Question What constitutes a post for the purpose of the competitions?

RobG · 05-02-2021, 05:25 PM

If I look at "My Activity", I've made six posts, but the competition thread says I've made none. Does a reply to a post not count as a post? In the past, posts in special interest forums didn't count. But replies to posts (even if they're my own) in "Post your photos" should count?

bertwert · 05-02-2021, 05:54 PM

The timer clicks over to the next day at midnight GMT, and you have to do six posts in that day. In the case here, that was 55 minutes ago at the time of writing, so I would guess you made those six posts "yesterday".

RobG · 05-02-2021, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

The timer clicks over to the next day at midnight GMT, and you have to do six posts in that day. In the case here, that was 55 minutes ago at the time of writing, so I would guess you made those six posts "yesterday".

OK, perhaps that ought to be in the original post in the thread. Presumably that means that I have over 12 posts during the last 24 hours in the GMT zone rather than 6 last night and 6 today in GMT+10. I guess I'll have to stop reading PF in the morning.

**jhaji** · 05-03-2021, 06:14 AM

The clock gets reset at GMT+0. I think that would've something to do with your problem. You probably tried to enter the next day after having qualified the previous day.

**i_trax** · 05-08-2021, 04:41 PM - **1 Like**

it is a bit confusing but very manageable,
I know I have another 20min till my "new" day will start.....

RobG · 05-08-2021, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by jhaji

The clock gets reset at GMT+0. I think that would've something to do with your problem. You probably tried to enter the next day after having qualified the previous day.

Yep, QED. However, the cause wasn't obvious in the absence of the GMT explanation.

Originally posted by i_trax

it is a bit confusing but very manageable,
I know I have another 20min till my "new" day will start.....

I guess it would be a bit easier in Perth?

I just have to try to be patient to wait until lunch to check the forums.

bertwert · 05-08-2021, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by RobG

I guess it would be a bit easier in Perth? I just have to try to be patient to wait until lunch to check the forums.

I know what you mean there, for me the new day is at 1800, but I've got nothing* better to do all day except browse the forum so by the time 1800 rolls around, I'm pretty close to posted out

*that isn't strictly true, there's tons of things I should be doing...

Not a Number · 05-08-2021, 07:24 PM

Replies in some sections like voting or nominating in contests (I believe) don't count towards giveaways. You'd have to check with Adam on exactly which sections are excepted.

RobG · 05-08-2021, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I know what you mean there, for me the new day is at 1800, but I've got nothing* better to do all day except browse the forum so by the time 1800 rolls around, I'm pretty close to posted out

*that isn't strictly true, there's tons of things I should be doing...

Ouch! That timing sucks.

05-02-2021, 05:25 PM	#1
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,903	What constitutes a post for the purpose of the competitions? If I look at "My Activity", I've made six posts, but the competition thread says I've made none. Does a reply to a post not count as a post? In the past, posts in special interest forums didn't count. But replies to posts (even if they're my own) in "Post your photos" should count?

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05-02-2021, 05:54 PM	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	The timer clicks over to the next day at midnight GMT, and you have to do six posts in that day. In the case here, that was 55 minutes ago at the time of writing, so I would guess you made those six posts "yesterday".

05-02-2021, 06:56 PM	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,903 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert The timer clicks over to the next day at midnight GMT, and you have to do six posts in that day. In the case here, that was 55 minutes ago at the time of writing, so I would guess you made those six posts "yesterday". OK, perhaps that ought to be in the original post in the thread. Presumably that means that I have over 12 posts during the last 24 hours in the GMT zone rather than 6 last night and 6 today in GMT+10. I guess I'll have to stop reading PF in the morning.

05-03-2021, 06:14 AM	#4
jhaji Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,141	The clock gets reset at GMT+0. I think that would've something to do with your problem. You probably tried to enter the next day after having qualified the previous day.

05-08-2021, 04:41 PM - 1 Like	#5
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	it is a bit confusing but very manageable, I know I have another 20min till my "new" day will start.....

05-08-2021, 07:05 PM	#6
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,903 Original Poster	Originally posted by jhaji The clock gets reset at GMT+0. I think that would've something to do with your problem. You probably tried to enter the next day after having qualified the previous day. Yep, QED. However, the cause wasn't obvious in the absence of the GMT explanation. Originally posted by i_trax it is a bit confusing but very manageable, I know I have another 20min till my "new" day will start..... I guess it would be a bit easier in Perth? I just have to try to be patient to wait until lunch to check the forums.

05-08-2021, 07:14 PM	#7
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by RobG I guess it would be a bit easier in Perth? I just have to try to be patient to wait until lunch to check the forums. I know what you mean there, for me the new day is at 1800, but I've got nothing* better to do all day except browse the forum so by the time 1800 rolls around, I'm pretty close to posted out that isn't strictly true, there's tons of things I should* be doing...

05-08-2021, 07:24 PM	#8
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Replies in some sections like voting or nominating in contests (I believe) don't count towards giveaways. You'd have to check with Adam on exactly which sections are excepted.

05-08-2021, 08:21 PM	#9
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,903 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert I know what you mean there, for me the new day is at 1800, but I've got nothing* better to do all day except browse the forum so by the time 1800 rolls around, I'm pretty close to posted out that isn't strictly true, there's tons of things I should* be doing... Ouch! That timing sucks.