On 26 Jul 2004 at 17:43, frank theriault wrote:
> As far as the "prize" aspect goes, last time it was
> brought up and discussed, I believe a prevailing theme
> was that PUG isn't a contest, and most didn't want it
> to become one. It might be seen as a disincentive to
> post, by some, if they felt the pressure of a contest,
> or, to put another spin on it, some might feel envious
> if the same people kept winning over and over. Not to
> mention that hard feelings might arise if it was felt
> that there was a "politicization" of PUG ("They never
> vote for me just because my photos are fuzzy!
> Wahhhh!") <vbg>
I recall the main thrust of the past anti-competition stance is that there are
so many other places where competition and ratings exist that the PUG is a sort
of oasis in that regard. Secondly the suggestion was that newer photographers
could possibly be intimidated, the thrust of the PUG is to be as open and
inviting as possible. I'd like it to stay as is if possible, PAW just provides
another self regulated mode of presenting works which you may want to be more
transient in nature.
WRT my lack of recent posts apart from the caveat that Pentax gear has to be
used (which does preclude some of my works) the lack of host stability plays a
big part in my reluctance to submit entries.
Cheers,
Rob Studdert
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Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
