1,000,000 Post Avatar Contest - Best 1,000,000th Post Avatar

Mr. Anderson · Aug 25, 2004, 12:03 AM

The mods have voted and have made our choices for the finalists of the Best 1,000,000th Post Avatar contest. Now it's the members' turn to vote for their favorite. The winner will be the entry with the most votes by the end of the voting period, Friday at midnight EDT. In case of a tie, we'll leave the polls open for an extra day.

This was not an easy task and we have several honorable mention entries as well (see below). Congrats to all the members who entered the most participated-in contest in MacRumors history (over 230 entries). Thanks for your participation.

"Million" honorable mention:

Flickta

HeWhoSpitsFire

If you've made the list, feel free to update your sig. Once we have a winner, that member will be able to use the winning 'tar.

Thanks again,

D

Counterfit · Aug 25, 2004, 12:30 AM

Hmm, this one's a toughie. I think I'll have to go with evilsanta on this one...

Wait, we are supposed to reply right?

Kingsnapped · Aug 25, 2004, 12:33 AM

Wow... what a nice surprise to come home to. Thanks to MacCoaster for pointing it out.

/off to update my sig.

Mr. Anderson · Aug 25, 2004, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Counterfit

Hmm, this one's a toughie. I think I'll have to go with evilsanta on this one...

Wait, we are supposed to reply right?

you can reply if you like, voting is more important

D

nagromme · Aug 25, 2004, 12:52 AM

I think all submitters should be allowed to use the avatar they made, once this is over.

neologism · Aug 25, 2004, 12:53 AM

No contest - decksnap wins by far in functionality, cleanness, cleverness, style, and originality. Props.

dotnina · Aug 25, 2004, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neologism

No contest - decksnap wins by far in functionality, cleanness, cleverness, style, and originality. Props.

I second that, five stars for creativity!!

I really liked them all, though.

Good job everyone.

homerjward · Aug 25, 2004, 01:05 AM

if all 'tars were eligible i'd vote for doctor q's, but i ended up voting for decksnap. that's an awesome 'tar. he even captured the dark around the edge of the ipod screen. brilliant.

cb911 · Aug 25, 2004, 01:09 AM

Decksnap!!

very cool idea.

so that's a new feature that'll be coming to iPods soon?

can't wait to see that 'tar in the forums.

the other entries were good as well, but Decksnap came though with a tiny piece of brilliance!

evil_santa · Aug 25, 2004, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Counterfit

Hmm, this one's a toughie. I think I'll have to go with evilsanta on this one...

Thanks for your vote, it makes me laugh when i look at it!

LimeiBook86 · Aug 25, 2004, 04:25 AM

I don't stand a chance. that iPod one rules.

wow...all I can say is......wow

AmigoMac · 06:09 AM

Now I have to start the design for my avatar, just noted I'm at 475 posts

JDOG_ · Aug 25, 2004, 06:18 AM

So many good ones, it's hard to choose. The iPod one is pretty slick, but I had to give my vote to the hunchback with the chalk because it's so original.

evil_santa · Aug 25, 2004, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimeiBook86

I don't stand a chance. that iPod one rules.

wow...all I can say is......wow

you would have got my vote if i hadent voted for my avatar

HyperX · Aug 25, 2004, 07:16 AM

OMG these all ROCK MY SOCKS!

I am having a hard time choosing from like 3 or 4..

Wow I won't say who I voted for but there is like at least 3 winners here!

medea · Aug 25, 2004, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimeiBook86

I don't stand a chance. that iPod one rules.

wow...all I can say is......wow

Don't be so sure, yours is quite creative. It was a real hard decision for me.
I'm pretty sure if yours was in just the animated entries you'd be guaranteed the win.

Good luck all.

Mr. Anderson · Aug 25, 2004, 08:27 AM

If you have 500 posts there's no reason for you not to use your tar if you want to. But only the winner will be granted a 'tar if they have less than 500.

And for all you having a hard time choosing....imagine how hard it was for us to narrow the field, there were so many good ones.

D

anjaki · 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimeiBook86

I don't stand a chance. that iPod one rules.

wow...all I can say is......wow

Don't put yourself down, there's only one truely original avatar there, it's a shame that the voting doesn't reflect that.

decksnap · Aug 25, 2004, 09:10 AM

Thanks Limibook- and everybody! I'm going to vote for yours because it is the most fun- and I am wagering a guess that you put the most amount of time in on it. Very cool!

LimeiBook86 · 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decksnap

Thanks Limibook- and everybody! I'm going to vote for yours because it is the most fun- and I am wagering a guess that you put the most amount of time in on it. Very cool!

Thank you everyone

Yes it did take a long time to make that, bout 2-3 hours according to the "Get Info" command, but it seemed much shorter than that. Well thanks anyway.

At least I think I might make second place.

Also thank you decksnap, your signature's awesome

pyrotoaster · Aug 25, 2004, 04:03 PM

There were some really great avatars in this category, but Decksnap's just takes the cake.
A great idea with a great design. Very Apple-like.

monkeydo_jb · Aug 25, 2004, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil_santa

Thanks for your vote, it makes me laugh when i look at it!

You definitely got my vote due to the cleverocity factor!

-jeff

Koodauw · Aug 25, 2004, 06:41 PM

This was a tough one for me. I think everyone did an excellent job, and deserves credit where credit is due.

May the next 1,000,000 posts be as good as the first.

MacFan26 · Aug 25, 2004, 07:13 PM

This was the hardest one to vote for! Decksnap gets my vote, but I love all of them! Props to you guys for creating such great 'tars.

LimeiBook86 · 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacFan26

This was the hardest one to vote for! Decksnap gets my vote, but I love all of them! Props to you guys for creating such great 'tars.

Thanks, making these are not easy.

I think originality and creativity are key things to look at in these sorts of contests.

View Poll Results: Which 1,000,000th Post Avatar Do You Like The Best
Decksnap	296	66.37%
evil santa	30	6.73%
LimeiBook 86	58	13.00%
Kingsnapped	37	8.30%
voicegy	25	5.61%
Voters: 446. You may not vote on this poll

Aug 25, 2004, 12:03 AM	#1
Mr. Anderson Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in VA	1,000,000 Post Avatar Contest - Best 1,000,000th Post Avatar The mods have voted and have made our choices for the finalists of the Best 1,000,000th Post Avatar contest. Now it's the members' turn to vote for their favorite. The winner will be the entry with the most votes by the end of the voting period, Friday at midnight EDT. In case of a tie, we'll leave the polls open for an extra day. This was not an easy task and we have several honorable mention entries as well (see below). Congrats to all the members who entered the most participated-in contest in MacRumors history (over 230 entries). Thanks for your participation. "Million" honorable mention: Flickta HeWhoSpitsFire If you've made the list, feel free to update your sig. Once we have a winner, that member will be able to use the winning 'tar. Thanks again, D __________________ "Klaatu varada nikto!"

Aug 25, 2004, 12:30 AM	#2
Counterfit macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: sitting on your shoulder	Hmm, this one's a toughie. I think I'll have to go with evilsanta on this one... Wait, we are supposed to reply right? __________________ "People shouldn't use word processors as web development tools. It's like using a domestic cat to spread butter on your toast." -ad

Aug 25, 2004, 12:52 AM	#5
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	I think all submitters should be allowed to use the avatar they made, once this is over. __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

Aug 25, 2004, 01:05 AM	#8
homerjward macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2004 Location: fig tree	if all 'tars were eligible i'd vote for doctor q's, but i ended up voting for decksnap. that's an awesome 'tar. he even captured the dark around the edge of the ipod screen. brilliant. __________________ Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.

Aug 25, 2004, 12:33 AM	#3
Kingsnapped macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Wow... what a nice surprise to come home to. Thanks to MacCoaster for pointing it out. /off to update my sig.

Aug 25, 2004, 12:53 AM	#6
neologism macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2004	No contest - decksnap wins by far in functionality, cleanness, cleverness, style, and originality. Props.

Aug 25, 2004, 01:09 AM	#9
cb911 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BrisVegas, Australia	Decksnap!! very cool idea. so that's a new feature that'll be coming to iPods soon? can't wait to see that 'tar in the forums. the other entries were good as well, but Decksnap came though with a tiny piece of brilliance! __________________ Thankyou Mr George Hotz for the 1.1.2 & 1.1.3 OTB iPhone unlock solution!

Aug 25, 2004, 04:25 AM	#11
LimeiBook86 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hanging around in NJ with his cutie. :)	Wow! I don't stand a chance. that iPod one rules. wow...all I can say is......wow __________________ my site my blog Mac's Comic Mac's Shop "Just you try and stop me..."

Aug 25, 2004, 06:06 AM	#12
AmigoMac macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: l'Allemagne	Pretty hard... Now I have to start the design for my avatar, just noted I'm at 475 posts __________________ No Mac no fun... Last edited by AmigoMac : Aug 25, 2004 at 06:09 AM.

Aug 25, 2004, 06:18 AM	#13
JDOG_ macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oakland	So many good ones, it's hard to choose. The iPod one is pretty slick, but I had to give my vote to the hunchback with the chalk because it's so original. __________________ XBOX Live Gamertag: Tarengo Machine: 2.4GHZ Aluminum Macbook

Aug 25, 2004, 07:16 AM	#15
HyperX macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nieuwegein, Netherlands	OMG these all ROCK MY SOCKS! I am having a hard time choosing from like 3 or 4.. Wow I won't say who I voted for but there is like at least 3 winners here!

Aug 25, 2004, 08:27 AM	#17
Mr. Anderson Thread Starter Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in VA	If you have 500 posts there's no reason for you not to use your tar if you want to. But only the winner will be granted a 'tar if they have less than 500. And for all you having a hard time choosing....imagine how hard it was for us to narrow the field, there were so many good ones. D __________________ "Klaatu varada nikto!"

Aug 25, 2004, 09:10 AM	#19
decksnap macrumors 68030 Join Date: Apr 2003	Thanks Limibook- and everybody! I'm going to vote for yours because it is the most fun- and I am wagering a guess that you put the most amount of time in on it. Very cool! __________________ My cat's breath smells like catfood.

Aug 25, 2004, 04:03 PM	#21
pyrotoaster macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL	There were some really great avatars in this category, but Decksnap's just takes the cake. A great idea with a great design. Very Apple-like. __________________ Watch Farscape! AppleWorks is DEAD! Muwah-ha-ha...!

Aug 25, 2004, 06:41 PM	#23
Koodauw macrumors 68030 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison	This was a tough one for me. I think everyone did an excellent job, and deserves credit where credit is due. May the next 1,000,000 posts be as good as the first.

Aug 25, 2004, 07:13 PM	#24
MacFan26 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, California	This was the hardest one to vote for! Decksnap gets my vote, but I love all of them! Props to you guys for creating such great 'tars. __________________ 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook, 5G black iPod 60GB, 22" Viewsonic display, bt apple keyboard, Logitech MX1000 mouse, Lacie 250 GB external drive

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