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Mini-Contest for Start8 Start Buttons!

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Mini-Contest for Start8 Start Buttons!

from JoeUser Forums

Start8 full logo flatI thought it would be fun to have a quick mini-contest as we think about a bigger competition for the end of the year.  I chose Start8 as it’s easy to make start buttons for and can include a broader reach of people.  This is also a great to get some exposure as Start8 has been downloaded millions of times and is in the top lists of sites like download.com. 

Link: Start8

A start button for use in Start8 is just an image file with 3 vertically stacked images in a .png format.

Here’s a short guide on creating them: https://forums.wincustomize.com/436004/page/1/

Rules

  • This is a quick, casual contest so the rules are few.  Most importantly the images used must be yours or have the relevant permissions included, which is the case for most skins uploaded on WinCustomize.com.  Judging will be done by WinCustomize admins and moderators by voting to determine the top 3 start buttons.  We will be looking for the most creative buttons you can come up with, that still works well with the start menu.

Uploading

  • Upload your Start8 start buttons to the Start8 gallery by clicking here, or through the Upload page on WinCustomize.  In the description, make sure the first line is “Start8 Mini-Contest” so we know which ones to include in judging.  Submit as many as you like, just remember quality goes a lot farther than quantity.

Dates and Prizes

Entries can start today, August 5th, 2013 and we’ll conclude the contest on Monday, August 26th, at noon.  Judging will commence after that and the winners will be announced shortly after that.

1st – One year subscription/renewal to Object Desktop.

2nd – One year subscription/renewal to WinCustomize, and a license for Start8

3rd -  License for Start8

Have fun and lets see some cool buttons!

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Reply #51 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 50
If I were to enter a button, and win, could I name someone else as recipient of my winnings?

I would be hoping the same thing if by the off chance...

Reply #52 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You can donate a prize to someone else, but you have to specify who.  

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Reply #53 from WinCustomize Forums Top

B U M P

Reply #54 from WinCustomize Forums Top

How do I list just the mini-contest entries?

Reply #55 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I don't think you can.  They were supposed to include a line in the description that they were entries in the mini contest.  That's the only way to tell if the skinner entered the contest. 

Just have to go to the Start8 Gallery and look at submissions between 5 Aug and noon on the 25th, even then you have to look at each one since some skinniers didn't enter the contest.

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Reply #57 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Just mentioning that this has been entertaining and educational. DaveBax has been very helpful for me to get the correct placement since I don't have Win8. Good opportunity to work on techniques as well. Lots of nice stuff being uploaded, congrats to all.

I guess one could wonder if the community response to a request for material would have been met with the same vigor without the contest. I probably would have, it's been a hoot.

Reply #58 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jeff, reply 54

How do I list just the mini-contest entries?

Jeff, when you go to upload in the description the very top or first line should say

Start8-Mini Contest.

Than you can write whatever you wish.

Reply #59 from WinCustomize Forums Top

And the contest ends!

Due to the number of entries we had, it'll take a few days to sort through. :)

Reply #60 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Humming Jeopardy tune!

Reply #61 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Ahhh, don't forget it's Labor Day Weekend, Monday is a Holiday in the US.  :sun:

Reply #62 from WinCustomize Forums Top

It was not labor day all week long, I will humm if I want to.WAITING IMPATIENTLY,LOL,dt!. #:( I had to start something, its me.

Reply #63 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You started in a Start thread. Good thing it wasn't a *art thread. XO :P

Reply #64 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I knew you would show up, good morning. How are ya SysMAsterMaker?

 

I feel a bubble, might need a *art thread too! :pig:

Reply #65 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Philly.I am joking of course. I would not be able to pick a button in three weeks time, so many good choices delivered up.

 

Glad it's not me choosing.This has been a good way to get some choices for users of start 8, which brings new members and users of the site,good for us all.

Reply #66 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Kids, if yall don't quiet down, I'm tellin' Mom!  ;P