Congrats to Joe for a well done poem. I think it is fine to run the challenge the way you have in mind, but I think you need to include this vital information: "I'm not supposed to give the challenge away its supposed to be found in the clues given in the sample" Once people realize they are supposed to study the example as well as the original post, then they will be more inclined to participate. I just think you need to be a little more obvious that you are being intentionally obtuse. :-) jon

 
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