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All we're saying is that we've seen it many times here before and it has always ended badly. You want to do it. Go ahead...I wish you the best of luck. I really do.
Thanks, Pia. I fail to see how it can go bad.
JB, we're in a cutthroat business. There's gonna comeptition whether you like it or not. And I think people here are big enough to keep their motives straight.
I suppose it's up to Don at this point whether he'll allow this to move forward or not.
I hate to be argumentive, Nixon, but I really think we're BIGGER than that. All egos, hidden agendas, and favoritism will be left at the door. This will NOT be about voting for your buddy's script or voting against someone you dislike.
To the volunteer judges it will be made very clear that they must seek out and read three scripts -- one full-length feature, one short, and one for honorable mention.
And this is not about picking scripts from only SimplyScripts top 20 posters, unless of course they've written a great script that genuinely warrants their choice. Then so be it.
What I find unnerving is the fact that I've seen a lot of scripts on this site fall to the wayside and get buried simply because the poster isn't a "regular". THAT'S what really sucks. Again, this will be about finding diamonds in the rough. Whether it be written by a regular or irregular.
Best Screenplay of the Month Award will simply go to the BEST screenplay.
If you can't be secure in your work, and others, as a screenwriter ... Maybe you shouldn't even tryout the field. It takes a thick skin and a greater understanding of what's good, what's bad and what's appealing. All 3 coexist in the business and if you're a writer it's a must to have that understanding. If you don't then you're gonna burn through a lot of antacid tabs and maybe even some Ativan. I'm not the voice of authority here. This is Don's site and Don has maintained this site for many, many years. He knows what works and what doesn't... He's a great webmaster. But I don't see how suggesting something, as Mike is doing here, should be scrutinized as badly. I get that favoritism would play a role to some but Mike is also rotating out the judges, so it wouldn't be so catch as catch can.
For what it's worth, I think praising a good script isn't an awful idea. Screenwriting happens so often in a bubble, to have your peers give you a pat on the back, no matter how "meaningful" the actual award is, is never a bad thing.
Also, to say that someone's feelings could get hurt because they are not nominated, or they are nominated and someone else chimes in with how much they dislike that script, well... that's the reality of writing. Some people respond to your material, some people don't. You have to be thick-skinned or the business isn't for you.
As an infrequent poster, but daily reader of this site, I would be more drawn to reading a script that was nominated or won a Script of the Month award than I am in randomly selecting a script from the many. I'm sure there are many great scripts I'm missing here, and why not give credit where it's due?
At any rate, I think the site is big enough, populated enough, and, one would hope, mature enough, to point out members and work that is worth the time to explore.
As much as this is a good idea and I praise screenrider for raising the idea. I don't think it'll work. I would prefer Don & the mods to be judges, no offence.
Something like this can die down after a few months.
Even though I would prefer the mods to judge, in order for this idea not to die, a rota might be a good idea to get people to judge maybe every 3/4 months?
Welp, I'm a shoe in for November. Screen and I are BFF's.
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Anybody else?
Not I. I have a day job. Who could fathom reading every script that drops down the portal in a month. Features and shorts??? Come on. Chalk me up as a naysayer. Yeesh!
What I find unnerving is the fact that I've seen a lot of scripts on this site fall to the wayside and get buried simply because the poster isn't a "regular". THAT'S what really sucks. Again, this will be about finding diamonds in the rough. Whether it be written by a regular or irregular.
What's the point of giving an award to someone who isn't even on the boards?
All egos, hidden agendas, and favoritism will be left at the door. This will NOT be about voting for your buddy's script or voting against someone you dislike.
You can guarantee how other people will act and behave?
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What I find unnerving is the fact that I've seen a lot of scripts on this site fall to the wayside and get buried simply because the poster isn't a "regular". THAT'S what really sucks. Again, this will be about finding diamonds in the rough.
I think you're overcomplicating things. If you like a script and you feel it deserves attention then post it on the Simply Recommended Scripts thread. Why the need to give out awards?
Though earth and man are gone, I thought the cube would last forever. I WAS WRONG.
What I find unnerving is the fact that I've seen a lot of scripts on this site fall to the wayside and get buried simply because the poster isn't a "regular". THAT'S what really sucks.
I see no reason to critique a script from someone who doesn't participate on the boards. I don't have enough time to read all the scripts, so I read the one from those who do the same. They don't necessarily have to read my scripts, but they should 'earn their keep.'
Jayrex -- Don & the Mods got enough to deal with around here. I'm confident we as members can handle it and keep it real with rotating judges.
James, you misread the proposed guidelines of this award. Don't sweat it. I know you're busy at your day job. I've got one of those too.
Greg, this isn't about awarding a "member". It's about awarding a well-written script that tells a good story.
Nixon, you've let your feelings be known. Duly noted.
Phil, if you don't want to read a script from someone who isn't an active member then don't volunteer to be a judge. This isn't about quid pro quo. There's enough of that going on here. This award is about recognizing a great script, quality and story-wise. Doesn't matter who wrote it. The writer could be dead for that matter.
Greg, this isn't about awarding a "member". It's about awarding a well-written script that tells a good story.
And that's cool. But again - why read a script (unless it's already produced) from someone who isn't around? I really don't think there's going to be a large following to read scripts from people who aren't around to receive the feedback. Case in point with the recent OWC, as the ones with single-digit responses are from people we've never heard of.
And that's cool. But again - why read a script (unless it's already produced) from someone who isn't around? I really don't think there's going to be a large following to read scripts from people who aren't around to receive the feedback. Case in point with the recent OWC, as the ones with single-digit responses are from people we've never heard of.
Just something to think about.
I respect your opinion on the matter, but I don't agree in not reading certain people's scripts. If it sounds good or I think the writer could benifit from my Two cents I'm gonna read it no matter what. They might not be around to hear what I think but I still get to take something from it and learn a little from it, be it bad or good. The thing is, there could be a solid gold script you missed out on because you didn't want to read an inactive board members work. I don't wanna take that chance because those are the scripts we can all learn from. And we can also learn from badly written scripts to be honest. As in what "NOT" to do.
I'll read it if it interest me and I'll read it if it's so bad it's good... I don't care how active someone is or if they want to read my work. My work speaks for itself and if it doesn't I'll speak for it... It's really, really good.