I've shied away from holding any contests [this is my first] - mainly because I didn't feel qualified enough to judge.
However, I'm feeling much more confident lately and, over the last few months, I've amassed over 15K of points - only spent maybe 1000. I don't use the 'featured' or 'reward' systems much, so here I am to burn off some clogging fattiness.
EDITED ADDITION:
Arggh! Okay, I'm upping the points ... because, since I posted this contest, I've earned more points than I was burning (Not a complaint to all potential other judges) - so yeah ... more points for all.
*more happiness*
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DA CONTEST
The picture above is of the female oestrogen hormone. Ain't it purdy?! You may use it for inspiration or not - I'm unfussy.
For those who don't know, I'm transgendered, a pre-op m2f about to start a scary physical journey. If you want background, see my profile page.
Up for a challenge? I hope so. I want people to explore gender. Write whatever you want - it does NOT have to centre on Transgendered states - but you must explore how you define "Gender."
What is IT when all the flesh is stripped back? Voices wishing to claim that it is a binary system are free to do so, just frame your work well is all I ask. I'm pretty hard to offend, but if there is a way - bad poetry is it!
DA RULES
No chatspeak
No cutting, suicide, homicide, etc.
NO sticky caps (SoRry mELodIeS!).
No complaining at judgement time.
Erotica is fun, just don't make it blantant! Sensual is good.
Avoid cliche.
Use Poetic Devices (Alliteration; Metaphor; Pace et al)
At least 15 lines!
Label appropriately (Adult or Erotica if required etc)
Have fun
That is all!
However, I'm feeling much more confident lately and, over the last few months, I've amassed over 15K of points - only spent maybe 1000. I don't use the 'featured' or 'reward' systems much, so here I am to burn off some clogging fattiness.
EDITED ADDITION:
Arggh! Okay, I'm upping the points ... because, since I posted this contest, I've earned more points than I was burning (Not a complaint to all potential other judges)
- so yeah ... more points for all.*more happiness*
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DA CONTEST
The picture above is of the female oestrogen hormone. Ain't it purdy?! You may use it for inspiration or not - I'm unfussy.
For those who don't know, I'm transgendered, a pre-op m2f about to start a scary physical journey. If you want background, see my profile page.
Up for a challenge? I hope so. I want people to explore gender. Write whatever you want - it does NOT have to centre on Transgendered states - but you must explore how you define "Gender."
What is IT when all the flesh is stripped back? Voices wishing to claim that it is a binary system are free to do so, just frame your work well is all I ask. I'm pretty hard to offend, but if there is a way - bad poetry is it!
DA RULES
No chatspeak
No cutting, suicide, homicide, etc.
NO sticky caps (SoRry mELodIeS!).
No complaining at judgement time.
Erotica is fun, just don't make it blantant! Sensual is good.
Avoid cliche.
Use Poetic Devices (Alliteration; Metaphor; Pace et al)
At least 15 lines!
Label appropriately (Adult or Erotica if required etc)
Have fun
That is all!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 23, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 1200, Silver: 600, Bronze: 300, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: I must have changed the placings a dozen times at least. Separating to top two was nightmare, let alone trying to sort out the others. The range of style and content was so broad it made ultimate comparisons come down to nothing but gut. Ordering them all tomorrow, I'd probably have 7 new arrangements. Now I know why I've stayed away from holding these contest things!! Arrgh! Thank you everyone. I am more than pleased with the turnout for my first venture and could not have asked for much more than such a high quality field. There will be another one soon - stay tuned
Contest Winners
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by MuddyKing 86 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 11 10:04 AM 2007. In Contemporary, Personal, Life
Bronze trophy winner
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by alexandrathegreat 56 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 16 9:52 PM 2007. In Adult, Thoughts, Personal Beliefs
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She'd never been one to wear white, so they put her in denim.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by Amaranthine Lover 27 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 16 10:32 AM 2007. In Contemporary, Contest, Dark, Fantasy, Abstract, Villanelle• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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I like the thought of being like stone, A statue kept behind glassby bookaddict -SYV- 23 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 8 7:31 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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If God is a woman I'm going to hell and I'll never know why.• Commented on by judge.
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Bookmarked.Good luck with the contest and what an interesting picture of oestrogeon,why it looks too pretty to provoke PMT lol
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Heh. I agree - and to show how all things vary by perspective, I'm very much looking forward to regular doses of PMT making injections soon
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excellent idea - will come back!
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Please do - it'll all be here waiting
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i wana enter totally!
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Much better than entering partially IMHO
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i like it!
just read your page- best of luck.. will watch your journey and be here cheering you on...
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Thank you. Will there be pom-poms involved?
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they'll be yours and if you want to call 'em pom poms.. then i think you should call them pom poms...
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Grammar-nazi
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nope.. i think you missed the joke...
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No - I didn't ... I was being obtuse (we Australians do that)
As to names, I've already sorted that: Lisa & Rachael
(for Left and Right)
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for a second i thought..
is she being obtuse.. and then i thought.. jesus- do i have to explain it's a joke- i went for the latter
good idea the coded name thingy.. you don't want to get 'em confused when putting them to bed -
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Indeed - also useful for anyone who kisses them goodnight and tucks them into bed. -
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i color code mine- it's messy but it helps avoid confusion for others-
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just another helpful hint from the "been there, done that" crowd
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I want enter but hmm im not sure my poetry is a little different. I think it is amazing that you are going to start the hormones and things. I wish you much luck.
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There is nothing wrong with different hun - I should know
So feel free to join in. After all - what have you got to lose?
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bravo
brave one
great contest idea too
elaine
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Brave? Nah - there are 2 choices. Be true or be false. I tried the latter and managed longer than most (I did denial very well!) but even I couldn't hold out and now, I can't see why I ever wanted to!
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Bookmarked.
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p.s how many entries, I have two ideas...
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I forgot to list that - oops. I set it to one per person. I feel that's more likely to get people thinking. Fret not though - this is but the first in a series of Gender/Politics/Transition contests
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Cool.
Do you mind if I send you link to a poem, its short and quite simple but would love to know what you think? -
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Not at all - as long as it isn't an entry here - don't want to go disrupting that veil of anonymity
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Oh wow, I clicked on this because I am currently doing a unit in college on Perspectives Of Gender. I shall have to see if I can come up with something for you
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I'll look forward to it
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Man, I wish I knew how I view gender ... seems like I've been choaked by the XX chromie and loved to death by the XY for so long ... and now that the primary mission of both is coming to an end ... I feel like there must be a third choice At least in me ... maybe other people have a clearer idea of their gender identity and hormonal balances ... at least enough to feel like they have one Great contest though ... makes me think ... and definitely makes me want to read the entries!
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oh dear me... very challenging challenge and when i read your rules... umm hee hee, i am confessing..
label appropriately... i accidently said labia, unfussy... i said unhussy...
ut ho... oh drat there i did it again lol
actually the photo is really friggin awsomely beautiful...
i bet the boy hormone is all brown and gross
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Not an issue hun, hehe. So are you up to the challenge or having a scaredy-run-away-quickly moment?
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i would be up to the challenge gladly.. but i am off to work a double shift today
no time.
but... i will hopefully enter your next one.. and you better have a next one or your introuble!
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this is a great contest idea! I am not sure I will make it but I love the concept. Good luck!
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Thankyou very,very much for silver for my write for it was from my heart,congratulations to Cinnary and Muddy and the the other entrants who were able to bring to the table something worthy of place mat,we are ALL individuals whatever our orientatation,gender or colour and it it is my firm belief that we choose not these but only choose our reactions to situations and towards others,as long as what we are and who we are hurts no one then surely we should be allowed to be who we are? Enough of my rambling,many blessings,Yvette
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It showed hun, it truly showed. I'm just so happy to have had such an excellent depth. A half-dozen places that were all such fine work. Thank you
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congrats to Cin and Miss
I love being in this kind of company...both my faves
thanks for the honor
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Well I guess I got off lucky there then. Several arrangement had you higher in the list ... and I feel you're the honest type, who'd not be impressed in granted honours you felt undeserved in the face of other work. Though to be honest, I got still rearrange them endlessly. I swear, this experience has given me a world of respec for those who run good contests often and always seem to get the judging order right
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Thank you so much for the gold, this was a great contest idea. Congrats to Miss and Muddy, my faves who I have so much respect for and congrats to everyone else!
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Thank you for the shiny thing hun,
congrats to the other winners tooooo
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