[Gidders]

I suggested that it it should be earlier poster for three reasons: -

1. It encourages people to get get cracking and get their entries posted where as the reverse could encourage everyone to hold off posting until that last minute
2. Some auctions work like that (dare I say ebay among others) when there is a tied bid - who ever bid earliest wins
3. Later posters have the possible advantage of seeing other peoples work which may give them ideas

Unless someone can come up with a better idea?