tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post4260039204911255042..comments2024-02-14T00:28:37.521-08:00Comments on Shirley's Illustrations: Online contests - my first (and last) one (warning...a loooooong post!!!)Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-73698248772967960982012-10-04T09:39:59.475-07:002012-10-04T09:39:59.475-07:00CONGRAAAAAAAATULATIONS!!!! You played by the rule...CONGRAAAAAAAATULATIONS!!!! You played by the rules, and I assure you, I did too. Your design was far and away the most original and creative and beautiful. Hands down, the winner in my book. I'm so happy for youuuuuuu!!!!! Bella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-61273631646861470732012-10-02T18:59:36.324-07:002012-10-02T18:59:36.324-07:00I agree with everyone, you didn't do anything ...I agree with everyone, you didn't do anything wrong: a vote per day, per email and that's exactly what you did. I was happy to vote for you, and to do so repeatedly -- those were the rules. No worries, and I'll be rooting for you tomorrow when the results come in!Mônicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414648231621190122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-50062495600637923142012-10-02T09:51:40.930-07:002012-10-02T09:51:40.930-07:00You are a winner in my book, Shirley. I no longer...You are a winner in my book, Shirley. I no longer do online contests either, after the TDAC/Dr Oz Beauty Recipe fiasco. To me it sounds like you played by the rules. One email address = one vote per day. If they didn't include their contest rules to state 'one person' either than shame on them. I am now quite partial to the contest where you submit and the entry is judged by a blind panel.Jenn Bowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06641483659758406883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-65579729861492633602012-10-01T06:53:13.870-07:002012-10-01T06:53:13.870-07:00I have vowed to not participate in any more online...I have vowed to not participate in any more online voting contests. Shivers. But with that being said, good luck! It sounds like you have a fabulous network of friends. That is probably the best thing anyway.Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-63938990520837372892012-09-30T03:28:55.087-07:002012-09-30T03:28:55.087-07:00So sorry you had to go through this, Shirley. That...So sorry you had to go through this, Shirley. That is such a pain! I think you did a good thing by clairifying with them about the emails, although I don't see the problem. If they want a more secure or strict competition then they should have specified in more details. As you, I entered an online contest once and it was my last too. Just couldn't be bothered with all the hassle. I hope everything works out for you.Dear Fireflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11752902641518139618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-57013606818172903182012-09-29T10:03:14.800-07:002012-09-29T10:03:14.800-07:00I don't think that you did anything wrong dear...I don't think that you did anything wrong dear. It's is the nature of these things. I have in the past entered a couple of contests, but they were similar in that the votes were done by popularity and by people voting for "you" rather than the quality of your work, so I decided that it wasn't worth my time. I only voted from one address, but I don't think that voting from different ones is forbidden. It doesn't appear so anyway. Don't spend another second fretting over this. Hugs and kisses c:k.h.whitakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987337506335691981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-77324945141997861242012-09-29T05:25:38.752-07:002012-09-29T05:25:38.752-07:00Shirley, I hope that putting your feelings into wo...Shirley, I hope that putting your feelings into words as a blog post has helped you release some of the anxiety this has caused. It should have been a fun thing to do, not full of stress for such honest folk as yourself. The problem is in the way the votes are being monitored and verified.<br />For what it is worth... I voted just once - not realising I could do so every day! Your image delighted me, and I thought it was worthy of my vote. In my eyes you are a double winner anyway because 1)I loved your artwork. 2)Your honesty has shone through this doubtful business.<br />No matter what happens with the competition, know that your 'friends' know you well enough to appreciate and celebrate who you are, and all that you create.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794603896579291245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-67055505324716638102012-09-29T04:49:29.471-07:002012-09-29T04:49:29.471-07:00Votre carte est superbe
Je l'adore
MJP de Fra...Votre carte est superbe <br />Je l'adore<br />MJP de FranceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-24118726366516575022012-09-29T03:22:34.587-07:002012-09-29T03:22:34.587-07:00Je vous soutiens de tout mon coeur... De toute faç...Je vous soutiens de tout mon coeur... De toute façon pour moi vous êtes la grande gagnante...<br />Je comprends toutefois votre déception... Je vous envoie toute mon amitié et vous confirme mon attachement à votre art.<br />Gros bisousmartinealisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04055152925986659065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-6374023193655759472012-09-28T19:31:51.256-07:002012-09-28T19:31:51.256-07:00Oh,Shirley! You are such a wonderful person! No ma...Oh,Shirley! You are such a wonderful person! No matter what, your card design is amazing,and you should know that you already WON!!! We love your card,and that is all matter!!! I love how you handle with the situation,and you are a such honest person,and I believe that you follow the rule just right. Now, just relax,and create more of your amazing illustration. That is what you should do,and forget about all these! Happy creating,Shirley!!!!! ^_______________^ big smile and hug from me! Ni Carnahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603572263454150501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-74761985778982871762012-09-28T17:24:00.113-07:002012-09-28T17:24:00.113-07:00Oh yes, I hear you. Our Realtor entered us in a c...Oh yes, I hear you. Our Realtor entered us in a contest, and I must say I was quite happy with the writing I did for it (regarding my husband's terminal diagnosis)...was in the lead until overnight of the last day, wake up and my votes are gone and a new person, overnight acquired over 400 votes. The company offered to repost mine in the second week, but I told them that was not fair to anyone and just please remove my story completely. They did send me an Apple gift card, but still, I had truly thought perhaps I stood a good chance of getting the main prize, which would have paid my husband's medical deductible due again in December. I was heartbroken and disgusted that cheaters can actually win. NEVER AGAIN.<br />Not worth any money. Sending you all my love, DebDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195623810400107239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-29735220814399496022012-09-28T16:39:06.119-07:002012-09-28T16:39:06.119-07:00Just finally replied, Ces. EEEK! I'm runnin...Just finally replied, Ces. EEEK! I'm runnin' away...! : )Thanks for your support my friend!!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-63670272575501339572012-09-28T16:21:46.719-07:002012-09-28T16:21:46.719-07:00Oh my gosh! Yes indeed! The contest administrators...Oh my gosh! Yes indeed! The contest administrators may have suspected something was amiss. You know, the other day, I looked at all the cards in different categories I also noticed that some diid not garner any votes. Now I looked again and I am so shocked! Some of the cards that had less than 20 votes now have HUNDREDS of votes, in just a matter of two days!!! Yep. Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-45530053761216855972012-09-28T16:09:18.553-07:002012-09-28T16:09:18.553-07:00Shirley I have four email addresses: work, persona...Shirley I have four email addresses: work, personal, for art and Facebook. These are all valid. I had these addresses for many years!!! I did not even use my work address because I thought if they may want to sell these addresses, well, I do not want spam in my work email. <br /><br />The rule says " "once per 24 hours per valid email address"<br /><br />I don't think you violated any rule as far as I am concerned. Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-55921126920912697822012-09-28T15:59:30.725-07:002012-09-28T15:59:30.725-07:00Well, if they remove your card it is their loss.Well, if they remove your card it is their loss.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-26520465708573658662012-09-28T15:58:10.024-07:002012-09-28T15:58:10.024-07:00What the heck!!! All online contests are just like...What the heck!!! All online contests are just like that!!! This is the way it is with online voting contests!!! Some people win houses because of this. As long as the email addresses are valid working addresses, then they cannot stop those with valid personal and business email addresses. Sigh.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-10115122657161460542012-09-28T14:00:10.589-07:002012-09-28T14:00:10.589-07:00VERY well stated, Shirley. In the hearts of all ...VERY well stated, Shirley. In the hearts of all who know you, you have certainly already won.Charles Ghignahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055857831163378156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-43140057918094764822012-09-28T13:09:28.144-07:002012-09-28T13:09:28.144-07:00Oh Shirley I'm sorry this is all happening. Re...Oh Shirley I'm sorry this is all happening. Rest assured that competition or no competition you are most definately a winner. You know how much I love your work, my piggie picture smiles at me in my studio whenever I am down there. Have a peaceful weekend my friend, sending you some of that love,<br />Jane xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742664269417361941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8461198241914317094.post-32282832124800586622012-09-28T12:02:06.811-07:002012-09-28T12:02:06.811-07:00Sorry that the voting process has given you stress...Sorry that the voting process has given you stress, Shirley. I'm glad that you have had so much support from loyal followers and friends alike. It's truly a lovely piece.Vicki Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15968677344571227392noreply@blogger.com