Rig of the Month Contest

[m1009krawler]

It's been quiet on the forum lately… Is this the calm before the storm? (I hope not;))

I have an idea to get some forum traffic going, club participation, member involvement. Something super simple and fun! I am posting this to generate conversation and comments on general rules and function as well as opinions regarding the matter. No worries, this is a no drama post :cool:.

I would like to create a Rig of the Month contest within Texas 4WD, NOT CHAPTER SPECIFIC but throughout the whole organization. The intention is to have people submit pictures, of their rig (dirty, clean, action, still, chicks posing, dudes posing, mild or wild mods, etc…) and the community vote on the best for the month. Additionally at the end of each year there will be 12 rigs, perfect for making a calendar! Sales can benefit a charity or community organization or whatever? A great opportunity for the cover shot is the statewide meet as well :thumb.

What are your thoughts? Please post and let me know what you think! See below for a rough draft of some "rules".

Rules:
1.)One picture may be submitted per member per month (if multiples are submitted the first one will be the one that is judged).
2.)All pictures shall be "Safe for Work" and "Family Friendly"
3.)Each rig shall only win one month from the year, a member with multiple rigs may win multiple months. The intention is to have a nice variety for the calendar.
4.)Once a rig has won a "Rig of the Month Status" all future submissions of the same vehicle will not be counted in the vote.
5.)Anything else to add? Please comment below!

Additional thoughts:
•Stickers or shirts for Rig of the Month (RotM) winners?
•Free calendar for the 12 that are voted winners?
•I am not tech savvy but thoughts on picture file size requirements/ quality?
•A new tab in the Main Discussion Area with a thread for each month? (will help with organization)

Should be fairly easy to kick this off, we can even host a vote for the months that have already passed in 2014 to catch up and have a calendar ready for 2015.

I look forward to the thoughts posted on this.

:driveThanks and as always, see you on the trails!:drive

Alex

[Dro-ster (JPClark)]

LOVE this idea!


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[BonnerBB]

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[m1009krawler]

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Awesome picture! But nothing has started yet. I was just looking for comments and seeing what interest is out there.

Once everything is lined out check back with the forum! this picture will do great I am sure!

[BonnerBB]

Lol... OK. Video contest would be cool too.

[Blue Angel]

Great idea!

[Mudhog1977]

I'm game

[05X4X4]

I'm game!


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[BonnerBB]

Did I win?

[texasfrog]

trail rash should be counted as 51% of the points:thumb

[m1009krawler]

trail rash should be counted as 51% of the points:thumb

I like it! or we can count each dent/ scratch visible in the photo and add one vote for each :bigok

Maybe my rig will have a chance then! :banana

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Did I win?

Nothing has taken place yet... As mentioned in the original post this was an attempt to see the interest and receive any comments on rules that i wrote. You will know when it starts.

Thanks for the interest!

Alex

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As I see no one making comments or suggestions to the rules I assume they are pretty solid?

I will move forward with turning this into a reality.

Thanks everyone!
Alex

[BonnerBB]

What did I win?

[05X4X4]

Bonner- your starting in last place! Lol


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[Dro-ster (JPClark)]

Bonner- your starting in last place! Lol


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Yeah, but.... at the moment, he's ALSO in first. ;)


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[05X4X4]

Has It already started?


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[BonnerBB]

Yes Brian and I am winning. This official vote for myself brought me into the lead.

[Mudhog1977]

Here I'll be second http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h360/Mudhog1977/IMG_20140514_200224420.jpg (http://s1105.photobucket.com/user/Mudhog1977/media/IMG_20140514_200224420.jpg.html)

[BonnerBB]

Why not this one instead Mudhog?
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[texasfrog]

Winner gets to donate their vehicle for the car bash fundraiser!
looks like we have one for the month of May so let's get those photos in for next month!!!

[BonnerBB]

I'm changing my vote to mudhog.

[BonnerBB]

Congrats Mudhog!

[Mudhog1977]

Luckily I have a spare lmao!

[texasfrog]

:haha:haha
Congrats Mudhog!

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

alright!! first winner!

WHO'S NEXT???

[Mudhog1977]

Dang I gotta give my 1st place to 2nd, I just so happen to have to work that day lol

[BonnerBB]

You have interest. Start the contest before I do it.

[SGT. K]

Bonner is disqualified, no mall crawler pics allowed! lol

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oh dang nevermind boner your back in first place1

[Blue Angel]

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w78/BlueAngel_030/Jeep%20stuff/004_zps6e7b701e.jpg



http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w78/BlueAngel_030/WFTW%202014/10294229_10152370732205280_5090191526526801551_n_z ps43704ad0.jpg



http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w78/BlueAngel_030/Jeep%20stuff/IMG_0501_zpsbd7eaa4d.jpg



http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w78/BlueAngel_030/Jeep%20stuff/002_zpsa741d5cc.jpg

[m1009krawler]

workin on gettin a new thread tab just for this. Please be patient, we will have 5 months to make up plenty of pictures and voting will be available :dance

[BonnerBB]

Did I win?

[m1009krawler]

Did I win?

:partyyou sure did:party

[Mudhog1977]

Let the crushing begin!!!

[BagBat]

I'll see what I can do to set up a space on the forum for this....maybe even display random Picts on the home page....

[m1009krawler]

I'll see what I can do to set up a space on the forum for this....maybe even display random Picts on the home page....

Thanks Teresa!

[Dro-ster (JPClark)]

I'll see what I can do to set up a space on the forum for this....maybe even display random Picts on the home page....

Hi Teresa... Just wanted to give this a bump and follow up. :)


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[PondSkum]

Hi Teresa... Just wanted to give this a bump and follow up. :)


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Sorry JP, I dropped the ball on this one... Teresa and I are trying to figure out the best way to set this up. Sorry for the delay!

[BonnerBB]

With all do respect but why can't it just be a normal thread like this one? Nothing has to be fancy.

[BonnerBB]

Entry's in one thread with deadline. Consolidated photos in new VOTING thread with numbers. People reply with the number. Simple. Can't we unsubscribe if we don't want to see anyone else's votes? Should be fun. If it doesn't work then look for a fancy way. :p

[Dro-ster (JPClark)]

Sorry JP, I dropped the ball on this one... Teresa and I are trying to figure out the best way to set this up. Sorry for the delay!

Hey... No worries. :)


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[PondSkum]

With all do respect but why can't it just be a normal thread like this one? Nothing has to be fancy.


Entry's in one thread with deadline. Consolidated photos in new VOTING thread with numbers. People reply with the number. Simple. Can't we unsubscribe if we don't want to see anyone else's votes? Should be fun. If it doesn't work then look for a fancy way. :p

That's basically how it will be. We just wanted to set up a specific forum section just for this type stuff. And have it moderated so it stays somewhat organized. Also we will be utilizing the forum's poll system (only issue is it's not available via Tapatalk, must use full website via web browser).



Hey... No worries. :)


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JP, pm sent. Forum set up. Get er done!

[Dro-ster (JPClark)]

Hey... This one is all Alex's baby. All yours sir!


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[BonnerBB]

If you label the threads starting with a numbered date we should be able to sort by that that field to be able to find the current month even if an old thread gets bumped.

Example:

2014-01 January Rig of Month Entries

2014-01 January Voting and Winner

[BagBat]

I agree with Bonners idea for 'naming convention' of each thread. 2014-July blahblahblah

BUT, I suggested that we use comment LIKES as the poll....instead of a seperate 'poll' or thread...I have since found out that idea wont work! so....onwards and upwards.

[BagBat]

The forum is up and running (thank you Jason! - I edited the name....)
It's in the MAIN DISCUSSION AREAS / TX4WD Rig of the Month
This forum will be used to post picutres of your rig and have a change to win bragging rights as TX4WD's RIG OF THE MONTH!

Alex and JP are moderators (I'm in there too just for safe keeping....)

Alex will need to post the thread for "2014-July Rig of the Month Contestants" (or somethin like that) along with a STICKY that clearly defines the rules....and ya'll should be able to take it and roll from there!

[BonnerBB]

The 01 part of 2014-01 January is important for sorting. It just helps because months by lettered name are not alphabetical. It's a database thing.

[m1009krawler]

Its up and running!

So far threads are opened for July and January!

We will open other months as time go by to catch up for the year.

Lets see those rigs!