Wow. what an impressive reply. thank you for your time @averageoutsider
im glad you decided to share your thoughts with me
The Originalworks contests are not receiving the bulk of submitted articles which I would consider 'fierce competition' ... most have become 'bogus' by individuals who seem to be just after that 1Steem payout for just participating. It is also causing the 'announcement page' to be getting an increase of 'spam' comments.
What could help them to get better in your opinion?
Do you know of anyone else who could compete with originalworks? or anyone else creating contest related to crypto and blockchain?
Would you mind sending me short email to [email protected]? I would love to be able to keep in touch and support each other on Steemit.
I wish there would be more advanced notification system developed by steemit.
No pressure of course :)
Cheers, Piotr
I'm not aware of any other 'regular' cryptocurrency writing contest hosts/sponsors, but do see some occasionally run by individuals.
"What can help them get better?"
That's a tough one, because they are doing a pretty good job within their means...The increased spamming in comments just for votes can only be reduced by 'not' giving votes to them.
As far as the awarding goes for merely submitting, regardless of quality might be addressed by limiting those low end rewards to a handful, like @originalworks used to do.
If they are attempting to 'help' people in the developing countries by paying forward, I think they can come up with a better way. I'm all for helping others here on this platform.
Most of the 'top' writers are well deserving of their wins, regardless how I place, I salute them. We never know 'who' it is that actually reads and selects entries, nor their criteria, comprehension level or expertise. Therefore, it is often a hit-or-miss for the top performers.
Regards
@averageoutsider