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Originally posted by candyflip
What about all the people who spend the time and you don't select? Will you compensate them as well?
These contests really take advantage of designers. What sucks is that there's always one willing to lower the bar and work for free.
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This is a true dilema of the industry. Most of us have contracted out and paid so many times for design work and end up saying WTF so often when we get the results.
On the other hand I see your point also.
I always tell designers to use designs in their portfolio. There are several here who are proudly and deservedly flying Men.com designs in their portfolios. So there is some benefit even if you aren't selected.
I've also hired guys on projects paid for based on sample ideas in logo contests posted on GFY where they didn't win, but I thought they did killer work.
So you could post a logo here, I might not like it, but someone else will see it and say wow nice work and hire you for their project.
The bottom line it provides an opportunity to see a variety of artists work rapidly for the buyer and to showcase your skills as a designer.
At the end of the day, its the best way in my opinion.