When I first entered the SPU I LOVED the theme you provided. You always chose something different to write about and I really really like that. That being said, I was eager when the contest was about to continue but the description was too complex, I didn't get it right away and then life happened and I totally forgot. I understood that there was a charity going on but I heard from several people that they "couldn't since they had too much voting power(?)"

But that is gone now, I do however love the fact that you focus on helping minnows that tag with the #poetsunited tag. I love that.

But! The thing that it is charity, is really great and something quite different. I believe it could be a great hit, we just need time - and consistency! We should decide on "one way to write about the contest" and stick with it week after week - or every second week could also be a good idea, it will give people time to enter, it will give the rewards time to come in, etc. But not too complex, make it easy and understandable. A theme would also be a good idea to get the creative juices flowing.

And don't give up. It will get better, and bigger, we all just need to be with you in promoting the competition, reminding people, getting that structure up and going and it will work out great - over time.