LastPisTolman Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 It is a great contest Parker, but your 3 winners have a total of 2 posts (and one of the winners hasn't been on since September). I am not telling you how to spend your money, but couldn't the prize actually go to people who participate in the forums or be used as a reward for achieving something? GDT used to give away prizes on .COM to the winners of his contests. They were a lot of fun and encouraged site participation (before he stopped handing out prizes and got himself arrested). BDK Simba used to give memberships to the person with the most posts in a month. Like I said, not my money so I can't complain, but there are a lot of awesome people on this site that are more active than 3 people who have between them 2 posts. Surely most posts in a month would encourage posting just to get a higher post count? Why should activity dictate whether they're deserved or not? They're still members of the site, might not be interested in the forum side. They may just lurk. Any number of reasons why they may not post. If you can do it better you should host one too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Mayus Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Surely most posts in a month would encourage posting just to get a higher post count? Why should activity dictate whether they're deserved or not? They're still members of the site, might not be interested in the forum side. They may just lurk. Any number of reasons why they may not post. If you can do it better you should host one too. I didn't say he had to change it...just that maybe this contest could be used to bolster forum activity and promote the site. Also I have run tons of contests in the past (both on this site and the old one I visited). Remember I was the one that constantly pushed for this Sub-Section to be created so these types of contests could get more attention (once again to encourage more site activity). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 It is a great contest Parker, but your 3 winners have a total of 2 posts (and one of the winners hasn't been on since September). I am not telling you how to spend your money, but couldn't the prize actually go to people who participate in the forums or be used as a reward for achieving something? GDT used to give away prizes on .COM to the winners of his contests. They were a lot of fun and encouraged site participation (before he stopped handing out prizes and got himself arrested). BDK Simba used to give memberships to the person with the most posts in a month. Like I said, not my money so I can't complain, but there are a lot of awesome people on this site that are more active than 3 people who have between them 2 posts. Unfortunately that will happen with the random nature of the giveaway but there have been plenty of active members who have won as well so I think it all balances out. When I finally get my living situation sorted out (buying and fixing up a house sucks) I plan on starting an actual competition that will reward participation on the site. But for now it is only $30 a month and I'm more than willing to give that up so members here have a chance to win something. Parker 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Mayus Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Unfortunately that will happen with the random nature of the giveaway but there have been plenty of active members who have won as well so I think it all balances out. When I finally get my living situation sorted out (buying and fixing up a house sucks) I plan on starting an actual competition that will reward participation on the site. But for now it is only $30 a month and I'm more than willing to give that up so members here have a chance to win something. Parker That's cool . Like I said, I didn't want to come across as someone down on these types of events (I mean anyone who gives up anything for the members is awesome in my books). I just really like contests that force you to go all out . Looking forward to the competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShogunCroCop Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Congrats to March's winners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDN Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) I've never thought this site had such contest. Just now figuring this out. I'm usually not on the forums, my activity has been more on the gaming session/boosting section of this website. Edited April 16, 2016 by LFDN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranquilu Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 The share the same surprise as the friend above I had no idea And I'm feeling a little stupid to ask, but what is OP on the rule 1? x_x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parker Posted May 1, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2016 Two months in a row of actually getting the winners announced on the 1st? I'm on a roll! Congratulations to Kyl542, Mega-SegaDrive and QuinlanLJ! As always, some music to celebrate. Clapton at his best, with a Marshall amp and Gibson Les Paul. Parker 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frog Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 congrats to the winners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstarmaste1r Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 It is a great contest Parker, but your 3 winners have a total of 2 posts (and one of the winners hasn't been on since September). I am not telling you how to spend your money, but couldn't the prize actually go to people who participate in the forums or be used as a reward for achieving something? GDT used to give away prizes on .COM to the winners of his contests. They were a lot of fun and encouraged site participation (before he stopped handing out prizes and got himself arrested). BDK Simba used to give memberships to the person with the most posts in a month. Like I said, not my money so I can't complain, but there are a lot of awesome people on this site that are more active than 3 people who have between them 2 posts. Quite agreed with this one tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinobi Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Congrats to the winners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acedragons Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Congrats to winners, but I shall one day be the Winner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuinlanLJ Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I won something? Damn, totally unexpected. Thank you Parker! I couldn't be more grateful actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigressLion Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Congrats to all three who won in this great month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyl542 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Can't believe i actually won something haha, i msged you in the conversation. Thanks again for this generous offer you do each month! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDN Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Guess lady luck wasn't with me for April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkthur Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Guess lady luck wasn't with me for April. Don't despair, I've been chasing that b*** for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parker Posted June 5, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2016 Apologies for the delay, work has been crazy lately so I've had to deal with a lot of forced overtime. Anyway, here are the winners for May... Congratulations to slaaack1, Deceptrox and spiderlegend! As always, some music. How 'bout a little Jerry Reed for this month? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DikWBr76pg Parker 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigressLion Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Congrats to tge winners of May! Unfortunately I don't know Jerry Reed, so don't mind if I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effdeegee Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Jerry Reed! If I could like the post 10x, I totes would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deceptrox Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Thanks a lot Parker, I really appreciate this Congratulations to the other winners as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAskHole Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Parker for President(of World)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katzchen15 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 It's pretty cool of you to do this. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CediFonei Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 My money senses are tingling. This must be a place where extremely generous people give money on a monthly basis in exchange for forum likes. I like giving likes :U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasec_Ever Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Maybe one day I win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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