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Ok ,

I was going to bite my tongue and say nowt about this , But Im sorry ...Its annoying me now and I feel the need to speak .. So here goes .

First up ,this statement from page 5 of this thread .....

Thinking out loud here. What about this idea? If a person has placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any category, in the previous years contest, they would not be eligable to place in the next years (or even next 2 years) contest(s). This could help to keep the contest fresh and exciting. Just thinkin' out loud here.

Really ....So penalizing a good modeller is a good idea then ?? Some one who has put the time and effort in to become the best he can should be told ...you cant enter next year because you're too good !!! .....Yeah ...That makes sense ??

That statement was followed up with this one ...again page 5 of this thread .....

Yes spud, that is kind of where I'm going with this idea. I mean, there are a half a dozen or so builders here who will possibly (and undoubtedly), sweep the placings year after year if they choose to enter. Don't get me wrong, I'm ecstatic that we have a handful of members here at SMA that are quite literally, world class modellers! It's been nothing but beneficial to the site and personally, I've learned a ton from these guys! Extremely valuable to have the examples and resources some guys contribute...No doubt about it. BUT...As far as the SMA contest is concerned, it could eventually get a little disheartening for the mere mortals who participate. I Don't think whether or not a person is on the administration enters into it.

Again I have to say ...REALLY !!!!
Let me get this right then ....and correct me if Im wrong ,But what is being said here is ...Its ok for the good modellers to remain on site ,pass on their tips & techs ,be forthcoming with advice when ask for it ,and generally do the best they can to contribute to the site & community . BUT ...shouldnt be entering the competitions because its not fair !!!! Thats pretty much what has been said in that statement ....isnt it ???
Well ,Im not out to upset anyone ..although I probably have done now ,Im simply having my say ...as I see it .
I will add just one last thing . I have been annoyed by some of the things I have been reading and have decided I will NOT be entering this year ...or any other year after .

I do hope you all enjoy the comp .

Have a nice day .

Chris.

<blockquote data-quote="Chris S" data-source="post: 73073" data-attributes="member: 6597">Ok ,I was going to bite my tongue and say nowt about this , But Im sorry ...Its annoying me now and I feel the need to speak .. So here goes .First up ,this statement from page 5 of&nbsp; this thread .....Thinking out loud here. What about this idea? If a person has placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any category, in the previous years contest, they would not be eligable to place in the next years (or even next 2 years) contest(s). This could help to keep the contest fresh and exciting. Just thinkin&#039; out loud here.&nbsp;Really ....So penalizing a good modeller is a good idea then ??&nbsp; Some one who has put the time and effort in to become the best he can should be told ...you cant enter next year because you&#039;re too good !!!&nbsp; .....Yeah ...That makes sense ??That statement was followed up with this one ...again page 5 of this thread .....Yes spud, that is kind of where I&#039;m going with this idea. I mean, there are a half a dozen or so builders here who will possibly (and undoubtedly), sweep the placings year after year if they choose to enter. Don&#039;t get me wrong, I&#039;m ecstatic that we have a handful of members here at SMA that are quite literally, world class modellers! It&#039;s been nothing but beneficial to the site and personally, I&#039;ve learned a ton from these guys! Extremely valuable to have the examples and resources some guys contribute...No doubt about it. BUT...As far as the SMA contest is concerned, it could eventually get a little disheartening for the mere mortals who participate. I Don&#039;t think whether or not a person is on the administration enters into it.Again I have to say ...REALLY !!!!&nbsp;&nbsp; Let me get this right then ....and correct me if Im wrong ,But what is being said here is ...Its ok for the good modellers to remain on site ,pass on their tips &amp; techs ,be forthcoming with advice when ask for it ,and generally do the best they can to contribute to the site &amp; community . BUT ...shouldnt be entering the competitions because its not fair&nbsp; !!!!&nbsp; Thats pretty much what has been said in that statement ....isnt it ???Well ,Im not out to upset anyone ..although I probably have done now ,Im simply having my say ...as I see it .I will add just one last thing . I have been annoyed by some of the things I have been reading and have decided I will NOT be entering this year ...or any other year after .I do hope you all enjoy the comp .Have a nice day .Chris.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Chris S, post: 73073, member: 6597"] Ok , I was going to bite my tongue and say nowt about this , But Im sorry ...Its annoying me now and I feel the need to speak .. So here goes . First up ,this statement from page 5 of this thread ..... Thinking out loud here. What about this idea? If a person has placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any category, in the previous years contest, they would not be eligable to place in the next years (or even next 2 years) contest(s). This could help to keep the contest fresh and exciting. Just thinkin' out loud here. Really ....So penalizing a good modeller is a good idea then ?? Some one who has put the time and effort in to become the best he can should be told ...you cant enter next year because you're too good !!! .....Yeah ...That makes sense ?? That statement was followed up with this one ...again page 5 of this thread ..... Yes spud, that is kind of where I'm going with this idea. I mean, there are a half a dozen or so builders here who will possibly (and undoubtedly), sweep the placings year after year if they choose to enter. Don't get me wrong, I'm ecstatic that we have a handful of members here at SMA that are quite literally, world class modellers! It's been nothing but beneficial to the site and personally, I've learned a ton from these guys! Extremely valuable to have the examples and resources some guys contribute...No doubt about it. BUT...As far as the SMA contest is concerned, it could eventually get a little disheartening for the mere mortals who participate. I Don't think whether or not a person is on the administration enters into it. Again I have to say ...REALLY !!!! Let me get this right then ....and correct me if Im wrong ,But what is being said here is ...Its ok for the good modellers to remain on site ,pass on their tips & techs ,be forthcoming with advice when ask for it ,and generally do the best they can to contribute to the site & community . BUT ...shouldnt be entering the competitions because its not fair !!!! Thats pretty much what has been said in that statement ....isnt it ??? Well ,Im not out to upset anyone ..although I probably have done now ,Im simply having my say ...as I see it . I will add just one last thing . I have been annoyed by some of the things I have been reading and have decided I will NOT be entering this year ...or any other year after . I do hope you all enjoy the comp . Have a nice day . Chris. [/QUOTE]

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