Hotboat of the month - keep it, or kick it to the curb?

[78Southwind]

Some sites that I am a member of require 10 posts before you can Private Message so that sounds like a good number to me to vote. It would be cool if you guys could come up with a readers ride type of deal or an article on the boat after they win.

[rschap1]

Maybe turn it into a "readers ride" thread rather than a contest.
Hand out some prizes and goodies if you or a bunch of members think the ride is worthy.
It is nice that you democracy is allowed to rule, but if it turns into a headache...
or select a comittee to elect the winner each month and everyone can accept that personal bias is included.

[Wendi]

New entry rules and voting rules will be posted shortly. We are revamping.

[GotHalos]

Some sites that I am a member of require 10 posts before you can Private Message so that sounds like a good number to me to vote. It would be cool if you guys could come up with a readers ride type of deal or an article on the boat after they win.

Articles on past HBOTM winners can be found here:

http://www.hotboat.com/frm/articles.php?c=109

[78Southwind]

Articles on past HBOTM winners can be found here:

http://www.hotboat.com/frm/articles.php?c=109

I could be wrong but If I remember right I think I only read four articles. What I was getting at is that all of the winners should have articles or at least a readers ride type deal.

[niceguyeddie]

I vote for Pedro.

[Unforgiven]

I say keep it up the voters have to up their post count..I have co-workers who joined but only lurk..but they voted...make it like a min 25 posts before you can vote.....BTW WE LOVE OUR COOLER

[Wendi]

I could be wrong but If I remember right I think I only read four articles. What I was getting at is that all of the winners should have articles or at least a readers ride type deal.

Yes your right we will do readers rides on all winners we have done a few but no all.

[riverrunner1984]

Is there a way to see users activity? Maybe see if they have been active within a week or so prior to voting, then they can cast a vote. This would limit the people just signing up and voting??? Also gets away from the min. post issue. I know I was lurking for a bit before actually posting anything....

[Beautiful Noise]

I'm more of a lurker I enjoy this site and seeing other people's boats and reading the different post and throwing out a comment now and then.......This is just Me so more than likely I'll never have a high post count.......Besides I just have a old boat and a pontoon