Hi Barry, I have read all of the comments. I did not realize that so much animosity existed, as I haven't been involved in all of that. I personally feel that a person should have been a member for at least 6 months, and have at least one active forum before he/she can be nominated for POTW. In one or two months you do not know much about a person. Someone may start with good intentions but then not follow up with their postings, or start spamming, etc. I do not vote for someone I have never heard of. I do vote if there is a candidate I am familiar with and if that candidate seems to be a positive influence in this community. How are we supposed to find out if someone has been selected as POTW before? I do not know who has had this honor before, so I have not recommended anyone in case they have previously been the recipient. I do look back for a few months of this forum to see who won, but there may be someone who won within the previous year. How often can someone be nominated if they already won previously? Adlandpro is a big place and it is impossible to know all of its members. I do not feel comfortable voting if I have never heard of any of the candidates, as I would not want to accidentally promote someone who ends up being a liability to the community. Thanks for letting us have input! DonnaZ
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