Posting contest.

Jerlene · 05-06-2007

I joined a posting contest and posted literally thousands of posts. All quality, mind you.

The contest was a month long. The site administrator said they'd get all the prizes situated by the fifth. It's only the sixth I know but prior to this contest, a former staff member PMd me telling me to be careful because I will eventually get screwed.

Anyway, the day the contest ended the admin PMd me and said he has all the money and he's sending the payment(as we spoke). He then told me PayPal was causing him problems and that he'd handle this by the next day. The next day I get a PM from him telling me PayPal won't let him send any money out because it wasn't his "main account" and the account he was sending the money to me on wasn't verified.

Feeling like I'm being screwed I told him I have an unverified PP account that I've been using for years and they'll let him send the money as long as he has sufficient funds in his account which he said he did.

He PMd me a few hours later and said PP is still causing him problems and he could only send partial payment.

Frustrated, I PMd him back two days later asking for my money and he said he'll get the other site admin to send it to me.

Another two days later and I'm still waiting.

chargebacks · 05-06-2007

What was the forum?

Forum contest don't really work. The forum owner often believes that many of the users will stay, only to find they never do.

In addition, seldom do people who come for a content stick around for clicks.

While the content is good, seldom does it ultimately fulfill it's ultimate need.

Migga · 05-06-2007

Yea when it comes to forum contest you should try not to get involved. If you don't get paid just cut your losses and keep it moving.

**MoneyTalkPro.com** · 05-06-2007

You could still get paid and hopefully you still will. What forum was it though?

funny · 05-06-2007

Yeah. Which forum was this from. I am curious, as I do a lot of forum contests myself too...

aspire · 06-21-2007

It seems he has indeed screwed you. If possible kindly reveal the name of the forum if you have not received the payment till date.

creativity · 06-22-2007

Yes, it looks great!!! Can anybody assist me wit its forum??? Thanks in advance.

Jerlene · 06-24-2007

What exactly are you on about?

Quote:

Originally Posted by creativity

Yes, it looks great!!! Can anybody assist me wit its forum??? Thanks in advance.

geet_kunal · 08-04-2007

YEah but give the name of the forum so that i can also watch wat they are doing with you...in future we can also go from this problem

Jerlene · 08-05-2007

I'm not comfortable giving the name of this forum out just yet. A little bit of the problem was resolved. Wouldn't participate in a contest with them again though. It's just that I know the administration team.

05-06-2007	#1 (permalink)
Jerlene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,077 Rep Power: 3	Posting contest. I joined a posting contest and posted literally thousands of posts. All quality, mind you. The contest was a month long. The site administrator said they'd get all the prizes situated by the fifth. It's only the sixth I know but prior to this contest, a former staff member PMd me telling me to be careful because I will eventually get screwed. Anyway, the day the contest ended the admin PMd me and said he has all the money and he's sending the payment(as we spoke). He then told me PayPal was causing him problems and that he'd handle this by the next day. The next day I get a PM from him telling me PayPal won't let him send any money out because it wasn't his "main account" and the account he was sending the money to me on wasn't verified. Feeling like I'm being screwed I told him I have an unverified PP account that I've been using for years and they'll let him send the money as long as he has sufficient funds in his account which he said he did. He PMd me a few hours later and said PP is still causing him problems and he could only send partial payment. Frustrated, I PMd him back two days later asking for my money and he said he'll get the other site admin to send it to me. Another two days later and I'm still waiting. __________________ 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 \| 7

05-06-2007	#2 (permalink)
chargebacks Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 217 Rep Power: 10	What was the forum? Forum contest don't really work. The forum owner often believes that many of the users will stay, only to find they never do. In addition, seldom do people who come for a content stick around for clicks. While the content is good, seldom does it ultimately fulfill it's ultimate need. __________________ John Lark Chargeback Forum Senior Moderator http://www.chargebackforum.com/

08-05-2007	#10 (permalink)
Jerlene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,077 Rep Power: 3	I'm not comfortable giving the name of this forum out just yet. A little bit of the problem was resolved. Wouldn't participate in a contest with them again though. It's just that I know the administration team. __________________ 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 \| 7

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05-06-2007	#3 (permalink)
Migga Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	Yea when it comes to forum contest you should try not to get involved. If you don't get paid just cut your losses and keep it moving.

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MoneyTalkPro.com Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	You could still get paid and hopefully you still will. What forum was it though?

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funny Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	Yeah. Which forum was this from. I am curious, as I do a lot of forum contests myself too...

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aspire Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 106 Rep Power: 1	It seems he has indeed screwed you. If possible kindly reveal the name of the forum if you have not received the payment till date.

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creativity Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 100 Rep Power: 1	Yes, it looks great!!! Can anybody assist me wit its forum??? Thanks in advance.

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