some one stole my blue award?

some one stole my blue award? it was there where did it go....:O(:headshake:

Fixed - sorry about that! The Tool of the Week award was showing twice for some reason.

Collection's growing, huh captain?

Yea none left to get ...:O(

Any ideas for other awards we should implement?

Hi Jon,
Maybe we could have a tool of the year ?
And also, maybe we could have a distinction per big category : best metal working tool / best wood working tool / automotive ...
(of the year/month/quarter ?)
Also, I think beside the simple publication of a new tool, some kind of recognition could be given to the editing aspect, best written article.
Another suggestion would be to encourage people towards knowledge sharing, and thus attributing and award to the best "how to" could be an idea.
Just some ideas, read you soon !
Christophe

Hi Christophe,

Some great input there; thanks!

As an editor, I especially like the notion of rewarding well-written articles. :cool:

Ken

I think the editor should get a few more awards for his continuous hard work...:O)

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Originally Posted by Captainleeward

I think the editor should get a few more awards for his continuous hard work...:O)

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Thanks, Captain! There ought to be another award in there for you just for that! :beer:

Ken

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Originally Posted by Christophe Mineau

Also, I think beside the simple publication of a new tool, some kind of recognition could be given to the editing aspect, best written article.

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I like this idea too.

If I can just butt in here and interrupt:

One major drawback I have seen in various forums (fora?) over the years (including some for 'professional' people) is that not everybody has the same literary nor editing skills.

Consequently although somebody may have an 'okay' piccy of their tool/invention/way of doing things, they may lack either the language skills or the written skills required to make a 'best written article'. Potential to make people feel a little 'awkward' methinks.

Just my thoughts/suggestion, feel free to ignore as desired :embarrassed:

It wasn't meant to come across as a criticism.

Anyhoo, sorry for the interuption Captain and crew here :thumbsup:

Regards

Doc :hattip:

Fair point, Doc, and one for us to keep in mind going forward. We'd never want anyone to feel awkward in the slightest.

Ken

I'm still in favor of this idea. One way to make the award more accessible is to allow not just best writing per se, but the best documented build - that could include detailed plans, 3D graphics, videos, etc. This opens up the award to people who aren't great writers, or don't speak English as a first language.

Realistically, in the above situation, I would think that we would still get a lot of winners based on writing merit, but there would also be legitimate contenders for the award based on other kinds of documentation.

Agree with Jon above.
Another suggestion, besides the words :an award for the best photo/video, I mean aesthetically, showing a tool or workshop.
You know the kind of picture you keep as wallpaper or screen saver.
I am also on Pinterest and I have a board or really lovely pictures of tools ...
Producing nice photos should be encouraged I think.
Christophe

Great idea, Christophe! I completely agree on encouraging exceptional photography in every context.

Post a link to your Pinterest board - I'm sure people would like to see it.

Ken