award, for people who write long posts without paragraphs :lol
- Specific character experts (aka the Littlefoot expert, the Cera expert, the Ducky expert, etc) for those who know everything about a certain character
- along the same line, specific movie experts - people who know a specific LBT film exceptionally well
- Supreme LBT Enthusiast (the person who seems to know everything in every film).
- The Debater award (goes to the people who like to consistantly debate various topics)
- Coolest avatar
- Best storyteller / fanfic writer
- biggest LBT merchandise collection
I like the idea of having members vote for who gets the award.
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I would think if there are enough awards that all active participating members should be able to get at least one of them so there would be no such thing as a "two class society".
Some good ones there action. I think what we will need to do is weed out ones where there is a clear victor (that last one comes to mind :lol ) so it doesn't appear an award is created simply to give to someone because they're the only one it really applies to.
I would think we all deserve a "dedicated to the Gang of Five" award since if we weren't, we wouldn't keep coming back to post, and this place would've been gone a long time ago.
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Absolutely, RR. That was the result of a brainstorming session, and I'll let you know of anything else I come up with :DD
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I'm up to the idea!
I myself won a 2005 RPer's Award in another forum I joined around the same time I joined this one. It was the first time the Awards started and it was by the admin. I think this year will be decided by member votes.
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Everyone's input would be appreciated. ;) (that goes for those who haven't said anything yet) It'll need to be a community effort if it goes anywhere.
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Erm...im not too sure. :unsure: The idea sounds cool and I'm sure the intent will be pure and innocent but I can see things possibly going a bit sour...especially if members end up NOT getting anything...I know it sounds petty but I'd hate to think that something so trivial could form a divide between members. :( If everyone's cool with it then so am I coz if you've given your concent then you can't complain. :) I'd wait and get more people's opinions first ;)
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^ You're most certainly not alone when thinking of that. Generally, I figured we could come up with enough things so that there would be a small chance that active members would get nothing.
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...especially if members end up NOT getting anything...I know it sounds petty but I'd hate to think that something so trivial could form a divide between members
I hope not either. The simplest way to avoid this, assuming we do implement the award system, is to make, as RR stated, a large variety of light-hearted awards. On some forums, I wouldn't suggest any kind of award system, due to the immaturity and intense competition involved among members. Here, it appears that members are willing to work together and give credit and support to each other. In such a situation, it appears that relatively light, relaxed awards could be a welcome addition to the forums.
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I can see things possibly going a bit sour...especially if members end up NOT getting anything.
That's pretty much what I meant when I was talking about when I spoke of the "two class society" within this community. Then again it would be sort of pathetic if everyone would just pat everyone one the shoulder and everyone would be given an award for the exclusive fact that we all like each other so very much. I don't think it would be a good thing to just hand out say a "nicest forum member" award to anyone who got no vote for any other kind of award. After all the awards are meant to be well... an award for some kind of positive action on the behalf of this board.
Therefore my earlier suggestion that any vote for any particular award for a person should be accompanied by one or two sentences on why a particular member voted for a particular award be given to a particular member in particular ;)
Maybe those lines ought to be published along with the awards (maybe such lines would end up being more rewarding than any kind of fancy image one may attach to future posts) so people would see WHY somebody else got a special award? The lines need not necessarily be published along with the names of those who wrote them unless we want this to be an open ballot. Personally I wouldn't have a problem with an open ballot, but I understand that many people may think different about this.
Finally we still don't know if people in the GOF want to have these awards. So far the following five members members have expressed their thoughts on it:
Roger Rabit
Action 9000
Mirumoto_Kenjiro
Littlefoot-1616
Malte279
Some very important members of this community haven't yet given their opinion yet. What do you think everyone?
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I think its a great idea. I'm sure we could think of enough awards so that everyone gets something.
Nick
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Voting
Voting will be done through PM, no emails. All votes will go to me either to this account, or to "Admin" and I'll keep tally. Nobody else will see the votes, only me, and accordingly, I will not be voting. With your vote, a short explanation as to why you chose the person is necessary otherwise your vote is null. Explanations will be posted when the winners are announced.
Pictures
Awards will have a corresponding banner to go along with it. The banner is yours to keep and use at will. (There is no word yet on who will be creating the banners.)
Categories
Nothing has been finalized for official categories but what has been posted thus far in the topics are good ideas and will likely be used.
Tiebreakers
I'm still thinking about this one. I can either cast the deciding vote in this instance, or I can post a message announcing a tiebreaker between the finalists and then all the members would have to choose one or the other. If a tie occured again, then I would break it.
What if you can't decide?
Well, in that case, at least tell me that you're not certain. Before the award winners are announced, if you still "owe" a vote per se, you can PM me and say that you will not be voting, but at least you'll be given the time to think it over if you can't come up with a clear cut answer the first time around.
Can you vote for yourself?
Short answer: preferrably no. Reason why? Many could do that, but I can't do that (I'm not voting since I keeping the tallies) so already its not a open-ended, honest, fair voting system if you can vote for yourself. Best thing to do is if you think you really deserve something, is to tell me you can't make up your mind, and give yourself more time to think about who else besides you has a chance at getting the award.
Will the names be published besides the reasons for giving a vote?
Nope. You'll know who you are, but unless someone else tells you their comments, I won't give them out.
Yes votes (do the awards)
RogerRabbit
Malte279
Nick22
action9000
Maybe votes (unsure)
Littlefoot1616
Have not said anything (and MUST otherwise we are not doing this)
Threehorn
pokeplayer984
Cyberlizard
F-14 Ace
Littlefoot Fan
I will be sending PM's out to those who have lost touch recently to see if they wish to return and take part since they are part of our history too.
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This sounds very cool. I say go for it.
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I'm very sorry Stitch that for you were forgotten in that list above, for you are DEFINITELY among those without whose consent the awarding business wouldn't be started. Sorry about the incomplete list of names mate :)
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sounds a vaild idea, this would bring interest to the fourm and maybe new members once hearing about this :)
I say yes to it. :)
-Threehorn
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What does your sister think of it Threhorn? I'd like tria's take on this too. :)
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Yes votes
RogerRabbit/Admin
Malte279
Nick22
action9000
Mirumoto_Kenjiro
Threehorn
Stitch (can't believe I forgot you...so sorry)
Maybe votes (unsure)
Littlefoot1616
Haven't got an opinion from
Littlefoot Fan
Cyberlizard
F-14 Ace
pokeplayer984
WeirdRaptor (PM)
New Order (PM)
Jojo the Incredible (PM)
Intrepid (PM)
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Wayne I'm not certain member awards would bring new visitors. Its possible, but usually those that are more established and well-known around the forum are going to receive votes because we know about them.
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Sounds like a fun idea! :lol:
I can't help but feel a little bit of doubt towards it though :unsure:
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It sounds good to me. :yes
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So are we doing these or not?
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Several GOF VIPs haven't yet let us know what their stand on the idea is. I don't suppose this matter is going to be decided without their votes. Also there are still doubts not yet dispersed.
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So we stil haven't heard from a few people.. alright...
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None of my PM receipients have said anything, but have made return appearances. Littlefoot-1616 hasn't confided that he's changed his mind either. Give it through March and we'll have this settled and see what we're going to do from here.
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We also shouldn't expect people who feel uncertain to just "change their mind" just because other people consider it a good idea. I think I see why people are worried and in split minds about the matter. I beg everyone to write what their worries are. I admit that there are points I'm worried about myself.
For example on the one hand it would look somewhat like the "two class" society if some people get awards while others don't. On the other hand there would be nothing more pathetic than just making up awards for the sake of just giving one to everyone (it would miss the point of awards being for doing, being, saying (whatever) something special).
If we talk those points through though, I suppose that problems can be solved. So long we approach the whole thing open minded in the awareness that it will be the votes of the whole community (reasons given along with the votes working to prevent nepotism) I think it can be really I nice action. It would be an evidence of a degree of immaturity which I don't think exists in this community if personal resentments or ambitions should work to make this whole thing too much for the community to handle. On the other hand questions like "why do we need awards in the first place?" are certainly not out of place.
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To be honest Malte, I don't share your fear of this 'two class society", If I get an award, great, if not, then that's OK too. While I agree that giving an award out to everyone makes them of little meaning, We have to have enough so that while not everyone may get one, enough people will.
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On the other hand questions like "why do we need awards in the first place?" are certainly not out of place.
It's true, we don't. The pros to having an award system include:
- Something to laugh with/at each other about
- A way to encourage new members to post and take part
- To assist new members with finding the experts on a particular topic on interest. For example, if a new member had a question on LBT 7. They could look up the member with the "LBT 7 expert" award (assuming we have such an award) and PM that member with their question.
- A forum novelty, to make us a little different
- A way to encourage others to be their best
- Something else for us forum members to think about: award titles
- Something else for the artists to draw (award pictures, if applicable).
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Cons for the award system:
- Possibility of a two-class society, as previously mentioned.
If we give out fewer awards, the winners may be judged as know-it-alls, arrogant, or be given other negative criticism. Now, this is a "may" situation. Most likely, this won't be an issue.
If we give out more awards, the few people who don't get them may feel, at least on some level, left out or forgotten.
If we give Everyone an award, people may start to question why we devised such a system in the first place, and it would be difficult to come up with an award for Everyone.
- If a member overtakes another member as the best representative for an award, how would we strip the award from the first member? Would this leave some sort of grudge feeling with that first member? Would the second member rub it in the first one's face? Would Both members keep the award? Is this fair?
Certainly a lot of things to consider...
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Yes! I'm always up for these awards things. Mind you that I was nominated for Best Romance Fic in a forum once. Mind you though, that I lost to my rival. :(
So yes! Let's go with this! :)
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I'm for it...I'm still a precarious about the so-called "two-class society" but I'm just highlighting the factor so it is ignored. As long as the idea is in the front of people minds and the idea remains as innocent we intended it to be. As long as that's all understood then I'm all smiles! :D :DD
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Now, see, Nick has the right idea--I think we're all mature and old enough to understand this isn't the end of the world if you feel you deserved something but didn't win it. Right now, as it stands, anyone here can win any award....there is no "nomination" process. When members place their votes, those votes will show who they feel is worthy of the award. We shouldn't choose who people can and cannot vote for, because some might have good reasons for picking someone else; hence the reson for an explanation for your choice.
As of now, these are the only people that have not said anything to me on the issue (and really should)
WeirdRaptor
Platvoet (sorry for the spelling)
NewOrder
Intrepid probably will not be returning just based on my past talks with him, so that's one less. Those three above I really hope have read this and are thinking it over. My PM must've gotten through because I've seen them up and about here...just not in this topic.
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I've sent pms tp Platvoet and NewOrder. Hopefully they'll respond
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Why do that when I already had done that? :huh:
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There is one other suggestion I made to Roger Rabbit two days ago. How about making the whole awarding an annual business? If the awards are given out every year on one day this would give a great deal of sense to the awards. For rather than being "rewards" for deeds etc. done in the past they could also work in a way to inspire people to try to "behave" (strange term in this context) in a way that is good for the forum. Also people wouldn't have to "grudge" for the rest of their lifes for not being given any award in one year? What do you think?
As for awards to name somebody "expert of a certain LBT movie" I'm afraid that would be very difficult to do. Who would be able to measure how much somebody knows about a given LBT movie?
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^ Ah yes, all my computer trouble kind of distracted me from that. A yearly thing is workable.
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I like the annual thing Malte. so for example, if this year;'s award's is held in march, then the 2007 ceremony should also be in march. Not on the exact same date, but around a similar time (a week before, a week later etc)
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Hmmm....the awards ceremony thing is an appropriate way of delivering out awards. I do like the idea. That way, people won't just suddenly have their awards "yoinked" away from them.
I had another thought for how to deliver some of the knowledge / skill awards, like Malte and I mentioned, the "movie expert" awards. Do what every other institution does to give out recognition: Have quizzes and tests :)
The main problem I see, is deciding who is in charge of actually making up the tests. Obviously, whoever makes up the test cannot take part in it, and is therefore disqualified from the award. But chances are, the person making up the test has considerable knowledge and could likely be the best recipient for it. Hmm...
Each member who is interested in "applying" for an "expert" award could post in one of the forums (to be decided. Perhaps we need a new forum for test applications and other test-related stuff, if this idea is accepted) that they wish to apply for a test. Anyone else who wishes to try out for the same test will reply to that post saying that they are also interested. When at least 2 applicants are involved, one of two things can happen:
1) Each applicant writes, say, 8-10 questions and answers for a Master test. The questions are marked with the question creator's username, so questions that this member created are not counted as part of his score. Also, each member must create questions that total the same number of "marks". Most of us have taken enough tests to know what I mean by this, I'm sure :p
These questions are then submitted to a member who is Not taking part in the examination. This member will edit compile the questions into a single test document, or page. This page is them passed to every applicant, who take the test and pass it back in to the non-participating member, who checks the answers and awards "marks". The highest score wins the award.
Obviously, this system works best if we have more members applying for the same award.
2)Another plan, is to have a volunteer "quizmaster" write a test based on the topic. All the applicants will try out against this test, and the highest scorer will receive the award. The creator of the test will receive a "[insert test title here] Quizmaster award".
The best way to work this, would be to have a variety of question types: ordering, multiple choice, short answer, true/false, etc.
For handling ties, the players could post questions and answers to each other. The questions may be monitored for integrity. Whoever gets a question incorrect is out. The last one standing wins the award.
The most difficult part of the test process is ensuring that the tests themselves are correct and accurate. A quizmaster must hand back the test with the answers clearly explained, justifying why that is the correct answer. If the answer is not justified, that question is to be omitted from the test results.
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Woah, woah, woah....what's that? :huh: :blink:
You don't need to do all that testing stuff. Let's just use one example here: LBT artwork. Clearly, the ones that would get votes are the ones who have done, well, LBT artwork like the award says....there's no need to weed out those undeserving. Those who haven't posted or showcased their stuff, isn't going to get a vote, 'nuff said. -_-
"Expertise" in films, or on specific characters is subjective anyway, and whoever even makes this test is bound to have one opinion on who's good with such and such anyway. I'd say just let the members choose. If someone is truly an "expert" with anyone specific, they'll know. If not, then maybe it's not a good category and we truly have nobody that fits the bill.
I'm just trying to keep the confusion out of it....you're making my head spin with all that test stuff which doesn't really do anything that a simple vote couldn't do.
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you're making my head spin with all that test stuff which doesn't really do anything that a simple vote couldn't do.
I think I agree with you on this; I was trying to find a way to legitimately choose an expert, based on Malte's comment:
As for awards to name somebody "expert of a certain LBT movie" I'm afraid that would be very difficult to do. Who would be able to measure how much somebody knows about a given LBT movie?
I read this and came up with the test idea.
Well, we'll figure something out
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Let the votes people are given do the talking. ;) People aren't going to vote for someone that obviously has no....experience with the award since their explanation would be the biggest pile of fluff I've ever read. It'll be self explanatory--you vote for the one you think is the best for the category, and explain why you say so.
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Building on this idea, Adam. Perhaps preplanning the awards is generally not the way to go. A few preplanned awards is fine, such as "most helpful" etc.
What if Member A notices that Member B is consistant or knowledgable about something. Member A can then post a nomination for member B regarding this specific trait. Instead of deciding beforehand which awards may be given out, the members decide what awards exist by nominations.
As a result, someone could randomly post in a forum:
"I nominate Person X for the "Most smilies in one post" award". If others agree, this nominee would receive recognition for this "award" ( :p ).
Simple system, no complications, people vote for whoever they want on whatever they want. If they get support from other members, the nominee wins the award? Simple enough? It would keep the award system from getting too competitive, and it adds a lighter, more fun atmosphere to the awards system in my opinion. :lol
Perhaps, if we do something like this, we should set up a "nominations" forum so members actually know where to go to vote / nominate people.
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So we think of awards that we think a certain person is qualified for and leave it at that?
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More or less B)
No muss, so fuss.
If we think a person deserves an award, we mention them. If a few people agree with that decision, and an admin OKs it, the award is given out.
You like? :P:
(What do you think? Should an award require Admin approval? I think that wouldn't be a bad idea)
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Yeah that could work. So when are we doing this? Sometime this month?
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Well, we could start right away if we had something to use as an award. That's the next question: What will an award consist of? banners and signatures have been mentioned. Perhaps for now, it could be a signature tag in the form of
**Recipient of the [insert name of award here] award!**
appearing at the top or bottom of that person's sig.
I don't suspect people will abuse this system and give themselves awards. And if they do, well....that's their loss.
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Perhaps we could all vote on who gets what award. Maybe use a poll or something.
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Hey...just a thought..
Why not make it almost like a secret ballot. I mean Oscars style-ee! Everyone come up with a list of awards and then send their nominations to a selected Admin and once all nominations have been filled...announce them in an "award ceremony"
Sounds a bit more complicated but I'm just trying to think of a more interesting way of representing the awards. Give it a bit more of a "wow" factor. I mean it would be nice to get a formal announcement of the achievement. And just think, you could come up with your own little speech just like the stars in Hollywood :lol
"I'd like to thank all the little people who made this award possible. This award goes out to them but it's staying in my trophy cabinet where they'll have to pay entrance fees to come see it!" :lol :DD
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Why not make it almost like a secret ballot. I mean Oscars style-ee! Everyone come up with a list of awards and then send their nominations to a selected Admin and once all nominations have been filled...announce them in an "award ceremony"
Was not that your original idea as well Roger? Are we not to send you our votes and the reasons for the votes will be published (but not the names of who gave which reason). Before the ceremony can begin though we need to decide which awards we are going to have (those named so far seem quite alright with me, it's only about whether or not there ought to be more awards). Also the awards (as a kind of banner which those who receive an award may use as a signature) have yet to be created.
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Why not make it almost like a secret ballot. I mean Oscars style-ee! Everyone come up with a list of awards and then send their nominations to a selected Admin and once all nominations have been filled...announce them in an "award ceremony"
Sounds a bit more complicated but I'm just trying to think of a more interesting way of representing the awards. Give it a bit more of a "wow" factor. I mean it would be nice to get a formal announcement of the achievement. And just think, you could come up with your own little speech just like the stars in Hollywood
Sounds like a plan to me! :yes
What we need now:
- Official Award categories (RogerRabbit started us off with a few)
- Something to "give out" as an award; perhaps just some text in a sig will do.
- A time for the votes to be "in" by, and a time for the "ceremony"
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If we're really going to do a "secret ballot", then any ballots will come to me and I'll keep tally of who's been nominated for the award. The nominations will be the votes.
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I suppose it might be a good idea to add one award for Role Play Gamers. I'm not a role play gamer myself seeking more for something written in the style of a book rather than containing the many short statements, frequent jumps, and open endings of an RPG. However, more than a third of the GOF's posts are RPG posts. I don't think that can be ignored and justifies an award for whom the Role Play Gamers feel deserves it. Please let me know if that is alright with you.
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One question about the fanart. Does it include only hand drawn pictures or other fanart as well (computer art, art other than pictures, music etc.)?
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One question about the fanart. Does it include only hand drawn pictures or other fanart as well (computer art, art other than pictures, music etc.)?
I was under the impression that "fanart" would include all pictures, both hand-drawn and digital. It would be difficult to include music in this category, as choosing a "best fanart" winner would be like comparing apples to oranges.
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That's what I assumed it to be. Seems a little foolish to just limit fanart to just hand-drawn pieces. Reckon everything should be included both digital and hand drawn
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Yes, fanart includes anything hand-drawn and digital.
Make sure to check out Christian's LBT Gallery (http://home.arcor.de/ba/balticda/lbt/lbt.htm) because not all of us have uploaded stuff here and have samples over there.
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There are two more awards I have been thinking of. There could be one creativity award for fanart that does not come in the shape of pictures (music, figures etc.). The major drawback of such an award would be that few people could possibly be elected (unless many of us have some hidden fanart of that kind they didn't show yet). The other award could be one for "newbys" only. An award only people can get who are with us for only half a year or a year at most, but already put their stamp on the Gang of Five by remarkable activity etc. I personally like this later idea because it would give those who are active but not around for a very long time a chance to get an award.
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Creativity can also include work outside of LBT if the award is going to be that broad, Malte. ;) That will need some type of exception if we contemplate that.
A newbie award is a nice thought, but our newest members are already kings and queens by board level. :lol: They've more than proved their dedication, so I wouldn't want to relegate any of our newest to a "newbie award" even if they haven't been around that long.
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There could be one creativity award for fanart that does not come in the shape of pictures (music, figures etc.). The major drawback of such an award would be that few people could possibly be elected
This is an interesting idea that I have been toying with in my head as well. As you mentioned, such an award would be limited to who would be elected to receiver it, however what it would do, is recognize those who have shown an original or creative touch on the boards, as opposed to simply ignoring it.
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Creativity can also include work outside of LBT if the award is going to be that broad, Malte. That will need some type of exception if we contemplate that.
Oh well, better drop it then. I don't think we should wander too far from the point (LBT).
A newbie award is a nice thought, but our newest members are already kings and queens by board level. They've more than proved their dedication, so I wouldn't want to relegate any of our newest to a "newbie award" even if they haven't been around that long.
It is a fact though that most of those who haven't yet been nominated at all (or with only one vote or so) are "newbies" compared to those who have been nominated multiple times. Of course the awards are not to be handed out to anyone just to make him happy, but if good points of qualification for such a newby award could be found I don't suppose it would hurt to include it. Anyway, you are in charge.
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Only reason I don't want that type of an award is because "newbie" implies, new member, but yet like I said, our newest members have been around a lot and I know them just as well as I know those who I have known for years.
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I admit that the term could be misunderstood while I definitely did not mean it as any kind of derogation of very active and important members of our comunity. I meant for something that rules out the "oldies" who are already nominated for a lot. If it was only for the term "newby" we could call it the "shooting star award". The metaphor often refers to people who arrive new on the spot and make a great start immediately from the beginning. Then again shooting stars burn up and last for few moments only, so I am not exactly sure it would be a lucky term after all.
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I guess I'd need the approval of some of the forum's newest members (Cyberlizard, F-14 Ace, action9000) to allow that one since they would be the ones nominated for an award like that. You certainly have made a good point--these members are "shooting stars". :)
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admit that the term could be misunderstood while I definitely did not mean it as any kind of derogation of very active and important members of our comunity. I meant for something that rules out the "oldies" who are already nominated for a lot. If it was only for the term "newby" we could call it the "shooting star award". The metaphor often refers to people who arrive new on the spot and make a great start immediately from the beginning. Then again shooting stars burn up and last for few moments only, so I am not exactly sure it would be a lucky term after all.
I like this idea, Malte. :DD I do see your concern with the name "Shooting Star" however such a term is generally seen as positive, and the physical properties of a shooting star are not normally considered when using such a title for recognition, at least in any situation where I have ever seen a similar term being used. Even the popular site, E-Bay, uses shooting star icons for highly active and positive members. In some of the lower grades in school, I have seen shooting star stickers as being used for symbols of achievement. They are often seen as symbolic of soaring high, above and beyond normal expectations.
Generally, I consider the "Shooting Star Award" a very appropriate title for such a nominee.
I do like the concept of the award as well. It gives an opportunity for newer members, who have not yet had time to establish themselves strongly here, to earn some recognition for their input.
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I like this idea too.