Look at all the shills in the Xmas giveaway

[Sir William Wonka]

Seems kinda screwy most posters having one and two posts.

[Berry]

Yeah, it's kinda weird that DPR did not state it in 1st topic that account has to be made b4 1st of the december and/or have at least 50 posts.

[Sir William Wonka]

yeah, oh well I guess he should have but then maybe he wanted the money to have a higher chance of going to the fastest clicker/typer?

[bamoida2]

yeah, oh well I guess he should have but then maybe he wanted the money to have a higher chance of going to the fastest clicker/typer?

then there would be no "1 entry per 12 hours" limit in the first place

[DoctorClu]

I have several accounts on here, but have only entered this one assuming doing so would be bad form. I agree Will but who knows. His game, his rules.

[Quizitix]

I have several accounts on here, but have only entered this one assuming doing so would be bad form. I agree Will but who knows. His game, his rules.

Good lad

[Sir William Wonka]

yeah, oh well I guess he should have but then maybe he wanted the money to have a higher chance of going to the fastest clicker/typer?

then there would be no "1 entry per 12 hours" limit in the first place

You can't just make it that easy.  Maybe he wants you to work for it.

I have one account on here... as you can tell by my post count.

[crazytimes]

yea, its just so obvious with these 1 and 2 post guys. Just delete em all FFS. lol

[bamoida2]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

[Berry]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

Actually deleting these invalid posts would be more accurate cuz their post also count as # .
Hope you get what i mean.

[Sir William Wonka]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

Actually deleting these invalid posts would be more accurate cuz their post also count as # .
Hope you get what i mean.

I must concur

[bamoida2]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

Actually deleting these invalid posts would be more accurate cuz their post also count as # .
Hope you get what i mean.

I must concur

i agree but it is a lot of work to delete so many posts while checking whether the account is fake or not

[Sir William Wonka]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

Actually deleting these invalid posts would be more accurate cuz their post also count as # .
Hope you get what i mean.

I must concur

i agree but it is a lot of work to delete so many posts while checking whether the account is fake or not

pretty easy to differentiate shills from real accounts.

[bamoida2]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

Actually deleting these invalid posts would be more accurate cuz their post also count as # .
Hope you get what i mean.

I must concur

i agree but it is a lot of work to delete so many posts while checking whether the account is fake or not

pretty easy to differentiate shills from real accounts.

yet it is still approx 300+ posts of shills, which are pretty annoying to delete (well it depends on the forum framework)

[Sir William Wonka]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

Actually deleting these invalid posts would be more accurate cuz their post also count as # .
Hope you get what i mean.

I must concur

i agree but it is a lot of work to delete so many posts while checking whether the account is fake or not

pretty easy to differentiate shills from real accounts.

yet it is still approx 300+ posts of shills, which are pretty annoying to delete (well it depends on the forum framework)

If coachella wins they should just send his winnings in crystal methamphetamine and big black dildos

[crazytimes]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

Actually deleting these invalid posts would be more accurate cuz their post also count as # .
Hope you get what i mean.

I must concur

i agree but it is a lot of work to delete so many posts while checking whether the account is fake or not

pretty easy to differentiate shills from real accounts.

yet it is still approx 300+ posts of shills, which are pretty annoying to delete (well it depends on the forum framework)

If coachella wins they should just send his winnings in crystal methamphetamine and big black dildos

hahaha, please send him a pound of the best KROK!

[Berry]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

Actually deleting these invalid posts would be more accurate cuz their post also count as # .
Hope you get what i mean.

I must concur

i agree but it is a lot of work to delete so many posts while checking whether the account is fake or not

pretty easy to differentiate shills from real accounts.

yet it is still approx 300+ posts of shills, which are pretty annoying to delete (well it depends on the forum framework)

If moderators have the same UI as we do when we want to delete a post then it isn't that hard thought and it would really annoy these who have multiple accounts there.


Ah well seems like DPR ignored our wishes see this msg:
Update: The $1,000 and $2,500 posts have already been made and now only the $5,000 post remains! We will reveal the winners once this is done from which you have 24 hours to claim the prize. If a prize remains unclaimed or otherwise the winner is ineligible to receive it, then I will carry that fund over to a second competition.

[Yoda]

If coachella wins

OMG... don't even say that!  lol

Dude would never go away then.

[jethropeters]

I see what you are saying, but I don't fully agree.  There are prob a lot of people like me, who have been a member of the first forum, and this once since it's inception, or close to.  I am on here everyday reading stuff I find interesting, but hardly ever feel the need to write anything myself if it isn't truly worth someone taking the time to read.  I was part of SR1 market and forums, same with SR2. I shouldn't have a shot at the prize because I don't post all the time? I would like some market money just like the rest of you!

[Sir William Wonka]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

Actually deleting these invalid posts would be more accurate cuz their post also count as # .
Hope you get what i mean.

I must concur

i agree but it is a lot of work to delete so many posts while checking whether the account is fake or not

pretty easy to differentiate shills from real accounts.

yet it is still approx 300+ posts of shills, which are pretty annoying to delete (well it depends on the forum framework)

If moderators have the same UI as we do when we want to delete a post then it isn't that hard thought and it would really annoy these who have multiple accounts there.


Ah well seems like DPR ignored our wishes see this msg:
Update: The $1,000 and $2,500 posts have already been made and now only the $5,000 post remains! We will reveal the winners once this is done from which you have 24 hours to claim the prize. If a prize remains unclaimed or otherwise the winner is ineligible to receive it, then I will carry that fund over to a second competition.

The eligibility requirements arent clearly stated.  But, I mean, Bob is giving away free money so whatever.

[RandomUserName]

Seems kinda screwy most posters having one and two posts.

Why do you assume every new account is a shill account? I just created this one to play the lottery but this is my one and only account... Since the forum is open to non-members most people dont need and account at all to get information so...

[Berry]

I see what you are saying, but I don't fully agree.  There are prob a lot of people like me, who have been a member of the first forum, and this once since it's inception, or close to.  I am on here everyday reading stuff I find interesting, but hardly ever feel the need to write anything myself if it isn't truly worth someone taking the time to read.  I was part of SR1 market and forums, same with SR2. I shouldn't have a shot at the prize because I don't post all the time? I would like some market money just like the rest of you!

But your registration date is october, so at least these registered in december should be removed, but that would be too mutch work...ah well coachella will win.

[jethropeters]

I see what you are saying, but I don't fully agree.  There are prob a lot of people like me, who have been a member of the first forum, and this once since it's inception, or close to.  I am on here everyday reading stuff I find interesting, but hardly ever feel the need to write anything myself if it isn't truly worth someone taking the time to read.  I was part of SR1 market and forums, same with SR2. I shouldn't have a shot at the prize because I don't post all the time? I would like some market money just like the rest of you!

But your registration date is october, so at least these registered in december should be removed, but that would be too mutch work...ah well coachella will win.

Berry, if coachella wins, we are living in a nightmare, and this Christmas is a sham already!

[Berry]

I see what you are saying, but I don't fully agree.  There are prob a lot of people like me, who have been a member of the first forum, and this once since it's inception, or close to.  I am on here everyday reading stuff I find interesting, but hardly ever feel the need to write anything myself if it isn't truly worth someone taking the time to read.  I was part of SR1 market and forums, same with SR2. I shouldn't have a shot at the prize because I don't post all the time? I would like some market money just like the rest of you!

But your registration date is october, so at least these registered in december should be removed, but that would be too mutch work...ah well coachella will win.

Berry, if coachella wins, we are living in a nightmare, and this Christmas is a sham already!

Well, all we can do is hope...or pray.

[Sir William Wonka]

I see what you are saying, but I don't fully agree.  There are prob a lot of people like me, who have been a member of the first forum, and this once since it's inception, or close to.  I am on here everyday reading stuff I find interesting, but hardly ever feel the need to write anything myself if it isn't truly worth someone taking the time to read.  I was part of SR1 market and forums, same with SR2. I shouldn't have a shot at the prize because I don't post all the time? I would like some market money just like the rest of you!

But your registration date is october, so at least these registered in december should be removed, but that would be too mutch work...ah well coachella will win.

Berry, if coachella wins, we are living in a nightmare, and this Christmas is a sham already!

Well, all we can do is hope...or pray.

DAMN YOU COACHELLLLLLLAAAAA!!

[srvet]

i'm very sorry that i got only 4 or 5 posts and posted in this, ah, sorry, your xmas-thread. but this is my 406th account!
but to be honest: i'm more sorry that i'm not that guy who posts 100 times a day. and my 200+ posts account is gone with sr1.0...
hoggish, huh?

/ 6 posts!!!!!

[jethropeters]

I see what you are saying, but I don't fully agree.  There are prob a lot of people like me, who have been a member of the first forum, and this once since it's inception, or close to.  I am on here everyday reading stuff I find interesting, but hardly ever feel the need to write anything myself if it isn't truly worth someone taking the time to read.  I was part of SR1 market and forums, same with SR2. I shouldn't have a shot at the prize because I don't post all the time? I would like some market money just like the rest of you!

But your registration date is october, so at least these registered in december should be removed, but that would be too mutch work...ah well coachella will win.

Berry, if coachella wins, we are living in a nightmare, and this Christmas is a sham already!

Well, all we can do is hope...or pray.

No kidding, I won't say anymore negative about him though. I don't want to get doxxed.

[Sir William Wonka]

I see what you are saying, but I don't fully agree.  There are prob a lot of people like me, who have been a member of the first forum, and this once since it's inception, or close to.  I am on here everyday reading stuff I find interesting, but hardly ever feel the need to write anything myself if it isn't truly worth someone taking the time to read.  I was part of SR1 market and forums, same with SR2. I shouldn't have a shot at the prize because I don't post all the time? I would like some market money just like the rest of you!

But your registration date is october, so at least these registered in december should be removed, but that would be too mutch work...ah well coachella will win.

Berry, if coachella wins, we are living in a nightmare, and this Christmas is a sham already!

Well, all we can do is hope...or pray.

No kidding, I won't say anymore negative about him though. I don't want to get doxxed.

He will doxx the shit outta you... by searching Jethro Peters on google and facebook.. guuhdush

[Fluffhead!]

if a shill account wins the price should just go to the next poster in line who got a legit account (imo)

Actually deleting these invalid posts would be more accurate cuz their post also count as # .
Hope you get what i mean.

I must concur

i agree but it is a lot of work to delete so many posts while checking whether the account is fake or not

pretty easy to differentiate shills from real accounts.

We all know who the fastest guy at creating throwaway accounts is.  Maybe DPR started this contest to keep coach off the other threads for a while

[jethropeters]

I see what you are saying, but I don't fully agree.  There are prob a lot of people like me, who have been a member of the first forum, and this once since it's inception, or close to.  I am on here everyday reading stuff I find interesting, but hardly ever feel the need to write anything myself if it isn't truly worth someone taking the time to read.  I was part of SR1 market and forums, same with SR2. I shouldn't have a shot at the prize because I don't post all the time? I would like some market money just like the rest of you!

But your registration date is october, so at least these registered in december should be removed, but that would be too mutch work...ah well coachella will win.

Berry, if coachella wins, we are living in a nightmare, and this Christmas is a sham already!

Well, all we can do is hope...or pray.

No kidding, I won't say anymore negative about him though. I don't want to get doxxed.

He will doxx the shit outta you... by searching Jethro Peters on google and facebook.. guuhdush

Fuck, I knew I had said too much.

[Sir William Wonka]

most of these account were made yesterday and today.... crazy

[NoNoPoPo]

I feel like I'm one of those shills, since I rarely post, but spend most every day reading through the forums. If I win anything, I now feel like I need to share the wealth, so would give 50% to the top five posters in this group here. Hell, its worth it for some of the great posts I have seen from just Mr Wonka.

love that Fizzy Lifting Drink.

[StringerBell]

It's a little provocative with all this shill account yes.

[guyonbuffalo]

I get what you guys are saying worrying about people making fake accounts trying to up their chances of winning, but I'd hope that a mere post count doesn't exclude people. I don't normally post in the forums but I made this account before the giveaway happened and have been an avid reader since these new forums began.

[Henry VIII]

It would be a huge shame if someone who made a shill account won, as those of us who played by the rules have significantly less chance of winning.

Still, DPR didn't say you can't create multiple accounts, so there's no reason why they shouldn't have done it, (besides basic manners and fair play that is).

Ah well, easy come easy go.

[PillParty]

I joined the giveaway and I have a low post count, but I just don't post that much. Mostly lurk. I've also been around since the old SR under a different username.

I agree that it's a legitimate concern that some users may create shill accounts to improve their chances and it would be unfortunate if a shill account won Some people ruin it for everybody...

[Sir William Wonka]

I joined the giveaway and I have a low post count, but I just don't post that much. Mostly lurk. I've also been around since the old SR under a different username.

I agree that it's a legitimate concern that some users may create shill accounts to improve their chances and it would be unfortunate if a shill account won Some people ruin it for everybody...

I hope they end up having wasted their time creating multiple shills

[bamoida2]

results have been posted 2 of 3 were fresh1 post accounts as it looks like...ah well, wasn't stated in the rules i guess

[Yoda]

results have been posted 2 of 3 were 1 post accounts as it looks like

Yup, that's what it looks like.   

[Henry VIII]

results have been posted 2 of 3 were 1 post accounts as it looks like

That is a shame, but still a very good thing for DPR to do nonetheless.

[Sir William Wonka]

2 shills huh.  Good job deathowl congrats.... to the 2 shills.... ehhh punks

[Sir William Wonka]

I am going to go ahead and call it are you ready Bruce.....  Shenanigans

[bamoida2]

i can see 3 possibilities here..

1. a some cheating cunts set up 20 or 30 new accounts and used them all to post multiple.

99,9% 1)
0.1% option 2)


DPR didn't cheat the competition, that I'm sure of  (for many different reasons)

[Sir William Wonka]

Now I feel stupid for not pumping out fake acoounts all day.Live and learn.

I know I should just say yes to meth

[MJM]

I don't see the winners posted anywhere, am i missing something???

[spaceshit]

What I'm not understanding is how "reply #1024" won the 5 g's when there are only 1021 posts! Could someone enlighten me on this anomaly?

[Connor MacLeod]

What I'm not understanding is how "reply #1024" won the 5 g's when there are only 1021 posts! Could someone enlighten me on this anomaly?

coachella deleted some of his shill account posts to try get his other shill accounts in place to steal the prize

It was really quite amusing.  I almost peed my kilt

[BlueBox]

Disappointing to see all the shills, especially considering it may be coachella.

I think the GAW was poorly setup, and I'm comparing it to the common ground-rules of small, $100 GAWs on other forums I've participated in.
Lax rules and $8500? Cheaters by the truckload.

Thanks for the gesture though.

[spaceshit]

What I'm not understanding is how "reply #1024" won the 5 g's when there are only 1021 posts! Could someone enlighten me on this anomaly?

coachella deleted some of his shill account posts to try get his other shill accounts in place to steal the prize

It was really quite amusing.  I almost peed my kilt

Ok...? But what would be the point in that if the winners are chosen at random? How would anyone have any knowledge as to how many posts they need to delete to put them in the winners circle?

[Connor MacLeod]

Ok...? But what would be the point in that if the winners are chosen at random? How would anyone have any knowledge as to how many posts they need to delete to put them in the winners circle?

DPR posted the winning numbers but not names
If your reply # matched the winning # you won
When posts got deleted, reply #s changed.  If you had a shill at #555 and the winning number was 553 then deleting two earlier shill posts turned your #555 into #553.

[deathowl1990]

2 shills huh.  Good job deathowl congrats.... to the 2 shills.... ehhh punks

I have gotten several messages about me winning but one tells me there was a misunderstanding?

After the posts some people deleted the numbers have gone a bit out of order..

So.... Whats happening xD?

[BlueBox]

Soooooo, are we demanding a recount? Hmmmmm?


I hope you won, deathowl1990.
Man, if I got messages that I won, then I didn't...

[Abby]

What I'm not understanding is how "reply #1024" won the 5 g's when there are only 1021 posts! Could someone enlighten me on this anomaly?

coachella deleted some of his shill account posts to try get his other shill accounts in place to steal the prize

It was really quite amusing.  I almost peed my kilt

some?  There's almost 500 posts missing now from what I remember of the final number.. and there's still lots of one post wonders in the thread.

[deathowl1990]

Soooooo, are we demanding a recount? Hmmmmm?


I hope you won, deathowl1990.
Man, if I got messages that I won, then I didn't...

I hope so too. 50% of that money would go to to the childrens hospice in my town on christmas. If not, Oh well. But im still donating what money I have in form of money, pizzas, drinks and toys for the kids

[Sir William Wonka]

Soooooo, are we demanding a recount? Hmmmmm?


I hope you won, deathowl1990.
Man, if I got messages that I won, then I didn't...

I hope so too. 50% of that money would go to to the childrens hospice in my town on christmas. If not, Oh well. But im still donating what money I have in form of money, pizzas, drinks and toys for the kids

by my count I have you winning... PM Bob to claim your prize.

[deathowl1990]

pm sent.

time to wake bob up

[WickedWords]

So, did the prizes go to 'Reply #' or actual 'Post #' (the latter including DPR's opening post)?

None of my entries were close enough to the winners for this to matter, just curious.

[DrMDA]

How about, to make it fair, we.just add 1020 to the reply # and determine winners that way....

I stil think naked pics of wives is the best way to determine the winner.

Umph, no one ever listens to me :-/

[Cornelius23]

So, did the prizes go to 'Reply #' or actual 'Post #' (the latter including DPR's opening post)?

To the former.

[Naughty Dogg]

A bit disappointing to say the least. It was an awesome idea though! Props to DPR!