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Posted by: Fran Sep 5 2009, 01:03 PM

Hi all!

I'm happy to announce that, from this moment, a "classic" competition returns to GMC: "Return of the Wiki-Writers" will be running until the end of October!

Check the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/WikiWriters_Competition_Scoreboard

As many of you already know, this competition is based on our Guitar-Wiki and aims to create lots of new entries, so get your keyboards ready and share your articles with us!

First Place will receive a:

Second Place will receive a:

Third Place will receive a:

There's an old saying, "If it isn't broken, don't fix it", I believe that pretty much applies to last year's great wiki writers competition, so in this re-issue we are maintaining the original spirit, changing only the scoring system a bit to reward outstanding articles & keep the scoreboard updated from beginning to end, without having to add any extra points once the competition ends.

The rules and operation are as follows:

1. Each entrant can submit as many articles as he or she wants
2. When your article is complete, start a thread on the Wiki Writers board with a title like "WikiWriters Entry : <Name of your article>". Include a link to the article in the text of the first post
3. These threads can be used by others to discuss your article (that's always the fun part!)
4. Articles entered on the WikiWriters board will be judged by the seniors/mods, and given a grade between 1 and 8
5. An article that scores less than 3 won't be considered a valid entry and won't contribute towards your competition score
6. Since we are after quality as well as quantity, each article may by request be regraded one time. If you have worked to improve your article, you may request a regrade by starting a new thread for the article and marking it "WikiWriters Regrade : <name of your article> and again include a link inthe text of the first post. If your grade is improved, the additional points will be added to your overall competition score.
7. You may elect to improve existing Wiki articles, in which case a couple of additional points apply:
   
   1. Make sure you call out the fact that you are improving an existing article make your thread read WikiWriters Improvement: <Name of your article>
   2. The mark you will get will be treated as a regrade - e.g. you will only get points for the improvement not the whole article. We can use Wiki facilities to see excatly what you have changed and how much you have added so that part is all above board and easy to see.
8. We will have a leaderboard in the Wiki so people can keep track of how their competition is doing, and make further efforts to improve their own score
9. Articles that duplicate entries already in the Wiki will be disqualified
10. Entries can be on any guitar related subject - Gear, Players, Bands, Theory, GMC etc!, take a look at our http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Portal:List_of_portals & http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=27205 to find a source of inspiration!
11. Absolutely no copyright violations or plagiarism will be tolerated - any evidence of this and the perpetrator will be disqualified (we have ways to check)
12. The Judges Decision is Final
13. No Cash or alternative prizes will be offered
14. In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker activity will be emplyed to break the deadlock.
15. The competition ends October 31st at midnight (Central European Time)

As stated above, articles can be graded between 1 and 8 points. Here are some examples so that you know what to aim for:

This incomplete kind of article would rate a 1:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/WikiWritersExample

This one would rate a 5:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Arch_Enemy

This one would rate an 8:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Bruce_Springsteen

Please understand this isn't an exact science, so take those articles as a reference. Browse this Wiki Forum to check last edition entries too, they are labeled "WikiWriters Entry" at their title

Also note, an important part of gaining a high score is the use of correct wiki formatting, adding things such as category, pictures, titles, etc. See our http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Wikipedia:Tutorial if you are in doubt, it's really easy!.

Remember that, on top of the competition prizes, 5 quality articles will qualify you for a WikiWriters badge!

Posted by: Matt23 Sep 5 2009, 01:40 PM

I might give this a go. The prizes are awesome.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Sep 5 2009, 02:00 PM

The prizes are beyond fantastic - I want all three of them!

The valvetronix technology has been killer all the times I have tried it - and that little tube amp could be used for anything: Killer studio tracks or just as an awe-inspiring practicing amp.

And I am sure the pocket pod needs no further introduction! It is capable of producing unbelievable sound quality.

Looks like our wiki will benefit from this

Posted by: ZakkWylde Sep 5 2009, 02:13 PM

Without Fran participating in this competition, there might be a chance of actually winning the first price!

(I was ranked 3rd in the last Wiki competition, just a few points behind the second place while Fran was ranked first with a gigantic number of points ahead and over 100 written articles...)

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Sep 5 2009, 02:17 PM

I think you are the favorite going into this Zakk

Posted by: ZakkWylde Sep 5 2009, 02:25 PM

I don't know if I can find the time to participate this time

I am starting with University this month...

Posted by: Fran Sep 5 2009, 02:37 PM

I had a blast last year with this competition Hehe

Go for it guys, this competition is all about creating nice articles, all you need is a keyboard and motivation to talk about your favourite bands, equipment, guitarists...

Many days we waste 20 minutes watching some worthless TV program etc., just take that time to make articles and anyone can easily win this one

Looking forward to those entries!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Sep 5 2009, 10:52 PM

Man, those prizes are awesome! That Fender Champ makes me want to subscribe as a member and burn out the Wiki

Posted by: skennington Sep 5 2009, 11:54 PM

Awesome prizes!!!! Why is there not anymore buzz going on in this thread? I'm sure this will bring some fantastic material to the Wiki and yeah, I think ZW should be a heavy favorite if he has time with his studies. Good luck to all!

Posted by: playaxeman Sep 6 2009, 12:00 AM

Great competition and prizes man

Posted by: kaznie_NL Sep 6 2009, 10:05 AM

hahaha...ha...GRRRR....

Can wiki portal admins participate? I'll just change some names, delete some articles which I find to good to compete against.... just kidding ofcourse!

Ow Fran.... I won't put every new article on the main page with "new article" because that would be 20 articles a day

Posted by: Fran Sep 6 2009, 12:18 PM

Of course Kaz, go for it!

Posted by: audiopaal Sep 6 2009, 12:30 PM

Awesome prizes, that's for sure

Good luck to all who enter, looking forward to the results

Posted by: Bondy Sep 6 2009, 01:37 PM

This is awesome, prizes are excellent, shame i'm rubbish at wiki articles do my movie posters and wallpapers count. i think probably not ha ha.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Sep 6 2009, 05:26 PM

Wow I have just seen this and these prizes are all amazing! Don't know which one is better then the other This is your chance guys, get typing!

p.s. I think there should be a link in "Competitions" part of the forum for this one - for easier spotting!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 6 2009, 05:31 PM

AWESOME!!!!!!


I have some almost finished ones and more planned!!
I have almost finished my review of my RG350DX and will be starting my Step-by-step Self Assembly one soon as well!!
Am I allowed to enter in my own Portal or how are we going to do this?

Posted by: Fran Sep 6 2009, 05:31 PM

I agree!
Will post there too

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Sep 6 2009, 05:47 PM

Fantastic prices and idea for competition. I can't wait to read those Wiki entries now

Posted by: Marc_Maiden Sep 6 2009, 05:51 PM

awesome! so we can write any articles and have it count? like gear reviews?

Posted by: Fusar Sep 6 2009, 05:57 PM

Great timing! Two days ago, I wanted to write something (for me), then thought writing a little photo guide would not be wrong, then realized that there loads of it on the I-net and that I could not bring new aspects...and then did write nothing...so this competition is the best thing which could happen to me
I've already found my theme, think Oasis is worth to be covered on our GuitarWiki

Posted by: Fran Sep 6 2009, 06:00 PM

Yes, anything guitar/gmc related: bands, guitars, multi effects, amps, guitarists... whatever!



Great, go for it!

As you say, this is the perfect opportunity to write some articles about the bands, gear & stuff we love and get some awesome prizes in the process

Posted by: kaznie_NL Sep 6 2009, 07:31 PM

If anyone needs inspiration, check this: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=26606

And Fran, Album review converts aren't accepted I gues?

Posted by: Fran Sep 6 2009, 08:19 PM

Most album reviews from the forum have already been converted Kaz (99% I'd say), and no, the articles have to be originally written by you, not "copied" or "converted" for competition purposes

Posted by: Martin la guitarra Sep 6 2009, 08:42 PM

are lesson plans allowed?

Posted by: Fran Sep 6 2009, 09:01 PM

Sure!

Anything portal related is allowed

Posted by: Fran Sep 8 2009, 08:24 PM

Of course NOT!

This is an open competition for everyone out there

By the way, I'm eager to see some entries, and get the scoreboard rolling guys!

With those awesome prizes there!! Go for it!, this has to be the easiest competition to win, with some of the best prizes ever!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 8 2009, 08:26 PM

I shall have things ready to start posting by the end of the week!!

Posted by: Fran Sep 8 2009, 08:35 PM

Great!

I'm sure as oon as someone posts an entry it will "spark" others to do so and see some action. I'm really looking forward to have that scoreboard rolling

Posted by: maharzan Sep 9 2009, 06:52 PM

Awesome competitions, awesome prizes.. once again!

Posted by: Bondy Sep 9 2009, 07:07 PM

Does that include my wallpapers lol

Posted by: Fran Sep 9 2009, 09:40 PM

I bet you would rock this competition if you wrote some articles Bondy!

Posted by: FruscianteIsGreat Sep 10 2009, 04:31 PM

I was thinking about writing an article about Jimi Hendrix, but there seems to already be one that isn't that good (yet). Am i allowed to write my own article about him?

Posted by: Staffy Sep 10 2009, 08:01 PM

What about grammar/spelling mistakes? Im pretty good at english, but some mistakes will definetely be there since im Swedish....

//Staffay

Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 10 2009, 08:13 PM

I don't mind looking through your articles to help check them for mistakes before you post them if you want!

Posted by: Fran Sep 10 2009, 10:30 PM

As stated in the competition rules, you can upgrade the existing article, and you'll be rewarded with points for the improvement (we can check which part has been improved and which part was already there!).

So go for it & edit the existing entry to improve it




No problem. GMC has members from all over the globe, and sometimes our English is not perfect, just give it a go & don't worry too much about grammar, someone can always correct it later

Posted by: Staffy Sep 11 2009, 10:57 AM

Sounds great Jones ! I was actually thinking bout writing in the Wiki before this contest, since I write a lot like novels with a lot of humour, and is recently writing a book bout internet dating... hehe
I really enjoy writing, and will for sure come up with some stuff!

//Staffay

Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 11 2009, 11:24 AM

No worries!!! Let me know as and when you want me to check them and I'll be more than happy to help!

Posted by: Fran Sep 12 2009, 12:10 AM

Guys, remember that you can write as many articles as you wish!, I'm eager to see the first entry and start the scoreboard, I'm sure people will jump in when someone actually starts producing entries.

Go for it!!

Edit: Typo as usual

Posted by: Fran Sep 12 2009, 06:04 PM

Check the competition Scoreboard here guys, Sensible Jones is in the lead as of now!

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/WikiWriters_Competition_Scoreboard

Posted by: David Wallimann Sep 12 2009, 07:01 PM

Very nice prizes!
I'm sure this will produce some awesome entries!

Posted by: Fran Sep 13 2009, 12:04 AM

Sure!, as long as it's an "extra" to enrich a regular entry, and not just a video alone.

Posted by: JVM Sep 13 2009, 01:03 AM

All right, I'm in Those prizes are too tempting. I presume album reviews are acceptable? Good way to get started at least.

Posted by: Fran Sep 13 2009, 04:42 PM

Sure thing
Looking forward to your entries!

Posted by: Fran Oct 30 2009, 01:51 PM

Just one day left guys!, time to share any articles you might have been working on

As you well know, competition ends tomorrow midnight (CET – Central European Time)


http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/WikiWriters_Competition_Scoreboard

Posted by: Fran Nov 1 2009, 06:12 PM

Ok guys! Time's up!

Winners will be announced tomorrow, won't be much of a surprise though if you take a look at the scoreboard!