Originally Posted by Do Boy (Post 151647)

I'm sure a simple thank you won't count against anyone. I'm also sure they will go through and review all the post. If they see a stupid amount "This" or "agreed" from the same person over and over, I'm sure they will be weeded out from occasional ones.

Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty (Post 151659)

Well, to be honest, I'm not competing. So I don't really care what does or does not count against me.
In the "Thank you" example, it comes down to the new rules will *not* allow it without making some big post out of it. I tried to thank someone, and it came back "Your post is to short. It needs to be XX characters blah blah"

Originally Posted by Do Boy (Post 151647)

I'm sure a simple thank you won't count against anyone. I'm also sure they will go through and review all the post. If they see a stupid amount "This" or "agreed" from the same person over and over, I'm sure they will be weeded out from occasional ones.

Originally Posted by thechris (Post 151583)

My big concern is that someone who has been a consistent yakker on here like myself will be accused of spamming. LOL. I've always been very yakky ever since I signed up and it's not an overnight thing like it clearly has been for some of the folks I've seen here although to be fair, the whole point of this contest is to drum up more activity, but a lot of new threads and posts I've seen on here as of yesterday seem a bit contrived.

I think with this new contest, it's got most people a bit edgy and people are pointing fingers. Let's face it, myself, omega145, bmorr and others are consistently and have always consistently posted a lot since joining and in saying this, we stand to lose more than anyone else by saying this in that we're most likely to have won, even if you made this contest "top secret". Now there's an aura of paranoia and competition, and you've got people really scraping the barrel for new topics.

I almost feel like the Gold medal I got is more like the Mark of Cain now that I think about it. People will now be scrutinizing every post I made. I'm scared!!! LOL.

Originally Posted by thechris (Post 151666)

I think what Crazy Jetty is worried about (and I'd have to agree) is that the posts will seem contrived. For example, I might normally put, "Sounds good, thanks man!" but then when I click "Post", it says it lacks the number of necessary characters, so I'll end up putting "Ah, I see, my good man. You are both a gentleman and a scholar. I applaud thee for fulfilling my request without the usual amount of imploring that would go into having such a request fulfilled. Gadzooks and gee willickers, were my delight measurable by rule, it would exceed the length of the Bifrost Bridge, it would, guvna!!! I tip my hat to you, paaardner!" in it's place.

Originally Posted by MarvelTF918 (Post 151556)

Here what this contest spells out to me...
BAD IDEA!!!
The whole concept is not too impressive to me. I think this should be the one and only contest like this, as I don't like the points and "level". It takes away from the "genuine posts" and as one member said (I don't remember who exactly), it's making it a game.

Originally Posted by Do Boy (Post 151660)

Oh I hadn't realized that was in affect lol. I guess most of my post are over 25 characters :p

Originally Posted by Do Boy (Post 151675)

Yeah I just figured that one out. Didn't realize that they increased the min. character limit

Originally Posted by DarkestKnight (Post 151678)

I'm definitely in the same boat. I just logged in right now and had this message telling me about the multiple ways a person can be warned and eventually banned and it takes the fun out of the casual nature of this website. I go here for news and to talk my fave hobby with the fellow members here.

And I do think it will make people "edgy" as mentioned earlier on here. It'll make some people overthink when they post to the point where it might be a hassle and they'd rather not post instead. For example, I've deleted and rewritten this very post twice just to avoid "saying anything wrong."

Prizes and contests are fine, but not for one that dissects what everyone says and awards points and achievements based on people's conversations.

I don't see visiting this board as a game or competition. I see it as an escape and chance to relax from the real life games and competitions we have to deal with everyday.

Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty (Post 151679)

I liked this site because it was slow. Not mindnumbingly slow, but slow enough to keep up with all topics I enjoyed. I could check in, leave for a few hours do other things, and come back and pick up again.

Originally Posted by DarkestKnight (Post 151680)

Wow, so if someone posts a question like "What does the regular movie Thor figure come with besides a hammer?"


The reply can't be "a sword"...it has to be like "The 2011 Hasbro Sword Spike Thor comes with a hammer and a sword that opens up."

Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty (Post 151693)

And when they do inform you that "The 2011 Hasbro Sword Spike Thor comes with a hammer and a sword that opens up," you then have to say "Thank you ever so much from the very lowest depths of my heart, I'm ever so grateful," or else it won't count.
:rolleyes: lol

I suggest after this trial month, the contest is discontinued for a month, and a poll put up, and allow the posters to voice if they enjoyed the contest or not, what changes they feel would/should be made if it continues.
I don't want to take away someone's fun, but for today this is taking away *my* fun. I would like to be able to shut it all off in my control panel and remove myself from the contest. And not be subjected to the same rules as the people playing the game. Just the typical board ettiquette most people try to follow no matter what board they post in.

Originally Posted by Do Boy (Post 151696)

Slow doesn't pay the bills. They need traffic to keep the site up and running. Forums aren't free, they cost money to keep. (Well some are free. But those aren't that great.)

Originally Posted by Do Boy (Post 151696)

Slow doesn't pay the bills. They need traffic to keep the site up and running. Forums aren't free, they cost money to keep. (Well some are free. But those aren't that great.)

You guys also realize 25 characters don't mean 25 words right? Not that hard to type out 25 characters.

Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty (Post 151703)

It can be, when all you have/need to say is simple "Thank you." Stretching that out further makes you sound either insanely overly grateful, or sarcastic. And not acknowledging someone's help because the appropriate responce is too short is just aweful.

Originally Posted by Do Boy (Post 151710)

I can see where that would get annoying. But like they have said many times. It's just a beta. Let them work out the kinks.

Originally Posted by scarecrow (Post 151728)

Sigh, guess I'm dragged back to commenting on here heh. This is a neat little thing.. I'll probably have more fun trying to keep up than trying to win.

Originally Posted by ludovicotek (Post 151674)

Nah, man. The true Arkers know who's legitimately here for the forum and who's here for the free prizes. Don't worry, man. Keep doing what you do. :)