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John Boy
Guest
Hiya Folks,
I’d like to find out your opinion!
I have a feeling that it is about time we (Slippertalkers) create our own little “Best Off”, or call it “Judging Corner”.
I can’t see a reason for not having one. We have outrageously beautiful plants here on a daily basis, we have people with nothing but orchids filling their heads 24/7 (I’m happy to be the first one to admitting to it), and every once in a while, we’re shown true greatness, which (just to pick a case) will not always be presented to a judging for practical reasons. I have thought about this proposal a lot. It would probably mean further work and effort for someone. I’ll be happy to carry some of the work, if I get people to guide me as well as carry some of the work involved. Would it be worth it? To be frank: I don’t think we have a choice. It’s too important, to preserve what we’re taking for granted on a daily basis.
I have a strong feeling that Slippertalk can easily help overcoming these geographical or even personal obstacles of getting a plant judged in the traditional sense of the meaning. Slippertalk, as far as I’m concerned is the ultimate source for Paphiopedilum Know How on this plant. Slippertalk has become a corner stone, like it or not.
Shouldn’t we have a system in place to recognise totally outstanding achievements ourselves?
I’m perfectly fine with the AOS judging system, or would grant any professional society worldwide to do their work properly, but the Internet has come to a point, where we as a Forum can fill the gaps that some people might face, when it comes to physically show up at a judging centre. Some folks might even oppose the idea as such. Even these people could benefit from what we, stepping in with our combined knowledge can do for the benefit of a greater good, which ultimately would not only be a vain or folly line of showing off some random plants, but expose the ultimately possible achievement, for others to set a standard, as well as for future breeders to see what’s out there.
I propose a judging system right here within Slippertalk.
Who is qualified? We all are! (Strength in numbers!!!)
Should it be limited to Slipper Orchids only? You tell me! Show me a 12 flowered Cattleya dowiana, and I guess we all know the answer!
Should it be proper judging, which in the case of a “just a photo” would be difficult, or should it just recognise greatness? You tell me!
How would you go about a scoring system? 30 Slippertalkers saying a plant should be given a FCC/Slippertalk? 50 People recommending a plant for a CCM? You tell me what you feel would make sense, as well as what’s needed for an international impact!
Should we make an effort to further promote these outstanding plants? By all means, you tell me what you think!
I don’t know much, but I know this much:
There have been so many outstanding cultural achievements presented in this forum, that it’s time to take things to a next level.
What I’d love to achieve here is a collection of aspects you consider important. In your opinion: Is it worth pushing something like this uphill? My basis for this request for the time being is Davids outstanding!!! Paph. dianthum which I’ve saved as Paph. dianthum “Try This”, though it’s for David to give that plant a cultivar. It’s basically just: what kicked me off!
I’d like to find out your opinion!
I have a feeling that it is about time we (Slippertalkers) create our own little “Best Off”, or call it “Judging Corner”.
I can’t see a reason for not having one. We have outrageously beautiful plants here on a daily basis, we have people with nothing but orchids filling their heads 24/7 (I’m happy to be the first one to admitting to it), and every once in a while, we’re shown true greatness, which (just to pick a case) will not always be presented to a judging for practical reasons. I have thought about this proposal a lot. It would probably mean further work and effort for someone. I’ll be happy to carry some of the work, if I get people to guide me as well as carry some of the work involved. Would it be worth it? To be frank: I don’t think we have a choice. It’s too important, to preserve what we’re taking for granted on a daily basis.
I have a strong feeling that Slippertalk can easily help overcoming these geographical or even personal obstacles of getting a plant judged in the traditional sense of the meaning. Slippertalk, as far as I’m concerned is the ultimate source for Paphiopedilum Know How on this plant. Slippertalk has become a corner stone, like it or not.
Shouldn’t we have a system in place to recognise totally outstanding achievements ourselves?
I’m perfectly fine with the AOS judging system, or would grant any professional society worldwide to do their work properly, but the Internet has come to a point, where we as a Forum can fill the gaps that some people might face, when it comes to physically show up at a judging centre. Some folks might even oppose the idea as such. Even these people could benefit from what we, stepping in with our combined knowledge can do for the benefit of a greater good, which ultimately would not only be a vain or folly line of showing off some random plants, but expose the ultimately possible achievement, for others to set a standard, as well as for future breeders to see what’s out there.
I propose a judging system right here within Slippertalk.
Who is qualified? We all are! (Strength in numbers!!!)
Should it be limited to Slipper Orchids only? You tell me! Show me a 12 flowered Cattleya dowiana, and I guess we all know the answer!
Should it be proper judging, which in the case of a “just a photo” would be difficult, or should it just recognise greatness? You tell me!
How would you go about a scoring system? 30 Slippertalkers saying a plant should be given a FCC/Slippertalk? 50 People recommending a plant for a CCM? You tell me what you feel would make sense, as well as what’s needed for an international impact!
Should we make an effort to further promote these outstanding plants? By all means, you tell me what you think!
I don’t know much, but I know this much:
There have been so many outstanding cultural achievements presented in this forum, that it’s time to take things to a next level.
What I’d love to achieve here is a collection of aspects you consider important. In your opinion: Is it worth pushing something like this uphill? My basis for this request for the time being is Davids outstanding!!! Paph. dianthum which I’ve saved as Paph. dianthum “Try This”, though it’s for David to give that plant a cultivar. It’s basically just: what kicked me off!