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Re: Contest or Event - I think we need to stay a event..!
- AYRTON AVI - 2006-Oct-20 00:39:00
I completely agree with Bo
NO context !
Just a EVENT.
AYRTON
On 19/10/2006, at 18:52, Bo Lorentzen wrote:
> Not particularly based on Rick's comment, but more based on the
> general use
> of the word "contest" - I kind of strongly feel that the word
> "event" is
> more appropriate. And for the same reason I also want to raise a voice
> against a rating system and maybe instead for the idea of a
> possible written
> feedback system.
>
> A rating system will eventually lead to a rating based search, and
> since
> this is not a contest but rather a fantastic event, any kind of
> search based
> on "best rating" "best technical" will to a large extend dis-qualify
> participants who do have the equipment or technical skills. Along
> with this
> it will also become more difficult to motivate a large number of
> people to
> participate.
>
> I think that the lack of rating is part of encouraging members from
> everywhere on earth, this is one of the important parts of this
> event..!
>
> To make a example using a safe guy I know is good. Hans don't need
> to know
> he is good, and we all know it also.! However many people also do
> not need
> to know they are not voted good. (smile) I do not want to know how
> far I
> am away from Hans technically speaking or as a artist. I Having it in
> black and white how poorly my panorama might rate.. might easily
> make me
> less excited about the next event. (smile)
>
> Therefore lets continue to encourage "non-competitiveness" (smile)
>
> Bo
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