Due to the innactivity and slow pace of the community, we've decided to extend the TEACHER APPLICATION by having it end on November 30th and to keep the HALLOWEEN APPLICATION running until November 30th as well.

Since there is hardly any activity, there's really no use in throwing a new one out there for it to linger in the air if the previous ones barely got any use.

Also, guys, if you post an application without an lj-cut and you don't fix it, don't be surprised when it disappears. If you post an application with any erroneous content that is stated as a clear no-no in the community's rules (as seen in the profile), there is a high chance that your entry will be deleted. You're given 48 hrs to fix it, but if you don't, we have to do our job.

A big thank you to goldenrosalie for having taken good care of the community during my hiatus (which is still going on) and for keeping things afloat.

Now, don't forget to keep up the VOTING, guys! It's the only thing that keeps this community running!

Ta-ta!

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The Halloween app was supposed to have been posted by the 1st and I'm sorry that it wasn't, but alas, things happen...

That said, don't forget the Halloween app is a limited time only, and closes on the 31st of October, officially, along with the teacher app. A great way to make sure you can participate for both is to encourage yourself and others to vote for other apps and get them stamped so your apps can be approved.

We're under the impression that this community may or may not die soon, in which case, it's going to be regretful, because a lot of work has gone into it and a lot of good things (and friendships) have come from it.

So, please, help us keep it alive and VOTE!

IMPORTANT: The September Theme (Twilight Teacher) is STILL running and will be open until October 31st. THIS APPLICATION IS A LIMITED APPLICATION, which means that, no matter what, it ends on October 31st as well (consider it a special edition of sorts), so get your apps posted and keep voting!

:: Monthly Application [October] :: Twilight Halloween Costume

1. You have to be stamped as a character in order to apply to this theme.
2. Same rules apply. Meaning, you'll still need three link votes in your application before being stamped.
3. Type something using the words "Blood & Treats" in the subject line.
4. When voting, vote for the Twilight Halloween Costume that best fits the applicant's idea of which Twilight character would wear the same kind of costume that the applicant would also wear (Example: If what the applicant would wear and the way he/she reacts to the holiday is similar to what the Twilight character would possibly wear, then the applicant's Halloween Costume would be fitting with what Twilight character and thus, should have that character as their costume.)
5. Important: If you've never participated and/or don't believe in the holiday, you may still (if you like) participate in this application regardless and answer it to the best of your ability. If a question inquires about your past experiences in the holiday (which, let us say, could be or not be non-existent), just answer it as 'Does Not Apply'.

<lj-cut text="Clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story."><i>:: You</i> <strong>Name:</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> <strong>Gender:</strong> <strong>Stamped As:</strong> <strong>Would you prefer explanations along with the votes?</strong> <strong>Would you prefer the replies to remain spoiler free?</strong> <strong>Would you mind getting a character with a gender opposite to yours as a result?</strong> <i>:: Spiders In Your Closet</i> <strong>What's your personal opinion about people dressing up for Halloween?</strong> <strong>Have you always dressed up for Halloween?</strong> <strong>What was the best outfit/costume you've ever worn for Halloween?</strong> <strong>Would you prefer a character-outfit/costume or something custom made and/or set-up for you or by you?</strong> <strong>If money was not an issue, what/who would you dress up as? Why?</strong> <strong>What should your Halloween outfit say about you?</strong> <i>:: Trick or Treat (This or That)</i> <strong>Comfortable or Gorgeous:</strong> <strong>Good or Evil:</strong> <strong>Innocent or Sexy:</strong> <strong>Obvious or Mysterious:</strong> <strong>Bloody or Sparkly:</strong> <strong>Silk or Leather:</strong> <strong>Heels or Combat Boots:</strong> <i>:: Spooky Styles</i> <strong>If you saw someone dressed as a zombie, with all the gruesome details, what would be your first thought and why?</strong> <strong>Someone you know (a friend) has no clue what to dress up as and, when you show him/her your costume, he/she wants to dress up exactly like that. What's your reaction and how do you deal with the situation? Why?</strong> <strong>If you were invited to a Halloween party and you saw someone dressed just like you, what's your immediate reaction, what would you do and why?</strong> <strong>You're about to go home when you stop by a diner to get something to drink (it's been a long night) when the waitress actually thinks you're who/what you're dressed as. What's her reaction to your costume and what is it exactly you're dressed as?</strong> <strong>The following day, you hear rumors/murmurs about what people thought of your outfit? What do you think people would say about your costume and why?</strong> <i>:: Because votes are still a must...</i> <strong>1-</strong> <strong>2-</strong> <strong>3-</strong></lj-cut></center></form>

Tags: !theme: halloween costume

Phew, it's been a while! Sorry it's taken me so long to drop in, but I'm glad I managed to find the time for it (even if I should've been sleeping three hours ago...) to realize, there have been barely any votes to get the recently approved applications going and stamped!

C'mon, guys, you don't need me to give you that nudge.

So VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!

I probably won't pop in again for another month or so (two jobs, final semester in college, two advanced courses, plus teaching a practice... exactly), so I thank all the mods and co-maintainers for carrying my share of the weight.

To everyone else, don't forget to VOTE!

IMPORTANT: The August Theme (Twilight Lullaby Writer) is STILL running and will be open until September 30th. Depending on how this strategy goes, we'll keep the Teacher Theme open during October as well. It all depends on you :-) Until then, here's your new theme!

:: Monthly Application [September] :: Twilight Teacher

1. You have to be stamped as a character in order to apply to this theme.
2. Same rules apply. Meaning, you'll still need three link votes in your application before being stamped.
3. Type something using the words "Vampire & School" in the subject line.
4. When voting, vote for the Twilight Teacher that best fits the applicant's idea of which Twilight character would be the best teacher for him/her according to the preferred personality traits and teacher qualities found within the application.

<lj-cut text="Teachers teach more by what they are than by what they say."><i>:: You</i> <strong>Name:</strong> <strong>Age:</strong> <strong>Gender:</strong> <strong>Stamped As:</strong> <strong>Would you prefer explanations along with the votes?</strong> <strong>Would you prefer the replies to remain spoiler free?</strong> <i>:: Lessons Learned</i> <strong>What is/was your favorite school subject? Why?</strong> <strong>What is/was your least favorite school subject? Why?</strong> <strong>Have you ever taken a school subject(class) you thought would be more interesting than it was? What happened? How would you have made it better?</strong> <i>:: Footprints in our Minds</i> <strong>Have you ever had a teacher you loved and respected? Why that person?</strong> <strong>Have you ever had a teacher you loathed and looked down on? Why that person?</strong> <strong>In your opinion, all teachers should approach their occupation like... what? How would you recommend teachers to be?</strong> <i>:: Perpetual Homework</i> <strong>Do you prefer verbal or written exams? Why?</strong> <strong>Do you learn more through discussions or simply reading books? Why?</strong> <strong>Do you prefer exams with long detailed questions (requiring detailed answers) or simple questions (with multiple choice answers already listed)?</strong> <strong>Would you rather do a pretty big project or a pretty big oral report?</strong> <strong>Would you rather have a more interactive class or a robotic 'hand-in and be graded' class?</strong> <i>:: Teaching Should Be an Ideal</i> <strong>You're late for class, what does your teacher do?</strong> <strong>You hand in your assignment two weeks early, what does your teacher tell you?</strong> <strong>Your teacher discovers that, even though you had been assigned to a team to complete a project, you've been the one doing most (if not all) of the workload. What does he do?</strong> <strong>Your teacher catches a student cheating on an exam, what does he do?</strong> <strong>You're outside school, enjoying an ordinary day (at the mall, a park, a beach, wherever you like) when you see your teacher not too far from you... how does the interaction play out between both of you?</strong> <i>:: Because votes are still a must...</i> <strong>1-</strong> <strong>2-</strong> <strong>3-</strong></lj-cut>

+ And guys don't forget to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE! It's your votes that keep us running, approving and stamping!