Re: Writing Challenge Questions, Answers, Comments -- (Formerly: Proposed Competition
You know what? You guys are right. I was over-thinking it a little. It's just a friendly little exercise, more than anything. There's no need to go all-out with the voting process.
I still feel, though, that there shouldn't be a 'limit' on the stories. If someone wants to submit more than one piece, I think that should be okay.
As for voluntary vote, Teresa, I agree that the silent admirers are not required to vote. I was referring to the participants; they, I think, should vote. Otherwise, it seems a tad unfair, in my opinion.
For example, for those who download via file-sharing websites and software (like bittorrents), you're not 'forced' to share files. But it is generally considered bad practice to just download, say, a 175mb episode of a TV show, then shut it off as soon as you're done, denying others the opportunity to download the same from you. The 'accepted' practice is that you should try to share at least as much as you download.
Not that I'm advocating file-sharing of copyright TV shows, of course. That's just wrong! Don't do it.