For the actual dates, I don't have a preference, as long as the deadline falls during a weekend. I'd like the timeframe to be a little longer, though, because most of us are starting up school really soon. (And that means that I can't do things like sitting down for four days straight recording and editing. xD)
Deadline time, compensating for timezones?
Whoever said 2 PM Eastern has the right idea. That's early afternoon for America and evening for Europe. Not sure about other countries, though. >.>
How will we handle all the content? Categories or split into sections?
I think we should split it into sections. A few of us sat down with Notacleverpony earlier and discussed this -- I think that splitting it into arbitrary sections (like alphabetical, or what time you submitted it) would be far better than having categories. A HUGE part of the synchlisten is getting people to say, "Y'know, I usually don't listen to this kind of music, but this is cool. I'll have to check more out later." And categorizing the music would take away from that, I think.
We do need to split up the entries; that much is certain. A four-hour synchlisten is a bit much, and if it grows like it's been growing... Maybe have the deadline on a Saturday, have the first part then, and then host part 2 the same time Sunday?
Who will host the sync party?
Circuitfry and Interrobang did a good job before. They can do it again, if they're up for it.
Who will compile the MP3 download pack?
I can do it again. It shouldn't be too much trouble, considering I'll have more notice than last time. xD That, and my school internet is ridiculously fast, so there shouldn't be any stupid upload problems again.
What should the rules say for remixes this round?
Whatever they said for last round is perfectly fine. Standardizing how you submit collabs would be nice, though, even just so people know the option is there and don't have a bajillion questions about small things.
Something like, "If you collaborate with someone, make sure you have both of your names in the title. You may both upload it to your Youtube channels, but please know that only one video will be posted to the Remix War playlist. Have one (and only one!) of you enter your collaboration into the MLR events page."
What should the rules say for the challenge track this round?
That's up for debate, and I don't feel like debating. Should you try to completely emulate someone else, or should you incorporate a bit of your own style into someone else's genre? I dunno.