Forum Contest Issue - Solicitation Of Votes Via PM

Mary6478 · 07-15-2007, 08:55 PM

wow its just a contest...when you enter a contest you have a chance of losing thats just the way it is...(plus its just an online contest where u get nothing for winning)

Some people take things WAY to seriously!!

Good Sticky!!

Fallon · 07-15-2007, 10:46 PM

Hadn't a clue anything like this was happening... Heck I'm still trying to figure out what the rep thing is all about... (Gonna go look for threads on that one...)

Seriously, it's just a 'for fun' thing right? The contests I mean, so what's the big deal, why would anyone get upset if they don't get votes or feel the need to solicit them? I don't get it.

moondust · 02-10-2008, 11:45 AM

People are actually asking for votes? That's pretty tacky! I'm sorry, but I don't base my self worth on a forum contest. If people want to run contests and vote for their friends only, then that's on them. It's not winning the contest that matters. It's what you do and the impression you make on people that makes you a true winner... Oh wow, I sound like my mother XO

Amigo · 02-10-2008, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavenlyJumper

Also, offering Rep for votes is not cool.

no i agree
whats wrong with some people? cant stand not winning? ( I wont say loosing because we dont really have 'losers')
Play fair people!
xxx

imjustjoking22 · 03-17-2008, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro30

Jess, don't apologize for voting for yourself, If you think yours is the best, you have every right to do so. I vote for myself when I think mine is. When I notice others are better I vote for them. It's our own opinion and I for one won't change my thoughts just because it seems weird voting for myself ya know?

It would obviously not be fair of course to be asking people to vote for you. Or offer rep points for a contest prize. Although, if you enjoy, and appreciate the work that went into an entry from a contestant, by all means I believe if rep points were given, it shows how good your work, or advise, etc... was.

i thought we weren't allowed to vote for ourselves...

Moostang · 03-18-2008, 10:53 AM

It depends on the individual contest, they make up the rules on if you can vote for yourself.

paintlver · 04-11-2008, 02:01 PM

I see nothing wrong with Pm'ing friends to go vote for my horse if I feel he is the best of the bunch..I did that for a forum contest before I read this thread.. Was not aware it was against the rules.....EVen when you try to do something fun it turns out wrong..Oh well..

Red roan rider1 · 02-16-2009, 04:23 PM

THis is NOT directed at anyone in particular. But who does this??????!!!! It seems kind of shady to me to ask for votes of a contest you are in. Does it really mean much if you have to ASK people for their vote in order to win? And is the win REALLY that important that it should take the time and effort to "stack" the odds in your favor?

Just WOW.

369pepper · 02-20-2009, 03:34 PM

Oh gees the things people will do ....

BKKain · 02-20-2009, 03:35 PM

Wow I didn't know people would ACTUALLY do that...Sheesh

07-15-2007, 08:55 PM	#21
Mary6478 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 2,222 Images: 165	wow its just a contest...when you enter a contest you have a chance of losing thats just the way it is...(plus its just an online contest where u get nothing for winning) Some people take things WAY to seriously!! Good Sticky!! __________________ A pony is a childhood dream, A horse is an adulthood treasure. ~Rebecca Carroll ~ Patrick O' Malley ~ ~ Quest for Perfection ~

02-10-2008, 11:45 AM	#23
moondust Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,719 Images: 430	People are actually asking for votes? That's pretty tacky! I'm sorry, but I don't base my self worth on a forum contest. If people want to run contests and vote for their friends only, then that's on them. It's not winning the contest that matters. It's what you do and the impression you make on people that makes you a true winner... Oh wow, I sound like my mother XO __________________ Proud president of the saddle-less club by me: "I ride in my pajamas because my horse is a dream come true!" Horses: To me are the only beings that allow us to borrow their wings to fly! To Moondust: "We fit together like hand in glove, when I'm with you I feel nothing but love!"

03-18-2008, 10:53 AM	#26
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 11,221 Images: 760 Blog Entries: 55	It depends on the individual contest, they make up the rules on if you can vote for yourself. __________________ A train station is where the train stops. A bus station is where the bus stops. On my desk, I have a work station... http://moostangproductions.com http://www.hoovesnirons.com

02-16-2009, 04:23 PM	#28
Red roan rider1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SD Posts: 1,370 Images: 35	THis is NOT directed at anyone in particular. But who does this??????!!!! It seems kind of shady to me to ask for votes of a contest you are in. Does it really mean much if you have to ASK people for their vote in order to win? And is the win REALLY that important that it should take the time and effort to "stack" the odds in your favor? Just WOW. __________________ IF YOU'RE TRYIN' YOU AIN'T ~ Toby Keith

02-20-2009, 03:34 PM	#29
369pepper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Michigan! [ : Posts: 1,531 Images: 185	Oh gees the things people will do .... __________________ ♥"I see the girl i want to be, riding bareback carefree along the shore.. if only that someone was me to jump in headfirst, to act and Dam that consequence, i want to run with the wild horses..♥

04-11-2008, 02:01 PM	#27
paintlver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The great white north,,,,,Canada Posts: 1,274 Images: 149	I see nothing wrong with Pm'ing friends to go vote for my horse if I feel he is the best of the bunch..I did that for a forum contest before I read this thread.. Was not aware it was against the rules.....EVen when you try to do something fun it turns out wrong..Oh well..

02-20-2009, 03:35 PM	#30
BKKain Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,088	Wow I didn't know people would ACTUALLY do that...Sheesh __________________ Proud Owner Of Tex Proud Leaser of Frosty ... She's my drinkin' buddy She's got tight blue jeans Long blond hair And she's a cowboy's dream She can knock em back Shot for shot like you've never seen....

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