geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Time stops for no man and we are approaching that time when saddles, bridles and whips are being readied for that annual bloodbath ordeal to find POTY. This thread is for constructive ideas on how we can make the contest more interesting. I will summarise and present the best of our ideas to the almighty one and hopefully, we can come up with something rivetting! I'll start by suggesting that voters can change their vote right up to the finish line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 and I see no reason why a member can't win it more than once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Why don't we have more than one catagory. e.g. The most boring poster The grumpiest poster etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, scottiejohn said: Why don't we have more than one catagory. e.g. The most boring poster The grumpiest poster etc in a bid to keep things positive, we could have "most informative", "funniest" or even "most way out' Besides, there would be far too many nominations for boring and grumpy posters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 31 minutes ago, geronimo said: I'll start by suggesting that voters can change their vote right up to the finish line. Sadly the forum software no longer allows poll voters to change their votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Just now, Crossy said: Sadly the forum software no longer allows poll voters to change their votes. Noted ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Crossy said: Sadly the forum software no longer allows poll voters to change their votes. So, how about each member having 3 votes? Then they could hold baack a couple for the final stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, geronimo said: So, how about each member having 3 votes? Then they could hold baack a couple for the final stretch. The poll software allows 3 questions each with up to 20 answers. Unfortunately once you've voted you don't get another vote in the same poll. We could do nominations then take the top 20 and then have three questions for 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice, but I don't see a way of stopping someone voting for the same victim in all three slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Another idea is for each contestant to have a thread where they can post 5 of the best posts they made in the year for members to browse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Crossy said: The poll software allows 3 questions each with up to 20 answers. Unfortunately once you've voted you don't get another vote in the same poll. We could do nominations then take the top 20 and then have three questions for 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice, but I don't see a way of stopping someone voting for the same victim in all three slots. then let them vote for the same person if that's what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 42 minutes ago, geronimo said: and I see no reason why a member can't win it more than once! I do, i saw the true side of some posters/ posers on here after i was P.O.T.Y. The hatred/ bile, disgusting things a handful of jealous members posted were disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, geronimo said: Another idea is for each contestant to have a thread where they can post 5 of the best posts they made in the year for members to browse. Posts- or comments - far wittier reading comments than posts ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 minute ago, colinneil said: I do, i saw the true side of some posters/ posers on here after i was P.O.T.Y. The hatred/ bile, disgusting things a handful of jealous members posted were disgusting. well, you could remove yourself from the running if you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Just now, RichardColeman said: Posts- or comments - far wittier reading comments than posts ! we could bring likes into the equation ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 20 minutes ago, colinneil said: I do, i saw the true side of some posters/ posers on here after i was P.O.T.Y. The hatred/ bile, disgusting things a handful of jealous members posted were disgusting. Colin..ahem..you never did send me a receipt for the 2,372 baht I spent on "contributions" towards getting you elected last year.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 33 minutes ago, geronimo said: we could bring likes into the equation ....... If it's relative to the number of posts, it gives me some chances; and as a bonus does the fact of being Breton from France give me extra points? No, I have not smoked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Just now, Assurancetourix said: If it's relative to the number of posts, it gives me some chances; and as a bonus does the fact of being Breton from France give me extra points? No, I have not smoked Wow, you do have a very good likes to post ratio, are you intellectual by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said: 2,372 baht I spent Only 2,372 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Assurancetourix said: Only 2,372 baht He has a corruption budget obviously ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 46 minutes ago, colinneil said: I do, i saw the true side of some posters/ posers on here after i was P.O.T.Y. The hatred/ bile, disgusting things a handful of jealous members posted were disgusting. Well it wasn't me! And not entirely surprisingly (i never said i was clever) i have just worked out what POTY means Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, poohy said: Well it wasn't me! And not entirely surprisingly (i never said i was clever) i have just worked out what POTY means Poohy should be nominated this year! I can see it now, "Poohy for POTY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, geronimo said: Wow, you do have a very good likes to post ratio, are you intellectual by any chance? I was an international trucker; nobody is perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Assurancetourix said: I was an international trucker; nobody is perfect You obviously majored in wit Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 minute ago, geronimo said: Poohy should be nominated this year! Because he lives in (PKK) Prachuap Khiri Khan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 You could open a "runners topic" those who wish to run can post there manifesto in that topic, those that support put a "like" and only a "like", nothing negative. The most likes at the end is the winner, but remember likes can be removed at anytime too ! Just a suggestion, might work better than a poll and give the runners a platform to promote and gather support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 minute ago, CharlieH said: You could open a "runners topic" those who wish to run can post there manifesto in that topic, those that support put a "like" and only a "like", nothing negative. The most likes at the end is the winner, but remember likes can be removed at anytime too ! Just a suggestion, might work better than a poll and give the runners a platform to promote and gather support. Good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Assurancetourix said: Because he lives in (PKK) Prachuap Khiri Khan I do indeed (someone has to ) Secondly thats where the wife lives she would take a dim view of me moving elsewhere Lastly and most importantly i would miss the dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimo Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 minute ago, poohy said: I do indeed (someone has to ) Secondly thats where the wife lives she would take a dim view of me moving elsewhere Lastly and most importantly i would miss the dogs! I'll nominate you this year Sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skallywag Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, geronimo said: This thread is for constructive ideas on how we can make the contest more interesting. FIrst year living in thailand full time and posting profusely on here. Seems the member with highest ratio of "likes", "haha", or "thanks" to their posts should win. Where are the current contest rules? I looked at forum rules and did not see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 How about a most banned poster then I might be in the running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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