LJ Idol Presents:

Because of events, I'm not sure who actually noticed this last week. But with how close the poll has been lately, this could be something that is extremely useful in the coming weeks - so I will cut and paste what I said last week:

Yes, you read that correctly.

The Home Game and Killing Floor have merged - with a twist! :)

If you are NOT a current contestant, but want to write something and link it at Idol, this is the place to come. That's the Home Game element. It's a chance to still have your writing out there, as a part of this place. If you *are* a current contestant, but feel like writing something extra - this is also the place to come!

The Killing Floor is where people go to receive constructive advice on their pieces. So, if you post something here, people are expected to do more than just a "Good job", and instead actually give you something that you can use to make the entry even better.

Mixing them is a move, but I wanted to make a *big* move, so here it is:

IF YOU GIVE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM TO TWO OR MORE PIECES IN THE HG/KF EACH WEEK, YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON WHO WILL RECEIVE IMMUNITY IN THE COMPETITION.

That's right. It's not just submitting entries or giving feedback on entries - there's actually *influence over the game* on the line here. :)

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So submit your Home Game entry here - for feedback! :)

It's early to be putting this up.

But I forgot to do it last week, and I wanted to make sure that I didn't forget again.

For those who have never encountered it before, the "List of Shame" lasted from Season 4 to Season 5 and was a way to remind people to get in their entries, using some good old fashioned shame!

Then, of course, "shaming" because "a thing" and I didn't want to get into that. It was always intended to be fun, and the people participating seemed to enjoy it. But folks coming in later came in with a different outlook toward the concept, and attitudes shifted enough that I really didn't feel comfortable continuing it. (Besides, kithan was the one who always assembled it, and she got busy! :P )

But it was a favorite of Nathalie, who always wanted me to bring it back. So, it's back! (for now)

So, if your name is on the list, you had better get your entries in before tomorrow night!!

alycewilson
crackpotpie
crisp_sobriety
ellison
fodschwazzle
karmasoup
mamas_minion
n3m3sis43
strryeyedgrrl
swirlsofblue
talonkarrde88
tonithegreat
tsuki_no_bara
watching_ships
whipchick

and of course, agirlnamedluna, who would want to be included.

So stop slacking and get your entries in! ;)