What it takes to win... "The Contest"

[T-Shirt]

All this social engineering! Even if everyone was given an identical top of the line machine, how long do you think the would stay identical? those in to upgrades,mods etc.would soon be changing hardware, software and bios tweakers would find other improvements.
those with less interest or skills would have better or lesser machines depending on their system management abilities.

I think the giveaway rules are fine, selected by active participation,and quality of content.

 

[T-Shirt]

Originally posted by ToRN
How about people who answer first?

It wouldn't work, people are posting here from different time zones , all around the world. How would you determine when first is?

 

[MrGaribaldi]

Originally posted by T-Shirt

It wouldn't work, people are posting here from different time zones , all around the world. How would you determine when first is?

That's the easy part... The first post after the Q is asked, get's the credit...

But what if the first post doesn't give all the answer, but the first 2 does? What then?

Or maybe a third post is needed before the Q is answered?

That's the problem with a compo like that... Not that I'm all that against it, but there'd have to be quite a few rules to clarify... And with the mods ability to delete messages... NOT that they would, but people would be claiming that they'd posted the answer, but was deleted to let another one get the credit...

But if it had been that way with the compo when I first came here....

It'd be chaotic times here at 3ds...

As for the slowest 'puter... Take your pic:
P75, 486 DX2 66, 386SX (can't remember Mhz)...
And I know where I can get my hands on an 8086... And yes, they all work...

So that is no good either...

.02$

 

[Mac_Bug]

Uh, well, it was only a transparent ploy by me to get prizes

 

[uncleel]

What it takes to win

Originally posted by 3DSThomas
Uncleel won the big prize in one of the first contests

As a past winner, believe me when I tell you, read & comprehend the rules! http://www.3dspotlight.com/contests/forums2/

ie: "the number and quality of posts made..."
The greastest number of quality posts will win!

ie: "Active Participant..."
One who is busy sharing & taking part!

Your opinion counts, but lame topics & one line replies to jack up your post count, won't win!
PROFANITY may result in your post being deleted!


Tips:
Quality posts, NOT Quantity.
Don't post garbage
Newcomer Welcome & Hello
Search Feature is Your Friend

* Be mindful of our International Membership; use proper English & Grammar.
* Women & Children frequent the boards, watch your language!
* Please use a Specific Question on the Subject Line.
* TOS is strictly enforced

 

[poertner_1274]

Originally posted by Tawhid 1
uncleel
pls give me gforce 4 if i win 1st prize

You will only win the GF4 is you win the respect of Julio, and the rest of the people on this board. Posting the things you do now, will not only NOT win you the prize, but it will also earn you the respect of nobody. If you would like to post something worth while, then I will appreciate you being here, but if not.........
Please help us out, and help the others out that actually need help on this board, and please post things that are worth MY time, YOUR time, and EVERYONE else's time.

 

[Arris]

Originally posted by T-Shirt

It wouldn't work, people are posting here from different time zones , all around the world. How would you determine when first is?

I think he was being sarcastic. I don't think it was a serious suggestion T-Shirt

 

[Phantasm66]

Re: What it takes to win

Originally posted by uncleel


As a past winner, believe me when I tell you, read & comprehend the rules! http://www.3dspotlight.com/contests/forums2/

ie: Active Participant. One who is busy "sharing" & taking part! Your opinion counts, but lame topics & one line replies to jack up your post count, won't win!

Tips:
Quality posts, NOT Quantity.
Don't post garbage
Newcomer Welcome & Hello
Search Feature is Your Friend

* Be mindful of our International Membership; use proper English & Grammar.
* Women & Children frequent the boards, watch your language!
* Please use a Specific Question on the Subject Line.
* TOS is strictly enforced

And as another former first prize winner, you took the words right out of my mouth.


Oh, I'm going to enjoy playing with this overclocked Pentium 4 when it arrives at my door....

You feeble lamerz don't stand a chance against the power of the Dark Side.... You have paid the price for your lack of vision....

You'd better start answering those posts now, with good quality computing knowledge springing forth from your every sentence, if you want to stand a chance against me, you Rebel Scum.....

 

[Per Hansson]

Some more "food for thought"; I've never won the contests here at 3DS, though I became a frequent visitor in January of 2000...

And trust me I have tried to win

It's not like I haven't posted good posts, neither is it that I have posted crap, it's that I'm *too technical* i.e. my answers oftenly require further explanation and as such my high technical experience with computers didn't help me much in the contests...

And what did I do instead of winning the contests I tried so hard to win? Became an editor for 3DS!

The irony the irony...

 

[Phantasm66]

Originally posted by Per Hansson
Some more "food for thought"; I've never won the contests here at 3DS, though I became a frequent visitor in January of 2000...

And trust me I have tried to win

It's not like I haven't posted good posts, neither is it that I have posted crap, it's that I'm *too technical* i.e. my answers oftenly require further explanation and as such my high technical experience with computers didn't help me much in the contests...

And what did I do instead of winning the contests I tried so hard to win? Became an editor for 3DS!

The irony the irony...

Oh, indeed, Per. Indeed. Behaving well and working hard are rewarded on this site. That in itself is its own prize.

To tell you the truth, if I did win this time (which I honest to Goodness doubt regardless of the number of quality posts I make, unto infinite) I would probably not accept the prize. I was made a moderator here, and that was the real prize....

I am still going to whip all of you new people's bottoms, though.

 

[PanicX]

Originally posted by Mac_Bug
hows about we give out prizes based on who has the slowest machine

Sure, then of course, I'd win, since I don't even own a PC, but then again, who's to say who owns what? And how does that benefit the 3DS community? The contest is designed to inspire a bigger and better 3DS community, and by rewarding those who, help research a problem or contribute new innovative ideas, help us all in reaching that goal.

Seriously now, how much of a tech wiz do you have to be to use www.google.com or www.microsoft.com? Just a little bit of a "here to help" mindset and some spare time, and you're likely to be a prime canidate.


Good Luck!!

 

[uncleel]

Originally posted by PanicX
Seriously now, how much of a tech wiz do you have to be...

I have TeCHNoLoGy DeFiCiT DiSoRDeR, & still won! So can you.

p.s. Quoting & linking articles, guides, reviews, & tweaks for www.3dspotlight.com helps.
p.s.s. Search Feature is Your Friend

 

[Phantasm66]

Originally posted by PanicX

Just a little bit of a "here to help" mindset and some spare time, and you're likely to be a prime canidate.


Good Luck!!

I think you have hit the nail right on the head.

its more about helping others and doing your best to make computing a more enjoyable experience for all.....

Try your very best at that, and you just might win.....

 

[henderrob]

contest

I find that I don't post often because I find the answer right in the thread.. I do read plenty of the discussions but don't feel I have much to add. But the contest is giving me incentive to post.

 

[boeingfixer]

It doesn't matter

Heya ldogg,

Don't sweat it. If you aren't Techno-savey, just post your questions and if you are asked to be more specific then post again. You may be suprized at how much you DO know about computers. Good Luck to ALL !!

Remember, quality counts too....

 

[Phantasm66]

you should all try your hardest to help each other.

you should all give in the spirit of giving, not heeding your post count or whatever...

you should answer any question that you know the answer to....

this was how i won....

 

[uncleel]

Oh Lord, they read but they do not comprehend.

Two thing amaze me.
1.) I actually posted this thread, giving away the secret.
2.) That people don't read & heed.

 

[MrGaribaldi]

Re: Oh Lord, they read but they do not comprehend.

Originally posted by uncleel
Two thing amaze me.
1.) I actually posted this thread, giving away the secret.
2.) That people don't read & heed.

Give them a chance... Besides, as long as people stay around and contributes to the community, 3DS wins

 

[T-Shirt]

Contribute what you can, and do no harm.
just like real life.

 

[Ai Hate]

Re: Re: Oh Lord, they read but they do not comprehend.

Originally posted by MrGaribaldi
Give them a chance... Besides, as long as people stay around and contributes to the community, 3DS wins

concur

Originally posted by T-Shirt:
Contribute what you can, and do no harm.
just like real life.

concur again

 

[uncleel]

Those that have "read & comprehended" have a better chance than all the others.

 

[Phantasm66]

Originally posted by T-Shirt
and do no harm....

yes.