I don't really recall how it was years back. It wasn't a comment contest then so you had to make a post and attach the link to your post in the comment section. There were quite a number who participated but no interaction the way it is now. Participants were a bit impersonal and most comments were just from the host. Now that you asked, I think I'll go back and revisit this. It'll be like going down memory lane. 😀

Of course I have the final say but I just give way to them to create their interest in the Contest. They're so involved now that even my 8 year old grandson asks me every week what the new PhotoChain keywords are. 😊