nope, quite impossibleblaster78 wrote: so there are going to be entries that you don't think are "up to scratch", quite possibly some of mine among them.
Should the competition be rested
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- KVRAF
- 25051 posts since 12 Jul, 2003 from West Caprazumia
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- KVRist
- 157 posts since 2 Aug, 2004 from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
I'm new and already looking forward to next month's comp. Unless there is a real need to cut them back for server space (can't see that being the case), I don't see why anyone would even think about stopping it. It's not like there's a shortage of entries, even if in your opinion, some aren't up to snuff. Let's face it, everyone excels in different areas and no one will produce their best material month after month (though clearly some people here are incredibly talented). It gives everyone a higher odds of winning in a category that best suits them.
Even though I know damn well I'm not going to enter the comp every month, I'd be sad to see it become less frequent.
Music has a lot to do with interpretation - what some people think is great, I think is garbage, and I'm 100% sure it goes the other way round too.
I'm in favour of keeping it monthly. It's not doing any harm.
Rich
Even though I know damn well I'm not going to enter the comp every month, I'd be sad to see it become less frequent.
Music has a lot to do with interpretation - what some people think is great, I think is garbage, and I'm 100% sure it goes the other way round too.
I'm in favour of keeping it monthly. It's not doing any harm.
Rich
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- KVRAF
- 3096 posts since 3 Nov, 2002 from Kettering UK
Heaven forbid.. some of us might just enter because its a bit of fun, If I dissapoint anyone with the fact that I'm enjoying myself, then I apologise 
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- KVRist
- 162 posts since 15 Apr, 2003 from new zealand
the competition shouldn't be rested. but.
why the ten votes? cut it back to five again, ten is madness. especially with the large number of entries. also, cut back to 1:30 or something. especially with the large number of entries.
so, in summary -
five votes!
1:30!
sisters, brothers, who's with me?
why the ten votes? cut it back to five again, ten is madness. especially with the large number of entries. also, cut back to 1:30 or something. especially with the large number of entries.
so, in summary -
five votes!
1:30!
sisters, brothers, who's with me?
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- KVRAF
- 2323 posts since 4 Mar, 2004 from Portugal (Lagos)
Thanks god I haven't entered my submission yet... if I will.
The thing is, it must be up to each other to enter or not. Too many tracks a year for some? OK, keep low profile and don't show up. I don't think that to "control" submissions' quality this way is a good idea and the right way to go.
I vote for NO!
Ooops, i's not a votation!
The thing is, it must be up to each other to enter or not. Too many tracks a year for some? OK, keep low profile and don't show up. I don't think that to "control" submissions' quality this way is a good idea and the right way to go.
I vote for NO!
Ooops, i's not a votation!
Eventually something intelligent will appear written here. Watch this space.
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- KVRAF
- 3266 posts since 22 Sep, 2003 from under the sun
i don't get it...seldom wrote:ten is madness. especially with the large number of entries
IMO ten is hardly enough.
especially with the large number of entries.
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- KVRAF
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
Agreed-- the more entries, the MORE votes there should be, though I think 10 is ideal and wouldn't necessarily want to see more.
Shorter songs... that's something I could buy into a little more, but 2:00 is still pretty short. At 1:30, most ideas are just getting STARTED, so it might be too short.
In summary:
10 votes
2:00 length
Maybe this month I'll even participate so that my opinion is worth something.
Greg
Shorter songs... that's something I could buy into a little more, but 2:00 is still pretty short. At 1:30, most ideas are just getting STARTED, so it might be too short.
In summary:
10 votes
2:00 length
Maybe this month I'll even participate so that my opinion is worth something.
Greg
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- KVRist
- 109 posts since 19 May, 2002 from Boston
Five is much more manageable, I think. Picking 10 may be easier than picking 5, but ranking 10 songs took a lot of time when I participated last time.Wopelka wrote:i don't get it...seldom wrote:ten is madness. especially with the large number of entries
IMO ten is hardly enough.
especially with the large number of entries.
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- Beware the Quoth
- 35528 posts since 4 Sep, 2001 from R'lyeh Oceanic Amusement Park and Funfair
Doing the competitions is what actually got me started making stuff for people to hear. And it was a bloody struggle getting 45 seconds worth done.
I have sort of dropped out of doing them, because Ive now got that impetus goin, but it was effectively my starting point, and I dont think it would be right to deny folk the same chance to put their toes in the water just because they've not been here as long.
As for the prize thing, just getting some feedback was enough for me.
I have sort of dropped out of doing them, because Ive now got that impetus goin, but it was effectively my starting point, and I dont think it would be right to deny folk the same chance to put their toes in the water just because they've not been here as long.
As for the prize thing, just getting some feedback was enough for me.
An idiot on Set Theory:
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
"In some cases there is an object called red that contains everything that is red. In much the same way a pot is a plate."
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- KVRist
- 489 posts since 3 Apr, 2004
I thinks this month already has some high quality entries. Well, compared to mine at least.
I like the monthly contests. It's the only way I can force myself to finish something.
Nick
I like the monthly contests. It's the only way I can force myself to finish something.
Nick
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- KVRAF
- 4898 posts since 3 Jan, 2003 from Vancouver
So do what I do and forget which day it is and forget to vote until an hour after the deadline! Saves time!seldom wrote:why the ten votes? cut it back to five again, ten is madness.
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- KVRAF
- 8510 posts since 18 Apr, 2004
Well, it's OK you know. As long as you don't vote Sleekianweb123 wrote:Heaven forbid.. some of us might just enter because its a bit of fun, If I dissapoint anyone with the fact that I'm enjoying myself, then I apologise
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- KVRian
- 1112 posts since 17 Jul, 2003 from Kauai, HI
Has anyone mentioned possibly the greatest part of entering the contest?--The fun of being a part of a pretty great gang of clods making music (from impressive to inane, it doesn't matter) and being thus able to join in on the gossip threads. The gossip threads are the best on KvR usually.
I've only entered twice and can't for the forseeable future, but it was a good experience. I'd encourage everyone to try at least once--you'll love it.
10/2 works.
And like what whyterabbyt just said: I forced myself to join the first time because the theme was "island music" and I knew I'm one of the few who actually live on an island with a recognizable music style. I was no way ready to post a song publically but did anyway. Like I said: Try it!
Tom
I've only entered twice and can't for the forseeable future, but it was a good experience. I'd encourage everyone to try at least once--you'll love it.
10/2 works.
And like what whyterabbyt just said: I forced myself to join the first time because the theme was "island music" and I knew I'm one of the few who actually live on an island with a recognizable music style. I was no way ready to post a song publically but did anyway. Like I said: Try it!
Tom
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- KVRist
- 162 posts since 15 Apr, 2003 from new zealand
you're all nutters. i can't see how it's easier to sort out ten votes in order of preference than five. it just means more people will end up getting a vote of some sort i guess which is fine... i suppose.
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- KVRist
- 162 posts since 15 Apr, 2003 from new zealand
that's what I said!farlukar wrote: Well, it's OK you know. As long as you don't vote Sleek ;)