POTM's Future Poll - Page 5

LeeNetworX · 02-19-2011, 11:43 AM

I honestly think we would get more participation if people were reminded about it. I rarely think about it because it's kind of off the beaten path in the 'Current Info' section of the forum. I think it should be stickied somewhere with more traffic, or even in multiple places. Just a suggestion.

Papa_Complex · 02-28-2011, 01:14 PM

If there isn't enough participation, then kill it, but what about making it a "pic of the season"? That might raise the bar on quality and creativeness, while giving people more time to find something that they're happy to post.

Mr Lefty · 02-28-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

If there isn't enough participation, then kill it, but what about making it a "pic of the season"? That might raise the bar on quality and creativeness, while giving people more time to find something that they're happy to post.

not a bad idea... maybe even have a couple catagories so that everyone has a chance...

like say Best Track day photo, Best two up photo, Best WTF photo, Best holiday photo, Best off road photo, Best where am I photo (touring), Best Rally photo, ect...

Trip · 02-28-2011, 01:22 PM

I really like that idea, make it more oriented to a topic than just motorcyclin.

Papa_Complex · 02-28-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

not a bad idea... maybe even have a couple catagories so that everyone has a chance...

like say Best Track day photo, Best two up photo, Best WTF photo, Best holiday photo, Best off road photo, Best where am I photo (touring), Best Rally photo, ect...

That sounds good. There are a lot of different things that are motorcycle related, that could be represented. Two or 3 categories per season might give some incentive to the people who don't ordinarily post. Also putting something in Off Topic, to remind people to vote, wouldn't be a bad idea.

Mr Lefty · 02-28-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I really like that idea, make it more oriented to a topic than just motorcyclin.

exactly... and given the randomness of our motorcycling interests, I think it'll invite more interest

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

That sounds good. There are a lot of different things that are motorcycle related, that could be represented. Two or 3 categories per season might give some incentive to the people who don't ordinarily post. Also putting something in Off Topic, to remind people to vote, wouldn't be a bad idea.

yeah... or possibly put in a pop up until they view the thread (if that's possible) like the PM pop up...

ok, officially voted change it

Papa_Complex · 02-28-2011, 01:30 PM

Removing the "must have a motorcycle in it" requirement and changing it to "must somehow be motorcycle related" might help too. That would cover your comment about a "best road photo." There are a lot of creative ways that you can shoot a road, and there's nothing wrong with a picture of nothing more than very twisty pavement.

Trip · 02-28-2011, 01:31 PM

Does it have must have a motorcycle? I always thought it was motorcycle related.

marko138 · 02-28-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

not a bad idea... maybe even have a couple catagories so that everyone has a chance...

like say Best Track day photo, Best two up photo, Best WTF photo, Best holiday photo, Best off road photo, Best where am I photo (touring), Best Rally photo, ect...

None of that is excluded now...if I understand your idea correctly.

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Originally Posted by Trip

Does it have must have a motorcycle? I always thought it was motorcycle related.

You're right. It's always been motorcycle related, not strictly motorcycle. Someone won once with a baby in a helmet didn't they?

Papa_Complex · 02-28-2011, 01:47 PM

Some previous threads stated that a motorcycle had to be in the shot. Later ones said something like, "You know the rules." As long as rules are clearly stated, and a little broader than that, there shouldn't be an issue.

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02-28-2011, 01:14 PM	#42
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	If there isn't enough participation, then kill it, but what about making it a "pic of the season"? That might raise the bar on quality and creativeness, while giving people more time to find something that they're happy to post. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

02-28-2011, 01:30 PM	#47
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Removing the "must have a motorcycle in it" requirement and changing it to "must somehow be motorcycle related" might help too. That would cover your comment about a "best road photo." There are a lot of creative ways that you can shoot a road, and there's nothing wrong with a picture of nothing more than very twisty pavement. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

02-28-2011, 01:47 PM	#50
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Some previous threads stated that a motorcycle had to be in the shot. Later ones said something like, "You know the rules." As long as rules are clearly stated, and a little broader than that, there shouldn't be an issue. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

02-19-2011, 11:43 AM	#41
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	I honestly think we would get more participation if people were reminded about it. I rarely think about it because it's kind of off the beaten path in the 'Current Info' section of the forum. I think it should be stickied somewhere with more traffic, or even in multiple places. Just a suggestion.

02-28-2011, 01:22 PM	#44
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I really like that idea, make it more oriented to a topic than just motorcyclin.

02-28-2011, 01:31 PM	#48
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Does it have must have a motorcycle? I always thought it was motorcycle related.