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Ifgmc2003 is involved, I see a beer pole throw down coming...lol
Ifgmc2003 is involved, I see a beer pole throw down coming...lol
I totally agree here. I dont have some of the skills or tools as some folks on here. But if there was a broad category like these I might be inclined to join.I’m not suggesting some, even most don’t require it. When you think themed though like Mexican, Italian, Super Bowl, Soup and Griddle as examples those should be broad and inclusive of all potential entrants.
100% this. I've often seen the entries before I knew there was even a challenge. Or seen the challenge just a few days before the deadline.Also maybe plan 3 contests ahead of time with dates, that way people can plan and order in ingredient's etc..in ahead of time. Especially a contest that is near any holiday.
Well Jeff, you keep practicing and pretty soon you'll have your picture taking down pat!As has been discussed before with online contests the visual aspect simply is an important part of submissions. There is simply no logical war around that. It’s also been mentioned that many can be intimidated by that so don’t enter. Heck I remember feeling exactly like that when I first joined. My burger entry was tasty but my pics were light years away from some of the seasoned vets. Suggestion - Have two entry tiers for the Throwdown. Tier 1 - Entrants who have not had a previous Throwdown win and Tier 2 - Any entrants who have won a prior Throwdown. I think this would help alleviate some of the concerns and intimidation. Number of prizes would go up but frankly I’m sure there are plenty of us who would donate items to the prize pools. Thoughts?
I agree the picture is a huge part of an entry, but it doesn't always represent the whole story. A lot of work goes into the entries and that can easily go un-noticed without some type of description. I've seen entries that I would have voted for if I knew the work that went into making it.As has been discussed before with online contests the visual aspect simply is an important part of submissions. There is simply no logical war around that. It’s also been mentioned that many can be intimidated by that so don’t enter. Heck I remember feeling exactly like that when I first joined. My burger entry was tasty but my pics were light years away from some of the seasoned vets. Suggestion - Have two entry tiers for the Throwdown. Tier 1 - Entrants who have not had a previous Throwdown win and Tier 2 - Any entrants who have won a prior Throwdown. I think this would help alleviate some of the concerns and intimidation. Number of prizes would go up but frankly I’m sure there are plenty of us who would donate items to the prize pools. Thoughts?
Happens to all of us!I also want to apologize to the forum for getting frustrated yesterday. I was just having a bad day.
100% a tantalizing description and story is key too. People put a lot of work into those descriptions on menus for example. Key words to help you taste it in your mind!I agree the picture is a huge part of an entry, but it doesn't always represent the whole story. A lot of work goes into the entries and that can easily go un-noticed without some type of description. I've seen entries that I would have voted for if I knew the work that went into making it.
Chris