Do you really think that's fair to everyone?I propose Rock, Paper, Scisors, Lizzard, Spock
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Giveaway ideas - have your say in how we run them
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I never said all who like it as is are going after those who want change, that was just your read on it.....but you can not deny a few posts in there that did...it was to THOSE people my comments were directed. The thread is for giving ideas on how the contests are run...and all ideas should be heard.nope - not against change - and have stated it repeatedly - and to the best of my knowledge, haven't 'gone after' anyone, but can only speak for m'self... it seems a bit high handed and elitist, however, to classify one group as 'the people who would like to see change' and the 'other group' as the ones going 'after them' when all involved have been offering suggestions or insight - just becuase someone doesn't agree with my suggestions doesn't mean they are 'against change' - it simply means they have a different opinion - and that kind of circles back to that ol' thread title - inviting input from all... i can respect all of the suggestions offered without cosigning em or agreeing with em - and having participated actively in all of the big contest threads, i have also watched the evolution of the process
i am definitely NOT against change- i am simply not a proponent of the 'nuke the fridge' approach, as a rule of thumb - and ultimately, all i can offer are suggestions, based on my observations and experience - right, wrong or indifferent
vape on, brother.
To be honest, I haven't participated in any of the contests of late, because I just don't find them fun the way they have been going. Short of actually needing whatever the prize is...why subject myself to something I don't find pleasurable? It would be nice if a system was devised to where all could participate and enjoy themselves
It's unfair to us lizards!
Seriously, as a frequent winner, I'm actually a proponent of clear rules and the idea of a decent number of the giveaways being single entry within each contest. I'd like to see it split, neither all one way nor the other, as I believe that active threads, high post and view counts, are likely what is attractive to sponsors, while the single entry part increases the odds for newer people or others who may not have the chance/interest to post often.
And that's my input as well. It's the change (yes, I'm in favor of change too) that is the most workable to include those that don't post much and it keeps the thread active with those that do.
And, as a left hander, I kind of like the lizard throwing idea now.
I have NO idea what all that is...or how it works, or anything. So I'm discouraged from it and the contests right out of the gate.
I haven't gotten a confirmation email since the first contest using upvirl.
I have been considering this all day, keeping up with what everyone has posted, but still, I can't think of any new system that would make it seem/be fair to everyone's concerns.
I hope someone comes up with something @low_tar_neil. This is like the Mad Hatter's riddle!
I hope someone comes up with something @low_tar_neil. This is like the Mad Hatter's riddle!
I like this idea...if post counts are counting (which I didn't know until now). I never win, anyway. But I'll keep trying, anyway. Glutton for punishment, maybe. haha! I've been here since 2012, and a supporting member in a real as well as esoterical way...and I'm not in the rotation of the "regular winners". That's life.
A lot of us didn't/haven't. That would be worth checking into as well.
I've won what 3/6 of the big/completed competitions, I'm pretty much happy with what I've won I really don't need anything else at this point, I'll be honest I like having it weighted I find it makes the competitions exciting and draws quite a bit of attention but best of all it's fun chatting with people and having it weighted attracts a lot of them ....
Perhaps keep it weighted and make it so you can't win 2 in a row via the forums?
Also tell people it's weighted so they know to get their social side in gear
....Perhaps keep it weighted and make it so you can't win 2 in a row via the forums?
Also tell people it's weighted so they know to get their social side in gear
Just read the E-mail Neil I will have a think as it's now 12.20 am and I'm tired.I'll check in tommorow with some ideas..
The thing is, it is the same people winning, and there are a lot of people who have said they can't be bothered to enter anymore contests.
I really didn't notice this until a couple of months ago when people in different threads were saying why they don't bother with the contest threads.
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