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Is BOM melting down?
sleek:
Our participation?
bubby:
what are we offering PA besides buying their magazine and supporting their advertiser's, gee I don't know jw. My peeve isn't about the hats it's about members not voting and face it how many guys are even on this topic?
JoJoDapyro:
--- Quote from: simson on March 06, 2016, 02:06:59 pm ---Thank you all for your interesting input! This is a good thread.
Like Weylin I like the BOM and I'm with him, it adds extra motivation to take part. I was here often, maybe too often. I don't want to be a wall for anybody, but I will support the BOM nonetheless.
I think it is good to make a pause for some months. But I promise, I'm here every month to vote for the best!
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Simon, Your "Wall" is what all of us beginners need. Every time I think I am getting good, all I have to do is look at the monthly winners. Whether it is Wizardgoat, Simson, Mullet, or whoever that wins, I learn by looking at what you all offer. Some people get discouraged by not winning, but you learn a whole lot more by it. There are many very good bowyers on this site, and all of us with an open mind can learn from them.
Joe
JoJoDapyro:
--- Quote from: sleek on March 07, 2016, 04:00:08 pm ---As mentioned above, my bows are not worthy, so I dont enter. I do like looking at the winners though.
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I entered once and came in second! ??? You can win, don't sell yourself short.
JoJoDapyro:
Ok, Last post on the matter. Perhaps changing up the "Prize" would stoke participation. PA could get with the advertisers and set up a prize of a "Gift card" for the winner. If I won a "Gift Card" for 3 Rivers, chances are I would spend more than the amount of the prize, its a win-win for the magazine and the advertiser. It could be a sponsored article every issue. Imagine the "Bingham Projects, Backed Bow of the Month" Or "Twin Oaks Bowhunters, Self-Bow of the month"! For a small advertising fee they can get an extra plug, as well as a guaranteed purchase from their site, and possibly a return customer. Worst case scenario is they have someone come and spend the money on the gift card, and nothing else, but to me, it is very unlikely. I have entered once, and came in second "I think" and my bow was a turd. But I at least lost to someone who no doubt crushes my skill (Simon). I'll step up my laziness and throw a few at it here soon.
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