This topic is about a playful idea for a photo contest featuring stomas, specifically looking for the "ugliest—but healthy—stoma." The idea is to bring some humor into the community by sharing photos, possibly with fun filters, and offering a prize to encourage participation. Here are some thoughts and advice from the community:

1. The originator suggests adding humor to the contest, like using animal-face filters, and asks for opinions on whether this is a good idea or not.

2. There's a question about what kind of prize would motivate people to enter, with suggestions like cash or something related to the intestines.

3. A personal story is shared to illustrate that a photo shouldn't be shocking to those with ostomies, as they've likely experienced more intense situations.

4. A friendlier category, "Ugliest Cute Stoma," is proposed, using playful photo overlays to make the idea less off-putting.

5. Many members express that they are squeamish or uninterested in seeing stoma photos, with some labeling the idea as "gross."

6. A few members might participate if the prize is appealing, and some are curious about photographing their surgically closed rectums.

7. One suggestion is to ask site administrators to create a separate, opt-in section for the contest to avoid exposing non-participants unintentionally.

8. Concerns are raised that posting "ugly" stoma photos could discourage prospective patients, similar to how pre-surgery internet images can be off-putting.

9. It's noted that stomas vary in appearance, and what one person finds unattractive, another might see as well-formed. Beauty is subjective.

10. While humor can help reduce the stigma around ostomies, it's important to be sensitive to different comfort levels, as what some find funny, others might find offensive.