Should this forum organise a watch photo competition?

I'd be up for it. I don't post photos often because I feel like my phone camera isn't good enough, but a competition milght push me to try harder. As long as it's not too competitive.

Honestly, I'm not sure. We already have a photo thread that's pretty active. A competition might just split attention. And judging something like 'best photo' is so subjective. Who would judge? Moderators? That could get messy.

I think it could be fun if we keep it low-stakes. Maybe no prizes, just bragging rights and a pinned post with the winners. That way no one feels like they wasted money on entry fees or anything ngl.

I've seen these kinds of competitions on other forums and they can be hit or miss. Sometimes they bring out the best in people, other times it becomes a popularity contest. If we do it, we should have clear rules and maybe anonymous voting to keep it fair.

What would the categories be? Skeleton watches are already niche, so maybe we could have categories like 'best lume shot' or 'best wrist shot'. But then again, some people don't have good lighting setups.

I'm agakinst it. This forum is one of the few places where I can talk about watches without feeling like I'm in a contest. Adding a competition might change the vibe. I'd rather keep it casual.

I don't see the harm if it's optional. People who want to participate can, and others can ignore it. The photo thread wouLd still be there for casual sharing. Maybe we could run it once and see how it goes.

The idea of anonymous voting is good. But we'd need a way to ensure people don't vote for their own photos. Maybe use a third-party poll tool.

I think it's a decent idea but timing matters. Maybe wait until the forum has more active members? Right now we have maybe 20 regular posters. A competition with 10 entries might not be that exciting.

I'd participate. I don't care about winning, I just like seeing other people's photos and getting feedback. A competition might encourage more detailed feedback too.

If we do it, we should have a theme that's broad enough. 'Skeleton watches' is already specific, so maybe just 'any skeleton watch photo' is fine. But then it's just a photo thread with a poll. I'm on the fence.