@d-pend it seems like most of the pushback is coming from people who either don't feel like they have the time to commit to this new change, or they feel uncomfortable about it because they want to connect with people naturally and organically. I actually understand both perspectives. You know I don't have a lot of time either, and I really think the only reason why I've done as much as I've done in this challenge is because it's an extreme passion of mine, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of it on a personal level. I think maybe you should consider allowing some of those who are in opposition to the changes to work the challenge as they deem fit. I've looked over who has brought up these concerns, and they are all people who are contributing to this challenge in numerous ways. If they want an exception maybe they should be granted it. I think there will be enough people that want to stay in according to your changes that we can go ahead and do it with those people, and just take the people who don't want to participate out of the pool of names. It shouldn't really be that much of an issue. My opinion is that the people that express that they would not like to participate in this part of the challenge should still be eligible for the prizes because they are participating at a high level in this challenge anyway. Just some food for thought. Maybe there could be an exception granted to those who state a strong case to you. I don't think any of us who are going to adjust to the new layout would be butt hurt if one of them wrote an exceptional piece of poetry that you felt you needed to reward. Poets are often a breed who don't like rules, and this challenge had few. Maybe this new system should be voluntary. 😎