Voting in the animagus community can be pretty overwhelming, but I've devised a personal system that helps me do it in a relatively quick manner. Before I came up with this system, animagus votes would a take about an hour a piece because I'd keep having to click between windows.
First, I pull up a blank notepad file, and I start to read the applications. While I'm reading, I make a keyword or two for each answered question, such as "adaptable" or "nocturnal" or "flying." By the time I'm done, I have a list of roughly 15-20 keywords that help me narrow down my animal selection really fast. And since I've made sure to write down all my impressions, I can go ahead and search for which animals came to mind without having to click between three windows. Plus, writing while I read helps the vote stick in my head better.
Second, I jot down about three different animals that I think would suit the person, without searching. Once they're jotted down, I search the registered list of animagi to be sure that these forms haven't been taken. If one has, hey, I still have two other choices. Since I started voting, I've never had more than one or two forms end up being already taken.
Once I decide on the form, I pull up wikipedia and search for the animal in question. From there, I begin to construct my vote.
Since votes must all have three solid reasons why you've picked the animal, I number my lines (1, 2, 3) and make sure to mention three of the keywords I jotted down when deciding on the form. When you use my method, you not only have your three reason ready, you could write fifteen if you so chose.
And there you have it! An organized and efficient method of voting that keeps your votes as personalized as possible. :3
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Date: 2010-12-11 12:56 am (UTC)First, I pull up a blank notepad file, and I start to read the applications. While I'm reading, I make a keyword or two for each answered question, such as "adaptable" or "nocturnal" or "flying." By the time I'm done, I have a list of roughly 15-20 keywords that help me narrow down my animal selection really fast. And since I've made sure to write down all my impressions, I can go ahead and search for which animals came to mind without having to click between three windows. Plus, writing while I read helps the vote stick in my head better.
Second, I jot down about three different animals that I think would suit the person, without searching. Once they're jotted down, I search the registered list of animagi to be sure that these forms haven't been taken. If one has, hey, I still have two other choices. Since I started voting, I've never had more than one or two forms end up being already taken.
Once I decide on the form, I pull up wikipedia and search for the animal in question. From there, I begin to construct my vote.
Since votes must all have three solid reasons why you've picked the animal, I number my lines (1, 2, 3) and make sure to mention three of the keywords I jotted down when deciding on the form. When you use my method, you not only have your three reason ready, you could write fifteen if you so chose.
And there you have it! An organized and efficient method of voting that keeps your votes as personalized as possible. :3
ses//slytherin//red-tailed hawk