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[sufferinsilence]

I don't really mind a limit on amount of posts but it gives an edge to Bonanza players
I also feel like people are just going to make useless posts (like this one) to seem active. It doesn't add anything to the forum yet it looks busier.

Sometimes there just isn't anything going on that I want to comment on. Now with the World Cup I'll chime in now and then but my busiest time was when we were fighting about politics, which doesn't happen that much anymore I think

 

[Webzcas]

I agree with the 10 posts in principle,but it's bloody difficult to post when you are hardly playing slots and can't get a decent win to save your life. Summer is a difficult time for me and money as it's the season of bills and not much money coming in as my spare cash comes from refereeing a certain sport we all love here in the UK. I try to budget accordingly,as should we all.

On the flip side, this post you made here counts towards your '10' ;-)

 

[Wait!What?]

I believe we can have qualification thread for every month were people can announce they have completed their quota of 10 posts and they are now eligible to take part in the next month's comp.

 

[Webzcas]

I believe we can have qualification thread for every month were people can announce they have completed their quota of 10 posts and they are now eligible to take part in the next month's comp.

This is actually a great idea and will help on my work load certainly.

 

[Wait!What?]

If CM wants everyone to have an opportunity to remain here and enter they should be told sooner rather than finding out in August they are not eligible after they have spent real money to try to enter. Once told of the req's it's on them to make the effort this month(should also be made clear in July competitions if any run).

I feel we need some disqualifications so people understand they can't come to the forum just for contests.
If these disqualifications mean less participants for one month it's all good. They will start contributing more and eventually that's good for the forum.

 

[teckiwi]

I feel we need some disqualifications so people understand they can't come to the forum just for contests.
If these disqualifications mean less participants for one month it's all good. They will start contributing more and eventually that's good for the forum.

I get that,

 

[SCATT3R]

I think that "forcing" a certain number of forum posts from would-be contestants might backfire because it tends to give a somewhat constructed feel to topics and discussions.

Also, what happens if someone who's been a contributing member for a long time but absent for however long makes a return to the community they once were a backbone of and see there's a contest they would very much like to take part in - would they be refused entry because they didn't meet last month's posting requirement? This would be an example of the rules working against their purpose.

Could a better alternative be to invite members to the contests based on their Reaction Score, which is something this forum uses to kind of measure a member's "content". Like: "You'll need 250 pts to enter our contest". If you have that sum of points, you must have contributed in some way or another, be it now or before, and should be welcomed into the contests.

 

[mcgameboy]

I don't really mind a limit on amount of posts but it gives an edge to Bonanza players
I also feel like people are just going to make useless posts (like this one) to seem active. It doesn't add anything to the forum yet it looks busier.

Sometimes there just isn't anything going on that I want to comment on. Now with the World Cup I'll chime in now and then but my busiest time was when we were fighting about politics, which doesn't happen that much anymore I think

I have to admit that one did made me chuckle, simply because it is SO true.

lukey will have guaranteed entry to every single CM comp he wants to enter for the rest of his life

 

[Webzcas]

OK going to discuss this with the mod team. Nothing is set in stone yet...

 

[sufferinsilence]

I think that "forcing" a certain number of forum posts from would-be contestants might backfire because it tends to give a somewhat constructed feel to topics and discussions.

Also, what happens if someone who's been a contributing member for a long time but absent for however long makes a return to the community they once were a backbone of and see there's a contest they would very much like to take part in - would they be refused entry because they didn't meet last month's posting requirement? This would be an example of the rules working against their purpose.

Could a better alternative be to invite members to the contests based on their Reaction Score, which is something this forum uses to kind of measure a member's "content". Like: "You'll need 250 pts to enter our contest". If you have that sum of points, you must have contributed in some way or another, be it now or before, and should be welcomed into the contests.

Contribution points shouldn't only be replies but also "reactions" to posts or amount of visits in a month. It's not because people don't submit a new thread or comment to one that they're not actively reading topics. Sometimes everything's said before I'm able to read a topic, should I just say exactly the same or react with an emote to whichever comment(s) I think are good ones?

It's a thin line between an active member and an "active" member. Well, IMO.

 

[johnnymcc1966]

Assume you replied to me by mistake but I agree with you.

All this hassle for mods and members because of what seems to be a few people who only do comps. It's seems to be obvious who they are.

I don't think it's the guys doing well in the comp this month either, I see them post in other threads that are unrelated to comps often enough, not their fault if the comp favours their play style.

I can see the mods problem in dealing with this but every criteria will just be abused or worked around so maybe it's just better to ban the actual comp abusers the same way bots are.

Also maybe only allow new users to take part after 3/6 months or, if not that, delay their prize for 3 months and cancel it if they haven't contributed in that time. If they only do the comps and nothing else ban them too.

Yes I do agree with you,its just that your post was closest!

 

[2Slots]

This looks to me like it's going to turn into that 'old lady that swallowed a fly' nursery rhyme as more and more rules are made when loopholes are found or complaints made for the current ones.

Considering that @mcgameboy already named two earlier in this thread and @geordiecolin pointed out in the last comp that one of them was not eligible but they were still included in the winners isn't the simplest solution for mods to just actually ban 'comp abusers' at any time, even if it's during the comp or at the end, rather than making it so convoluted for everyone else.

Just accept that 'comp abusers' are the really obvious ones, not people who might log in when they have time to contribute or take part in a comp once in a while if they are able to.

These types of rules will just alienate long time members or more casual players who might have 'paid their dues' in contributions.

Banning those ones who were named would have avoided all this hassle for all of you imo.

 

[Webzcas]

These types of rules will just alienate long time members or more casual players who might have 'paid their dues' in contributions.

Banning those ones who were named would have avoided all this hassle for all of you imo.

I think I have been fair and even handed so far. Whatever changes made will be enforced by me moving forward.

Last thing I want to do is alienate any of the membership.

 

[paul7388]

Think it should just be if members have been here a while and regularly post even if only a few a month they should be eligible. Not really fair on members that have been here for years through the good and bad and regularly posted that they can not join in if they did not make 10 posts the previous month.

As for the posts. I mean does 100 posts a month repeating that VS battles are shite really add more to the forum than a member that makes 4 constructive posts on same month.

 

[2Slots]

I think I have been fair and even handed so far. Whatever changes made will be enforced by me moving forward.

Last thing I want to do is alienate any of the membership.

I think you and @Nate are great mods.

My experience has been excellent since you guys became the main mods.

I should probably stop posting in this thread about that issue as I won't even be playing them.

Can't help put my 2 pence in if I'm logged in and read a thread

Good luck whatever you decide to do with the comps

 

[lukey141]

The reality is something like 12 entrants for the current 2 running competitions wouldn't have met the requirements if it was for 10 non competition posts in June to win a prize in July.


If CM wants everyone to have an opportunity to remain here and enter they should be told sooner rather than finding out in August they are not eligible after they have spent real money to try to enter. Once told of the req's it's on them to make the effort this month(should also be made clear in July competitions if any run).

It might be easier to tag every entrant for the last few comps(so no ones being directly called out) with the new rules or DM everyone etc.

Well so be it.

What is the point of a full competition if 12 of the people aren't actually using the forums for anything other than trying to score some free money. They're otherwise not around posting so why should they be allowed to enter.

If it means there's 10 prizes and only 10 legit entries then it simply means everyone who is active on the forums gets lucky with a win.

 

[Webzcas]

I think mod discretion should come into play here as well. The minimum posting bar could be lowered to 5 for instance, or if a member of good long standing returns, should they be stopped from entering? I don't think so.

 

[lukey141]

Also I know you guys are messing around but I'll be ever present in the Bonanza thread regardless. That thread is going nowhere anytime soon.

I also second anyone who has suggested some kind of Bonanza competition!

1000 euros is the prize pool each month yeah?

So overall largest X win base or bonus - 100 euros
Commiserations prize smallest X win bonus only - 100 euros

If either ties to the exact .00x then split it in half I guess

Wins over 250x 1 entry to raffle (3 prizes of 100 euros)
Base game over 50x 1 entry to raffle (5 prizes of 50 euros each)
Bonus multi over 15x 1 entry to raffle (5 prizes of 50 euros each)

Runs for a month so limit of 3 total entries for each category and 3 for largest/smallest X submission too. That way there's 2 fixed prizes and another 13 random prizes up for grabs. With just 3 entries to max out in a month everyone has a fair chance to get submissions in over the 30 days.

All 3 of those categories are not 'easy' but are possible. It should allow people to enter at least somewhere.

Actual numbers could be adjusted depending on if you want it easier or harder for someone to actually submit all 3 entries.

 

[Webzcas]

A Bonanza Comp has been mooted in this thread, yes

It could well happen...

 

[geordiecolin]

Webcas had stated back in April that comp tourists would be banned from them yet each time an abuse has been pointed out since it was ignored.
So I take the view that it is their house and their rules

 

[Webzcas]

Please PM me @geordiecolin with details.

 

[geordiecolin]

Please PM me @geordiecolin with details.

Please don't say your asking me to go searching through all comp posts?

 

[Webzcas]

If and when you see any transgressions, please PM at the time

I want these comps to be fair. So moving forward instead of people pointing it out in a comp thread, for action to be taken where needed, a PM is the best solution.

As the threads can get very long

 

[Kroffe]

On the flip side, this post you made here counts towards your '10' ;-)

Does posts in this thread count?

 

[Kroffe]

Does post in this thread count?

Let me take this one @Webzcas ,'
Yes they do count, @Kroffe .

 

[Kroffe]

Let me take this one @Webzcas ,'
Yes they do count, @Kroffe .

Cool, thanks.

 

[johnnymcc1966]

I think mod discretion should come into play here as well. The minimum posting bar could be lowered to 5 for instance, or if a member of good long standing returns, should they be stopped from entering? I don't think so.

That's a good idea.
Just to go back to my point earlier and clarify what I was really trying to say is that when slots are treating you badly,as happens to us all, it's very difficult to talk much about them as we get a negative frame of mind and likely do something else.

 

[racingcat]

+1 postcount... just joking

very good ideas in this thread. i am sure webzcas will find the right method to determine if someone is allowed to participate in a promo or not.

my idea is to would be a card like system.

a long time member doesnt post a lot in the month prior to the promo...
he can still take part but gets a yellow card.

a user just registerted and spammed 5 posts to join a promo, red card. not allowed in said promo and also not in the next one

2 yellow cards equal a red card but the subsequent promo can be joined

 

[Wait!What?]

my idea is to would be a card like system.

a long time member doesnt post a lot in the month prior to the promo...
he can still take part but gets a yellow card.

a user just registerted and spammed 5 posts to join a promo, red card. not allowed in said promo and also not in the next one

2 yellow cards equal a red card but the subsequent promo can be joined

What if they cover their mouth while saying something?

 

[paul7388]

Reading all these posts and I feel sorry for Webzcas.

These are promotions that are kindly being offered monthly by CM and Pragmatic , Bragg etc. Promotions that were never available monthly years ago. Tho to be fair most of people commenting weren't here that long ago.

They are generous promotions. People should be happy to just enter and leave it up to staff how its managed. So what if there are load of entrants and you have less chance of winning. Is it really a big deal. Why should anyone be saying members that have been here for years when it was a proper forum and contributed way more than screenshots and made thousands of posts be told sorry you can't enter you never posted last month.

Myself I only enter the odd competition. Could enter every month but half the time can't be bothered. Just leave it up to ones that seem desperate to win to enter.

Think people need to remember these are competitions that don't need to be ran . Older members here will remember how we used to.have plenty of Reps taking part and posting comps etc. But the whinging and constant moaning drove them away. Now look and tell me how many Reps post and offer competitions. Exactly so who is to say that if people keep complaining about competitions that the owners won't just go fuck this its not worth the hassle.

 

[racingcat]

What if they cover their mouth while saying something?

unless a webcam verification is mandatory we have to trust everyone that their mouths are clearly visible when writing ^^


@paul7388 i totally agree with u. noone should complain about sth that is free but here we are

 

[johnnymcc1966]

Fun fact regarding the Red and Yellow Card system is that it is based on the traffic light system. English referee Ken Aston was the smart person who thought of introducing this simple system to help both players and spectators understand the players who have been cautioned or dismissed after having cards shown to them.

 

[geordiecolin]

Reading all these posts and I feel sorry for Webzcas.

These are promotions that are kindly being offered monthly by CM and Pragmatic , Bragg etc. Promotions that were never available monthly years ago. Tho to be fair most of people commenting weren't here that long ago.

They are generous promotions. People should be happy to just enter and leave it up to staff how its managed. So what if there are load of entrants and you have less chance of winning. Is it really a big deal. Why should anyone be saying members that have been here for years when it was a proper forum and contributed way more than screenshots and made thousands of posts be told sorry you can't enter you never posted last month.

Myself I only enter the odd competition. Could enter every month but half the time can't be bothered. Just leave it up to ones that seem desperate to win to enter.

Think people need to remember these are competitions that don't need to be ran . Older members here will remember how we used to.have plenty of Reps taking part and posting comps etc. But the whinging and constant moaning drove them away. Now look and tell me how many Reps post and offer competitions. Exactly so who is to say that if people keep complaining about competitions that the owners won't just go fuck this its not worth the hassle.

You echo what I have been saying for years.
I started off my years in here being way too agressive with my opinions then quite quickly learned that bringing gripes and groans then producing big arguments is not conductive to forum harmony or encouraging future comps.
You may be able to win the odd battle but it comes with a cost. Yet we are in a forum that invites comments!
The best that I can see is make comment then gracefully bow out.