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Suave
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I just read the screenwriting rules and regs for the one that is coming up, scroll down to 18 and 19. The whole bit about the judges is a little worrying. I did not find the same hold back before putting on blogs and such though as the 100 word.
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Zero11
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Could the 30 day ban on publishing have more to do with their AI detection system? For instance, if one publishes on social media during the judging period, it could technically train ChatGPT. In my mind, this seems more the rationale. I have a feeling other journals and such will do the same.
I personally don’t mind having a winner re-enter a contest. It makes the challenge of beating him or her more sweet. But I have seen other contests that prohibit re-entry for a period of time to give emerging writers a chance. I have no problem with that, either.
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BarbaraFL
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Oh wow, I was fine with it but that is a really good point about the forums. And them not publishing their pay rate in advance. So - they need to do that. And clarify about the forum because especially for the 100 word, the forums are a major part of the fun of all of this. My fave forum review one! It's easy to read a ton of them, given the length.
I am personally fine with previous winners being allowed to re-enter. I get that it can mean that the same person keeps winning (hey, he is REALLY REALLY GOOD - I'm talking about screenwriting). I'd just like to make the finals someday ...
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Jhill
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I've never won 1st, but I have placed 2nd overall in two competitions. Does that mean I'm no longer allowed to participate? And if so, I guess I want my entry fee back, for this contest as well as the SSC that I'm currently in.
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jimiflan2
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This is a really good point about Ai detecting that I haven’t seen raised elsewhere. If this is the case then NYCM really should spell it out. If they are planning on publishing winning stories from early rounds, then they need to specify what they will pay for stories they choose to publish (even in NYCM credit/ discount for next comp would be nice). They published the top 10 micro100 on the website previously doing a countdown to the top story, that was nice, but precludes them from publishing elsewhere. Everything I have read so far doesn’t prevent the forum posting, but it does change the way you might be allowed to post. I use googledocs and share the link in the forum (which should be ok because you restrict it to people who can access that link). But I have seen others post it on their own website, or blog, and that will now be banned
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NMiller
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First CONGRATS! That is amazing! Second: I would bring it up to NYCM, clearly this would have to be going forward otherwise how could they take anyone's money who has a chance to win, if they already won twice! They really should consider clarifying this rule or doing as other say, giving a time limit (like not that specific contest for a year but others ok) rather than an all out never compete on all options clause. I want to see your stories and the stories of other successful writes. I want to learn and grow from the exchange!
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Incoming unpopular opinion...
I'm okay with people being banned after winning two contests, BUT, the ban should only be for the contests that are won and for a specific amount of time (two years, maybe). Actually, a clarification I'd like to see is: if you won, you are prohibited from participating in that challenge the following year. After that, you can participate again.
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Jhill
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I wouldn't have a problem with this. But I think they need to clarify what constitutes a win. Do the people in the top 10 all have to sit out a year? Or just the 1st place winner? NYCM has the right to handle their contest however they want (obviously), but I'm really disappointed to see that, as it stands today, I can't participate anymore.
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Jhill
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I received a fast and helpful clarification from NYCM regarding participation. Someone would be ineligible if they won 1st place, two times, in the same competition. They would still be able to participate in the other competitions. Hope that helps!
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Suave
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Yup, that is good. They need to update the rules and regs to say that.
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