I felt we should kick off the new look of Oprano with a contest. Now, since it is MY contest, it's going to involve some literary skills.
Oh, stop groaning, spelling won't count and you only need to write a paragraph or so.
One paragraph, spelling doesn’t count, easy enough, right?
Oh, there is one teensy weensy rule. You must use as many smilies, instead of words, as you can to express yourself.
The contest will last from today through Saturday 9/24
I have begged..uh no, threatened...uh uh...bribed...uhmmm...Morgan has graciously volunteered to judge the entries with me. In the event of a tie, we will turn to the wisdom of our own Solomon and fearless leader, Nick, for a decision.
There will be 4 categories judged:
1. The best story not using any smilies that will make Morgan throw up. You would think a woman who makes her living writing smut would be able to handle these...and you'd be wrong.
2. Initiation for the new mod on the block. That's right, this is for the best story that makes the most brutal fun of Dravyk. I’m sorry Dravyk. I know you don’t know me well, but I’m sure putting you through this will make us just the very best of friends.
3. The story that best seduces the judges. Yes, here is your chance to turn on the women that write the words that make the whole web schwiiing.
4. The most creative story without a category to guide you. This is for those of you who have trouble with following guidelines. Just let your creativity flow.
What's that? You ask. You want prizes? Ah well, I guess it would be too much to ask that you would want to do it just for the literary challenge, so there will be prizes.
From
Exclusive Content - a $50 gift certificate to get some of their excellent images.
From
TopBucks - One week's worth of traffic from their #1 exit console.
From
Homegrown Cash - One month of homegrown content feeds
From
Written Temptations - 2 story packs. One from Morgan and one from myself.
From the Oprano Newbie Webmaster Board's TGP Project - a $25 Amazon gift certificate.
From Oprano - each applicant will receive a limited edition, collector’s item. An Oprano mafia tee shirt.
Attention Mods: You, on the other hand, if you choose to play, will do it just for the literary challenge.
I want to thank our advertisers that have generously donated these fantastic prizes.
Opranauts are intelligent, witty and extremely clever. So get out there and get those creative juices flowing. I know you will make me proud.