Absolutely it is ethical. Do they possess some kind of unfair advantage just because they are employees? I don't think so. So what if they win a few hundered dollars here and there in contests. We are not talking about life changing amounts.
Hey Glaken. How are you? You know me. I don't post around the forums much but am a constant reader of a few forums.
Good luck on the gig here and I always liked Ironlock.
to aire on the side of caution i would agree that those who are involved should not join in to win the prize. If there is one thing the gambling world is not short of is sore loosers who will try anything to win. Why expose yourself to that kind if garbage when it really is not needed.
In response, trust should be given until proven otherwise in this circumstance. I actually could care less if the mods here wanted to play for pay. If caught cheating, then it is an obvious decision as to employment.
Don't think it is an ethical question unless the book sponsoring the contest has a problem with it.If a mod cheats to win a $1000 contest then you have an ethic's question(although not a very hard one)? my guess is they will no longer be a mod.:hung
If they are still a mod. then I question the ethics of the site.:+clueless