People ask me questions all of the time.
Most of them involve “How can I send you cookies/vast amounts of money?” and “Why are you so awesome?”
Most of these conversations, and people, only exist in my head.
Other times, people outside of my head ask me questions – and I try to answer them, even if they aren’t, IMO, asking the correct ones!
One of these questions involve “what *am I* looking for in an LJ IDOL winner?
To which, my normal answer is that I really don’t have a say over it – given that I vote for everyone!
I just have to make the best out of it.
Fortunately, Idol has never given me a winner that I didn’t like, or that ultimately wasn’t the winner that we “needed”, even if it wasn’t who I *thought* the voters were going to give us.
But, if given my druthers – perhaps from some discount druthers store – what would I want to see out of the Season 8 winner?
- Being an incredible writer, who continues to grow their craft – that the vast majority of people can look at and go “Yeah, I’m glad that they won”.
- Someone who has shown – and will continue to show – loyalty and support to Idol. Being an ambassador of the competition to the outside world.
- Considering how much I rely on my “numbers” to vent to from time to time, someone capable of – next season – reminding me why I’m doing this, and when things get tough why I shouldn’t just ban everyone. ;)
- The ability to keep those above discussions to themselves! ;)
There are more things – but those are the big ones, that I can think of right now, when I am writing this list.
What are things YOU can think of that you want to see out of the person I will be soon referring to as 8?
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Before we get to that though – the remaining contestants, and their Champions, still have to get through this week: http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/58
If they need extra help, they can get it at the Work Room: http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/58
and of course, if they are finished with all of that – then the Home Game http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/58
Most of them involve “How can I send you cookies/vast amounts of money?” and “Why are you so awesome?”
Most of these conversations, and people, only exist in my head.
Other times, people outside of my head ask me questions – and I try to answer them, even if they aren’t, IMO, asking the correct ones!
One of these questions involve “what *am I* looking for in an LJ IDOL winner?
To which, my normal answer is that I really don’t have a say over it – given that I vote for everyone!
I just have to make the best out of it.
Fortunately, Idol has never given me a winner that I didn’t like, or that ultimately wasn’t the winner that we “needed”, even if it wasn’t who I *thought* the voters were going to give us.
But, if given my druthers – perhaps from some discount druthers store – what would I want to see out of the Season 8 winner?
- Being an incredible writer, who continues to grow their craft – that the vast majority of people can look at and go “Yeah, I’m glad that they won”.
- Someone who has shown – and will continue to show – loyalty and support to Idol. Being an ambassador of the competition to the outside world.
- Considering how much I rely on my “numbers” to vent to from time to time, someone capable of – next season – reminding me why I’m doing this, and when things get tough why I shouldn’t just ban everyone. ;)
- The ability to keep those above discussions to themselves! ;)
There are more things – but those are the big ones, that I can think of right now, when I am writing this list.
What are things YOU can think of that you want to see out of the person I will be soon referring to as 8?
***
Before we get to that though – the remaining contestants, and their Champions, still have to get through this week: http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/58
If they need extra help, they can get it at the Work Room: http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/58
and of course, if they are finished with all of that – then the Home Game http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/58
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I don't know if you've always been a good diplomat, but I'm sure LJI has given you chances to hone that skill. but seriously, you're a classy person, Gary. :)
Edited at 2012-07-24 03:30 pm (UTC)
I can't believe we're already in the Top 10 . . . I was thinking to myself that we've been doing this just about 9 months, haha. Our Idol babies are almost due!
I can't believe we aren't in season ten.
This has been the longest season ever.
1) Versatility. I like when a writer experiments and tries new things. I like not knowing what to expect from them, and seeing both fiction and nonfiction throughout the season helps (but not required, just versatility).
2) Pro-Idol all the way. Someone who's likely to come back next season to help out just because they want to, not because they have to. Someone who loves the game.
3) Someone who's been friendly and helpful. Beta reading, leaving good comments when possible, etc. Overall, just being a likable person.
4) Good writing is of course a requirement, but no one left in the Top 10 could be considered bad or else they wouldn't be here. I don't look for the best technical writer, but someone who breathes life through their writing, who can weave a good story well enough to keep me coming back for more.
Those are the basics I think. Not being an asshat is a major one of course. I like nice, sociable people, what can I say :)
ETA: Along with Pro-Idol, I think it's important for the winner to be here for more than just winning. When the primary focus is winning at all costs, I personally think that takes something away from the community as a whole. I will support a contestant to win it if I feel like they've brought more than their personal interests into the game. Someone who's made the season positive all around. There are several people that I think contributed to Idol as a whole and they'd be the most likely to get my support at the end :)
Edited at 2012-07-24 04:57 pm (UTC)
People always try to figure out “what the voters want”, and wonder “where are the voters?” when they don’t come through in any given week… but I think the one thing that never gets the full appreciation is “WHO are the voters?”
From my perspective – as “Guy who knows who votes in any given week” – the main breakdowns are:
- Current contestants. Most current contestants cast votes.
- Previous contestants and general alumni – maybe they got voted out earlier in the season. Maybe they haven’t played in a couple seasons… but they still poke their head in now and again and cast a vote
- Friend of a previous contestant. This probably makes up the bulk of the voting block. Someone, at some point, pimped their entry. It caught the attention of someone that they knew, who went to vote… at some point they thought “hey, I’ll friend the community/read some other stuff as well”… and they got hooked.
- Person who saw some mention of it and wanders in to check out what this “LJ Idol thing” is about. (I guess friend of a friend (of a friend)
Which is why I’m not “anti-pimping”. Because I know where the next generation of Idol writers – and voters – are coming from! They’re not just some mysterious group out there who reads every single week… there *are* people who do… but there is a fairly large percentage of the voters are people who come in and out during a course of a season, who might be reading your work, even at this late stage, for the first time!
I apologize for not being around here lately. Lots of RL ick going on makes not for a happy Kizzy, and I'd rather not infect the internets with my current mood.
I'm still reading and loving, though.
♥
You often hear the word “legend” and “pioneer” thrown around – but “groundbreaking” doesn’t begin to describe what she accomplished.
Edited at 2012-07-24 04:49 pm (UTC)
We will read when our own plans allow.
I love the name: Eliminate/Illuminate and the vague dark underpinnings all at once. :)
Also, if anyone here is a member of the press (including media related to fandom) and would like to seek at-door press credentials, please message me with your info. I am no longer the head of Press Ops, but I could potentially help you out.
Would anyone be interested in trying to win it? Nothing says skill like crappy romantic suspense, amirite?
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Late to the GR, but hello out there anyway!
I think an LJI Winner should be a strong writer, likable, someone one can respect, honest, helpful, a staunch supporter of the community, and an overall Good Egg.
Though I agree with your characteristics too, you just made me want Easter candy without even trying...
How sweet is that? I almost want to cry.
You might ask why boots? Well she may end up with chronic pain from the amputation and I'm supposed to keep her feet protected, which right now means socks and bandages (I've bought my grocery store out of athletic tape. It's like $50 a week for that stuff). The boots might mean she can go hiking and stuff again.
And yes, they are boots specifically made for dogs. And yes, Annabelle has put up with clothes and socks forever now, she lets me do whatever I want to her because she's such a good dog. So she may be getting dog boots if all goes well :)