I think it's a good idea but it's waaaaay too late to discuss it

I wrote several pages back before the competition entry ended that it's going to be a 50%, 30%, 20% breakdown unless I hear feedback otherwise. But no feedback came

I can't see how we can change this now that the competition has started. What if I change it, and the winner comes knocking looking his 50% share.. refuse him?

This really needs to have been decided long before the competition went into voting stage

Edit: Ive had a few PMs suggesting the same thing, also I would like to spread it more. The bounty has been larger than what we expected.. dont forget we started with $50 Can it be changed?

Edit: Ok I tell you what, the first page of this thread says :

"In addition, we have a bounty to award the developer(s) of the best overall apps. If you would like to add to the prize fund please see this post, reply/pm me and let me know, or contribute directly"

The wiki says :

"Also there will be a prize fund into which the community will be able to donate. If you would like to add to the prize fund please reply here[9].. $5, $10, anything would be gratefully received. Why not sponsor your favourite category?"

The only place that says 3 prizes is the voting threads I changed today, but maybe I made a mistake and assumed 3 places. There's nothing in the wiki or first page that states that to be the case.

Im going to start a poll, and I want you to work with me on this. Everyone. You're going to decide the split. I'll run it the rest of today and tomorrow. And that will be it.

So tell me, what options do you want on the poll? Here's your first three for starters:

* Each of the 6 main categories gets a equal share of the total bounty. Split 50%, 30%, 20% to places 1, 2, and 3.

* Each of the 6 main categories gets a equal share of the total bounty. Split 50%, 30%, 20% to places 2, 3, and 4 (as Nokia are covering the main prize. What are you going to do with teams, Nokia are sending one person..?)

* Each of the 6 main categories gets an equal share of the total bounty. Split 35%, 30%, 20%, 15% for the first 4 places.

Edit:
A fourth, compromise option

* Each of the 6 main categories gets an equal share of the total bounty. Split 50%, 30%, 20% to places 2, 3, and 4 as we're expecting Nokia to cover the first place prizes. If for some reason Nokia does not cover this, we'll revert back to 50%, 30%, 20% for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Ok everyone, what options can you come up with? If i sound stressed about this, I am!

We need this sorted out like yesterday, so please get your thoughts in now. Im starting a poll in 2 hours