Why a proofreading contest?

Other than the obvious fun :)


and the fact that we have some folks who generously contributed the prizes


why have a proofreading contest?


Well- for example---- Genesis


we transcribed Genesis from a TINY printed Bible from the Edwin Archer's press.


We later found (online) a pdf a library had posted.


We wanted to compare the two with each other but had moved on to other projects- and felt we needed help-
your help- dear readers!-


and so the idea of a contest was born!


Almost immediately after the idea, the gifts were given-- so we had a prize


it just seemed fortuitous.


:)


an added benefit:  we know that people are using the Genesis to Study the language.