Well. I'm still thinking about the A&D checklist.
[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]This should be modified or erased. This is like teaching how to live. I'd like to propose a change at the very least, to: 'Things to consider when hosting a contest or event'
'Things to consider when hosting a contest or event' --->
how and when
How/When to host a contest or event
These are the two things that are important for members to understand when creating a contest as a moderator.
They say exactly the same thing. I can't write a rule for them because it does vary, so we just need guidelines. If you do not understand contest etiquette, then you should ask Kirby and I to clarify it for you, not to try and change the checklist. I feel like this is entirely necessary and the title is self-explanatory.
So let me expand upon what contest/event etiquette is and what should be taught by A&D mentors. These are things I consider to be easily applied
common knowledge, but this is what the adoption center is for, to make sure something even as basic is this is understood by everyone.
(which is why I have never though it necessary to write a guide or rules, but I'm seriously reconsidering that now since you have no idea what I'm talking about)
To host a contest, you need to create a starting thread as A&D does not have to verify any contests, but it would be recommended you talk to your current mods about it. You may contact them about making emblem prizes as well. You should make sure your contest does not run longer than a month and has clearly defined rules for each member. Go over the basics of how to create a poll again, and setting an end date for the contest.
For when to host a contest, see how many other contests are running. If it's more than 2 or 3, you probably don't want to run one until another ends. We won't stop you from doing it, but your contest will not get much attention. If there is currently contests running, you should see what kind of materials and images are being produced, and try not to overlap. If someone is currently running a contest for fakemon sprites, you should not also be running a contest for fakemon sprites at the same time, as you are directly competing with exposure for another contest.
(Which is rude.) However, it still could be you have 2 contests going on for pixel art, but one is for a fakemon sprite, and one is for a summer themed background scenery with limited pallets. This is different enough that they could run at the same time. If you are not sure, always ask you art & design mods.
