Answers to Common Questions

[Mr. Broken]

Yeah. We didn't do 'em last year. There wasn't a ton of participation in terms of voting, IIRC. Dunno if we'll do 'em this year or not.

Look into the puppy eye's and repeat after me 2011 Watchies , yes please.

The Watch is huge once you start poking your nose into every little nook, and cranny. The Watchie's provides a unique oportunity to catch all the best stuff I've missed from forums I dont often frequent. (fingers crossed)

[Avatar]

Well, given how many people vote, you're getting what about a dozen of us think was the best.

Alternatively, you could just visit more of the forums more regularly...

--A

[Savor Dam]

I know I am opening a can of worms and will probably not be thanked for doing so...quite the opposite.

Still, the talk of low turnout in the 2009 Watchies prompts me to point out that the Watchy mod certainly tried to generate participation in both the nomination and voting phases. Some seemed to feel at the time that there was too visible an attempt to make sure every Watcher was aware of the process, and not all were subtle, nor constructive, in their criticism.

Maybe there could have been a more effective approach to seeking participation. My point is that at least "attempts were made", which were denounced at the time, and now there is talk that there was not enough participation. Seems like a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situation.

Our mods work too hard to be treated that way.

[Avatar]

You can lead a horse to water...

Anyway, we're all notorious for being lazy procrastinators here. Why else would we spend so much time arguing with imaginary people?

--A

[aliantha]

To be clear, it wasn't the Watchy mod's fault that turnout was low. SD is right -- Watchers had plenty of notification that the voting was happening. (As contrary a lot as Watchers tend to be, I can't help but wonder whether all the notice contributed, to some degree, to the low turnout....)

Anyway, Mr. Broken, suffice it to say that you've reopened a can o'worms.

[Savor Dam]

Anyway, Mr. Broken, suffice it to say that you've reopened a can o'worms.

In the words of Pumba, "Slimy, yet satisfying!"

[Shaun das Schaf]

Mmmm... worms.

We have compulsory voting in Australia. We get fined if we don't participate. Perhaps the threat of lost WGD would increase voter turnout? <-- This means I'm joking and don't want to start a debate about the merits/morality of compulsory voting!!!

Anyway, we're all notorious for being lazy procrastinators here. Why else would we spend so much time arguing with imaginary people? Wink

Funny AND painful.

[Mr. Broken]

I wouldnt open a can of worms unless I intended to eat the whole thing. I promise to vote on something.

[Fist and Faith]

Problem solved.

[aliantha]

See my response, Bright Boy.