LOGIC.delayed Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've seen on numerous sites and forums holding a monthly contest of the best desktop snapshot, theme, wallpaper, etc. I think this would be a great idea for this forum to do! It would certainly spark creativity and friendly competition between members. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIC.delayed Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Am I the only one who thinks so? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-840921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJChee Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 YES. That's a great idea! This will also get people to be more active on the forum (well at least in the customization section) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-841947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chekkz Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I like the idea... but is a weekly or biweekly instead too often? cause theres a hell of a lot of desktop shots each month... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-842016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djet Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Yes. But if you did it more often than once a month, it would not be as valuable as having won it once a month. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-842031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIC.delayed Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Its GOTTA be once a month. Submissions end few days before the 1st of the month and winner is picked for the upcoming month. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-842053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chekkz Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 ok yea...i see what u saying...sounds good to me Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-842062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dman Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Very good idea Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-842069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIC.delayed Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 If I knew how to create my own themes I would be modding every month. I already have a good overall theme I've matched with my apps and what not but it isn't my work. I just put everything together and did a little editing here and there. Maybe start a poll and tally up who want a contest so the moderators and admins see? Or just let them know...or maybe they would just see this... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-842105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 +1 love it. Anyway, we really don't need their approval. Just make a thread with a poll and figure something out. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-842267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIC.delayed Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 Figured they would make an official thread and sticky it. Since its already August we can start taking submissions for the month of September. I, and another, could judge the contests. People can just upload a screenshot to ImageShack and PM a link to me. Got a few ideas of what to look for in a good theme. Functionality, personality, originality, and commonality between apps. Any suggestions? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-842485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djet Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 We don't have to have judges. We could simply let the people vote. For each one. Here go ahead and make a September contest topic with a poll in it. Get people to submit it in the topic, then you edit the poll and your post (where you post the pictures in.) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-842697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panik Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I'm into the idea. Just start a poll thread like everyone suggests and let the whole community be the judge. Call it like "The Monthly Desktop Contest" and once you get threads going and interest, a mod will sticky it for sure. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-842801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIC.delayed Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 September Desktop Contest I think we should have a deadline for submissions so people have a fair amount of time of voting. We could make the deadline in the middle of the month and polls end on the last day. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-843007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djet Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Wait I thought it was a wallpaper contest? Is it like for the picture, or for you picture, theme, dock etc. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-843034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIC.delayed Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 It is for wallpaper, theme, dock, etc. combo. The overall GUI of your desktop is the contest...although I do like the idea of a wallpaper contest as well! We could easily do both! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-843091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panik Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 deviant art is a good venue for this. or we can just skiiiiiitch Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-843163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIC.delayed Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 Yea it is good for wallpapers but I haven't seen it for desktop modding. If I only knew what skitch was... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-843526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djet Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Logic I think it would be fine if you started a wallpaper thread. That would seem to mean to be more of a contest where people would be able to work specifically for. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-843697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIC.delayed Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Good point, I could open it up. Would it be for self-designed wallpapers only? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-844727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djet Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Yeah. And if people just stole the wallpaper they would be disqualified. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-844751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 deviant art is a good venue for this. or we can just skiiiiiitch lol Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-844763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJChee Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 No, the contest shouldnt be only for self created wallpapers. Some people have no wallpaper making experience. People should be allowed to use other wallpapers they find, but there cannot be 2 desktop entries with the same wallpaper. So everyone will have a different wallpaper. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-844799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djet Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 But then that doesn't make it a wallpaper creation contest, it makes it a go find a good wallpaper contest. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-844922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhst2 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I like the idea I should just be for the wallpapers you create Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/118463-monthly-desktop-contests/#findComment-845023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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