MiniMadWoman Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Though the event itself failed, it delivered in creating madness. Now those are words of a true leader!! Lead us on Dean!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekcbbug Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I don't want to do this again. I had found all the posts and submitted them in the time given. Why should I have to work hard at this and others who couldn't keep up, get a second chance? This is like running and leading 25 miles of a marathon and then someone calls it, and says lets do it again tomorrow. I think that if you had posted in all the posts up to the time the server was down are automatically put in the next contest. All who were submitted in the first nine should all be winners. Even after missing the first post because of error messages I wonder about this too a bit. I mean we did get what 9 (?) postings, at least 8 of which seemed to be working fine. Why not at least go for the first nine and save yourself somr trouble and only rerun the last four and add the fast lane contests to it. Even though I got tons of error messages in the first posting, I think that would be easier on the system and also make all who were here tonight not feel as upset as Roman is. I think it would really be the only fair way to do it for all concerned and may make it easier on you tech guys that have to work all this out all over again. Hey this way it would only be 4 secret places to find and I think it wouldn't jam up the system as much. Just an idea but it does seem like it would be easier all the way around and no one wold be left upset about doing it all over again. And the tech guys may love you forever. :-D Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I've been looking at the post in the contest topics, and though everyone didn't get a chance to post in each topic, I think that everyone who wanted to participate did post at least once. I say we give everyone the benefit of the doubt and assume that they would have posted in every topic. I will compile a list of everyone and pick at random 13 winners for the White Orchid and one Grand Prize Winner of the Victorianna. I think that this is the fair thing to do since many people changed their plans to be here tonight. Though the event itself failed, it delivered in creating madness. We'll pick the winners and move on with a month that still holds many surprises! Dean Yet again you are too kind Dean!!! BIG THANKS Heck i even impressed myself i got to post in a 2 minute thread. ANd man did my post numbers go up. hehe It was still a great idea and it was fun. Good Luck everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I've been looking at the post in the contest topics, and though everyone didn't get a chance to post in each topic, I think that everyone who wanted to participate did post at least once. I say we give everyone the benefit of the doubt and assume that they would have posted in every topic. I will compile a list of everyone and pick at random 13 winners for the White Orchid and one Grand Prize Winner of the Victorianna. I think that this is the fair thing to do since many people changed their plans to be here tonight. Though the event itself failed, it delivered in creating madness. We'll pick the winners and move on with a month that still holds many surprises! Dean Wow Dean...how very very generous of you! This will make some people extremely happy. I am one of those people but I would definitely do this again if need be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekcbbug Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Dean, your solution is much better than mine and extreemly GENEROUS!!!!! Thank you! And since my son is a computer tech also, I'm sure all your computer techs are loving you about now. LOL Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 . I will compile a list of everyone and pick at random 13 winners for the White Orchid and one Grand Prize Winner of the Victorianna. I think that this is the fair thing to do since many people changed their plans to be here tonight. Though the event itself failed, it delivered in creating madness. We'll pick the winners and move on with a month that still holds many surprises! Dean As always Dean, your decision is that of a gentleman of honor. I agree with Teresa. We're behind you 100%. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrinsicat Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I so wish it had gone smoothly... you're very patient, Mini Man, I think my computer would be plastered against the wall by now. You realize that every Friday the 13th from now on is probably going to leave you with a slight tick. I believe the next one is in July... my sister n'law is planning a wedding that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I don't want to do this again. I had found all the posts and submitted them in the time given. Why should I have to work hard at this and others who couldn't keep up, get a second chance? This is like running and leading 25 miles of a marathon and then someone calls it, and says lets do it again tomorrow. I think that if you had posted in all the posts up to the time the server was down are automatically put in the next contest. All who were submitted in the first nine should all be winners. You're a lucky one i guess. Most of the rest of us had computer problems. Why not be a better sport about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Thankyou Dean.......sorry about the problems and headaches you r having. I still had loads of fun and it was wonderful idea you had Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Wow Dean...how very very generous of you! This will make some people extremely happy. I am one of those people but I would definitely do this again if need be! I agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Dean, You're a peach. who just happens to resemble Brad Pitt????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color Me Holly Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I've been looking at the post in the contest topics, and though everyone didn't get a chance to post in each topic, I think that everyone who wanted to participate did post at least once. I say we give everyone the benefit of the doubt and assume that they would have posted in every topic. I will compile a list of everyone and pick at random 13 winners for the White Orchid and one Grand Prize Winner of the Victorianna. I think that this is the fair thing to do since many people changed their plans to be here tonight. Though the event itself failed, it delivered in creating madness. We'll pick the winners and move on with a month that still holds many surprises! Dean Thank you, Dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy42 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Wow Dean...how very very generous of you! This will make some people extremely happy. I am one of those people but I would definitely do this again if need be! Me too...is fair..I think! We all work hard finding the 13 posts plus the 2 minutes Madness, so we all deserve a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekcbbug Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I was also wondering too if you were cancling the Glencroft two minute one tonight and giving your server time to cool off tonight? That makes sense to me but the problem is, nothing about computers make much sense! It was still fun though. :-) Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_moon992 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Dean, that is such a nice thing to do for everyone!! I am so sorry that there are people on this forum who feel they need to lash out or act un adult and whine that something didn't go their way. Stuff happens, live with it. it's a game.... Your solution is extremely noble, and not something that you have to do even.....I know everyone appericates it, as do I!! Now, naturally, I will appericate it even more so if I win something!!!! :lol2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Win or lose it was still fun. I'm grateful that you even take the effort to do these contests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I've been looking at the post in the contest topics, and though everyone didn't get a chance to post in each topic, I think that everyone who wanted to participate did post at least once. I say we give everyone the benefit of the doubt and assume that they would have posted in every topic. I will compile a list of everyone and pick at random 13 winners for the White Orchid and one Grand Prize Winner of the Victorianna. I think that this is the fair thing to do since many people changed their plans to be here tonight. Though the event itself failed, it delivered in creating madness. We'll pick the winners and move on with a month that still holds many surprises! Dean im sorry if this has been answered or not, but wen you say "a list of everyone" do you just mean the poeple that particiated? just curious. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Dean, you are the greatest!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I believe he means a list of everyone who posted in at least one of the topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehman Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 thanks so much Dean! I think you have found a wonderful solution to a very tough situation! Hope you are able to put this all behind you and get a restful night's sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I don't want to do this again. I had found all the posts and submitted them in the time given. Why should I have to work hard at this and others who couldn't keep up, get a second chance? This is like running and leading 25 miles of a marathon and then someone calls it, and says lets do it again tomorrow. I think that if you had posted in all the posts up to the time the server was down are automatically put in the next contest. All who were submitted in the first nine should all be winners. wow, i dont know what to say about this. We should be very grateful that dean and greenleaf was nice enogh to do this contest for us. We all spent the time finding these 13 posts as well. If it has to be another day it has to be another day. Cant change it, so why be negative about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn-Storm Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Dean, Thankyou SO much for everything. Sorry things didnt run as smoothly as you (and the rest of us) had hoped. Whatever you decide (and have decided) to do, you have our support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 If anyone thinks I had it easy, they are nuts! I got locked out of the 2 minute contest. I got knocked out of the posts, but I kept trying. I knew the problem were so many people on the server that it would slow down the process, but I kept closing IE and reopening it and going to the 13 posts, over and over again. I also know that a lot of other people had the same problem, but they kept trying and trying and were able to post. And what reward do I and all those who succeded get, "Your effort is as valid as those who only got one post in." This World series should not be given to one team, but all the teams that made the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmypoodle Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Dean, and Greenleaf, everyone that helped with the contest... Thank you truly. The prizes are very generous and you must have worked so hard to put this together. When it would work for a short time it was sooo much fun, I really enjoyed it. Maybe it was that so many people were on at the same time. Greenleaf you are a great company and care about your customers. You had a wonderful idea and did not even have to do this. No complaints from me, things happen. It would be nice if in this world this were the worst to happen. Don't let others get you down. Again thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekcbbug Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Come on Roman, we ALL had problems of one sort or another. Let it go, it was all fun and games, win, lose or draw. So what? It was fun, exciting, and something differnt to do on a Friday night. Also we didn't get paid over a million dollars for our competition either. Personally Dean, I think you deserve to just let the system run itself for a while, breathe, then go out and have a nice cold drink tonight and just relax! Tomorrow is another day. It was fun and a very generous solution to a very unexpected problem. Besides, if you weren't here playing in this contest, what else would you have been doing??? Chill out and enjoy the night! Be thankful these guys even do this stuff because no other forum does! Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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