Our first contest!

brandx · 05-11-2007

First off let me say welcome to everyone, thanks for stopping by and participating. I'd like to propose a contest

The first person to reach 600 posts (no spam) = $50 via paypal
The first person to reach 1200 posts (no spam) = $100 via paypal
The 250th, 500th and 1000th registered user (no duplicate accounts) = $50 via paypal

Everyone is eligible. As each prize is won it will be marked in red.

The rules:
1. If you hit 600 or 1200 posts you must send me a Private Message.
2. The 500th and 1000th registered user will be notified.
3. I reserve the right to call you a cheater if you cheat and deny any prizes.

4. If you do not have paypal we can work something out.

Let the contest begin!

panickedthumb · 05-11-2007

Bring it on!

RichBarna · 05-11-2007

How many posts to get enough to buy the General Lee

UbuntuniX · 05-11-2007

*Registers extremely intelligent bot*

Edward · 05-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by panickedthumb

Bring it on!

I remember a couple of years ago when PT had a couple thousand posts more than the next closest member on Ubuntu Forums.

I'll place a wager on PT! (good luck everyone

)

themono · 05-11-2007

Well... This will certainly stimulate intelligent conversation....

panickedthumb · 05-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vorian

I remember a couple of years ago when PT had a couple thousand posts more than the next closest member on Ubuntu Forums.

I'll place a wager on PT! (good luck everyone

)

I didn't know you were around back then Vor. Yeah, I was waaaay ahead before life got in the way. Now I don't think anyone can come near aysiu.

ButteBlues · 05-11-2007

Seems pretty cool.

LaurelLynn · 05-11-2007

If this is a contest to see who can talk the most, I can pretty much guarantee the winner will be a girl. Look for my future postings:

"Dress to impress, ideas for apropriate pre-posting attire"
"I found the prettiest pair of sling-backs this morning..."
"Top 10 shopping sites of the web..."
"Does web surfing make me look fat???"

jessdog9001 · 05-11-2007

Well, well, may the best man win! See y'all around.

Taj · 05-11-2007

Sounds good to me!!

JoshJ · 05-11-2007

Hm. *checks user number*

Crane · 05-11-2007

Interesting....post count contest huh.
Good luck everyone.

Tzumli_D · 05-11-2007

I think this competition should have additional rules. Such as the first to post 600 considered posts, rather than merely 600 posts, as exampled above.

What is the aim of the forum? In what way does the current competition contribute to the aim of the forum?
Anyway it is unfair to change the rules of a competition after it starts. How about running another competition? One that involves rules that promote the aims of the forum, rather than rewarding those who make slick replies.

brandx · 05-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tzumli_D

I think this competition should have additional rules. Such as the first to post 600 considered posts, rather than merely 600 posts, as exampled above.

What is the aim of the forum? In what way does the current competition contribute to the aim of the forum?
Anyway it is unfair to change the rules of a competition after it starts. How about running another competition? One that involves rules that promote the aims of the forum, rather than rewarding those who make slick replies.

Oh we will defiantly do another contest if this one works out well. If I notice people cheating on posts or just posting garbage I'll disqualify them. Since its a new forum the contest promotes new discussions and content.

dfreer · 05-11-2007

oh no... somehow I think I'm not going to make it

but I'm sure gonna try!

OZma of Oz · 05-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubuntu-geek

First off let me say welcome to everyone, thanks for stopping by and participating. I'd like to propose a contest

The first person to reach 600 posts (no spam) = $50 via paypal
The first person to reach 1200 posts (no spam) = $100 via paypal
The 500 and 1000th registered user (no duplicate accounts) = $50 via paypal

Everyone is eligible as each prize is won it will be marked in red.

The rules:
1. If you hit 600 or 1200 posts you must send me a Private Message.
2. The 500th and 1000th registered user will be notified.
3. I reserve the right to call you a cheater if you cheat and deny any prizes.

4. If you do not have paypal we can work something out.

Let the contest begin!

Wow simply wow.

br24 · 05-11-2007

Are there any consolation prizes for some of us? I would really like to get some chicken.

dfreer · 05-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by br24

Are there any consolation prizes for some of us? I would really like to get some chicken.

that's a lot of chicken you could buy lol.

TransitMan · 05-11-2007

Nice. I've registered and now I see the prizes for the 500th and 1000th person to register. Hmm.... me thinks the odds are stacked.

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brandx Eligible for a custom title Join Date: May 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 485	Our first contest! First off let me say welcome to everyone, thanks for stopping by and participating. I'd like to propose a contest The first person to reach 600 posts (no spam) = $50 via paypal The first person to reach 1200 posts (no spam) = $100 via paypal The 250th, 500th and 1000th registered user (no duplicate accounts) = $50 via paypal Everyone is eligible. As each prize is won it will be marked in red. The rules: 1. If you hit 600 or 1200 posts you must send me a Private Message. 2. The 500th and 1000th registered user will be notified. 3. I reserve the right to call you a cheater if you cheat and deny any prizes. 4. If you do not have paypal we can work something out. Let the contest begin! Last edited by brandx : 05-13-2007 at 11:26 AM. Reason: added a badly needed full stop and new sentence start

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LaurelLynn Commentator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paradise Posts: 38	Re: Our first contest! If this is a contest to see who can talk the most, I can pretty much guarantee the winner will be a girl. Look for my future postings: "Dress to impress, ideas for apropriate pre-posting attire" "I found the prettiest pair of sling-backs this morning..." "Top 10 shopping sites of the web..." "Does web surfing make me look fat???" Last edited by LaurelLynn : 05-12-2007 at 02:41 AM.
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Taj Commentator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carroll County, OH Posts: 62	Re: Our first contest! Sounds good to me!!
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Crane Just getting started Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama, US Posts: 13	Re: Our first contest! Interesting....post count contest huh. Good luck everyone.

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Tzumli_D Just getting started Join Date: May 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 7	Re: Our first contest! I think this competition should have additional rules. Such as the first to post 600 considered posts, rather than merely 600 posts, as exampled above. What is the aim of the forum? In what way does the current competition contribute to the aim of the forum? Anyway it is unfair to change the rules of a competition after it starts. How about running another competition? One that involves rules that promote the aims of the forum, rather than rewarding those who make slick replies.

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dfreer Just getting started Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13	Re: Our first contest! oh no... somehow I think I'm not going to make it but I'm sure gonna try!
	omg i <3 pink ponies!!!1!

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br24 Just getting started Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 12	Re: Our first contest! Are there any consolation prizes for some of us? I would really like to get some chicken.

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TransitMan Just getting started Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montgomery County, OH Posts: 8	Re: Our first contest! Nice. I've registered and now I see the prizes for the 500th and 1000th person to register. Hmm.... me thinks the odds are stacked.