Danielle's "Film With A Fan" Contest

[STAR]

Absolutely LOVE your "What's not to ask me".

About the contest. If even one person submits a story they should win ~ even if it is by default ~ same as if only one person enters any other contest. A big part of it is stepping up to the game. What I am hearing is that if only 4 people enter it's off?? After investing hours/days thinking about, writing and re-writing, losing by default is not an option I care to entertain. And, what about the others who did not enter that would miss seeing it?

With only a few days left I expect to win no matter how many entries there are.

[danielle_ftv]

Originally Posted by STAR

Absolutely LOVE your "What's not to ask me".

About the contest. If even one person submits a story they should win ~ even if it is by default ~ same as if only one person enters any other contest. A big part of it is stepping up to the game. What I am hearing is that if only 4 people enter it's off?? After investing hours/days thinking about, writing and re-writing, losing by default is not an option I care to entertain. And, what about the others who did not enter that would miss seeing it?

With only a few days left I expect to win no matter how many entries there are.

Two of the...two submissions have been made by people that are not members of my website. I don't think there is anything wrong with cancelling the contest if there is not enough submissions. I can still use the story for a scene if the author is okay with that (giving credit to the person as well).

[STAR]

Originally Posted by danielle_ftv

Two of the...two submissions have been made by people that are not members of my website. I don't think there is anything wrong with cancelling the contest if there is not enough submissions. I can still use the story for a scene if the author is okay with that (giving credit to the person as well).

Amazing! I would assume someone reminded them that they must be a member/? I think it would be unfortunate to cancel as long as there was at least one legitimate offerring. The others forfeit by not submitting or not playing by the rules. You gave everyone a fair and equal chance. Mine is exceptionally hot, in line with your preferences, different, slightly over 3 pages in screenplay form, plenty of room for improvisation, irony at the end, and conceived with the idea of there being no cost to you other than a room and photog. I am ready to order my costume. Will fwd to - shootwithdanielle@yahoo.com - with the understanding it will not be used without my permission. I think this would be a unique and exciting addition to your repertoire as well as a pleasure to perform, surprising and entertaining to your fans who have expressed interest in and would appreciate something like this.

Hmm, or not. Maybe you'll think it's a dud. Lol. Even one story can lose if you don't like it. No big deal.

Honestly if you are shutting the contest down I am not so interested in giving away a story designed as a contest submission with a chance of acting in it with you to be used with someone else. That being said, shall I send it in or not?

[Anoree]

Throwing in my two cents, I'd like to see the contest carried out.
For one, I think it's fair towards the ones that really put thought and efforts into the story, including obeying the rules.
Second, I think it really would be a nice addition to your content and a thrill to at least some of your members, that they could, given the right circumstances, really "score" with you, even if they didn't participate in the contest themselves.
Last but not least, you can still call it off at the end, if no story within the rules gets you going, or even if you meet the winner and find out there's no chemistry between you two.

I can't believe Star is the only one preparing a story either. There HAVE to be more stories coming in.

But in the end, you're the one the contest is about, so we all should play by your rules. (It's just a bit difficult when the rules change in mid game. )

[STAR]

I apologize for doing witchery on this, don't want to be the *only one, just to win. It's not that controllable or easy to fine-tune. Or to know for sure what and if any effect it may have... other than results...and consequences.

Just noticed my membership expired; I haven't been around lately because of work moving me around so much. Sent me to Toronto on co. plane, then Cuzco. I have to stay until the wigs go back to the states so I get smuggled because I can't get a passport because I'm not a registered person. It's cool to say, I'm not illegal - but a non-entity under maritime law.

Not much of a watcher generally but guess I best member up here and enjoy the spoils. he he.

Thank you for your wisdom and fair thoughts Anoree.

[STAR]

Ew Fack! CCs re trustee accts do not accept recurring charges. Last times I went 3 months at a time. I'll see if I can work something out tomorrow. Maybe I could just send whoever the $? Or get a friend to do it. Ack.

[STAR]

OK I am a member again. I may have found a way around the recurring charges block will see how it goes.

[danielle_ftv]

Originally Posted by STAR

Honestly if you are shutting the contest down I am not so interested in giving away a story designed as a contest submission with a chance of acting in it with you to be used with someone else. That being said, shall I send it in or not?

Yes please send it in.

[danielle_ftv]

I never stated that I was going to cancel the contest. I said that I may end up cancelling it.

[STAR]

Originally Posted by danielle_ftv

I never stated that I was going to cancel the contest. I said that I may end up cancelling it.

That's more like it.

[STAR]

Originally Posted by danielle_ftv

Yes please send it in.

I just did. Thx.