Though I was not present last night I have read enough to ralize that not everyone handled themselves as they should have.
One of the problems with open parties, and especially one talked about and promoted for two months, is that the worst comes out in many people. They forget this is not competitive and act like little kids.
Since I don't have high speed access at home, I simply chose not to participate, after trying to be part of previous activities and being virtually ignored because I couldn't keep up. Unfortunately, there is NO way to make this type of activity equitable for all, but one way is to make sure that no one wins more than once. Allow only one entry per person and make them register beforehand, then leave their name in for each drawing. They a can then return a prize if they get a better one in a later drawing.
That way everybody gets a chance at every prize.
You also might want to consider eliminating major prizewinners from recent giveaways.
I appreciate your willingness to give away prizes and the effort you went to to make it happen. I also appreciate the others who did the same.
One thing that I would say is don't punish the majority for the sins of the few. Often the vocal minority ruins things for the silent majority.
Once again, thank you.
Bill
One of the problems with open parties, and especially one talked about and promoted for two months, is that the worst comes out in many people. They forget this is not competitive and act like little kids.
Since I don't have high speed access at home, I simply chose not to participate, after trying to be part of previous activities and being virtually ignored because I couldn't keep up. Unfortunately, there is NO way to make this type of activity equitable for all, but one way is to make sure that no one wins more than once. Allow only one entry per person and make them register beforehand, then leave their name in for each drawing. They a can then return a prize if they get a better one in a later drawing.
That way everybody gets a chance at every prize.
You also might want to consider eliminating major prizewinners from recent giveaways.
I appreciate your willingness to give away prizes and the effort you went to to make it happen. I also appreciate the others who did the same.
One thing that I would say is don't punish the majority for the sins of the few. Often the vocal minority ruins things for the silent majority.
Once again, thank you.
Bill
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