I have read many of the replies to this post, and they just sound completely ignorant of what is really going on. I really don't think that, 'fun' is what this 'contest' would need, when you consider what is really happening and how far spread it could become. This could not only change the way that our writers, playwrights, and others live and survive, but also the way we are entertained. Granted, not all the material from writers is great, probably more than half of it is crap, but that really isn't the issue here when you take an in depth look.

The biggest issue here is payment. While EVERYONE else involved in this 'creative' process has steadily received more and more money, the writers, playwrights, and such have not gained any increase in payment. You, yourself, would be quite angry and jealous when you find out that; not ONLY have you been jipped extra pay that could have helped pay your daughters medical bills or your sons education, but the person who did almost nothing gains a greater share than you, gets more recognition and even more job opportunities.

Like I said, not all material from these people is great..... some of it simply sucks ***, but we cant let people who deserve something not get it. I say that this contest should be more of an awareness campaign. Make a flash or two EXPLAINING, EDUCATING, and ENTERTAINING the audience about what is going on around them, and that it could possibly be an obstacle in their own future. THEN based on accuracy, entertainment value, and animation award prizes and praise.

~JM2