Hmmmmm

Would it be safe for me to publish my thoughts about this year's Masquerade entries, given that I wasn't actually there and have only seen Rob's photos? Having been vaguely threatened with the judging job I formed a set of rules I'd planned to use to assess each entry, most of which I've derived from a keen observation of the process over the years and the type of questions asked of me personally.

Which leads me to wonder: are there any official guidelines for the judging process?

ATM I don't know who won what or what the basis for the decisions was this year, but I am curious about the process, especially given the sort of frightening fuss generated by the Tin Ducks and Ditmars.

I have similar questions about the process used for the judges' prizes in the Art Show in particular, and the other competitions in general.

PS "Hello Angels"

On Swancon panels and panellists

( Some vague thoughts on panels in general and a bunch o' ideas that just popped out )