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Contests - Inspired By F J Thomas's Blog

Entering contests isn’t a race
First past the post may not get a place
Don’t make it a mission
To get first position …
Attacking sponsors is a disgrace

Written after reading F J Thomas's blog  AFTERAFFECTS OF HOSTING A CONTEST
30th May 2015

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Arthur Vaso

May 31, 2015 at 4:14 PM

Well said!!!! Hugs

Jan Allison

May 31, 2015 at 4:20 PM

I can't tolerate childish behaviour from supposed adults -and attacking the sponsors is not a way to make friends and influence people ...I work with kids want to get away from them when i am here lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

May 31, 2015 at 10:01 AM

Love this, Jan! Your message is right on! PS contests are fun challenges that help us learn and grow and sometimes get rewarded for our hard work. I too believe the sponsors should be applauded for their difficult job. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

May 31, 2015 at 11:42 AM

Having sponsored my own contest Sandra I know how difficult it is:-) hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

May 31, 2015 at 9:31 AM

Good advice!

Jan Allison

May 31, 2015 at 11:41 AM

Thanks Richard:-) Hugs jan xx

Sneha Rv

May 30, 2015 at 2:12 PM

This is marvelous!! I agree with you!! :) :)

Jan Allison

May 30, 2015 at 2:14 PM

Thanks Sneha - it is not easy task to host contests and the sponsors so a marvellous job :-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

May 30, 2015 at 12:43 PM

It only becomes a race when there are maybe three spots left and it's a really popular contest. hahaha. GOOD one, Jan. and people who scribble off trash just to be first in line, shame shame shame.

Jan Allison

May 30, 2015 at 1:03 PM

I agree with you Andrea - I re read Flo's blog and this little ditty came to me lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

May 30, 2015 at 10:08 AM

"LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT STONES CAST THE FIRST SIN"....or something like that. If everybody loved every poem we'd all be rich and famous....

Jan Allison

May 30, 2015 at 11:58 AM

I am happy to be who I am John riches and fame do not bring happiness :-) Hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick

May 30, 2015 at 9:51 AM

Entering contests can be fun, it can help a person have some theme to get information about or a particular form of poetry to learn about and try..Each sponsor is a unique individual with likes and dislikes so the contest winners are strickly they choice..Enjoyed reading your thoughts about the topic..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison

May 30, 2015 at 11:57 AM

I agree 100% with your comment Sara:-) Hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

May 30, 2015 at 9:36 AM

I agree with you Jan; we should support sponsors and not attack them; theirs is not an easy job. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

May 30, 2015 at 11:57 AM

Having done my own contest Paul I can say hand on heart it is not an easy job and admire the people who sponsor contests for our enjoyment - they should be applauded and if someone is unhappy a simple polite soup mail is all it takes then they can find out how they could have done better:-) Hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos

May 30, 2015 at 9:32 AM

Don't mess wit Flo! Don't mess wit Flo No Mo. It's Da Agony Of Da Feets!"

Jan Allison

May 30, 2015 at 11:55 AM

LOL Judy:-) Hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance

May 30, 2015 at 7:30 AM

It should all be for fun anyway...we are all here to learn and grow and be a community. Hugs

Jan Allison

May 30, 2015 at 7:37 AM

I agree Cas and if I need feedback I ask in private - and if I do I do it nicely:-) hugs Jan xx

Sharon Gulley

May 30, 2015 at 7:29 AM

Good Morning Jan, May your day be a blessed one and I like this write....Sharon

Jan Allison

May 30, 2015 at 7:36 AM

It's really saddened me to see sponsors being criticised by poor losers - I am so glad Flo did her blog - she doesn't suffer fools gladly! Hugs Jan xx

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