I cannot find the comments, but it was brought up by I think jadedog for plausible PsBattles here. I'd be willing to host starting in July, I'd just like to test the waters to see if there are enough willing participants.
So my forming thoughts are it'll be twice per month - subject to change, with all things - and the photos to be used will be crowdsourced from y'all (photos of yourself, your travels, your items/experiences) to make it a more inclusive experience. I'd like to think a couple weeks gives more than enough time for contestants to find time to work on submissions.
The photo suggestions/uploads must be clear shots, 2MP (1600x1200) or larger. The photo suggestion/selection thread will be staggered in the middle of the current battle (aside from July's).
For example,
July 1st starts the first battle thread.
July 8th the suggestion thread for second battle opens.
July 15th winner announced in second battle thread.
Repeat.
On that note, feel free to use this thread to post a photo you'd like to see as the stock photo. Both winners and photos to be used in the next battle will be determined by highest amount of shares. I can't say that I have any rewards or what not for winners, though you can add this to the long list of why you're amazing.
Thoughts? Tag Suggestions?
Throw your lot in and I'll add to the shout out list for participation!
I would structure the threads a little differently. I think we should announce (and post) a photo, then have a separate thread a week or two later where everyone can post their submissions. This way, people have as much time as they need to work, but people who come early aren't getting an unfair advantage from hubski's comment/post sorting algorithm. Rewards are completely unnecessary in my book, I just enjoy the activity! If someone wanted to send out some stickers, however, I'd always take them :) I'm game as hell, let's do this!
Ah-ha! So if I'm reading this right, then you're suggesting we announce the stock photo further in advance?I think we should announce (and post) a photo, then have a separate thread a week or two later where everyone can post their submissions.
Rewards are completely unnecessary in my book, I just enjoy the activity!
Agreed!
Yup, exactly! I just think it'll even the playing field for people who are busy :) I love the idea, I hope we get more people who want to participate other than me! I have a feeling that if we start posting threads, people will join in. Kind of a "if you build it, they will come" thing, you know?
I was thinking of using this thread as the first suggestion thread, but a designated one could be made in a jiffy. July 1st is my plan for the first battle to start. If there are no crowd sourced photos posted then, I'll just have to take a few shots myself. Although, I have a thought in my head: it'd be cool, if she's willing, to have a shot from elizabeth's travels as one of the stock photos at one point.