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What's your pet hate about comping?
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robbies_gal wrote: »i dont understand how requestinga merge is a pet hate it helps people out
agree..
It could save people being disqualified from a competition for multiple entries.0 -
Missing the point. Obviously its needed but Its just the the saying that gets me, possibly because its said so many time..Started comping: September 2013Wins so far: Cunard QM2 Cruise, X Factor final tickets, £1,000 Team build day, Dinner at the Ritz with Rolls Royce limo
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This always amuses me..
"I hope you don't mind me copy and pasting a whole load of info I gained from clicking on the link to the comp you provided in the OP"
Anyone can click a link, read about the comp and enter it, so why bother with C/P?
I always thought that this was done so we have a copy of the T&Cs (or at least relevant parts) just in case they are no longer available on the site after the comp ends..
Helps if peeps have issues with the prize.
Also helps us lazy compers ---- I look at whats pasted and decide whether to enter or not.
Thanks to those that post the comps!!
:j:beer:
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I always thought that this was done so we have a copy of the T&Cs (or at least relevant parts) just in case they are no longer available on the site after the comp ends..
Helps if peeps have issues with the prize.
Also helps us lazy compers ---- I look at whats pasted and decide whether to enter or not.
That's why I do it... Because the info often goes when the comp ends.
Prize details are great if I get an unexpected prize through the post and don't recognise what's in it.
Nope, no apologies from me for posting extra info, and I love it when others do. As compers we should all care about the Ts and Cs, and what we are actually entering to win... Otherwise we risk winning something we won't use (eg when title says "Skin products", or getting disqualified for doing something wrong.
This thread seems to be throwing up some real evidence of lack of agreement with things that have always been done (even when I was a lurker for years).0 -
This always amuses me..
"I hope you don't mind me copy and pasting a whole load of info I gained from clicking on the link to the comp you provided in the OP"
Anyone can click a link, read about the comp and enter it, so why bother with C/P?
I must say I do that but it's usually when there is just the link in the op and if I had known a bit more about the competition I wouldn't have bothered clicking through ie meal in a restaurant miles away, holiday for one to Isle of Dogs or a dress in a child size.
On one occasion having the T&C pasted was very handy when I prize I won missed a bit out as I could then say what should have been included.Rational judgement, now, at this very moment.
Virtuous action, now, at this very moment.
(Wisdom, Courage, Self-control, Justice)
Willing acceptance - now, at this very moment - of what you can’t change0 -
Am always glad to see the T&Cs on the thread if it's a holiday competition as so many exclude "Peak periods," i.e. School holidays- even those billed "Family!"
If I've actually clicked through to the site and find they've added this to the T&Cs I then have to spend extra time sending them a ranty email! LOL!Worse things will have happened in the world today..."The only thing that really matters, it to love and to be loved."0 -
Would you prefer that no name was mentioned so maybe :My pet hate:
"I've sent a PM to Glad"
Pm sent to a BG
Or does that not sit well either?
Personally I post such as "I will pm a BG" & then later follow with such as "Sent to Glad".
This confirms that the dupe has been noticed & is a reminder that a BG pm has been sent.Plus there is "traceability" so if the merge has not been done in a few weeks I know that I did send a pm and who it was sent to.0 -
I must say I do that but it's usually when there is just the link in the op and if I had known a bit more about the competition I wouldn't have bothered clicking through ie meal in a restaurant miles away, holiday for one to Isle of Dogs or a dress in a child size.
On one occasion having the T&C pasted was very handy when I prize I won missed a bit out as I could then say what should have been included.
Totally agree, I try to post useful things I spot on the comp page / Ts and Cs which I think are likely to be important to people and which may influence their decision on whether to enter. I like when other people do it too as it saves me time.2018 wins: Aspinal of London jewellery box, Boudavida gym outfit, HP Pavilion laptop, The List party tickets, All Points East festival tickets, Kiehls moisturiser, By Terry cc serum, Nars Liquid Bronzer, Benefit highlighter, Nars illuminator, Fresh advanced lip trio set, Cetaphil sample set, signed copy of My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent0 -
But all the comp info and terms are just a click away, C/Ping saves a few seconds of time for the user 0
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But all the comp info and terms are just a click away, C/Ping saves a few seconds of time for the user
Not always after the competition has ended.Rational judgement, now, at this very moment.
Virtuous action, now, at this very moment.
(Wisdom, Courage, Self-control, Justice)
Willing acceptance - now, at this very moment - of what you can’t change0
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