MazDan said:
Once more however I would like to point out that the USA is not the only part of the world that has people who like to take part in the fun and games here.
It is currently Spring here in Australia and we do not have halloween.
Can I suggest that instead of referring to the fact that its currently Autumn where some people live, that its instead called Autumn and or Spring.....where everybody lives.
And regards to halloween............that instead of halloween its called scary or creepy or something similar.
Im sorry to have to keep harping on this point but it rather annoys me that it doesnt seem to be recognised that this is an international part of bluelight.
End rant.
MazDan, with all due respect, I am not in the USA.
According to wiki
Halloween is now celebrated in parts of the western world, most commonly in Ireland, the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and sometimes in Australia and New Zealand. In recent years, the holiday has also been celebrated in various other parts of Western Europe.
To me, that looks like a lot of people and includes some portion of Australians. To me, it was a theme worth a gamble, in that I possibly wouldn't offend as many people as you're making it out to be. The risk/reward ratio was acceptable, hence I went with it. Furthermore, Halloween is quite specific and I didn't really want to dilute it with pics from your general "scary theme" variety. That we will definitely have as a separate theme later.
With respect to the global seasons issue, I understand your point (as I did the first time). On the one hand, I want to say that rather than rant, you could have simply requested a theme you were interested in (as I'd previously requested before, to which you agreed, btw, at least I'm somewhat sure it was you). Pretty much all viable requests have been implemented. On the other hand, I have warts. No, seriously, on the other hand we have to look at this seasons issue more broadly.
I see Seasons as a universal theme, just like the other contest themes. So you're a few months ahead of us. Hey, look at it that you have that much of an advantage.
Back to your argument though... what would some say to a "Whales" theme, if it were posted? Or how about "Igloos", "Miners", "Underwater", etc? As such, it is my opinion that rather than divide some themes into regions, or eliminate others on the same basis, it is best to simply go with the flow and post themes applicable to most. The solution is never perfect, but as before, I try to achieve the best risk/reward ratio (risk being leaving some out and reward being attracting many).
End response to rant.