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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.general, Richard Noeckel writes:
> > In lugnet.trains, Jurgen Blok writes:
> > > That's not what a closing date is for. You probably don't have to judge
> > > until after the closing date of the contest and all entries are in.
> > > Keep an open (and wide) mind so to speak.
> >
> > Well Said!
> > It's common in most competitions for the contestants to only unveil their
> > entries just before the deadline. Plus, I believe your correct... that the
> > voting only begins after the final entry date of 12/31/01. So its reasonable
> > to hold-off a bit isn't it?
>
> Yes, yes, yes it is.
>
> But also think about Rene's perspective. He must be getting a bit nervous
> that he's not going to get very many entries as there haven't BEEN many yet.
> And this is no small time contest! This is the richest fan sponsored contest
> we've ever seen. It's richer than a lot of the contests that LEGO puts on!!!
>
> And that's all coming out of Rene's pocket, AFAIK. So naturally he wants
> lots of entries and lots of excitement. And people SHOULD be excited. It's
> an awesome contest. So have a little pity. Post and say you're entering
> (like Richard did) even if you're not quite ready yet.
>
> But DON'T be worried that if you are done that others will try to outdo you,
> I don't think that's the way we all do things. If you're ready, go ahead and
> enter! Ben did.
I'll enter more soon enough! I'm waiting on some tracks for my crane, &
some down time to get pictures of my other entries... I just wish my STUPID
digicam was better :-(.
Josh
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