choice of category

Hi,
I am still trying to make sure of certain criteria before I apply.
Is it OK to apply for a category with 200 sites and indicate a subcategory as a second choice? I have chosen my hometown and would like the general involvement that category would offer were I accepted.
Is it acceptable/wise to give the url of a site I have constructed? I have been looking for some time and I am finding it difficult to find sites that have not been accepted already.
Thank you for any advice,
Lawrie

I have sorted it! ( I hope)
thanks
Lawrie

>> Is it OK to apply for a category with 200 sites and indicate a subcategory as a second choice? <<

Generally editors are accepted into categories with 100 sites or less, so you may have trouble there. And as far as I know, you can't 'second choice' a category - if you are rejected from your first category, you will need to reapply for the subcategory.

>> Is it acceptable/wise to give the url of a site I have constructed? <<

AFAIK it is acceptable, if that site would fit in the category and you give it a suitable and unbiased title and description. If all 3 sites that you gave were yours we'd be suspicious, however.

To add to what Neil said -- just be sure that you list that URL as an affiliation on any future applications.

Hi,
In the end I did not put my own site but found others. I did apply for the 200+ category so I guess I will have to wait, get the news and apply again :-(
cheers
lawrie

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