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Parallax · 02-15-2014, 03:54 PM

Whew. What a relief!

Racer X 69 · 02-15-2014, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Whew. What a relief!

Yeah, people always say I'm such a Clown!

Parallax · 02-15-2014, 04:10 PM - **1 Like**

Well, I use Homer as an avatar only because an Archie Bunker one would hit WAY too close to home, personality wise.

Racer X 69 · 02-15-2014, 04:19 PM

Yeah, Mrs. Racer might get mad, but here is a shot of her by the lake last summer.

Parallax · 02-15-2014, 04:24 PM

LOL. Last Halloween my wife and I were invited to a "come as a flower" costume party.
She had to dress as a dried arrangement.

(If she ever reads this forum I'm dead.)

techno57 · 02-15-2014, 04:33 PM

Doctor told her to take iron..... loll

**MSL** · 02-15-2014, 10:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

Well, I use Homer as an avatar only because an Archie Bunker one would hit WAY too close to home, personality wise.

Only personality wise? And do you have a favorite seat?

Parallax · 02-16-2014, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by MSL

Only personality wise? And do you have a favorite seat?

Absolutely. The only one I won't throw out of it is my cat.

scotiaphotographic · 02-16-2014, 10:10 AM - **2 Likes**

Not sour grapes but has anyone else noticed that the same people have won 2 or 3 times?

VoiceOfReason · 02-16-2014, 10:12 AM

There's no way I can compete for I can not come up with enough relevant content. It was hard, but I did get one raffle entry, and that's all I need.

**MSL** · 02-16-2014, 11:10 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by scotiaphotographic

Not sour grapes but has anyone else noticed that the same people have won 2 or 3 times?

The contest limits winner to 3 overall wins. A couple of people are trying to be in the top 12 every day as the person with the most raffle tickets wins one of the grand prizes automatically. Some end up in the top 12 just because they had an active day an may end up winning. As I noted before, you can't win without getting one or more likes, and that requires posting good content or images. If you weren't offering sour grapes, why did you bother to make this observation?

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

There's no way I can compete for I can not come up with enough relevant content. It was hard, but I did get one raffle entry, and that's all I need.

Any relevant content is great. Pre-contest, people could post images and maybe get one or two comments if they weren't stunning images. Now, there is a lot more back and forth with the comments. Some are just pats on the back, but at the end of the day, for the most part the contest is building a stronger online community which I can only hope will continue post contest.

Racer X 69 · 02-16-2014, 11:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MSL

The contest limits winner to 3 overall wins. A couple of people are trying to be in the top 12 every day as the person with the most raffle tickets wins one of the grand prizes automatically. Some end up in the top 12 just because they had an active day an may end up winning. As I noted before, you can't win without getting one or more likes, and that requires posting good content or images. If you weren't offering sour grapes, why did you bother to make this observation?

Any relevant content is great. Pre-contest, people could post images and maybe get one or two comments if they weren't stunning images. Now, there is a lot more back and forth with the comments. Some are just pats on the back, but at the end of the day, for the most part the contest is building a stronger online community which I can only hope will continue post contest.

+1 on that. Good observations and points.

dansamy · 02-16-2014, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Whew. What a relief!

Yup! Almost didn't get my daily ticket. I'd have been pretty cranky if I hadn't.

atupdate · 02-17-2014, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by MSL

Any relevant content is great. Pre-contest, people could post images and maybe get one or two comments if they weren't stunning images. Now, there is a lot more back and forth with the comments. Some are just pats on the back, but at the end of the day, for the most part the contest is building a stronger online community which I can only hope will continue post contest.

The additional comments being made benefit the poster towards winning the contest and often the give and take are totally off topic from the thread subject. I have been giving out more likes to reward the good posts instead of a "nice shot" comment. I can't wait for March to arrive and the spamfest to end.

Tim

VoiceOfReason · 02-17-2014, 11:58 AM - **2 Likes**

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02-15-2014, 03:54 PM	#316
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Whew. What a relief!

02-15-2014, 03:58 PM	#317
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by Parallax Whew. What a relief! Yeah, people always say I'm such a Clown!

02-15-2014, 04:10 PM - 1 Like	#318
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Well, I use Homer as an avatar only because an Archie Bunker one would hit WAY too close to home, personality wise.

02-15-2014, 04:19 PM	#319
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Yeah, Mrs. Racer might get mad, but here is a shot of her by the lake last summer.

02-15-2014, 04:24 PM	#320
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	LOL. Last Halloween my wife and I were invited to a "come as a flower" costume party. She had to dress as a dried arrangement. (If she ever reads this forum I'm dead.)

02-15-2014, 04:33 PM	#321
techno57 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 10	Doctor told her to take iron..... loll

02-15-2014, 10:18 PM - 1 Like	#322
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Originally posted by Parallax Well, I use Homer as an avatar only because an Archie Bunker one would hit WAY too close to home, personality wise. Only personality wise? And do you have a favorite seat?

02-16-2014, 06:02 AM	#323
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by MSL Only personality wise? And do you have a favorite seat? Absolutely. The only one I won't throw out of it is my cat.

02-16-2014, 10:10 AM - 2 Likes	#324
scotiaphotographic New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 5	Not sour grapes but has anyone else noticed that the same people have won 2 or 3 times?

02-16-2014, 10:12 AM	#325
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	There's no way I can compete for I can not come up with enough relevant content. It was hard, but I did get one raffle entry, and that's all I need.

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02-16-2014, 11:10 AM - 3 Likes	#326
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Originally posted by scotiaphotographic Not sour grapes but has anyone else noticed that the same people have won 2 or 3 times? The contest limits winner to 3 overall wins. A couple of people are trying to be in the top 12 every day as the person with the most raffle tickets wins one of the grand prizes automatically. Some end up in the top 12 just because they had an active day an may end up winning. As I noted before, you can't win without getting one or more likes, and that requires posting good content or images. If you weren't offering sour grapes, why did you bother to make this observation? Originally posted by VoiceOfReason There's no way I can compete for I can not come up with enough relevant content. It was hard, but I did get one raffle entry, and that's all I need. Any relevant content is great. Pre-contest, people could post images and maybe get one or two comments if they weren't stunning images. Now, there is a lot more back and forth with the comments. Some are just pats on the back, but at the end of the day, for the most part the contest is building a stronger online community which I can only hope will continue post contest.

02-16-2014, 11:29 AM - 1 Like	#327
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by MSL The contest limits winner to 3 overall wins. A couple of people are trying to be in the top 12 every day as the person with the most raffle tickets wins one of the grand prizes automatically. Some end up in the top 12 just because they had an active day an may end up winning. As I noted before, you can't win without getting one or more likes, and that requires posting good content or images. If you weren't offering sour grapes, why did you bother to make this observation? Any relevant content is great. Pre-contest, people could post images and maybe get one or two comments if they weren't stunning images. Now, there is a lot more back and forth with the comments. Some are just pats on the back, but at the end of the day, for the most part the contest is building a stronger online community which I can only hope will continue post contest. +1 on that. Good observations and points.

02-16-2014, 11:47 PM	#328
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by Parallax Whew. What a relief! Yup! Almost didn't get my daily ticket. I'd have been pretty cranky if I hadn't.

02-17-2014, 11:52 AM	#329
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,723	Originally posted by MSL Any relevant content is great. Pre-contest, people could post images and maybe get one or two comments if they weren't stunning images. Now, there is a lot more back and forth with the comments. Some are just pats on the back, but at the end of the day, for the most part the contest is building a stronger online community which I can only hope will continue post contest. The additional comments being made benefit the poster towards winning the contest and often the give and take are totally off topic from the thread subject. I have been giving out more likes to reward the good posts instead of a "nice shot" comment. I can't wait for March to arrive and the spamfest to end. Tim

02-17-2014, 11:58 AM - 2 Likes	#330
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124