Bot Contest
Here I'll be posting information on various Bot contests that challenge and test a Bot's AI and realism. Feel free to post comments and updates on contests, as well as announcements for new contests.
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Hi,
I would like eveybody to take another look at the medal dilemma the committee is faced with. What we decide now will impact future contest to come. As I said once the die cast is paid for we will no longer have that additional charge. Awarding 24 medals or 24 of anything nice is expensive and that expense shouldn't rest on a select few. We all have an equal chance at winning them and we all need to pay for them. And the bottom line is we are not asking for a lot of money. A $10 donation will go along way if people will do so. If you don't donate then the committee is going to be force to cut corners which will negatively impact how good the medals will be. $10 is a prize of a pizza. Don't let others carry the load along....do your part and we all benefit by having something nice.
Chris Cowart
I would like eveybody to take another look at the medal dilemma the committee is faced with. What we decide now will impact future contest to come. As I said once the die cast is paid for we will no longer have that additional charge. Awarding 24 medals or 24 of anything nice is expensive and that expense shouldn't rest on a select few. We all have an equal chance at winning them and we all need to pay for them. And the bottom line is we are not asking for a lot of money. A $10 donation will go along way if people will do so. If you don't donate then the committee is going to be force to cut corners which will negatively impact how good the medals will be. $10 is a prize of a pizza. Don't let others carry the load along....do your part and we all benefit by having something nice.
Chris Cowart
Where do we send the money? Do you accept PayPal or credit cards? (I looked but I'm not quite conscious at the moment) 
I have a Paypal account set up under my e-mail that being wcowart@frontiernet.net The Paypal address is www.paypal.com Also you can you send your donation to:
Wendell Cowart
210 Oak Street
Statesboro, Georgia
30458
Wendell Cowart
210 Oak Street
Statesboro, Georgia
30458
Hi guys,I have begun creating a new chatterbot resource site and would appreciate it if you could check it out and perhaps add your site or bot link and add my site to your website (if you have one).
http://www.chatbotfriends.com
BTW I do have the bot contests listed on the site.
http://www.chatbotfriends.com
BTW I do have the bot contests listed on the site.
Prof and wendell I created a area for donations to both sites on the website url http://www.chatbotfriends.com
This is what it says:
Now onto other subjects. The majority of chatterbot programmers are not being paid for what they do. If you would really like to see A.I. take off then donations must be made. If you know of any others please feel free to email me. Here are some links to some websites that need donations.. Personality Forge and the chatterbot contest.or write to Wendell Cowart, chatterbot contest, 210 Oak Street, Statesboro, Georgia, 30458.
I hope that helps....
This is what it says:
Now onto other subjects. The majority of chatterbot programmers are not being paid for what they do. If you would really like to see A.I. take off then donations must be made. If you know of any others please feel free to email me. Here are some links to some websites that need donations.. Personality Forge and the chatterbot contest.or write to Wendell Cowart, chatterbot contest, 210 Oak Street, Statesboro, Georgia, 30458.
I hope that helps....
I really did want to help with medal designs, but I have barely had 30 minutes free in my schedule in the past 2 weeks. Every time I think I'm free, there's another fire to put out. I have some sketches and I'll try to work them into something presentable if there's still time and interest. I was going for something a little more whimsical than we've seen in the other samples. I thought it would go better with the name.
Another issue: Do you really need to award 24 medals? Is that 12 winners and 12 special categories? I don't think I understand.
Another issue: Do you really need to award 24 medals? Is that 12 winners and 12 special categories? I don't think I understand.
Alright Chris Wendell... $10 is on it's way in the mail... And I am looking at http://www.chatbotfriends.com right now ladydyke.
Jon, the deadline on the medal design was Dec. 1 so that issue has been decided.
Regarding the medals 24 will be awarded. A Gold, a Silver, and a Bronze in 8 different categories which are listed on the contest site.
OnyxFlame, that was our original plan to only award the gold medal. But two things changed that.
1) We decided that a bot may win multiple medals just like a good movie may win multiple Oscars. With so many Bots entering and the fact you maybe competing against the same bot in more than one category justifies the Silver and the Bronze medal. Finishing 2nd or 3rd in any category against 65+ bots is something worth rewarding. I was also dissappointed that Joy and myself finished 2nd and 3rd in the Loebner and got absolutely nothing for it. A silver and a bronze medal would have been a nice jesture.
2) The other factor in making the decision was Kevin Copple of Ella wanted more medals as well. Now simply wanting them is one thing but he backed that up by not only designing the medals but he has also donated $200 towards them.
I think when everything is said and done people will be quite happy that 24 medals were awarded.
Sheryl, I like your new site and thanks for the link and support of the contest. I also appreciate all who have donated to the medals. I think we are going to have some pretty nice ones.
Chris
Regarding the medals 24 will be awarded. A Gold, a Silver, and a Bronze in 8 different categories which are listed on the contest site.
OnyxFlame, that was our original plan to only award the gold medal. But two things changed that.
1) We decided that a bot may win multiple medals just like a good movie may win multiple Oscars. With so many Bots entering and the fact you maybe competing against the same bot in more than one category justifies the Silver and the Bronze medal. Finishing 2nd or 3rd in any category against 65+ bots is something worth rewarding. I was also dissappointed that Joy and myself finished 2nd and 3rd in the Loebner and got absolutely nothing for it. A silver and a bronze medal would have been a nice jesture.
2) The other factor in making the decision was Kevin Copple of Ella wanted more medals as well. Now simply wanting them is one thing but he backed that up by not only designing the medals but he has also donated $200 towards them.
I think when everything is said and done people will be quite happy that 24 medals were awarded.
Sheryl, I like your new site and thanks for the link and support of the contest. I also appreciate all who have donated to the medals. I think we are going to have some pretty nice ones.
Chris
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