Discussions - Beliefnet Host Contest Results
Discussions - Beliefnet Host Contest Results
~~ SEEDS OF SUMMER ~~ Announcing Dear Hosts, You are an impressive group of people! Focusing our attention on stimulating conversation, in our Seeds of Summer host contest this August, has showed us just how good some of you are. There were so many wonderful submissions, it was nearly impossible to pick just 5 winners. In fact, we ended up creating a few new prizes! I encourage everyone to visit these discussions to see what you can learn from them, that you can use on your own board. 62 threads were entered in the contest. The staff read each one, paying special attention to how many people participated, the quality of interaction, and the number of posts. I have included the links for the winning discussions below. Please accept a big THANK YOU from me and the rest of the staff -- to ALL the hosts -- because ALL of you do a fabulous job helping make our community a special place. Beliefnet is what you have made it: the best spiritual community on the Internet. Without further ado, here are the winners! Please congratulate them with me! Best Interfaith Dialogue Winner: haq_truth (Learn about Islam): Taqlid Best Faith Support Discussion Winner: Beautiful_Dreamer (Christian-to-Christian Debate): Toxic? Runner-up: Sunfell (Witchcraft): Silly Witchcraft Misconceptions Runner-up: Tyrsson (Asatru & Northern Heathenry): Grímnismál Runner-up: Dayo (Eckankar): How to fulfill your spiritual destiny Best Fun/Social Discussion Winner: MissElphaba (Paganism): Member Appreciation Runner-up: Appy20 (Pets): Pet Brag Runner-up: Miraj (Muslim Minds Meet): Where Are You? Best Debate Winner: REteach (Christian-to-Christian Debate): Are Nonchristians Christian too? Runner-up: MissElphaba (Paganism Debate): The logic of polytheism Most Interesting Topic Winner: Crowfuzz (Shamanism): What's in it for them? Runner-up: Tyrsson (Asatru & Northern Heathenism): Political Parties Runner-up: Anniekat (U.S. Politics): Stay or Go Biggest Increase in Activity Winners: Miraj, TKO & OneEarth: Women in Islam Runner-up: pcb1025: Aging Gracefully Runner-up: TheMaven & REteach: Sexual Orientation Debate Honorary Recognition Energizer Award for activating quiet boards: Icarus580: Hindu Sacred Texts, New Age Speak Up! Award for encouraging quiet members to post. Try these techniques! Mckinleycub: So, what does your handle mean? The staff would like to make special mention of these efforts which made us smile... Most enthusiastic host: Dayo: Eckankar Most expert use of ASCII extended characters: Tysson and all the Asatruar (like FródiHárson) ~ We felt compelled to acknowledge their typing skills! Most productive involvement of board members: Unschoolnma: Home Schooling Most thoughtful and inspiring posts: AmaraS (Christianity Debate) Most colorful topic opener: Secondman4: Pentecostal Debate Congratulations to all the winners! Martha Ainsworth |