Poll – Timeframe/Duration for Challenges

[B_LD]

I like to gather some data around challenge durations, to see if there’s a commonly agreed middle way for how long they should run.

Question: How much time do you prefer to have when participating actively in challenges, battles, etc.? How short is too short? How long can you keep yourself motivated to think about a theme? When does procrastination start? How much time to you need?

Preferred Duration

• less
• 1-2 weeks
• 3-4 weeks
• 4-6 weeks
• more

Thanks in advance for any input or insights on this!

[KingDuppy]

I think any more than 3-4 weeks is too long. But if it’s only 1-2 weeks, then I worry I’d miss out on challenges I’d like to be part of, because I might be busy that particular week.

So I think 3 or so weeks is a good middle ground. Fast enough to keep the momentum and interest up, but not so quick that people who are busy that week end up not being able to participate.

[B_LD]

Weekend bump. The poll needs your vote! Will close on Sunday.

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[B_LD]

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