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Which means I also live near by this. I use it as the far point for my run. When I get to it I slap it and loop back to my apartment.

It's a nice idea, but maybe a bit much for such a tiny, out-of-the-way, low-membership forum.

And I loathe committees. We don't need committees here. That should be enough for your... committee.

But seriously:

I'd wait for the forum to build up a bit first (if it ever does). Another problem here is you would seriously struggle to get even five nominations, much less ten. I know you're talking about candidate posts. But if a vote is to mean anything, it surely needs at least that many people voting. And that's where your suggestion instantly hits a snag. Look around. Barely anyone posts or interacts. I think the most likes I've ever seen on a post is about five likes. The most! You're seriously overestimating how bothered anyone can be.

I also don't like favouritism or factionalism, both of which come into play when people establish committees and start voting on things. It's one of the more pathetic aspects of human nature, if you ask me. If George Lucas couldn't give a shit about awards, why should we?

Your idea is further hindered by the fact that there are basically two types of fan who post here (and again: very few actually do). Broadly speaking, there are staunch Lucas defenders and then a few people willing to give the Disney films and other material the time of day. And a few in each camp are bitterly and rancidly opposed to the sequel films -- which is where some of us (like myself) have placed a considerable chunk of our posting efforts. So how would such a voting system be remotely "objective"?

A better idea, perhaps, is for people to indicate their personal favourites. All transparent. No committee, no voting. Just: "Here is one of my favourite posts/threads on the whole forum." Whether other people's or their own. Like: What is everyone most proud of? What is the most satisfying thing you've ever read? I can already answer both questions immediately: I am proud of inspiring Pyrogenic to write the following. It's my favourite post on the entire forum: naberriefields.freeforums.net/post/486/thread

But that's not going to wash for some people. It doesn't change my answer, though. 

My second-favourite post is this one by Ingram : naberriefields.freeforums.net/post/1136/thread

Both those posts, in my opinion, have made the forum worthwhile -- and bearable.

I don't think anyone needs an award, though. What's needed is better and livelier conversation. But that's up to individuals, really. Could people be more incentivised to post? I guess. I just don't know how.

If only!!! 



Well, I was being a bit simplistic. I'm sure he does appreciate the odd award or two. He's burned by those big institutional awards, though, and sees them as political. He understands an award is really a pretty transient and superficial thing. I love how he tries to brush off the big Kennedy Center Honors award in the Charlie Rose interview from 2015. He really ain't that bothered. Too busy changing society 'n' all.



Of course! Thanking people should never go out of style. That's what the "like" button -- as a basic minimum -- is for. But yeah, if you really want to applaud someone, tag them or quote them and personally address them, either publicly or privately or both. It's a shame there isn't a stronger button than "like" at present. Some posts deserve that little bit extra.

Happy New Year to you, Somny, and to all fellow Naberrie Fielders! 


LOL. We're an interesting brew. Your ecumenical spirit is once again shining through. 


I think I know what you might be referring to... 

 

I'll drink to that! 

Thanks, Joe! Same to you. 

Waiting on pins and needles here!

Hi everyone, I was looking for a prequel-friendly place, I see some familiar names from TF.N here.