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    Quote Originally Posted by Slitza View Post
    [This thread was split Lenovo A5500 tablet PC activity competition thread]

    this giveaway is useless if its intended to lure participation from new or inactive members
    Why make a thread for something this useless and pointless?
    I initially did join the thread for a give away that I received an email about.
    Came for the Giveaways and stayed for the awesome forum and content!!
    So it does work.If you are not interested in posting and only reading, then do so quietly imo

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    Is it too late to join the "screw you newbie the giveaways work" train?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mottamort View Post
    Is it too late to join the "screw you newbie the giveaways work" train?
    Not unless the thread is closed, but for calm's sake - don't add fuel to the flame. That's my job.


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    So much anger, so much hate...

    I can't help but think of Linkin Park's Bleeding Out every time I see posts complaining about the competition, especially the starting words: "Here we go for the hundredth time..."

    Clearly the competitions work to lure in people to the forum. I for one have absolutely no problem at all if more newbies and lurkers starts posting during competitions. Regulars should really watch out sometimes, as it can sound like we are entitled to the prizes, as we are the ones contributing the most. But that is the completely wrong approach to take. Competitions are to lure newbies into the forum, and yes, sometimes there will be a swing and a miss with some people joining, but there are some great people that have joined just because of competitions

    It pisses me off to see regulars clamber at the bit to complain the moment a competition starts, because the obligatory posts like "here comes the spam" and "urgh all the spam" is irritating and boring. PLEASE NOTE that not all regulars do this though.

    This guy/girl/thing though that just busted in here with ill informed opinions and negative attitude is an example of what NOT to do as a newbie though, and I would not loose sleep if they never came back here again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mephisto_Helix View Post
    side note, have you watched some of their latest stuff?


    Harry and paul
    Last edited by ArchieChoke; 04-06-2015 at 10:34 AM.

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    Its a good idea I think.

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    Hmm... Interesting, reading through all of this and seeing human relations fails all over the place

    Quote Originally Posted by Slitza View Post
    [This thread was split Lenovo A5500 tablet PC activity competition thread]

    this giveaway is useless if its intended to lure participation from new or inactive members
    People should be aware that this isn't that heated of a statement. The failing of it is [MENTION=14610]Slitza[/MENTION] not elaborating or giving enough context for anyone to agree or disagree. I'd say you'd really be better of being clear and not leaving things too open to interpretation when making a point.

    Quote Originally Posted by DuckKnuckle View Post
    It got you to join and post.

    If it's terrible, leave.
    I love you [MENTION=12523]DuckKnuckle[/MENTION], but that was probably the worst response. Why? Well, it's defensive to an alarming degree, it closes down the possibility of an engaging discussion (remember, it's not like this is the first time this discussion in particular has happened on the forum), in any case it's the equivalent of saying, "You don't need to like or agree with it, you can just GTFO."

    Quote Originally Posted by MetalSoup View Post
    Can you suggest a better way to lure participation from new or inactive members? I'm sure the guys in charge would love to hear it.
    This is a better response since it opens or urges discussion even if [MENTION=17]MetalSoup[/MENTION] disagrees.

    In any case, that's what I see.

    P.S. My intention is not to offend or side with anyone, just noting things I noticed in this entire "debacle"

    tl;dr newbs/post-newbs and regulars alike need to be aware of better ways to communicate. Plain and simple.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MetalSoup View Post
    See, you do care.
    Yet you were the most irritating, obnoxious person ever

    I agree with the OP we need half and half competitions where voting or something is only required, but it won't be a huge prize like you get with the activity competitions.
    Last edited by Ichigo; 04-06-2015 at 04:16 PM.

    Ichigo Ftw

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArchieChoke View Post
    side note, have you watched some of their latest stuff?


    Harry and paul
    yep ...... probably the only British stuff I can stand for some reason
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ichigo View Post
    Yet you were the most irritating, obnoxious person ever
    Objection! I put it to you that it is common cause that E-Soup is a MyGaming treasure. Even old Slick thinks he's cool .

    Quote Originally Posted by Ichigo View Post
    I agree with the OP we need half and half competitions where voting or something is only required, but it won't be a huge prize like you get with the activity competitions.
    Are you offering to sponsor a prize?

    Seriously though, I'll take it up with management. No promises. The budget is a little tighter than it's been before.
    Last edited by Jan; 04-06-2015 at 05:09 PM. Reason: Added objection.
    You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you.

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