driverheaven competitions

mike2h · Dec 1, 2007, 08:52 PM

i posted this over in the 'congrats' thread for the zotac comp, but felt it prolly wouldnt be seen much there & felt that it needed more exposure.
1st -for those few of you with some sort of negative post - every competition has the rules posted at the begining. i noticed a LOT OF YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS THERE WAS NO MENTION OF A GAME IN YOUR POSTS(i actually made a post to that effect at some point in the competition. wich was silly of me, but i felt it needed to be done)- so all those posts that did not mention a game were invalid.
2nd- a lot of peeps were bitching for various reasons about the way this comp was done & the way it progressed starting with the fact that mods were eligible & up to some peeps complaining about individuals posting 'to much'. please get a life. as long as the rules are followed all else is basically irrelevant.
3rd- i can guarantee you that the 'powers that be' are sick of the amount of whining that goes on during & after these competitions - to the point that they(the giveaways) could be reduced/stopped because they are such a headache to run.
bottom line - if you dont like the way the comps are setup & run dont participate & please dont ruin it for the rest of us that really appreciate the work that z & the crew put into them. ty.

WhO_KnOwS · Dec 1, 2007, 09:37 PM

Believe this belongs in feedback.

mike2h · Dec 1, 2007, 09:52 PM

no, feedback is for the mods, from us, about the site. this post is intended for site members.

Falstaff · Dec 1, 2007, 11:50 PM

so is it feedback for staff or bitchback for members?
I agree about the contest whining.
I have never won anything nor do I expect to, I come here for sheer enjoyment.
Far as I can see, if folks had expectations and they werent satisfied, I can think of no better oppurtunity to re-evaluate those expectations than now.

Vikingod · Dec 2, 2007, 12:04 AM

Well put Jeff.

mike2h · Dec 2, 2007, 12:05 AM

feedback from members to staff...

& ditto on vikings comment.

WhO_KnOwS · Dec 2, 2007, 12:10 AM

I find it kind of sad that a good thing like giving away a top of the line gfx card can turn into open attacks against Z and the winner. I mean, for christ's sake, the guy actually ended up apologizing for winning the card (3rd page in the competition thread)... Sad, just sad.

Mike2h, I suggest me and you grab a blunt object and start spreading the word of reason around!

Falstaff · Dec 2, 2007, 02:16 AM

you know this crap happens alot, I guess it is just sour grapes.

mike2h · Dec 2, 2007, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhO_KnOwS

I find it kind of sad that a good thing like giving away a top of the line gfx card can turn into open attacks against Z and the winner. I mean, for christ's sake, the guy actually ended up apologizing for winning the card (3rd page in the competition thread)... Sad, just sad.

Mike2h, I suggest me and you grab a blunt object and start spreading the word of reason around!

lol. i think z's buddy 'bone' has it pretty much under control. think its dead issue now

~~werty316~~ · Dec 2, 2007, 04:12 AM

One part of the rules those whiners probably never read which is quite sad since the contest page didn't have alot of words:

Quote:

[COLOR=Black]The boring stuff:
Driver Heaven, Gaming Heaven and Zotac are not responsible for any stress caused by trying to win this competition. The final decision is the final decision, thats why its called the final decision, so we want to see no whinging, bitching or claims of "OMG, I never win im a loser, feel sorry for me I hope you all die" when it's over.[/COLOR]

Just wait and I bet there'll be a repeat in the HD3780 contest. More banning might be in order me thinks.

Skull · Dec 2, 2007, 12:57 PM

well ill be here to sort it out when and if it happens. The comps wont be ruined for the good people.

If anyone has any issues or sees problems arising drop me a PM.

cozumel · Dec 2, 2007, 03:54 PM

Good job on the bans Skull. Don't understand why people can't just enter, simply congratulate the winner and move on. Like what is the big deal? Where does this big sense of self importance come from with some of the losers?

I'm too lazy to enter any of the competitions. Can't be bothered to think of a sentence. Any chance of a 'special' competition for people like me where all you have to do is post some incoherent nonsense? That way even a guy with an IQ of a dung beetle could win and I would then feel confident participating.

WhO_KnOwS · Dec 2, 2007, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

Good job on the bans Skull. Don't understand why people can't just enter, simply congratulate the winner and move on. Like what is the big deal? Where does this big sense of self importance come from with some of the losers?

I'm too lazy to enter any of the competitions. Can't be bothered to think of a sentence. Any chance of a 'special' competition for people like me where all you have to do is post some incoherent nonsense? That way even a guy with an IQ of a dung beetle could win and I would then feel confident participating.

Go ahead and nominate your GOTY! That's right, with only a word or two you can win a game...

Man, I sound like a damn telemarketer.

BlueMak · Dec 2, 2007, 05:03 PM

Hmm, I think I will go back to the thread and read it after I last posted. It was very polite the last time I checked it.

Falstaff · Dec 2, 2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMak

Hmm, I think I will go back to the thread and read it after I last posted. It was very polite the last time I checked it.

Polite, how dare you Blue....
wheres that thread report button...

Skull · Dec 2, 2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

Any chance of a 'special' competition for people like me where all you have to do is post some incoherent nonsense? That way even a guy with an IQ of a dung beetle could win and I would then feel confident participating.

I thought thats what most people did in the last one? Especially the guy who said he spent 10 days making up "creative" entries.

Yeah, right.

mike2h · Dec 2, 2007, 08:41 PM

lol, i had a hard time with that one to..
& i was very proud of the amount of 'incoherent nonsense i put out! just ask iria, most of it was at his expense

**Mousey** · Dec 2, 2007, 10:00 PM

I understand whole heartedly why Zardon's basically given up (if this shouldn't be here delete it please) on us, it's so frustrating having whiny bitches coming to you about every little problem they could be solving themselves and i'm amazed he didn't do it sooner.
I've learned from running a private WoW server, within a week i was sick of people whispering me in game going "OMG MOUSEY THIS GUY IS USIN H4X BAN IM!!!", when the guy in question beat the little bitch fair and square in a duel.

Pah, the world and the internet's gone mad

Skull · Dec 2, 2007, 10:16 PM

Well I think the point was made. I suggest you guys who care get out there and get helping the newbies with their tech problems. For every negativity, lets have more positivity

Dec 1, 2007, 08:52 PM	#1
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	driverheaven competitions i posted this over in the 'congrats' thread for the zotac comp, but felt it prolly wouldnt be seen much there & felt that it needed more exposure. 1st -for those few of you with some sort of negative post - every competition has the rules posted at the begining. i noticed a LOT OF YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS THERE WAS NO MENTION OF A GAME IN YOUR POSTS(i actually made a post to that effect at some point in the competition. wich was silly of me, but i felt it needed to be done)- so all those posts that did not mention a game were invalid. 2nd- a lot of peeps were bitching for various reasons about the way this comp was done & the way it progressed starting with the fact that mods were eligible & up to some peeps complaining about individuals posting 'to much'. please get a life. as long as the rules are followed all else is basically irrelevant. 3rd- i can guarantee you that the 'powers that be' are sick of the amount of whining that goes on during & after these competitions - to the point that they(the giveaways) could be reduced/stopped because they are such a headache to run. bottom line - if you dont like the way the comps are setup & run dont participate & please dont ruin it for the rest of us that really appreciate the work that z & the crew put into them. ty. __________________

Dec 1, 2007, 09:37 PM	#2
WhO_KnOwS The Knows Mister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Slovenia, Europe Posts: 409 Rep Power: 0	Believe this belongs in feedback. __________________ How you can help DriverHeaven by using Digg!

Dec 1, 2007, 09:52 PM	Thread Starter #3
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	no, feedback is for the mods, from us, about the site. this post is intended for site members. __________________

Dec 1, 2007, 11:50 PM	#4
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	so is it feedback for staff or bitchback for members? I agree about the contest whining. I have never won anything nor do I expect to, I come here for sheer enjoyment. Far as I can see, if folks had expectations and they werent satisfied, I can think of no better oppurtunity to re-evaluate those expectations than now. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Dec 2, 2007, 12:05 AM	Thread Starter #6
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	feedback from members to staff... & ditto on vikings comment. __________________

Dec 2, 2007, 12:04 AM	#5
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Well put Jeff.

Dec 2, 2007, 12:10 AM	#7
WhO_KnOwS The Knows Mister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Slovenia, Europe Posts: 409 Rep Power: 0	I find it kind of sad that a good thing like giving away a top of the line gfx card can turn into open attacks against Z and the winner. I mean, for christ's sake, the guy actually ended up apologizing for winning the card (3rd page in the competition thread)... Sad, just sad. Mike2h, I suggest me and you grab a blunt object and start spreading the word of reason around! __________________ How you can help DriverHeaven by using Digg!

Dec 2, 2007, 02:16 AM	#8
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	you know this crap happens alot, I guess it is just sour grapes. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Dec 2, 2007, 12:57 PM	#11
Skull Boney Admin Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 659 Rep Power: 59	well ill be here to sort it out when and if it happens. The comps wont be ruined for the good people. If anyone has any issues or sees problems arising drop me a PM.

Dec 2, 2007, 03:54 PM	#12
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	Good job on the bans Skull. Don't understand why people can't just enter, simply congratulate the winner and move on. Like what is the big deal? Where does this big sense of self importance come from with some of the losers? I'm too lazy to enter any of the competitions. Can't be bothered to think of a sentence. Any chance of a 'special' competition for people like me where all you have to do is post some incoherent nonsense? That way even a guy with an IQ of a dung beetle could win and I would then feel confident participating. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Dec 2, 2007, 05:03 PM	#14
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,464 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Hmm, I think I will go back to the thread and read it after I last posted. It was very polite the last time I checked it. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Dec 2, 2007, 08:41 PM	Thread Starter #17
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	lol, i had a hard time with that one to.. & i was very proud of the amount of 'incoherent nonsense i put out! just ask iria, most of it was at his expense __________________

Dec 2, 2007, 10:00 PM	#18
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,185 Rep Power: 245 System Specs	I understand whole heartedly why Zardon's basically given up (if this shouldn't be here delete it please) on us, it's so frustrating having whiny bitches coming to you about every little problem they could be solving themselves and i'm amazed he didn't do it sooner. I've learned from running a private WoW server, within a week i was sick of people whispering me in game going "OMG MOUSEY THIS GUY IS USIN H4X BAN IM!!!", when the guy in question beat the little bitch fair and square in a duel. Pah, the world and the internet's gone mad __________________

Dec 2, 2007, 10:16 PM	#19
Skull Boney Admin Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 659 Rep Power: 59	Well I think the point was made. I suggest you guys who care get out there and get helping the newbies with their tech problems. For every negativity, lets have more positivity