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iFlipHere we are with another MOTM with very, very few votes and literally zero excitement. Compare this to a past MOTM, such as this one: https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/812827/Vote-now-for-the-September-2015-Member-of-the-Month
The difference is that the candidates generate no excitement (gee, sound familiar?). They all have uploaded some pics and some vids, but are largely inactive on the forums. Of those running, the only name I even recognize is SammyDubz. I see no reason to vote when I know nothing about the candidates and don't relate to any of them.
Want people to get excited about MOTM again? Put together a small prize pack, select candidates who are actually known, and get people psyched! Let's have the candidates get on the thread and tell us why we should vote for them. Let's have them throw some punches, make some jokes about themselves...anything! As it presently stands, this may as well be the final MOTM because clearly no one gives a damn.
Mr.BishopThink we should stop it for now and then only re-launch when we can re-invent?
iFlipYes, I think that would be prudent. Finish out this month because it is already started, but then put it on hold and start it again when it is something that will get people excited - both those in the running and the voting members. Re-launch with some fanfare, and use a different method to select candidates. Do this month's candidates even know they are in the running? There have been no comments from them, no one saying anything to hype people on any of them...nothing.
MOTM used to be fun - and it can be again - it just needs a reboot.
Jcamottswhy am I even nominated I didn't do anything.
Jcamottswhy am I even nominated I didn't do anything.
goofyguuseJust noticed this morning that I was nominated for MOTM without any kind of notification. Pretty excited to see that I was included in the nominations for April!
Over the past year or two I have been working hard to connect with as many skiers as possible in order to gain more and more experience behind the lens. Last season I set the goal for myself to earn POTD just once, which unfortunately didn't work out for me. Since last season I have had a fire burning inside, and I have thus put in as much effort as possible to up my photo game. Since the beginning of this season I have had six of my photos featured as POTD from all around Michigan and southern Ontario, Canada.
Stoked to see that my efforts are gaining some recognition on here, and I hope to do nothing but improve behind the lens throughout the coming years!
Cheers!
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Mr.BishopI'm down and fair points on all fronts.
Everyone agree?
milk_manNo don't get rid of it! Just continue the way it is but consider changes. either way, if/when you revamp it there will be excitement
Mr.BishopSounds like a plan!
