That's a good question, really... Perhaps the number of jokers should
be capped at a total of 15 (or something else reasonable).
Of course, the argument could be made that having the jokers will
allow and encourage people who normally could not commit to a story a
day to participate in the contest -- and increase submissions to the
various wikinews projects. It seems already that Erik (or someone) has
anticipated the contest running through 2006. I don't see a problem
with that... Especially if we get REALLY cool prizes.
-Nathan/Chiacomo
On 8/18/05, SJ <2.718281828(a)gmail.com> wrote:
The last contest might have lasted forever, without
jokers, had not
the leaders agreed to split first place. With four (cumulative!)
jokers a day, how will this one ever end?
On 8/18/05, Erik Moeller <erik_moeller(a)gmx.de> wrote:
I've promised a few people that I would set
this up:
http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Wikinews_Writing_Contest
It's an attempt to increase the story output on Wikinews across all
languages, inspired by the English writing contest in April. The basic
idea is simple: Each contestant needs to write a story a day, or use a
joker if available. When one fails to write a story within 24 hours, and
runs out of jokers, one drops out of the contest. The last three persons
to remain in the contest will be the winners.
Please comment, translate or edit the rules and instructions. We need
prizes, judges from each language, and contestants. So, please spread
the word about this. I would like it to begin on September 1, 2005.
Best,
Erik
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