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The MI6 Community Awards Will Return *The Feedback and Updates Thread*

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  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    I think we can toss Best Moderator too. Considering just how much the team have done to get rid of trolls here day in and day out for quite a long time, they should all get an honorary award for their services.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    I think we can toss Best Moderator too. Considering just how much the team have done to get rid of trolls here day in and day out for quite a long time, they should all get an honorary award for their services.

    I think they all already win and we call it a day, as they've been doing a lot of work lately, as you've said, to rid the boards of trolls and spambots. Kudos to them, and yes, they should all be acknowledged.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    Just to say I agree with your suggested changes, including the latest of eliminating Best Mod. It is a great team effort.
  • StirredNotShakenStirredNotShaken Toronto
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    -Biggest Connery fan
    -Biggest Lazenby fan
    -Biggest Moore fan
    -Biggest Dalton fan
    -Biggest Brosnan fan
    -Biggest Craig fan
    -Most Off-topic Thread
    -Strangest Skyfall rumor
    -Most Controversial MI6 Member
    -Best User-name
    -Best BlofeldCapCon Round
    -Best BondCapCon Round
    -Funniest/Most Entertaining MI6 Member
    -Funniest Post
    -Best Artist of MI6
    -Best MI6 Moderator
    -Best Music/Video Editor of MI6
    -Best Bond Related Fan Video on MI6
    -Best Fan Fiction Writer on MI6
    -Best Fan Fiction on MI6
    -Best User Generated Bond Poster on MI6
    -Greatest Bond Related Announcement
    -Biggest Fan of The Literary James Bond
    -Biggest Fan of The James Bond Video Games
    -Biggest Bond Music Fan
    -Best MI6 Blu-ray Artist
    -Best User-made Blu-ray Cover
    -Biggest Automotive Bond Fan

    The ones in bold are the ones I think should stay, though I think all the ones about fan media and fiction could possibly be whittled down a bit? I'm not too sure, if I'm honest. As for the ones that I think should go, I think the blu-ray artist and cover awards are redundant, I don't know what the greatest bond announcement is supposed to be, best moderator has already been addressed, I don't think an award should go to off-topic threads nor controversial members, and Skyfall is irrelevant for awards now.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    Should be add a Bond 24 Best Rumor?
  • StirredNotShakenStirredNotShaken Toronto
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    I think it's too early in production for that, though. Not really much to make rumours off of. Next year seems better to me. Maybe even 2015 if the awards happen earlier in the year.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    I was thinking we were actually having these awards voted on and finalized the end of this year; is that wrong?
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    4EverBonded wrote:
    I was thinking we were actually having these awards voted on and finalized the end of this year; is that wrong?

    No, it will start somewhere near January, at the start of the new year.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    Good that's better. We will have more to vote on. :)
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    4EverBonded wrote:
    Good that's better. We will have more to vote on. :)

    Yes, we all thought it would be better to wait until the start of 2014 where we can look at all of 2013 on MI6 in full review. :)
  • DiscoVolanteDiscoVolante Stockholm, Sweden
    edited September 2013 Posts: 1,347
    -Biggest Connery fan
    -Biggest Lazenby fan
    -Biggest Moore fan
    -Biggest Dalton fan
    -Biggest Brosnan fan
    -Biggest Craig fan
    -Best User-name
    -Best BlofeldCapCon Round
    -Best BondCapCon Round
    -Funniest/Most Entertaining MI6 Member
    -Friendliest MI6 member
    -Best Artist of MI6 (posters/montages/cover arts)
    -Best Music/Video Editor of MI6
    -Best Fan Fiction Writer on MI6
    -Biggest Fan of The Literary James Bond
    -Biggest Fan of The James Bond Video Games
    -Biggest Bond Music Fan

    I'd vote for these to keep, and also add one new. Like someone said, some categories last time barely had any nominees. :)

    Good luck with the arrangements, brady and creasy!
  • StirredNotShakenStirredNotShaken Toronto
    edited September 2013 Posts: 2,402
    4EverBonded wrote:
    Good that's better. We will have more to vote on. :)

    I'll be done my post in the "detailed ranking of all 23 films" thread soon. You'll see why it's taking so long to do ;)

    Also, I'm doing my fantasy timeline with details. The level of change in it could almost make it fan fiction, haha
  • SirHenryLeeChaChingSirHenryLeeChaChing
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    If we're going to mention the "CapCon" threads, we have several other ongoing ones that are also entertaining. How about a "best ongoing thread" category as a new addition?
  • DiscoVolanteDiscoVolante Stockholm, Sweden
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    Yes, agreed @SirHenryLeeChaChing, a best thread overall category certainly makes sense.
  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
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    So are we running with this now it's 2014?
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    I hope this does come along soon, at least getting it started. I know it's a good deal of work but it's great fun, @BradyM0Bondfanatic7. Your schedule may be a tad full right now, having just got back into college life ...
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Good suggestion on the moderator categories. There's really no need for them. We function as a team. :-)
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    Hey, all. I just saw that this thread got bumped up and your requests to continue with the awards again will be considered. As @Creasy47 has previously offered to be my partner in crime this time around, I'd like to get his feelings about this and whether he is up for it before confirming the second annual MI6 Community Awards prematurely.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I say since it's a new year and there has been interest in this getting started up once again, I'm more than willing to help out still. If you have any ideas on how to organize it, Brady, PM me and we can discuss it for a while and come up with a solid game plan, and then we can kick off the awards once more!
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    edited May 2014 Posts: 28,694
    Alright folks, it is my pleasure to announce that The Second Annual MI6 Community Awards will soon be commencing. My partner in crime @Creasy47 and I have been debating and compiling a list of categories that we will be featuring in the awards. I will post the list here so that the community can give their feedback, and give their thoughts on what should stay or maybe what categories could be added that aren't already there, if that may be the case. After an agreement can be made on the categories they will be finalized, which will then lead to nominations and final voting.

    This is how the process will go for those that aren't familiar:

    So, for instance, say a "Biggest Literary Bond Fan" category is finalized for the awards. At that point either @Creasy or myself will open up a separate thread where each member will nominate over a few days a member that they think are deserving of the title. Once nominations have been given, we will create another separate thread for final voting that compiles all the nominees for that category, and this time the members will vote once and for all for who they wish to win, given the same amount of time to cast their ballot. After this process of nominations and final voting has been completed for each finalized category, we will have a "Closing Ceremony" thread which will list all the victors in each category and also give the community a chance to congratulate the winners, give their thoughts on the awards and even offer suggestions for how it can be improved next time.


    All that being said, here are the categories that @Creasy and I have compiled for the coming awards, which features an honorary name change to the award for Biggest Connery Bond Fan in honor of a lost comrade:

    The Greg Ferrell Award for Biggest Connery Bond Fan

    Biggest Lazenby Bond Fan

    Biggest Moore Bond Fan

    Biggest Dalton Bond Fan

    Biggest Brosnan Bond Fan

    Biggest Craig Bond Fan

    Most Off-Topic Thread

    Strangest Bond 24 Rumor (this will likely be tossed out)

    Best MI6 User-Name

    Funniest/Most Entertaining MI6 Member

    Best MI6 Artist

    Best Music/Video Editor of MI6

    Best Fan Fiction Writer of MI6

    Best Fan Fiction of MI6

    Best Prop Work of MI6 (For all the Qs out there)

    Best Bond Related Announcement

    Biggest Fan of the James Bond Video Games

    Biggest Bond Music Fan

    Biggest Automotive Bond Fan

    Biggest Literary Bond Fan (The Fleming Novels and Beyond)

    Best BondCapCon Round

    Best BlofeldCatCapCon Round

    Funnest User-Generated Game of MI6 (like the elimination games or debate thread)

    Best Bond-Related User-Made Review (On the Books, Films, Games)

    Best Bond 24 Fan-Made Poster

    Best Bond 24 Fan-Made Trailer


    This thread will serve as a one-stop spot for any and all updates from both @Creasy and myself regarding the awards, and any members who wish to ask a question about the awards or offer a suggestion/opinion will comment here for community-wide approval and debate. So, all this being said, let's hear the thoughts of the MI6 community. This is a very democratic process so please debate the categories, suggest what should stay and go, or even nominate your own idea for a category that you think would be a great addition to the awards.

    Thanks one and all for reading and for being an integral part of this process. I think I can speak for both @Creasy and the rest of the community when I say that I very much look forward to starting these awards up again. Cheers! B-)
  • WillyGaloreWillyGalore
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    Thanks in advance to @0Brady and @Creasy47 for doing this.

    Are either of you partial to cash bribes in order to secure votes? ;-)
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Very well said, Brady. Also, if you have any questions at any point that you don't wish to ask on this thread, feel free to PM Brady or myself, we'll be happy to help out however we can.

    @WillyGalore, I'm a cheap whore, throw me a few dollars and I'll have you locked in for every category! ;-)
  • WillyGaloreWillyGalore
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    Creasy47 wrote:
    Very well said, Brady. Also, if you have any questions at any point that you don't wish to ask on this thread, feel free to PM Brady or myself, we'll be happy to help out however we can.

    @WillyGalore, I'm a cheap whore, throw me a few dollars and I'll have you locked in for every category! ;-)

    As long as we don't have to sleep with you to get nominations ala Harvey Weinstein. ;-)
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    WillyGalore wrote:
    Thanks in advance to @0Brady and @Creasy47 for doing this.

    Are either of you partial to cash bribes in order to secure votes? ;-)

    I am quite a moralistic Marty when it comes to bribery (blame Batman), but I can't say the same for my partner. ;)

    That being said, any and all mudslinging by one member towards another is not only advised, but expected. Run your bid for an award like a bloody campaign commercial if you wish. ;)

    All joking, of course. The main theme of the awards is to have fun, so everyone should keep it light and enjoy themselves.
    Creasy47 wrote:
    Very well said, Brady. Also, if you have any questions at any point that you don't wish to ask on this thread, feel free to PM Brady or myself, we'll be happy to help out however we can.

    That's a good point to bring up, @Creasy. Any time you have questions, PMs are definitely a great alternative to providing feedback if you don't wish to post in this thread.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Sex bribes are always welcome, too!

    As for PM's, Brady and I are almost always on here at some point throughout the day, and I'm up late most nights, so one of us will surely answer relatively fast.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    Yay! Thanks for getting this going, guys. =D>
    I am looking over the categories; looks good.

    And especially my heartfelt thanks for the well deserved nod to our beloved and sorely missed member, SirHenryLeeChaChing (Greg Ferrell).
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Good to see the awards dusted off. :-bd
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    Best Fan Fiction Writer of MI6

    Best Fan Fiction of MI6
    Aren't these one and the same? I mean, choosing the best fan fiction would suggest they are also the best writer.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    QBranch wrote:
    Good to see the awards dusted off. :-bd
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    Best Fan Fiction Writer of MI6

    Best Fan Fiction of MI6
    Aren't these one and the same? I mean, choosing the best fan fiction would suggest they are also the best writer.

    I would suppose it's a typo of some sort as we were compiling a list of worthy awards.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
    edited May 2014 Posts: 14,588
    Yes, I think Brady meant Best Typo Award ;)
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    QBranch wrote:
    Good to see the awards dusted off. :-bd
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    Best Fan Fiction Writer of MI6

    Best Fan Fiction of MI6
    Aren't these one and the same? I mean, choosing the best fan fiction would suggest they are also the best writer.

    No. The first is for the best writer, the second for the best story. A story may have a great plot, but can lack the pacing, dialogue and word mastery that a better writer could bring to the craft. Therefore, it is quite possible to write a great story but you may not be voted the best writer because you lack the conventions of a more experienced storyteller, making them a superior writer. The winner of the Best Fan Fiction should be nominated on their ability to bring alive a compelling or thrilling story featuring Bond, while the Best Writer category should have nominees who are all around skilled in the craft of storytelling, character creation, pacing, dialogue and more. Does this make sense?
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