October Photo Contest Reset [Archive]

tom

10-12-2004, 07:47 PM

Because of two individuals, I have had to reset the votes for the October Contest.

Please (sigh) vote again. I've set up tighter controls, which means an added step for new bonafide registrants, but it's unfortunately necessary.

Lamentably, there will always be those losers who have nothing else to do than stuff ballots in a cichlid photo contest (I mean, really, just listening to how that sounds is by itself pitiful, ain't it? :lol: )

Thanks for your understanding.

Solace

10-12-2004, 08:00 PM

Was wondering why I couldn't vote.

Thanks Tom.

tom

10-12-2004, 10:13 PM

For those who already voted (before the reset) and now can't register a vote, please PM me for a special password set up for this purpose.

Sorry about all of this inconvenience; I realize it's inconceivable
to any sane person why some punk would want to do this, except to cause trouble.

If it makes anyone feel better (which I doubt), I now know the parties responsible and will have my very own BYOL party to which they're invited, whether they want to attend or not.

Matt V

10-12-2004, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by tom
If it makes anyone feel better (which I doubt), I now know the parties responsible and will have my very own BYOL party to which they're invited, whether they want to attend or not.

yeah... that makes me feel better just cause it probably makes you feel better...

i'd feel even better if i didn't spend the last 5 minutes trying to figure out what a BYOL party is.... (hint, hint...)

Solace

10-12-2004, 10:32 PM

I am with Matt ---> BYOL????

I am guessing I missed what happened. Glad you got it fixed though.

tom

10-12-2004, 10:36 PM

Bring your own lawyer.

It's sort of a party where summary judgment is either not sought or denied and where twerps are in litigation until their hineys are doing somersaults.

Matt V

10-12-2004, 10:43 PM

Ah! lawyer.

I'm going to use that. We do that where i work, too with idiots who violate our copyrights...

Enjoy the party!

tom

10-12-2004, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Matt V
Ah! lawyer.

I'm going to use that.

Sorry, Matt, but that phrase is copyrighted. :hehe:

cich1

10-12-2004, 10:53 PM

thanks Tom,everything worked out like it was supposed to:ok:

:twisted: it's a good thing we've got Tom to keep an eye out for s_ _ _ heads.

Solace

10-12-2004, 10:54 PM

Ahh ok Tom hit em where it hurts.

tom

10-12-2004, 11:08 PM

Hey, I take this board and its community seriously, Dan...most of the time, anyway. :D

Again, folks: Please PM me if you voted before 9 PM Central (US) on Oct 12, because all votes were necessarily deleted and you'll need a different password to vote again. All others can vote if already registered at cichlidforums.com and at the contest gallery.

Solace

10-13-2004, 06:09 AM

Thanks Tom, but did you have to tell me FOUR times? :razz:

I want a seashell....

tom

10-13-2004, 06:29 AM

I'm old. I forget things.

Solace

10-13-2004, 06:55 AM

Just don't use Preparation H as toothpaste, trust me it sux.

cathyhill

10-13-2004, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by Solace
Just don't use Preparation H as toothpaste, trust me it sux.

:rofl2: Made me think of Jeff Foxworthy doing his Preparation H comedy routine. Thanks for the laugh!

Solace

10-13-2004, 07:30 AM

Glad to be of service Cathy, it gives you bad breath too btw....

tom

10-13-2004, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by Solace
Just don't use Preparation H as toothpaste, trust me it sux.

Now you tell me.

finz

10-13-2004, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Solace
Just don't use Preparation H as toothpaste, trust me it sux.

:rofl2: :rofl2: Ever notice that the Vagisil lid looks JUST like the toothpaste lid?:rofl2: :rofl2:

Solace

10-13-2004, 09:03 AM

FORTUNATELY for me we don't have any of that laying about the house at the moment. If we did I am sure I would know what it tastes like as well. Guess I should wake up just a bit more before going to brush my teeth.....

Seedy

10-13-2004, 12:17 PM

This is why males and females need seperate sinks!

Seriously though...I can't remember when I voted....Tom, do I need to revote or anything?

So is ballot stuffing on a cichlid forum an "actionable" tresspass?

That's pretty silly really...

Tom...I got the message "you have allready voted " does this mean my votes are counted? Or do I need to re-do it all? or something...:confused:

cich1

10-13-2004, 12:39 PM

hey seedy,do you mean you got the sorry you have already voted window after trying to rate the photo?if so you have to PM Tom for a new (temporary password and user name):)

Seedy

10-13-2004, 12:42 PM

Ok...I did...Thanks Cich1

tom

10-13-2004, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by Seedy

That's pretty silly really...

I guess that depends on where you sit: From my rocker, I don't take kindly to having my time stolen by "pranksters."

Actionable trespass? Seedy: I hope you're retained to represent these individuals. :razz:

tom

10-13-2004, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Seedy

Tom...I got the message "you have allready voted " does this mean my votes are counted? Or do I need to re-do it all? or something...:confused:

Yes, you need do vote again (sorry) and I already PMed you. In fact, anyone who voted yesterday before this thread went up should PM me.

Thanks

Seedy

10-13-2004, 03:29 PM

Thanks Tom...I think we got it sorted out. I revoted using the password you pm'd....

I think you missinterpreted my "silly" remark...

I think it's "silly" that they did it....not that you are upset by it...I'd be pissed to if I had to re-do something I've allready done (and know that the forum members will also have to redo it) because of some silly prank... :)

tom

10-13-2004, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Seedy

I think you missinterpreted my "silly" remark...

Yes, I did. My apologies.

Seedy

10-13-2004, 06:40 PM

:ok:

Glaive

10-15-2004, 11:16 AM

It is silly that they did it... <to use terms that little ones can read>

[Guido Voice]I say break the infiltrators fingers with a hammer rather than litigate[/Guido Voice]

Just curious Tom, pm the answer if you don't mind, was it board members or random twits?

cich1

10-17-2004, 11:32 PM

hey Tom what's going on with the photo contest?it looks like all the votes were reset or something.and the rating stars come up without even login in:confused:

tom

10-18-2004, 01:17 AM

Looks like you were viewing the contest gallery while I was creating a new user group designed to ensure that only forum members are able to vote and were seeing "Rate This Photo" without being logged in. You now shouldn't be able to see that or the numerical values of the photos unless you're logged in and included in that group (you are), although the general values (the ratings icons) are visible to all.

If anyone has problems voting in the contest gallery, please PM me to ensure you're in the "voters" group.

A reminder to vote: Two days left to go, and the contest remains wide open. Those who log in will note that a mere one-tenth of a point separates the current top two pics, and just three-tenths of a point separates the top three.

Solace

10-18-2004, 05:12 AM

I saw the same thing cich1 was seeing. Glad it wasn't someone mucking up the contest.

Blair

10-18-2004, 07:18 AM

Tom,
I'm signed in at the contest album but it wont let me see the scores. Why not?

tom

10-18-2004, 08:17 AM

Sorry about that. It goes back to my earlier post regarding the "voters group." Your username, as well as that of every other member, should have been moved to that group last night. I missed some, but not on purpose. :D You're good to go now.