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by moonbunnychan » Tue May 10, 2011 3:57 am
I never submit to contests that absolutely require specifications different then whatever my prepared convention file is. I know it doesn't take THAT long to change but I hate doing it and I hate having multiple copies of things. I host my videos on my own webspace so I really just want to have one universal link to send out. Honestly though, I prefer that the contest have their own means of submitting. Nothing says "We have our act together" to me like an ftp or on page submission.
Also, if I'm on the convention website's amv page and can't find the vital information (ie deadline, rules, place to submit) upon a few seconds after arriving I tend to not submit. I can't even remember how many times the link to submit it is buried in a huge paragraph. I shouldn't have to use my browser's find feature to locate that.
I know it sounds greedy, but if they specify that you don't get any kind of prize unless you're there I won't submit. It's a lot of work and it's nice to get something in return. Besides since so many cons have rules that you can't have won at a certain number of other cons, I save mine for ones with prizes I can receive. (I'm even willing to pay for shipping for things, I just want the ability to receive them).
I also tend to prefer cons with audience voting. It's nice to be voted on by the masses and not just a select few. Plus, I've often noticed that people who make amvs and people who just enjoy amvs tend to judge them completely differently.
Oh...also as a nice touch, I really like it when they email you if you got in or not, even if it's just a mass email. Nicer still if they also let you know you won.
