Legions of humanity arrived a Shinar. These were a people of one voice and one language. They cared for themselves and lived their lives apart from what was once holy to them. They weren't an evil people, but they wanted to live their lives amongst themselves unmolested by the celestials.
The new people of Shinar designed a tower to reach the heavens. They did not do so to occupy the celestial lands. They did it to issue a warning:
Fearful of the accomplishments of the new Shinar people, the god of caelum shattered their minds. The action rendered them incapable of using the language that once made them whole. Their hive-mind fractured, their companions lost, it became an insanity of solitude.
Upon their realization, the once whole people scattered to the winds. They assembled with those of like language and became destined to toil the lands for generations. Humanity was no longer a threat to the fearful deity.
Hive Winners!
| PLACE | AUTHOR | ARTICLE | REWARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST | @melbourneswest | Hive is a gateway drug | 140 POB |
| 2ND | @samsmith1971 | Baxter's flight of fancy: Finding gratitude in self-reflection | 70 POB |
| 3RD | @mineopoly | Can we get rid of Hive? | 50 POB |
| 4TH | @d-pend | Hexagon of fate — (poetry + generative art) | 30 POB |
| 5TH | @abdul-qudus | Story of the little bee 🐝 | 10 POB |
The contest now has better planning and funding. We will maintain the consistency of these rewards for the remainder of the season. The rewards shown does NOT include bonus challenges that may occur.
This was a tough competition to grade. We've also added a new column for evaluation based on engagement. Check it out.
Merit System Results
Grading Criteria
Rankings
Grading
Engagement Statistics
Authors (By Votes)
POB Rewards
| Group | Criteria | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Top 10 Authors | How much did the top 10 authors make on article rewards? | 1019 POB |
| All Authors | How many authors participated in the Hive WOTW contest? | 43 |
| All Authors | How much in article rewards did this week's contest generate? | 2242 POB |
| WOTW | Total article revenue generated | 55877 POB |
| Disqualified | How many times did someone get disqualified this week? | 1 |
Author Review
@melbourneswest, @samsmith1971
- melbourneswest and samsmith1971 are frequent participants in the WOTW contest.
- melbourneswest, in particulate has been steadily progressing in the ranks.
Thank you for your participation in the contest!
WOTW Team Appreciation
| Name | Reason | Amount (POB) |
|---|---|---|
| @nonsowrites | Grading Assistance, User Engagement | 100 POB |
| @amr008.pob | Automation Maintenance & Development | 1000 POB (delegation from @calumam) |
Contest Rules
This will get you disqualified
- Plagiarism
- #POB-WOTW tag abuse
- Using next week’s word in this week’s contest.
Helpful Hints
- Include the selected word in your article
- Include the #pob-wotw tag
- Use the proofofbrain.io front-end or proofofbrain.blog.
- This week's contest starts 05/09/21 @ 00:00 UTC
- This week's contest ends 12/09/21 @ 00:00 UTC
A Warning and Caution for New Users
Are you new to Hive? Read these articles to help improve your experiences!
- 3 things Newbies should do in their first week on Hive
- The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Proof of Brain
- How to post like a pro - Complete guide to Markdown formatting
- CCC/Abuse and Plagiarism
The Hive Ecosystem operates differently than other social media platforms.
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter all have their own rules.
- Hive also has its own set of rules
- While many of their policies appear similar, there are some that are strikingly different.
If I, or anyone else, comments on your article or introduction post about standards to follow, you really need to pay attention.
- We reach out for the sake of engagement and professionalism.
- There is very little that is more frustrating than making efforts to share this information only to find someone now has a negative reputation because they ignored you.
- If you get DV'd for any reason, please communicate your concern. We cannot improve if we do not communicate respectfully and professionally.
The Word for THIS Week
The word for THIS week is DISCORD (300 POB)
Welcome to the new Season!
- The Word of the Week for this Week is Discord. Discord starts the second round of this season.
- The new season takes place over a six-week period. The first four weeks have their own special word, but the last two weeks represent a bonus challenge round.
- I decided to add a special bonus round at the end of each season. It allows for higher rewards and gives people more time to submit their articles for the contest.
Do you like contests?
If you love contests, you've come to the right place! The table below presents a few authors, along with examples of their contests. Dates may vary when each new contest occurs, so be sure to follow along to get the most recent updates!
Did you miss the current contest? No problem! Just stay in tune with these authors and more. There will be more contests that follow!
In Closing
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Thanks to the community for supporting our fellow authors. I look forward to providing more in the future. Thank you for reading and following on throughout my Hive journey.
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