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@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@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,
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