Monthly WAb photo comp?

[Gerel]

Apologies if this an old and discounted idea, but it is quite hard to think of a way to search for it. Another forum I subscribe to (BirdForum) hold a competition each month for members to enter a pic on a given theme. The theme changes each month and at the end of the month a poll is set up to allow all members to vote for their favourite shot. There is no money, no prize, but the satisfaction of having your picture chosen by your fellow WABbers. As a general wildlife forum I would think that there is a much greater variety of categories that could be suggested insects, landscapes, wildflowers, fungi etc. in comparison to a bird only forum.

I have been here long enough to know that there are some brilliant photographers here and I think it could be a good way for people to showcase a shot that they are particularly pleased with to a wider audience than by posting to the Gallery.

Yours

Steve

[ron1863]

I think it's been suggested a few times but there has been problems.

It's a good idea and would give members another interest. Perhaps the Mods could choose a picture of the month in different categories from all photos submitted each month.
I suspect that if the voting was by members that some would vote for their friends, making it unfair.

I am assuming that the Mods are scholars and gentlemen

[Tormentil]

Originally Posted by ron1863

I suspect that if the voting was by members that some would vote for their friends, making it unfair.

That's just natural and I suspect happens in most polls.

Although I do admit to having no politicians amongst my friends.

It's a nice idea and works well on BirdForum.

[KeenTeen17]

thats a great idea. but don't the mods have friends too? they are human like us

[ron1863]

[quote=Tormentil;392776]That's just natural and I suspect happens in most polls.

Although I do admit to having no politicians amongst my friends. QUOTE]


Politicians don't have friends

[KeenTeen17]

[quote=ron1863;392856]

Originally Posted by Tormentil

That's just natural and I suspect happens in most polls.

Although I do admit to having no politicians amongst my friends. QUOTE]


Politicians don't have friends

careful! the thread will close due to offence to the Mods

ps nice Xmas ape!

[ron1863]

I suspect that the Mods are fairly thick skinned, what with the abuse they receive.

No offence intended

[Tormentil]

Originally Posted by ron1863

I suspect that if the voting was by members that some would vote for their friends, making it unfair.

Especially for a "Billy No Mates" such as I.

Tears welling; bottom lip a tremblin' Smiley

[ron1863]

Originally Posted by Tormentil

Especially for a "Billy No Mates" such as I.

Tears welling; bottom lip a tremblin' Smiley

I'll vote for you Ben, wouldn't want that georgeous avatar spoiled with a trembly lip and a tear making it's way down the wrinkles of your coupon

[squishy]

who abuses the mods? i love the mods, they give up their free time to keep WAB clean and nice.