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For  the Overly Particular Judges Poetry Contes

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On Contests

Limits should be set
in many situations,
contests being one.
Better, however, are by these:
sensible, clear instructions.
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Elliott Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Hi dear Andrea, I strongly agree with you that some judges have a lot of rules that can be a challenge. I don't sponsor/judge contests because I would recognize some poet's styles of writing, and it would hurt my heart to N/A anyone. My very best wishes to you for this contest. God's blessings to you. ~
Dietrich Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 1:55 PM
thanks, Regina. It's for the reason you mention that i never do those premier contests. I think they hurt people's feelings, especially if the judges show bias or give a person constant N/A's. You could do standard contests. That way you only leave off your winner list the people who you can tell have not done your contest correctly or given it little thought
Volumes Avatar
February 22, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Such a true reminder to judges to KISS. I have one instruction : When we write 'For the Overly Particular Judges Poetry ( the word Contes - must end in a "t". Love your poem Andrea. Hope Judges take heed, it will make the lives of all we battling contestants much easier. Best wishes Wen
Dietrich Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 1:55 PM
thanks, dear!
Proxenos Avatar
February 21, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Joseph is quite right, simple rules and instructions such a pleasure, complicated ones work for some as a challenge, but I opt for simple rules. I like the simplicity of this clever little poem, well said Andrea. Hugs blessings, Jennifer.
Kendrick Avatar
February 21, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Yes, clear instructions but we never know how one will interpret the instructions. I enjoyed reading this one. Sometimes there are way too many instructions as to be overwhelming. Sara K
Schatz Avatar
February 21, 2024 at 12:10 AM
It's cool how you break up "Better, however" and "Are these:" into two, two word non sentences
Dietrich Avatar
February 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Gosh I don't even know how that got past me. Better fix it.
Baker Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Nice Tanka, Andrea. I agree, the best way to have a good contest is to give clear instruction of what you're looking for in the contest. Blessings, my friend. Bill
May Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Sometimes the instructions throw me for a loop, I think most want simple rules
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 8:51 PM
I am always making silly mistakes even in somewhat simple contests. Imagine what the complicated ones do to me
Hind Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Very clever! Rings true.
Beaufort Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Andrea, I love that this is for a contest. You may yet get this site whipped into a better one!
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 8:50 PM
It will never happen. Haha
Allison Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 4:02 PM
and sponsors who stick to their original ideas not change it mid way through lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 8:50 PM
That too
Flood Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Absolutely! Good luck in the contest, Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Thanks
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