Be both the contestant AND the JUDGE entering this contest. I think the best way to determine the best is for the contestants to VOTE.
Here’s how it will be done.
1) Enter your best poem (pre write or new one) ONE entry ONLY
2) AFTER the contest is closed VOTE for the top 3 poems (don’t vote for your own) by writing your choice in the comments for the poem.
3) 5 days after the contest closes for judging, I’ll add all the votes
1st place votes scores 3
2nd place votes scores 2
3rd place votes scores 1
4) 400 points for highest score
200 points for second highest score
100 points for third highest score
Rules
1) NO EROTICA or ADULT themes. (Won’t read them. Sorry)
2) NO PROFANITY
3) MUST VOTE for your top 3 poems. (If you don’t, your poem will not be considered in the tally for the winning poems)
4) DO NOT vote for your own poem.
5) Please make vote easy to find (MY CHOICE FOR 1ST PLACE) by using all caps and making it separate from the rest of your comment.
I hope to see other contests using this strategy for judging
I hope to read some OUTSTANDING poems
Here’s how it will be done.
1) Enter your best poem (pre write or new one) ONE entry ONLY
2) AFTER the contest is closed VOTE for the top 3 poems (don’t vote for your own) by writing your choice in the comments for the poem.
3) 5 days after the contest closes for judging, I’ll add all the votes
1st place votes scores 3
2nd place votes scores 2
3rd place votes scores 1
4) 400 points for highest score
200 points for second highest score
100 points for third highest score
Rules
1) NO EROTICA or ADULT themes. (Won’t read them. Sorry)
2) NO PROFANITY
3) MUST VOTE for your top 3 poems. (If you don’t, your poem will not be considered in the tally for the winning poems)
4) DO NOT vote for your own poem.
5) Please make vote easy to find (MY CHOICE FOR 1ST PLACE) by using all caps and making it separate from the rest of your comment.
I hope to see other contests using this strategy for judging
I hope to read some OUTSTANDING poems
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 29, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 400
- Final notes: Thank you for all who entered. The contest accomplished the two things I wanted from it. 1) I read some outstanding poems 2) These outstanding poems received reads and acclamations from other poets.
I added the votes I had to discount 1 voter who 'stuffed the ballot' but in the end the vote would not have made a difference in the result. I also resolved one tie breaker.
Some people did not vote for all 3 places.Entries [5]
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Silence speaks
Silence speaks volumesby strangeillusion 18 lines, 21 comments, on Nov 23 12:27 AM 2003. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
How can we contain nature's sweet essence
Upon a page through scripture or writing?• Commented on by judge. -
by TheNewDestiny 43 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 22 1:13 AM 2004. In Dark• Commented on by judge.
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This Poem is in honor of my late sister Trina may she find the happniess denied her on this earth.• Commented on by judge.
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your lips are still stuck his
and the shelf has fallen on my face• Commented on by judge.
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Very interesting. Nice set up for people to be totally involved in the contest. This technique is also done at the World Haiku Club once a month for their kigo contest etc. Very cool.
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so how many times can we enter? Is there a limit at all?
-morgana
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Only ONE entry per contestant. It says so in da rules
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Wow! This is definitely something different. It should be interesting! Great idea!
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awesome idea!!!
Here 'tis, my Friend...my own humble entry into your cool idea for a contest!!! Thanks for you...Wanda
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I will enter, but
I like this idea, but I do see a (small?) problem: you can't wait ten days to judge; it only gives you like 5, and then moderators judge it. -
Thanks. This is my first contest. Didn't know that. I'll have to make it 5 days then.
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this is a very cool idea...I will enter, but I have no idea what my best poem is, so I'll just have to pick one.
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Good idea, but I know someone who did this for an art contest and most people voted for some of the worst art, because they thought everyone else would vote for the good work, and they didn't want to encourage the good work to win against their own...Oh well...As long as people are honest...
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WOW. I was hoping to read some OUTSTANDING poems by creating this contest. So far I am not disappointed. I'm anxious myself to see who the winner will be. I already have some favorites. Can't wait to read more entries. Contestants and Judges, I am sure you will not be disappointed in reading these. Some are very deep and require some thoughtful reading and rereading. Don't dismiss ones you don't 'get' at first. They may very well turn out to be the best.
Thanks to all who have entered so far.
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where do we vote?
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yes, I'm wondering the same thing.. how do we vote and where?
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It's a nice idea - I just pity you because counting up the votes is going to take a long time. Oh well.
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Where do we vote?
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I LIKE UR IDEA-WHERE DO WE VOTE? -
just thought it would make it easier on you if I wrote my choices here..although I did go by the rules and put them in the comment box of each poem as well.
first...Two Willows by FalconStarfyer
second...Signs of the times by johnrdavies
third...Natural Thought (an English Sonnet) by cocolocoblondie
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first: the ocean - haley27
second: in the mirror - bannedforever
third: A rose in december - purple sky
I'm hope this is allright? I mean the way I'm giving my vote. -
Please vote either on this page or in comments on the poem (prefered way). As long as I can find the vote.
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My Votes:
Powerless to Alter Time's Functions by Everyone's Dead- 1st
The Ocean by haley 27- 2nd place
As A Rose In December by PurpleSky- 3rd place
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First- ~~Surrender Serenity~~ by Blushfulmoon
Second- Sign of the Times by johnrdavies
Third- In the Mirror by bannedforever
I enjoyed many of these pieces but these stuck out to me therefore I chose them. Thanks and good luck to all! -
MY votes
1st-If I were the last red rose by: genielassie
2nd-Angels Dance by: magic lady
3rd-Powerless to alter times function by:Everyones Dead -
You can vote by commenting on the poem itself or on this contest page. As long as I can find the vote, it's okay.
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ooooooooooooooo, this would have been fun. Too bad I missed it
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Hey, my Friend...editing now to add my picks!! ]
Thanks for a great contest idea..GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!!!
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I've started to add the votes. I'm enjoying reading the entries and seeing the variety of tastes. I'm glad people are not only voting but also leaving comments even if its not their choice for a trophy.
I am disappointed to learn the some votes were cast without reading all poems (based on what a UMBR member has told me). I suppose I should have required a comment on all entries, but it's too late for that. I leave the process of judging to the integrity of the voter. Also, please only make 1 choice for each place. I've already seen one voter voting for 3rd place entry 3 times. I cannot count that vote. -
Aw hope you enjoy the judging. I really feel for ya. You've got so much to do for this, with adding up all the votes and all x
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I wanted to say thank you to all that voted on my poem in this contest. This is by far my best work, and I am so thankful that it has received the recognition like this. 's to all of you! Even the ones that didn’t vote for it.
Also congratulations to the other trophy winners! An extra for you guys!
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