If previous competitions are anything to go by, then I think we’ll know when the winner’s have been told by the turn up of new people saying something along the lines of “hello, haven’t posted before, but thought I’d better check in before the end…”, (not pointing any fingers as they will also be characterised by a LACK of “I can’t stand the waiting either” comments.)
And… as we haven’t had that yet - this would lead the less rational half of my mind to conclude that the producers haven’t yet contacted them…
Prior to this chain of thought, I had assured myself that the last reasonably practical time for contacting said winners would be a minimum of two weeks before the deadline…
Again, considering another recent C4 based competition… where the announcement date of the end of August was extended to the end of September due to a ‘phenomenal response’; and the above assumption that the winners haven’t heard yet, a worrying thought emerged: That TPTT may ALSO be subject to such a rescheduling…
In short – how will we all cope with another month of not knowing!
Originally posted by MsMinxy: Indulge me for a moment if you would:
If previous competitions are anything to go by, then I think we’ll know when the winner’s have been told by the turn up of new people saying something along the lines of “hello, haven’t posted before, but thought I’d better check in before the end…”, (not pointing any fingers as they will also be characterised by a LACK of “I can’t stand the waiting either” comments.)
And… as we haven’t had that yet - this would lead the less rational half of my mind to conclude that the producers haven’t yet contacted them…
Prior to this chain of thought, I had assured myself that the last reasonably practical time for contacting said winners would be a minimum of two weeks before the deadline…
Again, considering another recent C4 based competition… where the announcement date of the end of August was extended to the end of September due to a ‘phenomenal response’; and the above assumption that the winners haven’t heard yet, a worrying thought emerged: That TPTT may ALSO be subject to such a rescheduling…
In short – how will we all cope with another month of not knowing!
You really are struggling with this wait aren't you? Chill out!
Minxy, I think it's nuts to think that anything on this island goes according to schedule, and I think it's nuts to think that the winners would be contacted a minimum of two weeks before the deadline? Why would they beat their own deadline? When in life in the UK does that happen? It is far more likely that there will be repeated delays, uncertainty and mixed messages. Assume that the whole affair will be handled without the display of a stunning level of competence or consideration for the feelings of the entrants.
I am only so blunt because I am in the same boat as you. I was dreaming about this last night!
What I realised I need to do - and what perhaps you may want to consider doing - is pretending that you know you are not a finalist. Let your mind and your body become acquainted with that idea. Face it for a while. If you end up pleasantly surprised to the contrary, good for you. But I fear you are winding yourself up to be devastated. Statistically, your chances are small. Be good to yourself and accept what life offers. This ain't your only chance to write a play.
Originally posted by Adman 1961: "Anyone totally chilled could not be totally desirous of the opportunity." Discuss!
Ah, but this is not a competition judging who wants to win the most, is it? It's a competition, well, judging plays. Purity of desire for fame is a quality not necessarily related to how well you can create characters and write a good play.
Certainly the burning desire to communicate is a common reason to write plays. But your post somehow disparages people who have a handle on their emotions. You don't get any points from the judges for wanting it bad.
You do however, lead a saner, healthier life if you choose to take the more chilled out path. In that way, you take care of yourself and don't make your happiness contingent on things you have no control over. There is no glory there.
Dare I say this? I have learned that I do better as a playwright and a person when I observe my emotions but still keep my balance than I do when I am caught in the throes of my emotions and on that rollercoaster can find no peace.
[QUOTE] Pretend we haven’t all turned into Americans petrified of ‘losing’ QUOTE]
Careful, honey. I was just trying to help. If you're in love with freaking out, then God bless and enjoy. But don't expect hugs if you're going to slag off MY way of dealing with it. Fair's fair.
Two minds entwined, writing as one. Two hearts entwined, beating as one. Two heads entwined, throbbing as one - (creme de cassis!) Do I have to draw diagrams?
I know how eager you guys are to get the American off the forum, but I don't think I'm out of the competition.
(iii) any person who resides outside the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man and/or is not at a UK citizen or at all material times a "qualifying person" under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Since they drafted it, the "or" has to count in my favour and I'm in since I'm a resident.
It was American culture I was having a pop at - and I certainly didn't want to offend... I'm a 'say what you think' kind of gal - nothing hides in this heart... It comes right out of my big stupid mouth...
I was going to say, "I have many American friends", but realised that's usually what any bigot says in defence of themselves... so truly, humble apologies for the hurt feelings, but admission that I really do think the above about American culture. (I'm many things, but not a hypocrite). I have however, been trying to hold my tongue somewhat since American bashing has come into fashion... That's not where I'm at!
Sorry you took it that way Swan. Why would i (or anyone else) want you off the forum? I have continuously encouraged new posters .I noticed the 'UK Citizen' reference when reading the T&C's and wondered if you had seen it?
It still reads that you have to be a UK citizen to enter to me but i am happy to bow to your legal expertise.
'All we see and seem is but a dream within a dream' Poe
(iii) any person who resides outside the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man and/or is not at a UK citizen or at all material times a "qualifying person" under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Sorry to disapoint... But this is a standard legal clause to stop ex-pat Brits from entering...
Think of legal speak as algerbra...
'any person who resides outside the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man' - Does not qualify for TPTT
'is not at a UK citizen' - Does not qualify for TPTT
'and/or' - ie "I'm a Brit living in Washington" - Does not qualify for TPTT. Equally, "I'm an Italian living in Liverpool"... Does not qualify for TPTT...
I'm 99.9% on that, but I will run it past my tame barrister when I get back to work.
British citizenship by birth in the United Kingdom
A child born in the UK to a parent who is a British citizen or 'settled' in the UK is automatically a British citizen by birth
* only one parent must meet this requirement, either the father or the mother. * "settled" status usually means the parent is resident in the United Kingdom and holds Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Right of Abode. Irish citizens are automatically deemed to hold ILR. * For children born before 2 October 2000, most parents from EU or EEA states were considered "settled" automatically. From that date this applies only in exceptional cases for those not from the Republic of Ireland. * if only the father meets this requirement, the parents must be married. Marriage subsequent to the birth is normally enough to confer British citizenship from that point. * where the father is not married to the mother, the Home Office will usually register the child as British provided an application is made and the child would have been British otherwise. The child must be aged under 18 on the date of application. * where a parent subsequently acquires British citizenship or "settled" status the child can be registered as British provided he or she is still aged under 18 * if the child lives in the UK until age 10 there is a lifetime entitlement to register as a British citizen. The immigration status of the child and its parents is irrelevant. * Special provisions may apply for the child to acquire British citizenship if a parent is a British Overseas citizen or British subject, or if the child is stateless.
Before 1983, birth in the UK was sufficient to confer British nationality irrespective of the status of parents, with an exception only for children of diplomats and enemy aliens. This exception did not apply to most visiting forces, so, in general, children born in the UK before 1983 to visiting military personnel (eg US forces stationed in the UK) are British citizens by birth. Clear as mud !!
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