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05/12/2007 05:43:14 PM · #1
Zero Division

Newbie/Amateur starting this team for people who have "0" ratings, people like me who for one reason or another have never entered a challenge! (Because I'd never entered a challenge, I didn't want to put my name on the free agent list.)

I've sent invitations via Private Message, mostly to members with portfolio photos, interesting members photos, and/or outside galleries.

If others who have been waiting to enter a challenge would like to join the team, leave a comment for me here or PM me and I'll send you an invite.

It's first come, first serve, so don't be shy!

Regards,
-- Larry in NYC ("citymars")

Message edited by author 2007-05-13 11:12:42.
05/12/2007 05:46:58 PM · #2
Well u have about 30 hours to finalize your team before 4 others do. Elsewise ur dead lol.

Not gonna be here today or most of tomorrow... sounds like this team is dead.
05/12/2007 06:02:07 PM · #3
Yeah, I guess it will just die. Though on second thought, I *will* check back in the morning. This was a rush job; I'm sorry don't have time to start sending out invitations tonight.

SO... If anyone is interested in joining another beginners/noob team, please say so here *OR* send me a PM (Private Mail) and I *will* reply in the morning, sometime around 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

-- Larry in NYC
05/12/2007 06:12:06 PM · #4
That's a great idea -- you should browse the photographer profiles page and PM people who recently signed up to see if you can get others interested (page 98 or page 1956).
05/12/2007 06:35:29 PM · #5
Thanks, langdon -- encouraged by your seal of approval, I'm sending out invites to people who have portfolio pics but no challenge entries yet.

I have to leave now in about 20 minutes, but I'll try to get a few more invites out. Thanks for the thumbs-up and for the helpful links, too!

-- Larry in NYC

PS: Hooray! Already one taker. I've sent her an invite (i hope I did it right).

Gotta run,
-- L.

Message edited by author 2007-05-12 18:50:16.
05/13/2007 10:43:02 AM · #6
Update:

Well, I have high hopes for Zero Division -- I've sent out about 25 invitations, all to members who have never entered a challenge and who either have portfolio photos or links to their galleries.

I even sent invitations to a couple of pros... I'd love it if they'd join this newbie team! LOL

05/13/2007 02:19:20 PM · #7
Update: one yes, one probably yes, and one maybe.

That still leaves one more space... C'MON! 190 views of this thread? Some newcomer must be interested. ;-)

Message edited by author 2007-05-13 15:36:46.
05/13/2007 02:52:28 PM · #8
Umm invites only get sent after youve saved team configuration, unles u manually PM'd them.

You have to select them, save config then send invites. Otherwise last time i checked they dont go out.

I only ask because i think u can only invite 6 people at a given time.

Message edited by author 2007-05-13 14:52:47.
05/13/2007 03:34:35 PM · #9
Yes, I manually PM'd people and asked them to get back to me if they wanted an invite.

-- Larry in NYC

PS: Here's our roster to date:

citymars - Current team captain.
SueW - Invitation accepted.
Tez - Invitation accepted.
klynn - Invitation accepted.

Message edited by author 2007-05-13 16:03:06.
05/13/2007 03:44:10 PM · #10
I'm a complete beginning photographer. I've never entered a contest on this site but have entered on other, less competitive sites. Best score 6.9. I've been hesitant to join a team because I don't want to bring them down but if I can help you out I like to join. I understand though if you'd rather not.
05/13/2007 03:50:46 PM · #11
This will be a learning experience for all of us! I've sent you an invitation -- welcome aboard, klynn! :-)

05/13/2007 08:54:48 PM · #12
UPDATE!!!

We have SEVEN members! :-)

citymars
Tez
SueW
klynn
krumb
emlbaker
jeffl


Message edited by author 2007-05-13 23:31:36.
05/13/2007 08:58:31 PM · #13
Wooooot way to go citymars, you made it! Not a bad effort for an accidentally created Team.
05/13/2007 09:06:24 PM · #14
Outstanding! Great job "Zero Division". Well done! You are the heroes of the day. Way to go citymars! This is good news! Congratulations!
05/13/2007 09:43:48 PM · #15
Originally posted by Wildcard:

Not a bad effort for an accidentally created Team.

Ha! I know. I wanted to play, but I think the only way I could bring myself to participate was sidling in. :-)

Originally posted by hahn23:

Outstanding! Great job "Zero Division". Well done! You are the heroes of the day....

Thanks to everyone who accepted the last-minute recruiting efforts!

EDIT: We have a sixth member! He's just entered his first challenge, but officially qualifies because he hasn't scored any points yet! Yay, emlbaker! :-)

By the way, I made the Zero Division logo, but if one of you teammates is a graphic designer and feels they can do a better job, go for it!

Message edited by author 2007-05-13 21:54:13.
05/13/2007 10:01:45 PM · #16
Thanks for the welcome. Look forward to the challenge. I am still reading through all of the documentataion about DPL but it seems like it could be some fun.
05/13/2007 10:12:58 PM · #17
We're currently a good mix of sexes, ages, locations and even camera equipment. Looks like you and Tez both have the same Canon, which is cool.

Several members indicated they want to do this as gently as possible (no intense deadlines), so it's my feeling we are in it for experience, fun, and support. Of course we'll each do our best, but we'll try to avoid pressuring people.

Two Zero Division members are registered users on the site, so they won't be able to enter Member Only challenges. It's cool that we have six people, that way we have a better chance of having at least four people enter a challenge. And if all six enter, that's even better!

05/13/2007 11:24:14 PM · #18
Dang, I've got two people who wrote and said they want the seventh spot. I sent an invite to the first person, and now they aren't picking up the invitation. I don't think they realize it closes tonight.

05/13/2007 11:28:14 PM · #19
Originally posted by citymars:

Dang, I've got two people who wrote and said they want the seventh spot. I sent an invite to the first person, and now they aren't picking up the invitation. I don't think they realize it closes tonight.


I dont think you realize you can add users to any empty spots after it closes. You can also replace 1 team member during any season. I read the rules 3 times lol.
05/13/2007 11:30:53 PM · #20
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

I dont think you realize you can add users to any empty spots after it closes. You can also replace 1 team member during any season. I read the rules 3 times lol.


You are right, I didn't realize! I'm glad someone is keeping up with the rules. I'm beat (I've been up since 4:30 this morning).

Anyway, faux-emergency averted, jeffl has accepted the invitation and is our seventh member. Hooray, Jeff!
05/14/2007 12:37:58 AM · #21
thanks, citymars for organizing this. i'm so excited and i love the fact that we are the lowest seeded team. lol : ) nowhere but up to go from here!
05/14/2007 09:25:00 AM · #22
Originally posted by klynn:

thanks, citymars for organizing this. i'm so excited and i love the fact that we are the lowest seeded team. lol : ) nowhere but up to go from here!


I love it, too. :-)

By the way, I'll send everyone a PM to alert them, but we now have a private thread and lots of other team information, including our first round! Go to the "League" link, and then check out all the links in the upper left-hand corner of the link page.

Nowhere to go but up!

05/14/2007 04:24:59 PM · #23
So this is where we all hang out? :)

I didn't realise this was hanging by a thread Larry, sounds like we got some tail to kick though.

And allow me to say howdy to my new team members. I'm looking forward to learning with you all!

Tez
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