Thanks to Jenna for the valuable feedback. Posting now under a separate topic to brainstorm ideas for a camping programming competition/contest :)
What needs to be decided: a) Theme and Jury The theme options are to give something to code within a certain amount of time e.g. x days to complete a certain app that is the same for all the participants. More tricky but possible is to have a more open format and allow participants to craft what they want within certain boundaries (e.g. should use camping, should be a small app etc.) I am far from knowing enough about camping to be part of a jury but a I know someone that can join as a jury - any more volunteers? Or should it be judged by visitors /other users ? b) Prizes (will be sponsored by David) Obviously a competition is mostly for the fun of it but some prizes can help to get more attention. Suggestions are welcome ! ideas: 1st prize a tablet (e.g. ipad) or in the similar price range ? 2nd and 3rd price any suggestion ? As alternative a gift certificates for http://www.thinkgeek.com/ or something from there..or books (amazon gift certificates) c) Interaction: for the competition the best live interaction would probably be in IRC but forums can be used too. Last but not least as camping is a community project who is +1 or -1 for such an event :) ? Thanks in advance for your feedback David _______________________________________________ Camping-list mailing list Camping-list@rubyforge.org http://rubyforge.org/mailman/listinfo/camping-list
