04-01-2014, 04:57 AM
Actually I'll happily take responsibility for the "no contest" vibe since I'm probably the most vocal opponent and I always kill it off when the mods suggest it. It's partly because I'm evil and no fun at all, but largely because winners of contests are chosen so arbitrarily. There might be 42 poems of equal skill, showcasing equal facility with form, function and creativity, but one will stand out to the judge(s) purely based on preference. A judge who prefers free verse will rarely choose a sonnet; a formalist judge will be less likely to accept a beat-style poem. And a judge with less experience in reading and writing poetry will not always recognise skill, but will go with gut feeling.
However, may I add my thanks for the offer. There is nothing more heartwarming than people showing such acceptance of the site that they're willing to put something so substantial back, and we greatly appreciate it. It's just that here, the only currency we really think of as important is time.
However, may I add my thanks for the offer. There is nothing more heartwarming than people showing such acceptance of the site that they're willing to put something so substantial back, and we greatly appreciate it. It's just that here, the only currency we really think of as important is time.
It could be worse