OUCH! Whoever "anonymous" was that said:
 
>"Laura,
>It seems to me that if you have SO many questions,some put forth in a
>negative tone, and if you have such harsh comments regarding the quality
>of the photo that will be enlarged(possibly)to have the honor of being
>chosen for the calendar, then I think you could make your life much more
>peacefull,and much less worry so me by not toying with the idea of
>sending in any pictures for consideration for the calendar."
 
All I said was:
 
>a) why is there a $5.00 fee per entry?  What is this covering?
>b) is this money going to a certain shelter?  If so, which one?
>c) why printed 5x7's?  Just about everyone deals with digital photos now
>   and a 5 x 7 blown up for a calendar is going to look pretty crappy -
>   instead you should specify digital pics with a high resolution.
>
>Just my two cents...
>
>Laura
 
Legitimate questions to ask - and others like Tammy are asking the same.
 
As someone who actually is fundraising herself for a shelter (and not the
evil beast you seem to make me out to be) and who doesn't take a penny
from the sales I wanted to find out where the money was going and why
you chose to use regular photos when most people use digital now.
 
Don't worry - I won't be entering the contest.  Not with dragons like you
watching the castle gate!!
 
Hugs,
Laura and The Seattle Seven at http://www.ferretocious.com
 
PS: as such a pal to those running this contest maybe you should think
twice before you speak... er... type
[Posted in FML issue 4938]