Forum Contest Issue - Solicitation Of Votes Via PM

3WishesDun · 01-31-2007, 08:20 PM

It has come to our attention that solicitation of votes through PM's(asking others to vote for you/drumming up votes) has occurred in a recent contest.

This is not allowed. A contest should be won on a member's own merit, not by making others feel pressured to cast their vote for a certain canidate for whatever reason.

If you receive a PM asking you to vote for someone, please forward it to a moderator. We want our contests to be fair to all those who take the time and effort to enter.

If a contest is won in this manner, the winner will be removed and either the contest run again or the runner-up will take their place.

Thank you to all who take part in the forum contests in the spirit they were intended.

mandiemoo · 02-02-2007, 03:44 PM

Fairly said. I totally agree

Jess! · 02-02-2007, 03:46 PM

I cannot BELIEVE people did this!!

Kissitgoodbye · 02-02-2007, 03:47 PM

That is defiantly not a fair way to run a contest!

Xiphias · 02-02-2007, 03:58 PM

Justs sits and shakes head.....Cathy

Heavenly Jumper · 02-02-2007, 05:33 PM

Also, offering Rep for votes is not cool.

Jess! · 02-02-2007, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavenlyJumper

Also, offering Rep for votes is not cool.

Geeze. What's UP with people? I did accidently vote for myself [wasn't thinking, I'm SORRY!

] but I would never do that.

JohnnyBob'sMyBoy · 02-03-2007, 06:04 AM

I didn't know this occured......that is OUTRAGEOUS!

the contests are supposed to be fun......not competitive

Astro30 · 03-10-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jess!

Geeze. What's UP with people? I did accidently vote for myself [wasn't thinking, I'm SORRY!

] but I would never do that.

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.

cassidy · 05-12-2007, 06:55 AM

ah i agree it ruins the whole ontest when thigs like this happen

im glad it has been brought to attention

01-31-2007, 08:20 PM	#1
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 17,689 Images: 659 Blog Entries: 27	Forum Contest Issue - Solicitation Of Votes Via PM *It has come to our attention that solicitation of votes through PM's(asking others to vote for you/drumming up votes) has occurred in a recent contest.* *This is not allowed. A contest should be won on a member's own merit, not by making others feel pressured to cast their vote for a certain canidate for whatever reason.* *If you receive a PM asking you to vote for someone, please forward it to a moderator. We want our contests to be fair to all those who take the time and effort to enter.* *If a contest is won in this manner, the winner will be removed and either the contest run again or the runner-up will take their place.* *Thank you to all who take part in the forum contests in the spirit they were intended.* __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost I've Been Snowballed!

02-02-2007, 03:46 PM	#3
Jess! Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 11,327 Images: 76	I cannot BELIEVE people did this!! __________________ (¯`·._¤ Jess!·._¤ ´¯) ♥ Haute Couture Arabians♥ Purebred and Half Arabian Endurance Horses

02-02-2007, 03:47 PM	#4
Kissitgoodbye Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,704 Images: 69 Blog Entries: 4	That is defiantly not a fair way to run a contest! __________________ go hard or go home, show season is upon us!

02-02-2007, 03:58 PM	#5
Xiphias Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland, horse country USA Posts: 18,546 Images: 647 Blog Entries: 29	Justs sits and shakes head.....Cathy __________________ Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! I was on HGS when we hit 2 & 3 million posts Proud owner of Xiphias 23 yr old ottb and Mikey aka Little Kadittlehopper 5 yr old overgrown mini app.

02-02-2007, 05:33 PM	#6
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 17,065 Images: 1328 Blog Entries: 323	Also, offering Rep for votes is not cool. __________________ SUSHI SUSHI nom nom nom Every time I look at my avatar I get HUNGRY!!

02-03-2007, 06:04 AM	#8
JohnnyBob'sMyBoy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvannia Posts: 2,142 Images: 101 Blog Entries: 7	I didn't know this occured......that is OUTRAGEOUS! the contests are supposed to be fun......not competitive __________________ FreeSpiritAcres

05-12-2007, 06:55 AM	#10
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,789 Images: 843	ah i agree it ruins the whole ontest when thigs like this happen im glad it has been brought to attention __________________ bluebell , haribo , william & lil bill May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

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