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My own view is that we can get to know each other in various ways through this forum. The general forum, for example. It's not just restricted to the terrestrial photography challenges.
People post their work often, whether it be their macros, or landscapes, or events, etc. and can get to know each other through their normal postings. I don't see how the fun and getting to know each other is restricted to the challenges. I just don't see it.
It would be really nice to see a return to the anonymous entry system as it just adds a little excitement and makes the challenge (bearing in mind that it is a fun little thing -- no prizes) a bit more credible. Not knowing who submitted what also ensures that one votes without prejudice.
I agree with Barry, though, that with the way things are people will vote for their friends. It's just the way it is.
I also would have figured that if the challenges were anonymous, it would encourage more people to enter as they have nothing to be afraid of. I know of other forums where they have a "picture a day" sub-forum and the entrants literally get torn new ones if their images look like snapshots and/or have absolutely no meaning whatsoever. Interestingly, though, the entrants generally smarten up and start submitting works of art quite quickly, which is pleasing, as the criticism actually works. It's not like that, here; on the whole, we're all pretty much a friendly happy bunch.
Just my two cents. I know these thoughts won't get anywhere as it seems the previous feedback has formed a consensus with no avenue for review. It's not an attack on anyone, and, not sour grapes, at all; just airing my own thoughts. However, at the same time, it is assuring to know I'm not alone as at least one other person seems to agree.
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