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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: adevriesc on Mon, 14 November 2016, 17:21:24
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(https://deskthority.net/images/dta6/invites/gh.jpg)
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GH is officially invited to the Deskthority Awards!
I'm proud to invite GH users to the DTAs this year. HoffmanMyster gave me his moderation blessing, so this is the real deal.
What is this thing anyways?
Deskthority members vote for the best in a number of input device related categories. They also determine the winner of The Deskthority, a special open category. Award winners will receive an exclusive Clack Factory Wingnut Trophkey. Vote in the final round to win prizes from our sponsors.
Why should GH participate?
I added a new category. "Best artisan keycap." In addition, I (ohaimark on DT) have been working like mad to make this year special. We have 8 sponsors ranging from Cherry (!) to WASD keyboards.
How can I participate?
You'll need to make an account on Deskthority. Once you do, you'll be free to vote in the awards.
You're just fishing for members!
That isn't our goal. Deskthority wants to promote community wholeness, not division, and an invitation to the DTAs is a good first step. Yes, we can be a snarky and critical lot. That's just part of our culture.
Minimum of 10 posts to win prizes?
We typically require a minimum of 10 posts on DT to win a prize from our sponsors. We're altering that requirement for active GH users as follows:
1. You must have a minimum of 15 posts on GH to win a prize.
2. We'll select a random voter from the awards.
3. If that voter has less than 10 posts at DT, we'll ask them to message us on GH to verify their membership and post count.
4. If we receive no reply within 24 hours, we will select another candidate at random (and so on).
Adjustments to this post's information could occur as things progress.
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//Traitors... !!!
Hahhaahahhahaha.. Nawh..
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I think it's a excellent idea :thumb:
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really cool! :D good job
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Nice that this time all communitys work together.
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I'm basically just active enough on DT to participate in the awards when they happen, and I always love it! Last time I think I remember nominating one of E3E's projects and him winning a lot of respect with DT users, you guys sure know how to appreciate good craftsmanship and ingenuity.
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"we want to include geekhack so we added a Christmas tree decoration award"
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Can't wait to vote and see the winners! So much talent in all these communities.
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"we want to include geekhack so we added a Christmas tree decoration award"
-- what many DT users will say when they see the new category.
I can't say I'm into the whole artisan cap thing, but I do respect the artistic skill of their creators.
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I don't suppose I can vote with both of my accounts xD .
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I don't suppose I can vote with both of my accounts xD .
3 accounts r/MK is invited too XD
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I don't suppose I can vote with both of my accounts xD .
3 accounts r/MK is invited too XD
Oh yeah, that's true, I've got an account on there as well now that I think of it xD .
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I'm really happy to see the entire community come together. I'm glad no one's at odds about this. I like seeing unity, not people choosing sides. :)
I'm basically just active enough on DT to participate in the awards when they happen, and I always love it! Last time I think I remember nominating one of E3E's projects and him winning a lot of respect with DT users, you guys sure know how to appreciate good craftsmanship and ingenuity.
I am eternally grateful for that nomination. All of the wins last year were totally something I hadn't even had in mind. Like even KOTM. I always wanted my Octagon v1 to win that one but after I made that build log for my hot swappable Alps board, something I didn't intend to win anything really, yeah... Stuff happened! Haha.
Thanks again dude!
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This is awesome! Looking forward to taking part in this. :thumb:
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And the greatest thing : if you win a Wingnut CC .... OMG ..... :eek: you can be a total ass and sell it !!! :eek:
3edgy5me
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And the greatest thing : if you win a Wingnut CC .... OMG ..... :eek: you can be a total ass and sell it !!! :eek:
3edgy5me
I definitely think selling and/or buying a Wingnut is very bad taste, but at this point it's just beating a dead horse. :))
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****, too late , somebody quoted me ... whatever ... DT Awards and artisan caps.... let the comet come...I'm out...
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It's pretty silly to send something to someone, and try to say what they can and can't do with it, IMO.
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It's pretty silly to send something to someone, and try to say what they can and can't do with it, IMO.
Said the one upset that he sold almost retail and the buyer sold for $$$$
And to be honest this is the last time I'll say anything about anything... I'm not salty, to be salty you need to give a ****... I don't .... I'm fed up with being screwed, this hobby is getting too expensive for my taste.
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Best doggo award will be mine :cool:
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Selling Wingnuts is in poor taste, but (nick) hellmann mayonnaise is right.
As soon as the Wingnut is yours, we can't stop you from hawking it. Please don't, though.
All that aside, I hope a GH member and an /r/MK member win one. Share the love.
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Selling Wingnuts is in poor taste, but (nick) hellmann mayonnaise is right.
As soon as the Wingnut is yours, we can't stop you from hawking it. Please don't, though.
All that aside, I hope a GH member and an /r/MK member win one. Share the love.
Wouldn't they know exactly who sold the cap ? since the members and address are tracked..
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Of course we do.
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Of course we do.
Just put in the conditions.. If you sell it.. = Ban..
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Selling Wingnuts is in poor taste, but (nick) hellmann mayonnaise is right.
As soon as the Wingnut is yours, we can't stop you from hawking it. Please don't, though.
All that aside, I hope a GH member and an /r/MK member win one. Share the love.
Yeah, I agree with this sentiment. Pretty low to sell an award of any kind, imo. That kills all the true value of it in my eyes.
Of course we do.
Just put in the conditions.. If you sell it.. = Ban..
I guess you might mean the same thing, but yeah, at least ineligibility for future entry into the DTAs. I don't think a site ban is necessary though.
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I wish it were that simple, and it's sad to plan contingencies for something like this.
I wouldn't ban someone from DT or the awards for selling a Trophkey. I would, however, perma-ban them from receiving Trophkeys and other goodies. That way, if they do something redeeming like developing "the next big thing," they still have a chance for recognition (but not physical reward).
Right now I'm discussing this with the DTA team; we'll post our verdict on the DTA news page when it's hashed out.
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:thumb:
Love it.
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DT is significantly libertarian-leaning. Rules about controlling "private property" are anathema to that mindset.
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Being at both sites for some time now, I feel comfortable at both, I just would like DT to have a bit more activity, but, is as great site as GH is, both rock.
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After some back and forthing with webwit, we've decided to keep our laissez-faire approach to the Wingnuts this year.
If several unscrupulous people from GH or /r/MK win and sell Wingnuts, policy might change. For now we're going to rely on the integrity of individuals.
We'll also publicly shame anyone who sells a Wingnut. :p
PSA: don't be jerks. That is all.
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Over time, GH and DT have developed into very different communities, but I think there's definitely a lot of appeal both ways.
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The awards will go live at 12:00 AM UTC on the 20th!
For those who don't want to Google a time zone converter...
Saturday at:
PST = 4PM
MST = 5PM
CST = 6PM
EST = 7PM
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The awards are live! Go forth and nominate candidates.
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We're voting now!
Navigate here to participate. (https://deskthority.net/vote-for-nominees-f100/)
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Don't forget to vote for nominees! The round closes at 23:59:59 UTC on Saturday.
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Don't forget to vote! The polls close soon.