Segway Chat Awards 2006

gbrandwood · 11-05-2006, 08:57 AM

Moderators and fellow posters alike, what thinks ye on this merry little idea (sorry, just posted on the Segway on Ship thread and now think I'm a Captain Horatio McCallister

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As a bit of fun, and to recongise some stellar work carried out by moderators and chat members, why not have a Segway Chat Awards 2006, complete with nominations, short lists, awards and speeches? I think it might be quite good fun, and something great to post over Christmas when we're all feeling festive.

We could have lots of different categories (serious and fun), we'd need some impartial judges, well, you get the idea.

What do you think - I'd be happy to play a part in it, as a bit of work would be required, to sift through old posts, receive nominations etc. Who knows, it could become an annual event

There'd have to be a category for "Person mentioning Segway Polo the most", "Weirdest post", "Most political", "Most informative", "Most humerous", "Worst post", "Best post". "Posters Choice" (via a poll)... etc.

macgeek · 11-05-2006, 09:06 AM

Mr_Laurenzano

"With the wind that sweeps thru the hollows of the doors, I keep a ear to the ground and think joyfully of a summer breeze.

He TRULY is The BEST of the Worst!

Jonathan

pam · 11-05-2006, 09:56 AM

I think it would be a great idea, Gareth, particularly if you were to organize it. We should do it in this forum - I think it would be FUN!
Pam

gbrandwood · 11-05-2006, 10:02 AM

I'd love to organise it! Deal. I'll get my thinking hat on and set the wheels in motion.

Five-Flags · 11-05-2006, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrandwood

I'd love to organise it! Deal. I'll get my thinking hat on and set the wheels in motion.

Which in Gareth-speak means:

"I'm going for a glide!! Maybe I'll think about it along the way!"

gbrandwood · 11-05-2006, 12:27 PM

I do most of my quality thinking when I'm gliding. I guess I've been a bit dumb in the few months I've not had my machine.

Desert_Seg · 11-05-2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrandwood

I do most of my quality thinking when I'm gliding. I guess I've been a bit dumb in the few months I've not had my machine.

Dumb? Are you sure it was just the past few months? Sorry, couldn't resist!

Great idea....I'll be glad to help in any way I can.

Steven

gbrandwood · 11-05-2006, 02:56 PM

Ouch, Steven! Had that one coming!

I see it working like this:

1. We need to decide on the impartial judges. I suggest 3 judges + 1 moderator. Each judge can not vote on one of their own posts and must try to be impartial (as far as possible!).

Judge #1: Suggesting me!
Judge #2: ??
Judge #3: ??
+
Judge #4: ?? (must be a moderator)

The judges will form a panel responsible for agreeing the final list of categories, drawing up x number of nominations for each category (x dependin on number of categories) and ultimately deciding the winner (with reasons etc.).

2. Decide the categories. I'm suggesting we have the following, but we can all discuss, suggest categories and the Judges agree the final list, with a little description for each one.

Best overall post for 2006
Funniest post
Most informative
Most helpful member
Most controversial member
Best/worst signature
Best/worst avatar
????Some others????
+
"Viewers" choice - this category will be decided by a poll, with nominations submitted by any member who wishes (shortlisted by the judges).

{Do you think it should be judge based or entirely vote based?}

3. Then the nominations are posted and discussed in their own threads. Campaigning encouraged! Early December?

4. Judges huddle (email/chat/IM etc.) and come up with the winners - taking into account the original messages, discussions on the nomination threads and of course their own views.

5. Winners announced just before Christmas.

6. Winners then entitled to make a speech, as they take their place in history. Thread then locked!

None of this is set in stone - comments, suggestions appreciated.

Sal · 11-05-2006, 03:08 PM

Can't wait to see the nominations! ;-)

-Sal

P.S. Rep points for a great idea!

wwhopper · 11-06-2006, 07:54 AM

As the Past President of SEG America, I have seen, and spoken to many of the gliders involved in this chat site since almost the begninning. (well any of them past March of 2003 - not exactly the beginning, but close!)

There have been some witty posts, some useful post, and I have to admit some that were not so.

Count me in, if you want me to participate. If not, I will not take it personally.

11-05-2006, 12:27 PM	#6
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	I do most of my quality thinking when I'm gliding. I guess I've been a bit dumb in the few months I've not had my machine. __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

11-05-2006, 02:56 PM	#8
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	Ouch, Steven! Had that one coming! I see it working like this: 1. We need to decide on the impartial judges. I suggest 3 judges + 1 moderator. Each judge can not vote on one of their own posts and must try to be impartial (as far as possible!). Judge #1: Suggesting me! Judge #2: ?? Judge #3: ?? + Judge #4: ?? (must be a moderator) The judges will form a panel responsible for agreeing the final list of categories, drawing up x number of nominations for each category (x dependin on number of categories) and ultimately deciding the winner (with reasons etc.). 2. Decide the categories. I'm suggesting we have the following, but we can all discuss, suggest categories and the Judges agree the final list, with a little description for each one. Best overall post for 2006 Funniest post Most informative Most helpful member Most controversial member Best/worst signature Best/worst avatar ????Some others???? + "Viewers" choice - this category will be decided by a poll, with nominations submitted by any member who wishes (shortlisted by the judges). {Do you think it should be judge based or entirely vote based?} 3. Then the nominations are posted and discussed in their own threads. Campaigning encouraged! Early December? 4. Judges huddle (email/chat/IM etc.) and come up with the winners - taking into account the original messages, discussions on the nomination threads and of course their own views. 5. Winners announced just before Christmas. 6. Winners then entitled to make a speech, as they take their place in history. Thread then locked! None of this is set in stone - comments, suggestions appreciated. __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

11-05-2006, 03:08 PM	#9
Sal Enjoys a well balanced glide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,422	I love it! Can't wait to see the nominations! ;-) -Sal P.S. Rep points for a great idea! __________________ If every value is negotiable upon circumstance, we have no true values. (Anon?)

11-06-2006, 07:54 AM	#10
wwhopper Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington, DC, USA. Posts: 4,894	I will gladly offer to help Judge As the Past President of SEG America, I have seen, and spoken to many of the gliders involved in this chat site since almost the begninning. (well any of them past March of 2003 - not exactly the beginning, but close!) There have been some witty posts, some useful post, and I have to admit some that were not so. Count me in, if you want me to participate. If not, I will not take it personally. __________________ Will W Hopper DCSEG Washington, DC, U.S.A.

11-05-2006, 08:57 AM	#1
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	Segway Chat Awards 2006 Moderators and fellow posters alike, what thinks ye on this merry little idea (sorry, just posted on the Segway on Ship thread and now think I'm a Captain Horatio McCallister )... As a bit of fun, and to recongise some stellar work carried out by moderators and chat members, why not have a Segway Chat Awards 2006, complete with nominations, short lists, awards and speeches? I think it might be quite good fun, and something great to post over Christmas when we're all feeling festive. We could have lots of different categories (serious and fun), we'd need some impartial judges, well, you get the idea. What do you think - I'd be happy to play a part in it, as a bit of work would be required, to sift through old posts, receive nominations etc. Who knows, it could become an annual event There'd have to be a category for "Person mentioning Segway Polo the most", "Weirdest post", "Most political", "Most informative", "Most humerous", "Worst post", "Best post". "Posters Choice" (via a poll)... etc. __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

11-05-2006, 09:06 AM	#2
macgeek Super Crazy Segway Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,757	I nominate for "Worst post" Mr_Laurenzano *"With the wind that sweeps thru the hollows of the doors, I keep a ear to the ground and think joyfully of a summer breeze.* He TRULY is The BEST of the Worst! Jonathan __________________ Supporter of Operation: Desert_Seg Segway "Let the good times, roll" YES! I AM! the Super Crazy - Segway Geek since 2004 Top 7th Poster - Top 8th Reputation, I must be doing something right™ Segway Chat Awards 2006: Most Outrageous Pimping Award - Winner Funniest Post - runner up Most Flamboyant Signature - runner up Most Original Avatar Award - runner up Segway Chat Awards 2007: Most Original And Impressive Re-Pimp of a Segway - I think thats done! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-05-2006, 09:56 AM	#3
pam Last of the Early 30 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 4,679	I think it would be a great idea, Gareth, particularly if you were to organize it. We should do it in this forum - I think it would be FUN! Pam

11-05-2006, 10:02 AM	#4
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	I'd love to organise it! Deal. I'll get my thinking hat on and set the wheels in motion. __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

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