The first year, if I recall correctly - I built the website AND found and coordinated the sponsors. mindspin and CQ judging, i think. It was years back, so I don't remember all of it... I had a baby due a week later so I was very very busy that week.
A lot of ppl helped out, tossing in cash and small prizes. A lot of fun, excitement, etc. Dan and Bob even announced the results live on PBW. I'm sure the guys in part 2 and 3 didn't mind checks ranging from 500 to $2000, however!
True indeed. those guys made some good coin, no denying that.....and props to you guys for coming up with the dough
I just think the spirit of it got lost when some pretty big dollars got involved. It was more a of bragging rights thing in the beginning.
In my opinion, we would have to figure out a way to weed out the ringers. i would propose that if you have stepped onstage, you are out. I know that would piss off some dudes, but I think it makes sense
It's supposed to be a grassroots thing for the regular posters here, not for seasoned competitive BBers (like Aquiles and Whateva) to come in and make a buck against guys who have never dieted down and competed before...and are really just winging it. That's bullshit IMO.
I propose we just do it, I don't think Ron would have a problem with us doing it on our own. I'll kick in some bucks