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fork · 11-15-2009, 11:45 AM

Don't make this into a stupid fight about Hampers. You asked about the awards so I told you. I didn't say "BRING BACK HAMPERS!" or anything like that.

BettyBoop · 11-15-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fork

Don't make this into a stupid fight about Hampers. You asked about the awards so I told you. I didn't say "BRING BACK HAMPERS!" or anything like that.

Um... I didn't.
wow.
Anyways, I guess you'll have to see what the mods say Loke. But it would most likely turn into a popularity contest if the votes or nominations or whatever were left to members.

theone · 11-15-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacques

I don't really like this idea- some of the suggestions for awards(in fact most) are stuff that has no link to how people are on this site (eg. best athlete...) and as already said it would most likely turn into a popularity contest, with people who really 'deserve' the titles losing out.

That said- some sort of awards system, that people could nominate others for and then be awarded by the mods, might be a good way to recognise people who write good stories or are really friendly or something.

Good points, Jacques.

projectt89 · 11-15-2009, 08:41 PM

I'd have to agree. This would turn into whoever is the most popular contest, and would be EXACTLY like high school. Fork brings up a good point, theres always someone whose a god at something, and someone else steals the thunder because they have more friends and whatnot.

I think this would just cause some really sour feelings, and bring the drama of high school to GetDare.

-Mike

Trystaan · 11-16-2009, 10:55 AM

Popularity contests, on a forum. In real life Loke maybe a good idea. Fraid not on here. I'll leave it open for people to discuss. Unless you can think of a good non popularity based format then probably not going to happen.

lokelake · 11-16-2009, 10:03 PM

I didn't realize this suggestion will get so many posts. I'm sure it will get locked after depp gets off his lazy butt and replies to this saying it is not a good idea.

Mephistopheles · 11-16-2009, 10:53 PM

possible idea (maybe?): make a thread where each user can post their own categories and their personal winners? No official vote or sanctioning of the results in any kind, just users stating their personal opinions.

also a ton of the categories have nothing to do with GD so obv. they would need to be tweaked.

projectt89 · 11-19-2009, 12:46 PM

Problem is... Personal opinions go both ways...

Person A nominates Person B... Person C doesn't like Person B, so Person C makes his opinion of Person B public... Person B shares his opinion of Person C... blah blah blah

Personal Opinions don't really work. I think we just need to keep opinions of other people out of GetDare. Period.

Ironically... that's just my personal opinion.

Confuse you yet?

BettyBoop · 11-19-2009, 01:07 PM

Maybe we should just let it die?
Things like this = Popularity Contests = Boohoo
This is why we cant have nice things.

lokelake · 11-19-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyBoop

Maybe we should just let it die?
Things like this = Popularity Contests = Boohoo
This is why we cant have nice things.

Yeah popularity contests like if a member or members dislikes another member or members, then it is highly unlikely that the disliked member(s) will get a spot.

So, I can see how it can be a popularity contest plus an unfair contest.

BettyBoop · 11-19-2009, 02:22 PM

We don't really need a definition.
It shan't happen, let us leave it.

GoogleMaster · 11-19-2009, 04:28 PM

Here is a suggestion on your suggestion...

Maybe we could nominate ourselves. Don't make it a popularity contest, but rather a self-projection exercise.

Like as a kid playing sports I would always win the team's "Most Enthusiastic" award. So maybe I will title myself gD "most enthusiastic"

(Although to be fair, I am not the most enthusiastic on gD, some of you people are amazing at what you can read and write in any given day.)

???

LiamOnyx · 11-20-2009, 05:58 AM

Ppl might not want to nominate themselves or they will wen they dnt deserve it

Pingu · 11-20-2009, 01:20 PM

Just want to say this is a brilliant thread and people should really re-read their posts before making stupid assumptions about what others have said.

But yes, it won't really work. The last "GD guy/girl" thing, I got nominated just before I got made a mod. I didn't post very much and for some reason I got nominated purely because I was an active member in chat and "popular".

It also created a load of bitching between members who well bitch about everything. That's one of the reasons why Depp took it out.

P.S Whoever wants Hampers back needs their head examined.

Amelie · 11-20-2009, 04:12 PM

I have to agree with Pingu, whilst it may seem like a nice idea it will only create conflict and turn into a popularity contest.

11-15-2009, 11:45 AM	#16
fork Account Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 981 Blog Entries: 19	Don't make this into a stupid fight about Hampers. You asked about the awards so I told you. I didn't say "BRING BACK HAMPERS!" or anything like that. __________________ I am GENDERQUEER. Any questions? Go here: http://www.getdare.com/bbs/blog.php?b=988

11-15-2009, 08:41 PM	#19
projectt89 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 28	I'd have to agree. This would turn into whoever is the most popular contest, and would be EXACTLY like high school. Fork brings up a good point, theres always someone whose a god at something, and someone else steals the thunder because they have more friends and whatnot. I think this would just cause some really sour feelings, and bring the drama of high school to GetDare. -Mike __________________ Projectt M / 19 / US Straight Dom Likes: Bondage, Insertions, Humiliation, Anal, Dice Dares, some Watersports, Toys. Dislikes: Blood, Illegal, Exetreme Pain.

11-19-2009, 12:46 PM	#23
projectt89 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 28	Problem is... Personal opinions go both ways... Person A nominates Person B... Person C doesn't like Person B, so Person C makes his opinion of Person B public... Person B shares his opinion of Person C... blah blah blah Personal Opinions don't really work. I think we just need to keep opinions of other people out of GetDare. Period. Ironically... that's just my personal opinion. Confuse you yet? __________________ Projectt M / 19 / US Straight Dom Likes: Bondage, Insertions, Humiliation, Anal, Dice Dares, some Watersports, Toys. Dislikes: Blood, Illegal, Exetreme Pain.

11-19-2009, 01:07 PM	#24
BettyBoop Angel of Dare Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England. Posts: 8,249 Blog Entries: 105	Maybe we should just let it die? Things like this = Popularity Contests = Boohoo This is why we cant have nice things. __________________ ★Boop Boop de Boop.★ female, engurrland. Ask me anything, click. My tumblr. 18+ ▼

11-19-2009, 02:22 PM	#26
BettyBoop Angel of Dare Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England. Posts: 8,249 Blog Entries: 105	We don't really need a definition. It shan't happen, let us leave it. __________________ ★Boop Boop de Boop.★ female, engurrland. Ask me anything, click. My tumblr. 18+ ▼

11-16-2009, 10:55 AM	#20
Trystaan getDare Succubus Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,536 Blog Entries: 17	Popularity contests, on a forum. In real life Loke maybe a good idea. Fraid not on here. I'll leave it open for people to discuss. Unless you can think of a good non popularity based format then probably not going to happen.

11-16-2009, 10:03 PM	#21
lokelake getDare Succubus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The United States Posts: 1,673 Blog Entries: 288	I didn't realize this suggestion will get so many posts. I'm sure it will get locked after depp gets off his lazy butt and replies to this saying it is not a good idea.

11-16-2009, 10:53 PM	#22
Mephistopheles and amen I say unto you Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 328	possible idea (maybe?): make a thread where each user can post their own categories and their personal winners? No official vote or sanctioning of the results in any kind, just users stating their personal opinions. also a ton of the categories have nothing to do with GD so obv. they would need to be tweaked.

11-19-2009, 04:28 PM	#27
GoogleMaster Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 632	Here is a suggestion on your suggestion... Maybe we could nominate ourselves. Don't make it a popularity contest, but rather a self-projection exercise. Like as a kid playing sports I would always win the team's "Most Enthusiastic" award. So maybe I will title myself gD "most enthusiastic" (Although to be fair, I am not the most enthusiastic on gD, some of you people are amazing at what you can read and write in any given day.) ???

11-20-2009, 05:58 AM	#28
LiamOnyx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: A wardrobe somewhere Posts: 165 Blog Entries: 4	Ppl might not want to nominate themselves or they will wen they dnt deserve it

11-20-2009, 01:20 PM	#29
Pingu Be afraid Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1,010 Blog Entries: 14	Just want to say this is a brilliant thread and people should really re-read their posts before making stupid assumptions about what others have said. But yes, it won't really work. The last "GD guy/girl" thing, I got nominated just before I got made a mod. I didn't post very much and for some reason I got nominated purely because I was an active member in chat and "popular". It also created a load of bitching between members who well bitch about everything. That's one of the reasons why Depp took it out. P.S Whoever wants Hampers back needs their head examined. __________________ Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. - Mark Twain

11-20-2009, 04:12 PM	#30
Amelie getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 333	I have to agree with Pingu, whilst it may seem like a nice idea it will only create conflict and turn into a popularity contest. __________________ Formally 'Amelie'