It is unfortunate there was cheating.  I liked the voting method for contests.

Congratulations Medtrans, buckeye and s2000chick on your win!  

I beg to differ,

other contestants were not punished, as I have used the 3rd party service random draw - random.org ( image attached in my earlier post ). So the rest of contestants had the equal chance to win one of the 3 prizes.

By misusing the voting system the whole poll concept for this contest was put into jeopardy and under suspicion , therefore I did what had to be done.

What bothers me the most is that we tried to give something back to our members and show our appreciation. This was supposed to be fun contest and what we got was whining by some members and voting abuse.

And let me remind you all that we reserve the right to choose the winners the way we fit ( not that member's feedback is not appreciated ).

If some of you think we have been unfair then I suggest you not to participate in the future contests.

And believe me when I say this won't stop us from running more contests but any kind of abuse won't be tolerated.

Zuga
 

"What bothers me the most is that we tried to give something back to our members and show our appreciation. This was supposed to be fun contest and what we got was whining by some members and voting abuse."    

This says it all... The whining was annoying enough, the cheating was a sorry shock, the way it was solved was fair... they could have just cancelled the whole thing... no winners... and they could have decided it is not worth the hassle to have them at all, but they haven't... rather they have been as fair and even-handed as possible and resolved the issue...

And now they have to defend their actions?? Is gambling not an adult pastime?  Is this forum not an adult site?  Is there anyone here that does not come looking for help, advice, codes for free money to gamble with, etc.?

... if you are an adult please raise your hand!

Actually there was no "tone" in my post, but stating the facts. Were some whining? Yes. Were some abusing the contest? Yes. And actually we have been getting a "tone" from certain members. I call it as I see it.

Don't like what we are doing here then next time choose not to participate, and problem solved. Those who decide to participate will have their chance to win FREE prizes.

The key word here is FREE and some appreciation in return would be nice. We do not have to organize these contests but we choose to show our appreciation this way.

Zuga

Since you are talking about me i suppose i should answer it even though i'm not in the mood to deal with such trivial back lash given it's Easter and all.

I think pretty much everyone "gets it" as to why it has to be this way and voting is no longer an option. It is to protect our members and it is our highest priority at LCB.

Not sure what you are suggesting here by this comment and because of that i won't even dignify it with an answer. As for the rest of the members i'm sure they know the same rules apply.

Lips

It wasnt the question itself but they way you posted. Speaking about your "tone" , so you got one in return. And  FYI not all replies and points were directed at you.


I thought the voting would be a fun and also a democratic way to choose the winners. But sadly it failed to achieve that. Therefore we will introduce something else that will be more efficient and not subjected to abuse.
On top of this we had some members not liking the voting system, so its fair to say we cant please all.

Therefore we will run the future contests the way we fit, with the rules we set. After all we are giving FREE prizes . Fair? Hell yeah!


That was explained in one of my previous posts, before you even posted. Thank you very much.


Feedback - yes.  Insinuations, "tone"  and abuse - not.


If it was constructive feedback then it would of been greatly appreciated. So hope you brought your scarf and gloves. 


ok holding 1,2,3,4,5.....    geeez , lighten up would ya

P.S.

buckeyesrule and s2000chick please PM you moneybookers, paypal or neteller details.

P.P.S.

Upgrading this topic to closed.

Zuga