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03/25/2006 12:35:15 AM · #1 |
I'm thinking of running a photography bracket tournament as a fundraiser for my MS Challenge Walk.
If I do this, it would be open to exactly 64 photographers. The entry fee would be $10, with a $25 for making the final 4, $50 for making the finals, and $100 to the overall winner.
IF I DO THIS, I would do the bracketing one of two ways:
1. Break the entrants up into four groups of 16. Assign seeds based on average DPC vote received. 1st seed plays 16th, 2nd plays 15th, etc, in each group. (This is the same way the NCAA tournament works).
2. Assign seeding randomly
In either case, contestants would enter either Exclusive Open challenge each week. The member of each pair earning the highest score that week would advance.
I need to know the following FROM PEOPLE WHO WOULD PROBABLY ENTER AND PAY THE $10 ONLY PLEASE:
1. Which bracketing option do you prefer?
2. Would you still enter if the other option were used?
3. What is your average vote received?
Thanks,
Terry
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03/25/2006 12:38:38 AM · #2 |
Sounds great...count me in...!
1. & 2. Either of these.
3. 5.7099
Message edited by author 2006-03-25 00:38:58. |
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03/25/2006 12:44:34 AM · #3 |
My vote goes to bracketing and seeding like the NCAA...
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03/25/2006 12:47:09 AM · #4 |
I'd be up for this....
Count me in also.
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03/25/2006 12:49:51 AM · #5 |
I'm in ...
Edit to answer ?:
1. Either is fine, in the spirit of fund raising
2. Avg Vote Received: 5.5144
Message edited by author 2006-03-25 08:59:18. |
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03/25/2006 12:54:24 AM · #6 |
1) either
2) see 1
3) 5.4176
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03/25/2006 12:54:51 AM · #7 |
stare_at_the_sun and tinky2, can you answer the questions above as well?
Thanks,
Terry
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03/25/2006 12:55:32 AM · #8 |
In the spirit of fund-raising, I believe random seeds would be more equitable and more fun. In fact, I might go so far as to say you should consider seeding the top 32 on one side and the bottom 32 on the other side, with random pairings on each side; thus encouraging a David vs Goliath showdown for the top prize :-)
Average vote received 5.4099
You can count me in either way.
Robt.
Message edited by author 2006-03-25 01:12:13.
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03/25/2006 01:00:28 AM · #9 |
1. Which bracketing option do you prefer? Either
2. Would you still enter if the other option were used? See #1
3. What is your average vote received? 5.5314
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03/25/2006 01:07:14 AM · #10 |
I'd support this, it's a good cause; count me in - hope I'm not getting into too many things :)
Either bracketing option is fine with me.
Average vote received: 6.0212
Message edited by author 2006-03-25 01:07:53.
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03/25/2006 01:11:22 AM · #11 |
oops
Message edited by author 2006-03-25 01:11:45.
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03/25/2006 01:28:47 AM · #12 |
I'll support this! I can commit $10 (US funds of course :) )
I don't really care about the bracketing, but if I had to choose, I'd choose random
My avg received is 5.4445
My only condition is that I be pmed on when this starts, how to pay you, etc because I often get confused on what's going on in a thread when they get long... Or keep your first post updated to what's happening...
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03/25/2006 01:34:38 AM · #13 |
I'd be interested also as this is for a good cause.
As for bracketing method - either way.
I would enter no matter which is chosen.
My avg. : 5.2506
Just as pidge mentioned - I too would appreciate a PM when this starts along with the particulars.
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03/25/2006 01:39:04 AM · #14 |
Man, maybe we do need a bracket forum around here. What is this like 4 or 5 now going on? Great stuff. I'd like to see it continue.
I'm guessing you will start before Easter so I will stay out. I'd be interested otherwise. |
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03/25/2006 01:44:46 AM · #15 |
count me in Terry ;)
either works :)
avg. 5.7728 |
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03/25/2006 02:13:40 AM · #16 |
I would be in, if its not already full.
1) i like the 1st option
2) yes
3) not a great score of 4.8799, so you can prolly give me the last seed..LOL |
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03/25/2006 02:24:12 AM · #17 |
by my count there is room for 53 more, so you should be fine CzechMan
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03/25/2006 02:41:45 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
by my count there is room for 53 more, so you should be fine CzechMan |
LOL...thanks Linda! :-D |
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03/25/2006 07:06:44 AM · #19 |
1 & 2: Whatever you choose
3: 5.6188
Great idea, Terry! I'd be more than happy to contribute. |
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03/25/2006 07:55:30 AM · #20 |
Count me in for either option.
Avg Vote Received: 5.9711
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03/25/2006 08:03:13 AM · #21 |
I'd be glad to support your charity efforts! Count me in for either option!
(my avg score should change after deja vu is done so check my profile on Thursday for the numbers:-)
-Serge
Edit to add: I guess 'either' doesn't really answer your first question, rather the second. I prefer NCAA style. And my current Avg Vote Received: 5.3150
Message edited by author 2006-03-25 08:04:49. |
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03/25/2006 09:28:03 AM · #22 |
However you'l like to run it, Terry..... count me in. Happy to help and fun to do it through photograhpy :)
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03/25/2006 09:30:47 AM · #23 |
sounds like fun
1. Seeding style bracketing
2. Yes
3. 5.7846 |
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03/25/2006 09:36:16 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
I'm thinking of running a photography bracket tournament as a fundraiser for my MS Challenge Walk.
If I do this, it would be open to exactly 64 photographers. The entry fee would be $10, with a $25 for making the final 4, $50 for making the finals, and $100 to the overall winner.
IF I DO THIS, I would do the bracketing one of two ways:
1. Break the entrants up into four groups of 16. Assign seeds based on average DPC vote received. 1st seed plays 16th, 2nd plays 15th, etc, in each group. (This is the same way the NCAA tournament works).
2. Assign seeding randomly
In either case, contestants would enter either Exclusive Open challenge each week. The member of each pair earning the highest score that week would advance.
I need to know the following FROM PEOPLE WHO WOULD PROBABLY ENTER AND PAY THE $10 ONLY PLEASE:
1. Which bracketing option do you prefer?
2. Would you still enter if the other option were used?
3. What is your average vote received?
Thanks,
Terry |
Count me in, win or no win. My aunt died from MS.
1. Doesn't matter
2. Yes
3. 5.3917
PM me or write my email all information to enter please.
Espy
Message edited by author 2006-03-25 09:37:38. |
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03/25/2006 10:48:18 AM · #25 |
I'll play. Great idea for a fund raiser!
1) Option 1
2) Yes
3) 5.4396
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