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DayandNight90 [2012-11-07 19:44:58 +0000 UTC]
I am going to contact Merrell shoes directly about the "Official Rules and Guidelines" to this contest as they need to
know that when rules are posted and not followed and those who are entering after the deadline are finalist it makes it look like the contest is a SCAM and therefore makes Merrell Shoes look bad. Just Saying Rules are Rules People!!!!! If we don't need them then I can enter a shoe, AN ACTUAL SHOE, as my FALL Memory.
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Artfascination In reply to DayandNight90 [2012-11-07 21:42:01 +0000 UTC]
I agree with you on that one, plus i love how it was supposed to be in a shoebox and if you don't have one then you had to make one with cardboard and two of them aren't made like that.
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DayandNight90 In reply to Artfascination [2012-11-08 03:52:20 +0000 UTC]
Exactly! Specific Rules and Guidelines were outlined, just want the
community to follow and respect that because a lot of us spent money
and time to be considered and followed the Rules. I thought it was
disappointing to see that some of the finalist as good as they may be did not
follow the Rules. It is a Contest.
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moonbeam13 In reply to DayandNight90 [2012-11-07 20:25:08 +0000 UTC]
Greetings,
What entry are you concerned about not following the rules?
Thank you,
Danie
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DayandNight90 In reply to moonbeam13 [2012-11-08 03:48:14 +0000 UTC]
There are exactly 7 entries that uploaded after the deadline.
According to the Rules, they would automatically be disqualified.
Otherwise, I support all the entries as I love and support this
community for encouraging us all to express ourselves artistically.
I just feel that if one rule is going to be ignored for some; then
why not change the rules to fit any individuals preferences. This
was a diorama contest about Favorite Fall Memories with specific guidelines.
Regards
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moonbeam13 In reply to DayandNight90 [2012-11-08 10:24:51 +0000 UTC]
Not one of those entries is submitted after the deadline, the date you are seeing is reflective of your timezone setting, not reflective of the system time.
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DayandNight90 In reply to moonbeam13 [2012-11-08 15:31:16 +0000 UTC]
Clearly, we will disagree on this point. System time vs my personal timezone setting.
If I am looking at an entry and they submitted on their OCT. 31 11:59 PST timezone why would it not show up on Deviant Art as OCT. 31st PST. There are a few entries that used something other than Cardboard for the base of their Diorama. It LOOKS suspicious to those who are viewing because the entries clearly list NOV. 1st not OCT. 31st. [link] [link]
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moonbeam13 In reply to DayandNight90 [2012-11-08 15:49:56 +0000 UTC]
Ok here we go! This will help
If you go to your deviantART settings here [link] and click on general, at the bottom change your 'timezone' to America/Los Angeles (that's the system time)
Then go and look at one of the entries you were saying showed November 1st and you'll see they are October 31 as you can see here [link]
It's a weird situation I'm trying to fix with the way we display the submission dates but I assure you all of the entries are valid and were entered on time.
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DayandNight90 In reply to moonbeam13 [2012-11-08 18:54:47 +0000 UTC]
You didn't answer the question about the entries, that are NOT made out of cardboard.
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moonbeam13 In reply to DayandNight90 [2012-11-08 19:20:32 +0000 UTC]
Sorry it's been a long night, can you show me what entries you are concerned about?
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DayandNight90 In reply to moonbeam13 [2012-11-08 19:51:54 +0000 UTC]
Sure, here are the entries. Autumn sinphony, is NOT made out of cardboard, A Forest was turned in late and the person even admitted that they turn it in late, just wanted to point that out, Moving In, Inner Juxtaposition of Memory, Paranoia. they are all great, but some are NOT made out of cardboard, there fore the RULES ware not followed.
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orkitekt In reply to moonbeam13 [2012-11-10 14:40:06 +0000 UTC]
Inner Juxtaposition of Memory or the so called Buttons diorama is constructed from ordinary white cardboard for the walls and glass screens for the buttons support. The glass is 4mm thick (or 0.15748 inches) . It was specially ordered and designed for 3 days in ESPEHO Glass Company in Sofia, Bulgaria. The glass screens are strong enough to play their main role: be the spine that tightens the composition into a whole immovable solid organism: [link]
This work can fly and reach each point of the world whole and unhurt.
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MirachRavaia In reply to moonbeam13 [2012-11-10 13:39:15 +0000 UTC]
Can't you send glass by mail if you mark it as fragile and pack properly? I used glass as well, and it never occured to me there might be problem with that, I thought that rule was about seeds and such, that are forbidden to mail to different countries. From the look of the entry you disqualified, it seemed more solid for transport to me than many other dioramas, and I think the author would be readily willing to change the glass for plexiglas if you contacted him (I could also simply change the mirror for a mirror folia if needed). Before doing something so drastic as disqualifying an entry that someone worked really hard on, maybe you should try to solve the problem first with the author? I respect you decisions, but it just seems to me this contest is getting too beaurocratic and polemizing about different points in the rules and their exact meaning understood differently by different people, not to say that many of them don't speak English as primary language.
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Exubiuz In reply to moonbeam13 [2012-11-09 12:52:58 +0000 UTC]
Is it okay if I change my cardboard box into a box made out of plywood?
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Exubiuz In reply to moonbeam13 [2012-11-09 12:49:03 +0000 UTC]
good day ma'am
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DayandNight90 In reply to moonbeam13 [2012-11-08 15:13:37 +0000 UTC]
There are at least 2 semi finalist that have entry times posted as Nov. 1st. Also, there is at least one entry finalist who did not use cardboard as the base for their box. SEE Guidelines [link] This is not a timezone setting on my computer it is clearly posted on Their Entry. Like I said before I love all of the entries. I support and encourage ART in all forms. Contest like this have to be run according to the rules set forth. You maybe need to look at fixing the website so the system times are accurate for all to see or hide them from everyone so we don't even know. It clearly LOOKS suspicious. There needs to be communication to all who entered about this "system time" vs. "timezone setting" on our personal computers. I just think if that truly is the case then of course you would inform all persons who entered and assure them that the contest is following all the guidelines with heartfelt thanks to all who are asking because we do support and encourage the ART.
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moonbeam13 In reply to DayandNight90 [2012-11-08 15:44:05 +0000 UTC]
The time you are seeing is based on your time zone, not the system time. System time the contest ended October 31, 11:59:59pm PST if you're on the east coast, that was November 1 at 2:59am
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DayandNight90 In reply to moonbeam13 [2012-11-08 18:07:54 +0000 UTC]
You didn't answer the question about the entries, that are NOT made out of cardboard.
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Creativecodes In reply to DayandNight90 [2012-11-09 23:34:58 +0000 UTC]
there's no need to get up in arms, they are handling it.
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Creativecodes In reply to DayandNight90 [2012-11-09 23:34:24 +0000 UTC]
posted earlier: "Our official rules state that the entry must be a diorama in a shoebox or in a box of the dimensions of a shoebox as specified in the Construction Guidelines. Cardboard, as stated in the Construction Guidelines, refers to a material that has the properties of cardboard -- i.e., something that's lightweight and malleable yet stiff. The rules state that we accept any shoebox, even if not cardboard. We presented cardboard as a logical and relatively affordable option in the guidelines, however, we did state that all items used in the Work may originate in any medium provided the medium is safe for international transportation through the mails. After conferring with the judges, the only entry of concern involves the use of glass and we will be selecting a backup to take it's place. Thank you for your concern and feedback, this is exactly why we post semi-finalists to help us catch anything we may have missed during the gruelling task of judging"
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SweetlyPeachy [2012-11-06 03:08:55 +0000 UTC]
"VERIFICATION OF WINNERS AND DELIVERY OF PRIZES: Potential winners who are under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence and their parent or legal guardian will, and other potential winners may, be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and liability release and, where permitted, a publicity release. Prize may be forfeited if affidavit or releases are not returned within 14 days after mailing to potential winner or if prize notification letter or prize is returned as undeliverable. Winner agrees to deviantART's use of his/her name, address, likeness, and/or prize information for promotional purposes in any medium without additional compensation to the extent permitted by law."
Dosen't that mean that even if your barely underage (17) you can have your parent/guardian sign something like a permission slip??
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Mego-Sama-Lady-Sir In reply to SweetlyPeachy [2012-11-06 19:46:56 +0000 UTC]
I'm pretty sure it means that 18 is still considered a minor in some areas, so in those cases you will need parental permission.
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trinafool In reply to SweetlyPeachy [2012-11-06 18:44:55 +0000 UTC]
I don't know for sure, but I think it means if you're over 18, but still considered a minor in your country, you're parents have to give permission.
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Artfascination In reply to SweetlyPeachy [2012-11-06 04:20:15 +0000 UTC]
Basicly yes
If you're under 18 your parents have to give permission, if the parents don't agree with the term of use if DevianArt about this competition (cus of them having your personal information) that will cause you losing your winner place.
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Lou-in-Canada In reply to Artfascination [2012-11-08 00:14:40 +0000 UTC]
if you're under 18 you're disqualified. This contest is 18+
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SweetlyPeachy In reply to Artfascination [2012-11-06 21:57:49 +0000 UTC]
So that means I can win still, just have to get my parents to sign whatever they tell them to!
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Lou-in-Canada In reply to SweetlyPeachy [2012-11-08 00:15:00 +0000 UTC]
no. if you're under 18 you're disqualified. This contest clearly states it is 18+
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chocoladyd [2012-11-05 19:01:56 +0000 UTC]
good luc
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TwiixKiinder [2012-11-04 15:41:47 +0000 UTC]
where 's results ???
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AstralMimi [2012-11-03 17:36:46 +0000 UTC]
Good luck to everyone, I've been so impressed with some entry's my jaws been on the floor! I still love mine as it was so much fun to make, though I wonder what the chances are now I've seen some peoples! [link]
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SandraLeal [2012-11-03 11:12:32 +0000 UTC]
Im new here so can you tell me if there are more contests about the all seasons of the year or this was the first diorama contest?
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pavel007 [2012-11-02 20:25:25 +0000 UTC]
.still judging ?
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OutBack-Art In reply to pavel007 [2012-11-02 22:30:16 +0000 UTC]
I think so, haven't got any reply to my question.
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OutBack-Art [2012-11-02 14:25:07 +0000 UTC]
How with the winners be announced?
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Mowito In reply to OutBack-Art [2012-11-02 23:52:58 +0000 UTC]
In the rules they say that the 25 finalists will be anounced around the 7th of november, and then Merell will choose the 3 winners, but there's no date for the winner announcement.
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reyjdesigns [2012-11-02 13:23:15 +0000 UTC]
I can't wait to see who wins, good luck everyone....lots of awesome dioramas in this competition.
Cheers
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Drone0 [2012-11-02 12:27:09 +0000 UTC]
is winter contest scheduled?
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chocoladyd [2012-11-01 18:22:06 +0000 UTC]
yes judging in progress so u wil half to wait a while
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