On 1/17/2015 12:08, Standlee, Kevin wrote:
I do not know what technology they are using. You’d have to ask them.
The mostly same software that was used for the last several years, as
written by Ron Oakes. The reason I say mostly is because the software
needs to talk to the registration system in intimate, complex ways and
since everyone uses a different registration system, that part gets
re-written every year.
I’ve been trying to not pester John Lorentz (the lead Administrator)
unnecessarily, inasmuch as he’s very busy right now given that the
Hugo PIN mailing has been delayed, so there are lots of people who
want to nominate who do not have the e-PIN to do so and are submitting
requests right away.
Thanks, Kevin. On behalf of the Hugo team, we appreciate that.
As someone who has administered the awards, I’m somewhat mystified at
the rush to nominate on Day 1. It’s not like the hotel reservations,
where there is a limited supply. There is an unlimited supply of Hugo
Award nominations, and nominating on Day 1 or Day 30 or the last week
has exactly the same value.
I don't understand it either. But if folks are going to be so gung-ho,
maybe we should auction off early nomination rights. ;)
Best,
Glenn
This year’s deadline is in Pacific time. That is, it’s in the same
time zone you are in. And if you read what I actually wrote, I didn’t
say “last day” but “last week,” in which case time zone is irrelevant.
Kevin
*From:*Adrienne Foster [mailto:[email protected]]
*Sent:* Friday, January 16, 2015 11:57 PM
*To:* Standlee, Kevin; BASFA List; Barbara Haddad; Chris Garcia
*Subject:* Re: [Basfa] Hugo noms
After losing out for LSC3, that is something I do not recommend doing.
I didn't realize that the concom had adjusted the deadline to Texas
time until too late. If I had realized they had modified the ballot
software to allow editing, I would've input my nominations long before
and changed it as I felt necessary. The admin just used what was last
saved by the deadline.
Is Sasquan using the same software for the ballot as last year? I'd
hate to think they'd move backward.
Adrienne
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*To:* Adrienne Foster <[email protected]
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*Sent:* Friday, January 16, 2015 11:04 PM
*Subject:* RE: [Basfa] Hugo noms
Adrienne Foster wrote:
> Being on the Sasquan staff, I just received this message. I thought
BASFA folks might appreciate this update.
>
> Kevin Standlee, in light of the efficiency of this release, would
you like to get started on our recommendations right away?
There's no need. Nominations are open until March 10:
http://www.thehugoawards.org/2015/01/2015-hugo-campbell-award-nominations-now-open/
However, I've had a change of my work schedule and therefore will be
in the Bay Area a week earlier than I originally expected. Thus the
one night I can be down there is January 26. (And then I'll be away
for three straight weeks thereafter.)
Personally, I don't recommend sending a nomination ballot until the
final week, in order to give yourself enough time to look over what
you've read/seen the past year.
Kevin
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