I feel better.....but still don't have my colour pop image!

I have a question to ask...I understand that rule 5 says you can't comment on the actual entries, but is there any chat allowed about the theme itself? I feel it a little 'unsociable' if someone makes the effort to set the theme and all that ever goes in there, in a whole fortnight, is entries.No comments about the theme, issues/problems/questions you have about the theme. Can this be clarified as Im a little frustrated with these restrictions. I like to share comments/ideas/thoughts about the theme.

My thoughts of it is all comments should be made after the challenge is finished
then share comments/ideas/thoughts about the theme.

John

this is just an idea!!!
why not just start up a new thread to comment about the challenge / theme or general chat,or private message the person if you have a concern about something.
I'm sure that should be allowed!
for me, extra comments in the challenge thread just takes more time to look through when you want to have a look at the entries.

My thoughts are that comments/discussion to clarify the actual nature/terms of the challenge are fine and actually necessary.

General comments such as 'oooh that will be difficult' or 'right up my street' I don't really have a for or against on other than, like Trena says - just make the thread longer without really adding anything.

Specific comments such as 'Ive got an idea using a.../at ... location' just give other people ideas. I'm happy to share my (limited) knowledge and (half baked) ideas with anyone who asks... but I'm keeping them close to my chest until the challenge closes & the votes are counted ;) but then by all means. JMHO

My preference would be to keep the competition for entries only. I accept that there will be a need for clarification of the subject, but I really don't enjoy reading non-relevant and/or unimportant comments in this section of the forum. I have no quibble with starting a new thread in any of the appropriate categories for any chats and comments of interest and I will willingly join in.

Graham