Bait some Ethusiasm?
The following argument is not meant to offend anyone, and is my own opinion.
Is it just me or has the contest and it's contestants lost some enthusiasm? I'm not saying the same thing that Pat is saying (he's talking about the quality of the baits) I'm talking about participation and activeness of the contest has really gone down lately. The forums use to at least have one conversation every two days, but it's been a baron wasteland lately. Not only that, but all the cool things that the users have created to give the contest more flare, looks to be diminishing. Last month we didn't even have the SAG awards, and it looks like this month were not even having the festival awards. I understand, it's school time, more people are getting busier and etc. but start what you finish. Don't bark more than you can bite (is that how the saying goes lol?) As someone that has been a partner of z for the globes for the last several months, the SAG could of been done last month. It's only five categories to count, and there usually are no ceremonies with the SAGs. I usually have five categories to count by myself in the globes. I just think the SAG's absence was avoidable, and a little irresponsible. I can completely understand the festival's absence though. Al needed panelist and no one was stepping up. The festival can be pretty hard to manage, especially considering it gives reviews and such.
The site usually at least has some activity during the time the baits are published, but in September the "official September bait" thread didn't even have a lot of discussion for the first few days. As a matter a fact, the "coming soon:October" thread seemed to have a bigger turn out than the September discussion thread. It seemed like people were more interested in their next baits, than the baits that had been recently published.
I'm worried that the lack of enthusiasm will result in the contest diminishing. I think I heard the best opinion on the contest from D.W. a while back. He said in a thread "The only way for a contest to fall, is if it's contestants stopped playing". It would seem that may be the case. At this rate, I'm afraid we might start losing a lot of people. I understand people got things to do, (I got things to do) but it doesn't take long to contribute to a discussion or offer a review. IMO
posted by Bryce @ 9:13 PM
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4 Comments:
Totally Agreed. And I am back now, so if Al needs help with the Festival or can't do it, I'm back to do it.
thats cool. I totally understand Al canceling it when he canceled it. The festival looks like it takes a lot of hard work. It's great Johnny recognized this hard work you guys were doing.
I have to agree, but it's with understanding. Going to school myself, I know how hard it is to keep up with the site. However, that doesn't completely excuse the major lack of posting the forums have had. I don't know what the best answer is for the situation, but I just hope more people show up to post in the coming days.
The festival may or may not happen. My panelists are working hard, but whatever happens, it won't be as full-fledged as the ones of the past. Next month it'll definitely be back on track if I can really get some volunteers together. Otherwise the festival is dead.
I'm sorry for the lack of the SAGs last month guys, but they're back this month bigger and better than ever, believe you me.
And zgamer, I understand and agree with you, but keep in mind, this part of the month is basically dead. All that's posted are "buzz threads". Once the baits are up, the forums always flourish. You know that better than I do.
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