Poll: Questions about mini_fest 2010

[brissygirl.livejournal.com]

[Poll #1506993]

Comments

[whitestar.livejournal.com]

I loved that you gave us a longer deadline and that the minimum number of words was not huge. I also love the idea that if a person couldn't get their story or art done in time, they weren't crucified for it. I saw one fest community that said the people who didn't get their stories/art done could no longer participate in the future fests. I'm like "What?" Participation is supposed to be fun and easy going. Sooner or later if they ban people just because they couldn't finish their submissions, then they'll run out of people since the HP fandom will get smaller over time. That's why I loved how you ran the Mini Fest. It was much more open and easy going ^_^ You have the right idea :D

[brissygirl.livejournal.com]

In answer to your response about "what is original"? I mean you think of your own ideas and characters and write something that is uniquely you.

I agree with you about the list of shame and I DON'T agree with creating one. Especially since it was a December fest and anyone who lives in the real world knows that the December holiday season is crazy busy for everyone.

Thanks for voting, participating and your feedback! *hugs*

[whitestar.livejournal.com]

On the original story, I probably wouldn't do that. I prefer writing about HP characters and maybe throwing in an OC once in a while :)

[brissygirl.livejournal.com]

Fair enough, I just know a couple of my flisters who write original stuff so I thought I would ask and see what the reaction was. :D

[aigooism.livejournal.com]

Of course I think if somebody did repeat it twice, then I think that's when it would be a bit problematic. I've been in the fandom long enough to respect the mod's wishes on not letting drop outs participate, but I think one chance is all right, and if they break it, then tough XD

[brissygirl.livejournal.com]

We had people put their names down who didn't end up participating. We also had someone send their entry 2 days before the fest was due to finish. However I agree there is a limit to the amount of chances someone gets when participating in fests, however making a public post about who didn't communicate with the mods about what was happening is pretty harsh.

I also didn't want to be breathing down people's necks asking why they hadn't gotten in touch with one of us mods. I have better things to do, as I'm sure everyone else does as well.

[aigooism.livejournal.com]

*nodnod* Makes sense. :)