DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

I don't see why that should be a problem, but if they win they donate the money to a good cause....ME!!!:+textinb3
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

None whatsoever. I have modded many forums, and have entered my share. I used to be the grader, so I used to make extra sure things are on the up and up.

No way in general a forum would run the risk of exposure by mods cheating in a contest.....

It's all good!!!
 

Bucsfan67

EOG Master
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

I enter most all the free contests, AND the post up ones....would really hate it if we were not allowed in, as we are all posters as well....its fun competition, and makes the site better......contests are what got me into the forum gig.......i have rarely seen posters complain about it, since in most every contest, everything is visible for all to see, so its no different than any poster entering......
 

trytrytry

All I do is trytrytry
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

the is no debate on this of course its ok ok ok
 

mofome

Banned
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

at some sites the mods/employees are not eligible to win prizes. i prefer that everyone be as active as possible in everthing we do.

91023i2ndw;l
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

Like Mods have any special gambling knowledge?

Let them contest away!!
 

munson15

I want winners...
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

I enter most all the free contests, AND the post up ones....would really hate it if we were not allowed in, as we are all posters as well....its fun competition, and makes the site better......contests are what got me into the forum gig.......i have rarely seen posters complain about it, since in most every contest, everything is visible for all to see, so its no different than any poster entering......
I agree with what Bucs said.:cheers
 

royalfan

EOG Dedicated
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

I am sure Hoffa and the rest would have a huge edge on the field.

:+textinb3
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

I enter most all the free contests, AND the post up ones....would really hate it if we were not allowed in, as we are all posters as well....its fun competition, and makes the site better......contests are what got me into the forum gig.......i have rarely seen posters complain about it, since in most every contest, everything is visible for all to see, so its no different than any poster entering......
As long as JMan's not at the controls.
 

winkyduck

TYVM Morgan William!!!
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

NO

But the ones where plays are hidden until after a set deadline could allow a Mod the chance to see his opponent's plays w/o the opponent seeing the Mod's

Other than that..................the Mods are posters here so why shouldn't they be allowed to play
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

NO

But the ones where plays are hidden until after a set deadline could allow a Mod the chance to see his opponent's plays w/o the opponent seeing the Mod's

Other than that..................the Mods are posters here so why shouldn't they be allowed to play
You were at Shrink's party where every mod won a door prize. Mods won 70% of the drawings and were 2% of the posters. j/k
 

5 star bomb

EOG Master
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

all mods should be allowed to enter... but Project Managers shouldnt be allowed
 

Hache Man

"Seven Days Without Gambling Makes One Weak"
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

I participate in some of the yearly contests/seasonal contests, such as an NFL contest that lasts the entire season for example, but not the weekly contests......
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

Conflict of interest if you ask me!

I dunno. These people take these contests VERY seriously and there's always somebody checking on it, taking screenshots, 24/7, whatever. I think that anyone chicanery would be exposed.

That goes for any site. It's always cracked me up.

If anything, it just causes headaches for Kenneth, because almost invariably, someone will accuse a mod of cheating, in one way or another.

For that reason, I would just leave them out of it. Especially shady assholes like Raiders and Journeyman (who already got busted at the RX for this exact thing).

EGO is just too dumb to run any sort of scheme.

Let him play.
 
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joeybagadonuts

Guest
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

Jscam shouldnt be allowed as he was already busted for changing plays in a contest over at the RX, the rest of the crew seems honest enough to play.
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

Looks like a lot of people would like mods to be in the contests.

My only thought on it would be better for a regular poster to win than a mod (or any other type of paid poster).

A mod winning would just bump out a poster who would have otherwise won.
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

Looks like a lot of people would like mods to be in the contests.

My only thought on it would be better for a regular poster to win than a mod (or any other type of paid poster).

A mod winning would just bump out a poster who would have otherwise won.

i agree!

dont the mods get paid?:+clueless

why would they want to take $$$ away from posters?:+clueless

they have a job and a paycheck.....because of posters?:+clueless
 

Blondie

EOG Master
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

Looks like a lot of people would like mods to be in the contests.

My only thought on it would be better for a regular poster to win than a mod (or any other type of paid poster).

A mod winning would just bump out a poster who would have otherwise won.

So do you think the same about post up contests where the mod has to post up as well?

Then also if mods should not play in them do you think the owner should?
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

What if the Mod who won the contest was not planning on collecting the money ?? :+clueless
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

So do you think the same about post up contests where the mod has to post up as well?

Then also if mods should not play in them do you think the owner should?

Post up contests may be different because they player is paying out of pocket to enter, which puts everyone on level ground.

Just a gut feeling. Maybe there are good reasons to have EOG employees winning free contests? Not many people seem to have a problem with it. Some do.
 

Pigpen

EOG Veteran
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

No problem at all. Let them compete.
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

What if the Mod who won the contest was not planning on collecting the money ?? :+clueless

And do what with it, donate it to charity? Not a bad idea.

But then, if a poster won a prize it might come back benefit your site in other ways.

definitely points to ponder..
 

Blondie

EOG Master
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

Post up contests may be different because they player is paying out of pocket to enter, which puts everyone on level ground.

Just a gut feeling. Maybe there are good reasons to have EOG employees winning free contests? Not many people seem to have a problem with it. Some do.

I would think it would add to the ideal that mods are posters as well. As long as the mod running the contest is honest and fair there should be no worries, not to mention I can not see any of the mods we have right now cheating for a few dollars.

One other note, I do not think the other moderators would take too kindly to one that was caught cheating if it ever did happen. Shrink is very big on trust, and that to me would be a massive violation of trust.
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

I would think it would add to the ideal that mods are posters as well. As long as the mod running the contest is honest and fair there should be no worries, not to mention I can not see any of the mods we have right now cheating for a few dollars.

One other note, I do not think the other moderators would take too kindly to one that was caught cheating if it ever did happen. Shrink is very big on trust, and that to me would be a massive violation of trust.

The cheating thing is a minor issue compared to the the one GOTTI brought up.
 

Bucsfan67

EOG Master
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

find it funny that ShawnGotti would chime in on this issue, since he is one who harassed one of our sponsors, and almost cost us many of our free contests, by calling them, and emailing them non stop one day, cuz his winnings werent credited fast enough for him FROM A FREE CONTEST.....we almost got them taken away from us....

Guess posters who complain and then aggravate the book non stop on a busy day should not be eligible either..
 

Blondie

EOG Master
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

i agree!

dont the mods get paid?:+clueless

why would they want to take $$$ away from posters?:+clueless

they have a job and a paycheck.....because of posters?:+clueless

Yes the mods get paid

Technically wouldn't they be taking it from whatever sportsbook sponsored it or from Shrink? With free contests the poster is out nothing so how would it be taking from the poster.


Yes, but it's not like mods make 30k a year doing this. Most are part time and have other jobs besides this. All of the mods were also once posters themselves, and the mods played in contests then....
 

kidslick

EOG Dedicated
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

I dunno. These people take these contests VERY seriously and there's always somebody checking on it, taking screenshots, 24/7, whatever. I think that anyone chicanery would be exposed.

That goes for any site. It's always cracked me up.

If anything, it just causes headaches for Kenneth, because almost invariably, someone will accuse a mod of cheating, in one way or another.

For that reason, I would just leave them out of it. Especially shady assholes like Raiders and Journeyman (who already got busted at the RX for this exact thing).

EGO is just too dumb to run any sort of scheme.

Let him play.


kosar

I personally feel that if you enter the contest, at the very least you should be an active player.
I would say 60 % of the people are not active players fwiw


Shrink
maybe you should have a weekly contest for active players:cheers

shit I am starting to sound like PO69:+textinb3
 
Re: DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MODS ENTERING OUR FREE CONTESTS?

kosar

I personally feel that if you enter the contest, at the very least you should be an active player.
I would say 60 % of the people are not active players fwiw


Shrink
maybe you should have a weekly contest for active players:cheers

shit I am starting to sound like PO69:+textinb3

No idea what the point of this disjointed post is towards me, but I assure you, i'm not getting into this, or any other, contest. That might not have been your point. If that's the case, I apologize.

Whatever it is you have on your mind, 'mods' playing in free contests almost always have some problems by the end of it. Then you get the, uhhh, shady paid posters like Raiders and Jman? The odds of controversy go up enormously.

And yes- anytime you feel like you're starting to sound like POS69, you need to slowly step away from your handgun and sleep it off.
 
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