>>I think splitting off webcomics might as well be considered done; there's just no reason not to.<<

That's likely to happen.

>>I agree that the voting needs to change from an LJ poll, which has a variety of limitations.<<

I'm open to using a different voting tool, if one becomes available. Discussions for a hub site are live again.

>> I may make researching other voting methods a project for myself, but I'm not promising! <<

I would be interested in such input, if you have time. I know that various websites have voting features, but not what the most popular ones are or how they work or what the feature options are. More information is often helpful in making good decisions.

>> I do agree that we should keep Rose & Bay as a popular award rather than a juried one.<<

There is now a thread for discussion of a judged award, if folks choose to pursue that.

>>I may consider being responsible for a category next year; I'd take art, but since you want to keep that, maybe Webcomics? I hesitate because I don't know whether it would better if the person responsible for a category was involved in it or not;<<

Ideally, I would like each category manager to be familiar with the material but not a creator of it. That's why I'm inclined to keep art for myself. But I'll look at our pool of volunteers and we can figure out who is the best fit where.

>>I think we need to be careful that the patron category, in particular, not be affected by fund raising for cash prizes, maybe keeping cash donations anonymous or something.<<

Hmm ... what problems do you foresee there? I was hoping that we could have a "wall of honor" for sponsors, although people could make anonymous donations if they wish. We could sure use an experienced money-handler, and more folks to help rustle up sponsors. So far it's just zyngasvryka, and there wasn't enough time to pull together prize funding this year.