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General Discussion / Re: Electronics Use During Slams
« Last post by AngfromVA on February 04, 2013, 07:28:42 PM »Thank you Jesse.
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General Discussion / Re: Electronics Use During Slams
« Last post by jesster on February 04, 2013, 07:23:41 PM »From page 40 of the PSi handbook:
At the national level, there is nothing that would explicitly keep you from reading from a paper, scroll, tablet (stone or electronic), etc. as long as it does not have the effect of enhancing, illustrating, underscoring, or otherwise augmenting the words of the poem.
In addition, on page 35:
So, intent is clearly the driving factor in enhancing the poem, but the emcee can use their discretion as well. It would still need to be clear that the object read of of has enhanced the poem in some way.
Locally, our slam does not consider anything that is read off of a prop, as long as it is not mentioned in the poem.
-Jesse
Quote from: PSi Handbook - page 40
Prop: an object or article of clothing introduced into a performance with the
effect of enhancing, illustrating, underscoring, or otherwise augmenting the
words of the poem.
At the national level, there is nothing that would explicitly keep you from reading from a paper, scroll, tablet (stone or electronic), etc. as long as it does not have the effect of enhancing, illustrating, underscoring, or otherwise augmenting the words of the poem.
In addition, on page 35:
Quote from: PSi Handbook - page 35
Teams or individuals who inadvertently use a prop (for example, a
timely yet unwitting grab at a necklace) can be immediately penalized two
points if the MC of the bout deems the effect of the violation to have been
appreciable, but sufficiently lacking in specific intent.
So, intent is clearly the driving factor in enhancing the poem, but the emcee can use their discretion as well. It would still need to be clear that the object read of of has enhanced the poem in some way.
Locally, our slam does not consider anything that is read off of a prop, as long as it is not mentioned in the poem.
-Jesse
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General Discussion / Electronics Use During Slams
« Last post by AngfromVA on February 04, 2013, 04:56:44 PM »Hello Smart People:
I had a question about the use of electronics (netbooks, computers, smart phones, dumb phones) being used during a slam-- mainly is it allowed?
I put together a list of rules for the (not certified) slam series I run in Manassas, VA; one of my rules is that use of electronics disqualifies the participant, but paper is allowed. I felt like I got that from somewhere. So when my teammates from Richmond and I were traveling to a W&YI this past weekend, we had a teammate write out her poem on paper in case she couldn’t use her phone. (Another competitor used a phone so we knew it was okay, but she felt more comfortable using the paper anyway.)
Because I’ve been tragically wrong about another rule recently (sampling), and because of that whole I’m human and prone to error thing, I asked people I felt would be in the know about electronics use. I got two answers: a) No they are not allowed because it's a prop, basically and because they have clocks on them it is a way to cheat.
b)(Yes they are allowed because) I think it is considered the same as a piece of paper unless you refer to it in the poem.
Also there’s a c) my own theory - accessibility: as there few, very few people who do not have access to a phone, one person cannot use what all don’t have access to (I am more certain than ever this is the most incorrect of the three).
So what is the rule, on what level (regionals, nationals) is enforced, and where can I find it to point others to it?
This is my first time doing this. Please be gentle.
I had a question about the use of electronics (netbooks, computers, smart phones, dumb phones) being used during a slam-- mainly is it allowed?
I put together a list of rules for the (not certified) slam series I run in Manassas, VA; one of my rules is that use of electronics disqualifies the participant, but paper is allowed. I felt like I got that from somewhere. So when my teammates from Richmond and I were traveling to a W&YI this past weekend, we had a teammate write out her poem on paper in case she couldn’t use her phone. (Another competitor used a phone so we knew it was okay, but she felt more comfortable using the paper anyway.)
Because I’ve been tragically wrong about another rule recently (sampling), and because of that whole I’m human and prone to error thing, I asked people I felt would be in the know about electronics use. I got two answers: a) No they are not allowed because it's a prop, basically and because they have clocks on them it is a way to cheat.
b)(Yes they are allowed because) I think it is considered the same as a piece of paper unless you refer to it in the poem.
Also there’s a c) my own theory - accessibility: as there few, very few people who do not have access to a phone, one person cannot use what all don’t have access to (I am more certain than ever this is the most incorrect of the three).
So what is the rule, on what level (regionals, nationals) is enforced, and where can I find it to point others to it?
This is my first time doing this. Please be gentle.
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General Discussion / Re: What are the actual dates For NPS?
« Last post by Yah Fu "the Pen Bender" on January 31, 2013, 05:27:17 PM »I think its August 5-10th
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General Discussion / What are the actual dates For NPS?
« Last post by jordanmichaelg on January 31, 2013, 05:11:01 PM »Just wondering when are the actual dates for NPS because BNV is august 7th -11th this year in chicago. That may clash with NPS and just wanted to know. Mike Guinn DFW Youth Slams and Fort Worth Slams....
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General Discussion / Re: Join PSI: Membership of Benefits
« Last post by sachajacobson on January 31, 2013, 01:30:58 PM »Excuse my complete ignorance, but how do I decide how much the consignment should be? My books are $5. I'm guessing I can find information in regards to how to mail things to PSI on the website. Thanks for the help.
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Slam Selection Processes / 2013 Spoken Innovation's Prodigy The Architect Poetz Slam Team Selection
« Last post by Yah Fu "the Pen Bender" on January 30, 2013, 07:58:38 PM »The Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam
Last Saturday of every month
The 2013 Prodigy The Architect Poetz National Slam Team
AOC Community Media Multi Purpose Room
Inside the Rosa Parks Transportation Center
101 Jefferson Street, Suite 100
Lafayette, LA 70503
www.spokeninnovation.com
The 2013 Prodigy The Architect Poetz National Poetry Slam Team Selection will happen in Lafayette, Louisiana
at the Official Venue of the Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam located above.
On Saturday, March 30th, 2013 doors open at 1:30pm show starts at 2:30pm until 5:00pm
Poets bring three original poems ready to perform before a live audience.
Poetry Slam Inc. Rules, code of honor, and other such statues apply during our slams
We will conduct three rounds of poetry no props, no costumes, no music.
5 judges will be randomly selected from the audience to score each poem on a scale of 0.0 to 10.0
We drop the high score and the low score and add up the three middle scores
Giving the poet there final score.
After three rounds we tabulate all the scores and the top 5 poets will form our
2013 National Poetry Slam Team. with the 6th poet is the team alternate and the 7th poet is the 2nd alternate.
If you have any questions email Yah Fu "the Pen Bender" at spokeninnovationpoets@gmail.com
Last Saturday of every month
The 2013 Prodigy The Architect Poetz National Slam Team
AOC Community Media Multi Purpose Room
Inside the Rosa Parks Transportation Center
101 Jefferson Street, Suite 100
Lafayette, LA 70503
www.spokeninnovation.com
The 2013 Prodigy The Architect Poetz National Poetry Slam Team Selection will happen in Lafayette, Louisiana
at the Official Venue of the Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam located above.
On Saturday, March 30th, 2013 doors open at 1:30pm show starts at 2:30pm until 5:00pm
Poets bring three original poems ready to perform before a live audience.
Poetry Slam Inc. Rules, code of honor, and other such statues apply during our slams
We will conduct three rounds of poetry no props, no costumes, no music.
5 judges will be randomly selected from the audience to score each poem on a scale of 0.0 to 10.0
We drop the high score and the low score and add up the three middle scores
Giving the poet there final score.
After three rounds we tabulate all the scores and the top 5 poets will form our
2013 National Poetry Slam Team. with the 6th poet is the team alternate and the 7th poet is the 2nd alternate.
If you have any questions email Yah Fu "the Pen Bender" at spokeninnovationpoets@gmail.com
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General Discussion / Re: Why can't I renew my PSI membership?
« Last post by jesster on January 29, 2013, 05:04:12 PM »It's a bit confusing, but there is a link on the Web site under the search bar that says "Become a PSi Member".
It is there that you sign up or renew your membership (or purchase someone else's)
http://www.poetryslam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=169&Itemid=102
Sorry for the confusion. There are technical reasons for this that are being looked into.
-Jesse
It is there that you sign up or renew your membership (or purchase someone else's)
http://www.poetryslam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=169&Itemid=102
Sorry for the confusion. There are technical reasons for this that are being looked into.
-Jesse
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General Discussion / Why can't I renew my PSI membership?
« Last post by DaveSilverberg on January 29, 2013, 04:38:49 PM »Noticed the store only offers two things right now, renew a slam series membership or register for one fresh. Why isn't there anything about renewing a personal PSI or slammaster membership? Unless I'm looking in the wrong place
And is it right to assume a slammaster needs to be PSI renewed in order for a rep to compete at WoWPS?
And is it right to assume a slammaster needs to be PSI renewed in order for a rep to compete at WoWPS?
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General Discussion / Re: Join PSI: Membership of Benefits
« Last post by Yah Fu "the Pen Bender" on January 28, 2013, 01:37:43 PM »Yep. I just joined in at Associate level a day or two ago. I have a chapbook I put together a few months ago that I'd like to put out there. i'm also going to be recording a CD very soon.
To my understanding, you would have to send copies of your chapbook to PSI, and tell them how much they cost, be sure to include there consignment in the cost. And when they get the copies then they could post it on the website to sale. Hope that help