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Post by Admin on Sept 1, 2021 12:42:00 GMT
The preliminary polling identified one article from each Volume 5 issue to compete for selection as the Forum's 2021 APS Article of Distinction. This final poll is intended to select the article which will represent the Forum as its 2021 submission to the American Philatelic Society. The article selected will be posted on the APS website's Articles of Distinction page, along with a link to our Forum. All members are strongly encouraged to support the Forum by participating in this selection process. Please identify which of the four articles that you want to represent our Forum. The four articles may be viewed here. The poll will remain open until 12:01 am October 1, 2021; results will not be displayed until the poll closes. [Note: If you are viewing this post using the "Recent Posts" function, the poll will not be visible -- to see it you must view the thread at the link provided.] |
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Post by floradd on Sept 1, 2021 16:22:16 GMT
My fav:
V5.2 Rarity vs. Scarcity: Collecting Definitions
I learned a lot from this article, very useful. That being said, the other articles mentioned were all very worthy, too.
Thanks
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WERT
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Post by WERT on Sept 1, 2021 17:22:25 GMT
Great PDF...I like Cape of Good hope articles and absolutely love it when you add the picture that a stamp was built on.
I do the exact same thing with Canada and Provinces.
Keep up the good work.
Robert
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 2, 2021 19:18:22 GMT
Thanks for your kind comments, Robert ( WERT). I am very glad that you liked the articles. All of us authors will continue to do our best.  |
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napo
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Post by napo on Sept 3, 2021 5:05:56 GMT
I have just finished reading those four articles, and I choose V5.2 Rarity vs. Scarcity: Collecting Definitions. I thought that those two terms, rarity and scarcity, in connection with stamp express the same meaning in value of a stamp, but in fact, I was wrong. Now I know. Thanks
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Post by bobstew617 on Sept 5, 2021 12:52:52 GMT
Well done, everyone! Vote entered.
BOB
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Post by Admin on Sept 5, 2021 14:50:01 GMT
We've got a real horserace going here with 4 competitive entries. Place your bet to help your favorite be the first to cross the finish line.
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stanley64
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Post by stanley64 on Sept 6, 2021 10:39:06 GMT
Many thanks napo for the acknowledgement :-) Glad to have opened the door and I hope your find those rare, if not scarce items, for your own collection... Happy collecting! |
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cjoprey
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Post by cjoprey on Sept 6, 2021 16:08:30 GMT
Some great articles here - good luck all!
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Post by tomiseksj on Sept 8, 2021 13:06:22 GMT
The poll is still open and many of you haven't yet made your selection. You don't need to be an APS member to participate -- you are all members of APS Chapter 1591 (The Stamp Forum). Please support our finalists by identifying your favorite article. All 4 articles may be viewed here. |
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blaamand
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Post by blaamand on Sept 8, 2021 15:49:11 GMT
Many excellent articles! In particular "With or without stamps" |
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 14, 2021 19:50:11 GMT
Hello, everyone: Just wanted to give this thread a bump to say: if you haven't voted yet for your favorite (or favourite) article, then please do! On behalf of all authors, I would take the liberty of saying that it is the greatest compliment of all that you have read our contributions and have weighed in with your opinion. Please vote! |
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Post by tomiseksj on Sept 15, 2021 22:51:54 GMT
We've been stuck at 48 votes cast for several days now.
I'm hoping the reason for this is that we have many members who are slow readers and not many who are apathetic.
Those who have submitted material for the Newsletter and its editorial team have worked hard to provide an informative product that showcases the Forum and the breadth of knowledge of our membership.
Please recognize that effort by casting your vote for the article that will represent TSF as its 2021 Article of Distinction.
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renden
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Post by renden on Sept 15, 2021 23:12:55 GMT
I voted on a regular basis, am not sure all went well - seems complicated at times.......
René
at least I read the submissions
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Post by tomiseksj on Sept 16, 2021 14:06:48 GMT
Thanks to whoever it was who voted since my appeal yesterday.
While this process is to select the Forum's American Philatelic Society (APS) Article of Distinction, you do not need to be an APS member to participate in the selection.
The process is intended to recognize both our Forum/APS Chapter and those members who have opted to try their hand at philatelic writing.
For those who may not be familiar with the APS Article of Distinction selection, each APS Chapter (the Forum is Chapter 1591) that publishes a Newsletter is allowed to submit one article per year to APS as its article of distinction for that year.
The author of the article is recognized by APS and the article is posted on their website, along with a link to our Forum.
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Post by daniel on Sept 16, 2021 22:29:11 GMT
I voted on a regular basis, am not sure all went well - seems complicated at times....... René at least I read the submissions I'm glad I'm not the only one. The hardest part is finding where to vote  |
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Post by renden on Sept 16, 2021 23:42:42 GMT
I voted on a regular basis, am not sure all went well - seems complicated at times....... René at least I read the submissions I'm glad I'm not the only one. The hardest part is finding where to vote ADMIN can help - I found the link and I had voted René |
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Post by Admin on Sept 16, 2021 23:49:36 GMT
If you are viewing post using the "Recent Posts" function, you will not find the poll. Clicking "reply" to my post in that view will take you directly to the correct thread in which to make your selection. All that is needed is to scroll to the beginning of the thread as that is where all polls are located.  You can also access the thread from the home page by clicking on the Articles of Distinction board within the APS category. |
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Post by magnusc on Sept 19, 2021 11:12:50 GMT
First, as a new member I have to say that I am impressed by the quality of the newsletter! Lots to read in the only issue I have completed (last one). And the four entries here were all a treat to read. However, voting for all four is not the way to choose the entry so I chose the article I learned the most from. If I had used the critera enjoyable it would have been impossible.
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Beryllium Guy
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Sept 25, 2021 22:39:32 GMT
Hello, everyone: Just wanted to give this thread a bump to say: if you haven't voted yet for your favorite (or favourite) article, then please do! On behalf of all authors, I would take the liberty of saying that it is the greatest compliment of all that you have read our contributions and have weighed in with your opinion. Please vote! Time to bump this thread again. Only 5 days left, so please vote if you haven't already! |
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Post by Admin on Oct 1, 2021 12:35:40 GMT
We have our 2021 APS Article of Distinction: Samoa 1840-2000 by vikingeck . Congratulations to Alex and my thanks go to all of the members who submitted articles for publication in the Forum's Newsletters! |
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Post by vikingeck on Oct 1, 2021 12:51:37 GMT
Wow! That’s fantastic and most encouraging.
I’m glad it found favour with a number of readers. I find the complexities of the numerous different postal arrangements intriguing.
I am about to re- jig it as a PowerPoint presentation when Aberdeen hosts Harrogate in a Zoom session in November.
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Oct 1, 2021 13:19:43 GMT
Congratulations, Alex ( vikingeck ), this honour is very well deserved, indeed! Your article is excellent, and I am very glad that it has been voted as the best for this year. You have done us all great credit by the quality of your contribution. With Very Best Wishes, Chris |
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renden
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Post by renden on Oct 1, 2021 13:35:27 GMT
Congrats Alex !! It was a terrific article - René
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Post by biglavalamp on Oct 2, 2021 18:03:31 GMT
Congrats vikingeck i enjoyed your article
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Post by stanley64 on Oct 5, 2021 10:10:08 GMT
Nice work and congratulations Alex ( vikingeck ) :-)
At the same time and for everyone reading this, I would encourage you to give some thought to either writing another article or giving it a go for your first attempt. The personal gain or benefit from researching and sharing a part of your collection in greater detail in an article rather than a posting, far outweighs the short-lived excitement of a like or a vote as I can attest.
If anyone has an idea they want to discuss further, need a bit of a push to put 'pen to paper' or simply an extra pair of eyes to proofread something already drafted, let me know...
In the meantime, happy collecting!
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Post by michael on Oct 6, 2021 7:34:12 GMT
Would an article be accepted on the understanding that it wouldn't be entered into any of these polls?
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vikingeck
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Post by vikingeck on Oct 6, 2021 8:51:26 GMT
I guess any article would be welcomed… I certainly wrote unaware of any voting and was surprised to find it had been selected as a possible submission from the Forum .
I wrote because I thought I had a story worth telling, I didn’t intend it as any kind of competition, but if my fellow members thought it worthy I am delighted and honoured.
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Post by tomiseksj on Oct 6, 2021 10:21:55 GMT
Would an article be accepted on the understanding that it wouldn't be entered into any of these polls? I would rather know before hand that a member does not want to give permission for APS to post their submission than to find out after the article had been selected as the Forum's representative for that year. |
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