So, what is SoylentNews? This is your chance to tell us!
I am announcing the first ever SoylentNews online video contest. The rules are pretty simple.
Too easy, right? We will count the views on 31 March 2014, at 11:59 UTC. The winner is the individual video that has the most views.
You do not actually have to appear in the video! Make a cartoon, do CGI, do a voiceover of a movie, whatever. Be creative and explore your artistic vision! (Yes, you have one. It may be underutilized at times but it is there).
We have not yet determined the prize for the winner, but it will be jaw-droppingly awe-inspiring (it's a key-chain I found on the sidewalk somewhere). No, it'll be something good. At a minimum we'll feature your video on the site here and interview you for the "making of" your entry. But probably more (it's a keychain).
On behalf of the entire staff and volunteers, we continue to be amazed at the response we've gotten from the community so far. We will continue to provide ways that you can interact with us and help define us. I hope you enjoy this contest. If you have any other suggestions for how we can better meet your needs, feel free to let us know in IRC, the Forums, or the Wiki. Thanks for reading!
~Mattie_p
p.s. keychain!
p.p.s updated based on feedback
(Score: 2, Funny) by skullz on Tuesday February 25 2014, @04:05PM
Now Soylent went corporate. "What IS, Dunder Mifflin, Jim? Tell us your thoughts. There is no wrong answer. But there is a right one." At least have cake.
And why in god's name would you want your target audience posting videos? Our faces may be visible. Think of the children!
(Score: 5, Insightful) by ementaler on Tuesday February 25 2014, @04:20PM
Soylent should merge with Pipedot instead of fragmenting potential users. Or atleast adopt that blue layout - much better for the eyes...
(Score: 2, Interesting) by cykros on Tuesday February 25 2014, @04:56PM
If fragmenting is what we're worried about, then we'd better also get working on usenet integration to make sure comp.misc isn't left behind...
(Score: 3, Insightful) by unitron on Wednesday February 26 2014, @03:04AM
"Or atleast adopt that blue layout - much better for the eyes..."
Allow me to second that motion.
something something Slashcott something something Beta something something