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I think people are rallying against popularity taking over design contests - not popularity in general. I haven't encountered anyone who is upset over certain members being recognized for their popularity (in the form of 1LPs and/or gifts).
That being said, I definitely think there are people who go above and beyond to help make the site better, and they should be recognized; but if they are, it needs to be completely separate from design contests. After all, design contests should be about design - not a person's character.
I like your ideas much better than an "awards show". And instead of making it an annual thing, what if there was a group that focuses on community involvement? Maybe it could work with Molly to create bi-weekly or monthly blog posts that highlight a member's involvement here on CL, and a "get to know you" blurb so people can get a better idea of who the person being recognized is. I also love the idea of a trophy or recognition bar on user profiles, too... that might be something the group could design/code (something unique for each "winner") to save the CL staff some time.
Thoughts?
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I'm open to listening to some ideas and putting together a proposal. This should be community planned for the most part and I can help implement it.
My personal concerns is that this would backfire and turn in to another form of a "Popularity Contest." So keep this in mind when proposing how member votes might be taken place and categories for winning, etc.
Suggestions for planning topics:
1.) The basic idea (please try to edit before posting and keep it as minimal and bullet-listed as possible)
2.) How do we cast votes? My best suggestion is using Wufoo's survey platform... COLOURlovers will probably not have the development power to build something custom (but I can always ask if you can give good reason as to why Wufoo would not work).
3.) What type of awards would be given out?
- Customized Digital Award Badges for the member to display on their profile (name, year & award - digital trophy).
- Physical Awards: Seamless Studio? COLOURlovers Sponsored account? Contest Partners awards (i.e. gift code for say, Betabrand, Moo, Uprinting?)
- Other ideas welcome!
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*** A lot of my time is being actively involved in resolving some CONTEST ISSUES HERE. I'm leaving this suggestion box open and I will try to keep up as it goes along. IF we decide to go forward with this motion then I would hope we can plan it by the end of September to have it ready for December or January.***
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Molly Bermea
Community Curator