Just so everyone knows – I’m no seasoned decorator, I’ve only been doing this for about 7 or 8 months. I do think though, that have different categories within each competition so that there is a more fair way of awarding prizes is a good idea.
I still have to say though the random factor still just doesn’t do it for me at all. I understand that it’s a way of enticing people to the site, but it’s not something that would attract me to a site or make me stay.
I get your point Michal about this site being about learning and sharing rather than competing, but I happen to believe that when you compete for something, it brings out the best in your skills and forces you to learn new ones – it’s giving you something to shoot for and something to force you to up your game.
On the point of most discussed, with all due respect I think it’s crazy to assume that people won’t purposely post comments on their cakes to keep them at the top of the most discussed – it’s more exposure for them and I could bet my life on the fact that people will do that. As we’ve all agreed, us cakers like our ego’s stroked, so having your cake at the top of the most discussed list is another way to give your ego that extra boost.
I know I sound like a right debbie downer lol – and yeah I’m probably quite rightly on your black list!!! lol There is a far greater list of the things I already LOVE about this site, so please don’t think I’m not appreciative at all, just some food for thought :)
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