Originally posted by PalynkaIt is not without precedent. Many of the forum competitions in the past required the participants to vote (the music and photo competitions are just two examples). They also required that participants do not vote for their own entires.
You didn't miss a post, but you missed giving it a bit more thought.
Why does he call for the exclusion of non-voters?
It is a fair set of rules that encourages participation, the validity of the results and the success of the competition.
A competition that has more entrants than voters is just plain sad.
Originally posted by GatecrasherCommonsense reply from a cool head rec'd.
It is not without precedent. Many of the forum competitions in the past required the participants to vote (the music and photo competitions are just two examples). They also required that participants do not vote for their own entires.
It is a fair set of rules that encourages participation, the validity of the results and the success of the competition.
A competition that has more entrants than voters is just plain sad.
Originally posted by GatecrasherWhy is it sad? What matters is the total number of people who enjoy it. Maybe you enjoy the pats in the back more than the creation and sharing process itself, I don't.
It is not without precedent. Many of the forum competitions in the past required the participants to vote (the music and photo competitions are just two examples). They also required that participants do not vote for their own entires.
It is a fair set of rules that encourages participation, the validity of the results and the success of the competition.
A competition that has more entrants than voters is just plain sad.
Raven said I could only have one of my two entries to submit for voting and asked me which one I would pick. I replied simply "Yes." because I don't really care about the competition beyond the sharing involved. If I was disqualified for that, so be it. I prefer posting more and not be a part of the official competition than submit only one just so I have a chance of winning.
But, hey, I didn't vote so I must be doing it to put others at a disadvantage, right? Whatever.
Originally posted by PalynkaMistaken identity.... I've always valued hardnosed, insightful individuals (oblivious
You always liked the holier-than-thou types.
to groupthink holier than anybody outside the herd) with both feet on the ground.
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhen you look in the mirror the reflection is reversed. Which herd are you talking about here? I seem to be pretty much alone in my defense of these accusations.
Mistaken identity.... I've always valued hardnosed, insightful individuals (oblivious
to groupthink holier than anybody outside the herd) with both feet on the ground.
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Originally posted by PalynkaWhen I read '0 points' I thought he was joking, in a mildly rebuking sort of way. Well, this has already attracted more attention than the sentence contest.
For me too.
But apparently not voting is grounds for exclusion in Gatecrasher's mind. Can you take a guess as to why he thinks it's grounds for exclusion?
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Originally posted by PalynkaSince time began, there's only ever been one herd for whom the view never changes.
When you look in the mirror the reflection is reversed. Which herd are you talking about here? I seem to be pretty much alone in my defense of these accusations.
Gate's not part of it. Read his brief comments, thoughtfully, again for the first time.
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Originally posted by PalynkaFailure to comply to his view of how people should vote? People can be disqualified from any given sport, competition, or activity for reasons other than 'cheating'.
I don't take any leap. He posted that non-voters should be excluded. On what grounds do you think he means if not cheating?
Remember, it's opinion. Why let it bother you so much? Who cares what he thinks? Do you feel perhaps he's right?
Originally posted by PhlabibitObjectivity rec'd.
Failure to comply to his view of how people should vote? People can be disqualified from any given sport, competition, or activity for reasons other than 'cheating'.
Remember, it's opinion. Why let it bother you so much? Who cares what he thinks? Do you feel perhaps he's right?
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Originally posted by PhlabibitWhy do you keep avoiding the question? You just keep pushing the real question up one level. The fact is that there wasn't any such rule and there is no reason for there to be a retroactive disqualification unless he feels it's cheating.
Failure to comply to his view of how people should vote? People can be disqualified from any given sport, competition, or activity for reasons other than 'cheating'.
Remember, it's opinion. Why let it bother you so much? Who cares what he thinks? Do you feel perhaps he's right?
Do you feel perhaps he's right?
What do you think, genius? Or is that an indication that YOU feel he's right? It's always bemusing when people ask others why do they care. Why don't you tell me why you care first?
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Originally posted by PhlabibitRec'd your reply simply because I agreed with your point of view. My opinion had
Quit picking scabs... If you agree expand on it with your view. All you are doing is shoving a big fat Nah Nah in Plank's face. Don't be an ass.
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already been expressed. There was no compelling reason to 'expand' on yours.
Edit: Remember you posting at an earlier time, "That's how I roll." Other Red
Hot Pawn Member/Subscribers may possibly roll with a slightly different style.
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