OFFICIAL Eorzea's Next Top Model Discussion Thread

[AdamFyi]

Are they invalid for low post count? If so, tell them to go post more! I'll do the final, official tally once the round closes so it'll be their post count at that point that'll determine whether it's valid or not.

Yep, yep. Both of them have low post count. Come to think of it, some of my LS mates mentioned the same thing about not wanting to vote because of low post count. I'll just have to persuade them somehow then. c:<

[Tyriont]

I think I am going a bit out-there with my Round 2 photo :/ I hope I don't disappoint!
Love my fans! /blowkiss

Um, oh, sorry to nitpick or whine, but I only just noticed - my name is spelled wrong in this competition... It's Nunh, not Nuhn, hehe. Not that I am offended. But... My votes aren't invalid because of that, right?

I went through and found I'm spelling it correctly in half my records and wrong in the other. I've been too focused on getting Adam's last name right I guess

I'm fixing it in places now and it'll be right in next round's entries. My apologies!

[Adeline]

Yep, yep. Both of them have low post count. Come to think of it, some of my LS mates mentioned the same thing about not wanting to vote because of low post count. o:

Honestly without the post count rule, it becomes a bit of a thing where whoever had the most friends willing to make a post voting for them to inflate numbers versus people voting on talent :S

[AdamFyi]

Honestly without the post count rule, it becomes a bit of a thing where whoever had the most friends willing to make a post voting for them to inflate numbers versus people voting on talent :S

Yeah that's true. All of them just mentioned that they saw the threads. I'm not against the rule because it's fair for everyone.

[Amenian]

Honestly without the post count rule, it becomes a bit of a thing where whoever had the most friends willing to make a post voting for them to inflate numbers versus people voting on talent :S

Yep. Nobody wants this to turn into a popularity contest over a talent contest. Doing that would cause a lot of the really good artists not to even join in and we'd all lose then. Personally, I'd make the minimum post count limit higher if it were up to me, but I have a tendency to be a real stickler sometimes.

[Tyriont]

Yep, yep. Both of them have low post count. Come to think of it, some of my LS mates mentioned the same thing about not wanting to vote because of low post count. I'll just have to persuade them somehow then. c:<

It's a tricky problem. We understand that naturally, people are going to want to convince their friends to come vote but we don't want the contest to turn from "who has the best screenshot" into "who can convince more of their friends to come vote for them", which is why we have the post count requirement in place. This is also why, as mentioned above, we hold the judge votes from being publicized until the end.

Yep. Nobody wants this to turn into a popularity contest over a talent contest. Doing that would cause a lot of the really good artists not to even join in and we'd all lose then. Personally, I'd make the minimum post count limit higher if it were up to me, but I have a tendency to be a real stickler sometimes.

The minimum requirement actually did go up last Cycle as needed. If it seems we need to increase it again this Cycle, the same will happen.

[AdamFyi]

It's a tricky problem. We understand that naturally, people are going to want to convince their friends to come vote but we don't want the contest to turn from "who has the best screenshot" into "who can convince more of their friends to come vote for them", which is why we have the post count requirement in place. This is also why, as mentioned above, we hold the judge votes from being publicized until the end.

I mentioned it above. I understand why it's there, and I approve of it being there. Sadly, text doesn't convey my sarcasm on the last sentence there very well.
I'm gonna go work on the round 2 shot in the meantime~

[Adeline]

I mentioned it above. I understand why it's there, and I approve of it being there. Sadly, text doesn't convey my sarcasm on the last sentence there very well.
I'm gonna go work on the round 2 shot in the meantime~

It's all good Adam. I understand where you're coming from, and honestly I just think the judges don't want this contest to turn out something like American Idol is ( or was, idk even if that show is still on the air xD), while also not seeming like public vote matters. GL with your round 2 shots, I can't wait to see what everyone has done. Still working on perfecting mine!

[Tyriont]

I mentioned it above. I understand why it's there, and I approve of it being there. Sadly, text doesn't convey my sarcasm on the last sentence there very well.
I'm gonna go work on the round 2 shot in the meantime~

Oh no, I got it! It was more of an opportunity for a public "hey, this is why we do it this way!" type of thing. Which three people seem to have also pointed out while I was writing that post

[AdamFyi]

It's all good Adam. I understand where you're coming from, and honestly I just think the judges don't want this contest to turn out something like American Idol is ( or was, idk even if that show is still on the air xD), while also not seeming like public vote matters. GL with your round 2 shots, I can't wait to see what everyone has done. Still working on perfecting mine!

I have a something in mind for the shot myself. I have all the clothes I need, but for the love of me I can't find a good place for the picture! D: