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Originally Posted by Sharnbrook
Interestingly, if one goes to "Gallery", and down to "Competition Poll/Finalists", where it says "Vote Now", I could not find anywhere to vote. It was only after a few days that I found the voting section in the Forums. Could this be a reason for others to miss out on voting, or have I missed something? (as well as many others)
Regards,
Mike
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I fully agree with Mike. Still personally should think where to go to enter into competition, where to see them and where to vote.
I wish there could be one general directory for "Competition" through the first page of it, links could get one to anything that has to do with competition in various sub-directories, for eg first link to vote for competition of month, second for archive, third to enter into current competition, fourth for see current images and so on. Now on every section including Gallery, Forum a well seen link, possible one of the top ones, with flashing icon or any other way to attract attention, brings the viewer into the general page for competition, then one could choose what ever about competition she or he needs.
Positive feedback is another good encouraging way to bring more people to vote, for example, you get reward of one time, 2 additional upload chance to the regular 4 picture per day, with a one month expiry time (During the month of voting) or something of that sort. Not that it is needed but the very fact of knowing a reward is available, may bring those endorphin release in cerebral cortex. At least it works all the time for me.
Another thought that I am not sure whether worths mentioning, is not to be able to vote for self. So that every one gets chance of attracting others vote and generously vote for someone else. With the hope to damper the natural ego effect. Hope is to prevent that disperse votes every month that otherwise goes to self instead of making a better determination for one of the rather more popular entries.
A reminder, here and there such as "Did you vote for the photo competition of this month?" would be helpful too (I saw a good one with link to vote from Andy that is a sure right thing to do.
Bottom line: Better visibility of a simply accessible "Competition" category is needed. Key to success; Location, location, location.