Yes first and last would be more separated but those in the middle would be competing for the consolation prizes. It was more of a suggestion to give some recognition to those in the middle. There are always going to be some entries that will fall below the levels of the best. Voting for all the maps would I fear be more time invested than most voters would want to spend. Especially when there are alot of entries like this month. I was thinking go to the thumbnails This one is great IMO. This one next. and This one third. Those that impress some might not appeal to others. In the end the best will almost always rise to the top and some sink to the bottom. But there will be those that clump in the middle. I was not posting this is the best Idea but more to get some Brainstorming going for a alternate voting system IF anyone really wants something Different than that which is already in place. That is why Option 2: Maybe something something similar. All Ideas welcome