Best thread contest - 10-May to 16-May

[Arnaud]

So, where will the list of nominations be put up now that the threads have started coming?

[just4kix]

So, where will the list of nominations be put up now that the threads have started coming?

Not for another week. There is no point putting a list just now.

Also, there will be 15 top articles to be selected. If we announce some now, and later are replaced by others, this may cause .... (I am not saying what).

[HACKdown]

About http://www.indiabroadband.net/health...-hard-abs.html

What's the point on writing articles about building abs, hair care etc...
when I googled Rock hard abs, I got about 664,000 results.
Articles here is meant to write and share your own experience which will benefit others.
This is just a suggestion, don't mind it seriously.

[just4kix]

Such articles are not right for the contest. No original content in my opinion.

[Arnaud]

Not for another week. There is no point putting a list just now.

Also, there will be 15 top articles to be selected. If we announce some now, and later are replaced by others, this may cause .... (I am not saying what).

Ahh!!!
You got me wrong!

I thought that you will be putting up a list of valid threads, as they are made/published in the forums.

[just4kix]

Ahh!!!
You got me wrong!

I thought that you will be putting up a list of valid threads, as they are made/published in the forums.

That is easy. No need for list.

1. Copy/pasted or rehashed articles will be deleted
2. Other non-qualifying but retainable articles will be moved to proper sections

(if not immediately then later)

[sairabanu]

About http://www.indiabroadband.net/health...-hard-abs.html

What's the point on writing articles about building abs, hair care etc...
when I googled Rock hard abs, I got about 664,000 results.
Articles here is meant to write and share your own experience which will benefit others.
This is just a suggestion, don't mind it seriously.

Same here, when I googled Reliance Wimax, I got about About 205,000 results. That's not the point. Google will give results on whatever topic you ask for.

What can you expect from a Doctor. If you read the third item of Rules and Regulations The article could be on any topic of choice. it is quite clear. If you people have already decided the winner of this contest, then no point to wait till 16th May.

[just4kix]

Article can be of any topic. Content must be unique, original, personal experience, etc. You have put a lot of data in the article but be neutral about the question - have you added anything that is not already said in thousands of other sites?

On the other hand what was written by aditya_sharma was completely original, presonal experience, correct guideline, etc. Please do not insinuate nepotism and favour here. In fact aditya_sharma is a new member here.

That said, your article is being considered for the contest.

[essbebe]

And also judges and moderators should not pass any opinion on any article posted in contest NOW
Since some comment has been made ,
One person's experience with different ISP's in a particular Location ( Not mentioned )
may not be same for others.
For instance In Chennai Airtel and BSNL CC
is so fast, the same cannot be said in say
NCR!
or read the different opinions about "Tikona" in other forum.
Only "silver lining" in this contest is
a member will not be banned from the forum for posting copy/paste articles for the contest.

@sairabanu
if you imagine this contest, as an "Examination" and you cannot refer any other source textbooks/manual/"bits" etc
the article will be in Your own words.
I tried three or four articles for Feb contest and as my memory is very poor, I gave up/
I am a "copy master !"
see as example this new thread. in old contest.
can be rejected or accepted. wait .......
wait.
http://www.indiabroadband.net/voice-...tml#post264828 (VOIP some information.)

[HACKdown]

Sairabanu
But look at the way article reliance wimax has been written, he has written it in his own language, simple and original. And your I suspect whether its original or not.
But anyway I got more results than yours

[sairabanu]

I had no intentions to comment on any member's articles. But two members here have already done that, just replying to their point of concern. As a doctor, I can give my personal experience on surgery, medicines, health care, etc. For your info. I have just posted a fresh article on Stress Management. Any feedback, comments are most welcomed.

[essbebe]

@sairabanu
Welcome to IBF.
Whether you win a prize or not is immaterial, as your articles will be of immense help/use to members here.
You can start with an article on 'Silent carpal Syndrome" specially for computer users.
My "little finger" is still numb after surgery
two three years back.
In one web site , a Medical Practioner is available H24 to answer visitor's queries on health matters.

[HACKdown]

Sorry man, I didn't knew you a doc. But I am not that bad. Your comment "I had no intentions to comment on any member's articles. But two members here have already done that,"
I think one of the member you mentioned is me and other Just4kix. You can say me anything...as I am not an expert but how can you say such to Just4kix, he is the highest poster in IBF and also one of the seniormost members. We were just bringing the faults out but you scolded us. SOORY!!!!

[sairabanu]

Dear Essbebe, Well said prize is not important. Are you instructing me to write an article ? Is someone nonitoring this thread or not. I am a specialist in curing numb fingers. So why don't you have an appointment with me. I will assure you that your "little finger" will come alive and your fingers will automatically start typing Silent carpal Syndrome article.

[Arnaud]

For your info. I have just posted a fresh article on Stress Management. Any feedback, comments are most welcomed.

That thread has now been deleted because it was copied from another site.

[just4kix]

Sairabanu is banned for the period of contest.

1. She posted two articles on stress management.
2. Arnaud reported one of them (http://stressmanagementexercises.com...etter-work-day)
3. I deleted both of them from the contest section.
4. I found that the two articles have mysteriously disappeared from stressmanagementexercises.com which leads me to believe that, that site is owned/run by her.
5. Unfortunately the results are always stored in SEO indexes and returned by web search.

Sairabanu is welcome back after the contest, if she desires.

[Arnaud]

I also think that he/she was the owner of that site, because the article had just been removed from that site. It was while I was replying to that thread that just4kix deleted that thread.

But my attachment seems to be staying on. And, that attachment is a complete screenshot of the website having the article: http://www.indiabroadband.net/attach...1&d=1273497834

Note: The size of that file is 248 KB.

[just4kix]

We need more threads in the contest please. At the moment, there are just 4 or 5.

Why the long faces guys?

[Arnaud]

We need more threads in the contest please. At the moment, there are just 4 or 5.

Why the long faces guys?

Everybody might be waiting for the last day, to strike with their power thread at the last moment.

Don't know why, but I am not able to get into a good kick to right more...

[just4kix]

You have given up after just one thread. Come on! Rs. 5000 beckons you.

[Arnaud]

You have given up after just one thread. Come on! Rs. 5000 beckons you.

LOL!!!

This is first time I had to use 'LOL' in Indiabroadband.net
Thanks!

It was not so that I gave up. I cannot get myself into a mood for writing. Before the contest started, I had thought of posting atleast 1 thread per day (maybe more).

Anyway, thanks once again!

[just4kix]

The comment "article can be on any topic" has been literally taken in its meaning. I urge people to consider the following:

• Judgment will be based on:
  
  • Originality of thoughts
  • Writing style
  • Spelling and Grammar
  • Use of humour, anecdotes, examples, etc.
  • Subject selection and relevance to forum

So while you can submit any article, the subject relevance carries a very important weight. We are judging the subject relevance as follows (in the order of priority):

1. All broadband and internet including mobile services in that area
2. Computers, Accessories, Software, etc.
3. Mobile phones, gadgets, appliances
4. DTH, Cable
5. All other topics

Also note that use of good language, free of grammatical and spelling mistakes also carries some weight.

Hurry up! Only 4 days left.

[just4kix]

So far the articles leading the race are (in alphabetical order):

1. BEETEL 220bx ETC essbebe's compilation by essbebe
2. BSNL vs Airtel by bonda
3. Check BSNL Broadband Usage - Complete Guide & FAQs by Arnaud
4. Computer Virus by vorazeal
5. Future Phones by vorazeal
6. Google Chrome VS FireFox by bonda
7. Head Tracking Setup by bonda
8. How to shop online safe and cheap by itsmemad
9. Misconceptions About 3D TV by Arnaud
10. PC vs Consoles by vorazeal
11. Processors Overclocked Vs Stock - Really worth it? by rajan1311
12. Reviews on Reliance Wimax, MTNL & Tikona WI-BRO by aditya_sharma
13. The Windows Mobile Tour by jagan2
14. User experience - N95,N900 & HD2 by aditya_sharma
15. ut300r2U essbebe's compilation by essbebe

Please hurry. Submit a classy article. Displace the race horses. Only two more days left.

[jagan2]

@just4kix: Thanks for letting us know the leading horses and i will try to displace those race horses.

[Admin]

You missed out on the last part of the first line where it says (in alphabetical order)