Contest Rules???

How to win the contest

I just don't want some newbie who posts the required number of posts and wins a prize

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Can newcomers still get in on the contest & win? YES! With QUALITY posts. A newbie can join now & knock our socks off!
You are still operating under the ILLUSION of a, "required number of posts." Yet previous winners, such as myself, have given valuable tips What it takes to win... "The Contest" to anyone who could comprehend.

KEYWORD:
Active Participant

DEFINITION:
One who is busy sharing & taking part!

THEREFORE:
just posting trash for numbers won't win

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Julio's lastest post is an abreviated form. As Cobra stated, the Offficial rules ARE the rules.

If we've had our posts edited, does that take us out of the contest?

Don't get me wrong, I plan on sticking around after the contest. I come from a somewhat more barbaric forum (i.e. Penny Arcade's -- love them to death, but the forum was pretty lawless until recently) so I'm still adjusting to life in a somewhat more civilized forum. Therefore, some of my posts thus far have been *ahem* edited for content, and I'd like to make it clear to everyone that I meant no malice towards anyone on the forum. My goal isn't to have a shock jock rep, just to participate and be known as a respectable member.

In truth, I was looking for a new forum to frequent, and the contest just drew me here. Keep up the good work everyone, and may the best forum junkie win!

I think for the most part most mods understand that someone might slip up once in awhile, especially if their new around here. 3DS is very well moderated and there is very little that is tolerated.

Try to remember this and abide by our rules. Remember that you have to type what you want to say. You cant just blurt something out. Also, you can edit your own posts so if you slip up, fix it..

Very well said STV, I have had a couple of my posts Moded and "cleaned" up or one of the Mod's asks me to edit it or add something. Look at my hammer posts. Uncleel gave me some good advice on how to make the post better and more appealing to everyone so its not forgotten. I would say don't sweat it Ronin. They all understand that we are new here and aren't expected to post like the staff posts right out of the box. Thats why they are Mod's. Now if I am still posting that way in another month, then its my problem and not 3DS's. This is a great forum and I have been posting my heinie off but I always try to put thoght into it or at least what I am feeling, no matter how it comes out. I just remember that when it comes out, it has to be like I was addressing my 9 year old and not the "guys" I work with. Nice and clean !! Please just enjoy your stay here and forget about the contest, personnally, I am trying to see how many I can post in a month without the worry of "am I gonna win this or that", I already have a nice rig, yes two would be sweet but I am really enjoying asking and answering questions and taken my focus off winning for now.

Have FUN...Everyone. Super, back at ya bro !!

TOS is strictly enforced

Originally posted by Ronin Tetsuro
If we've had our posts edited, does that take us out of the contest

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Lets just say it doesn't help you, or your standing.
Yes, we do track & record your Violations!

Actually the mods have been very lenient during the contest period. Once you've become an "informed" member, you should know better. This has been discussed many times. Women & Children (not to mention Julio's girlfriend) frequent the boards. We want 3Ds to be something special; not just another typical forum.

"TOS is strictly enforced" means just that!

The Meeting 'spot' > Newcomer Welcome & Hello
http://www.3dspotlight.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15

What it takes to win... "The Contest"
http://www.3dspotlight.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=382

Re: TOS is strictly enforced

Originally posted by uncleel


"TOS is strictly enforced" means just that!

The Meeting 'spot' > Newcomer Welcome & Hello
http://www.3dspotlight.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15

What it takes to win... "The Contest"
http://www.3dspotlight.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=382

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Uncleel, can you please tell me what TOS stands for ??

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"By pressing the button you declare that you are over the age of 13."
Firstly, this tells you to be mature, & adult minded.
"If you are 13 or under, please use this registration form."
This says you are parentally approved & supervised.
Secondly, don't you want www.3dspotlight.com to be the kind of place "parents" would have no reservation about their kids viewing?!

Thanks a mil uncleel !!

I commend you! And encourage strict enforcement of the TOS
My 7 year old sometimes reads along as I type, and while he is hardly inocent, I like him to know most people can communicate without using offensive langauge.
Except for a few slips, this site is very clean compared to some of the major "child approved sites", both in language, content, and inuendo.

Originally posted by T-Shirt
I commend you! And encourage strict enforcement of the TOS
My 7 year old sometimes reads along as I type, and while he is hardly inocent, I like him to know most people can communicate without using offensive langauge.
Except for a few slips, this site is very clean compared to some of the major "child approved sites", both in language, content, and inuendo.

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Let me start off by saying that what I am about to type just my opinion..

I have asked myself many a times, why this site is so "clean" and "proper". My reasoning for this is as follows. A long time ago there was a company called 3DFX that had a lovely, unmoderated, set of forums entitled 3dfxforums.. Some of the users of the 3DFX site were the most rude, obnoxious and immature people to ever grace the internet. When the 3DS forums were created, it was meant to be a breath of fresh air from all the other flame-fest sites out there. Over the last couple of years it has become just that. A great place to come to for any age or gender. There is no naked picture section or vulgarities in every post.

It really is a different type of site on the internet that no other other site compares to. It has a great community that really stands out..In my mind this is why 3DS is the way it is today and this is why I like coming here.

Like I said already, I'm so used to wading in the muck of immature forums, that when I actually do find sanctuary, I come busting in the door and suddenly we've got a quintessential wild west scene. You know the one. Where the music stops and everybody looks at the stranger coming in the saloon door deadpan. Maybe one or two people whisper "Who the heck is that and why does he smell?"

And I hate to ask about an obvious running joke, but what's up with this:

Women & Children (not to mention Julio's girlfriend) frequent the boards

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Julio's girlfriend? 'Kay Lucy, splain.

It's NO JOKE Mr. Tetsuro.
Julio's (the owner & administrator) girlfriend is a member.
The Meeting 'spot' > Your biggest fear....
http://www.3dspotlight.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=798&highlight=fear

From the time of the old UBB forum & a member named "SoccerMom" we have had a succession of women on 3DS seeking technical & purchasing advice.

The mere fact that we have a registration process, "If you are 13 or under, please use this registration form" means of course we have kids on the boards.

So the quote, "Women & Children (not to mention Julio's girlfriend) frequent the boards" should be a clue to all to keep it clean. More out of respect, I would think.

A word to the wise is sufficient!

Thank you uncleel. I didn't think it was a joke, but I'm not a mod so I didn't want to speak too soon.

Like uncleel said, I've seen many female members on the boards and they most definitely deserve the same if not more respect than us guys here.

I think the fact that there is female members here shows just how broad 3DS has become as it is not just for the most hardcore tweakers, but rather for everyone, including women and children.

I'm sure there are probably female members here at 3DS that know more about computers than me and I have absolutely no problem with that!!! In my opinion its more power to them!

Um...

I think you guys get me wrong.

I didn't mean I thought it was a joke that there were women and children here, I thought that there was a running joke involving the temper of Julio's girlfriend or something...nevermind, I obviously interpreted the line very wrong and I hope that agian I didn't offend anyone.

Man, seems like all I do around here is apologize.

I don't think anyone is offended by this, just try not to make assumptions would be a good idea.

Anyway, you don't have to apologize, we just don't want to offend anyone around here. My simple idealogy is to try and not step on any toes around here.

Hope you experience here at 3DS is great otherwise!!!

Re: Um...

Originally posted by Ronin Tetsuro
I think you guys get me wrong.

I didn't mean I thought it was a joke that there were women and children here, I thought that there was a running joke involving the temper of Julio's girlfriend or something...nevermind, I obviously interpreted the line very wrong and I hope that agian I didn't offend anyone.

Man, seems like all I do around here is apologize.

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It took some time for me to learn the ropes around here. It usually takes everyone "some time" to learn the ropes as well. 3DS is so different from alot of the other sites that it is only natural.

No need for apologies..Like someone said before, pretend that a 9 year old is going to read what you type.