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Justin Bailey
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Just keep in mind that they they will know if you use the same IP addy and shipping addy.Ecrofirt said:
BUT, if they think in any way that you're cheating, they'll put you account on hold (i.e. you're fucked) and you won't get jack. They can confirm this through using the same IP and such, but they don't need concrete evidence to put you on hold. Do whatever at your own risk.
Justin Bailey
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Yeah, AOL works perfectly for the ebay offer (no cc).Ecrofirt said:
And depending on the way your network is set up, all of the computers in your house MAY have the same IP to the outside world. I would use a computer lab at a school or something.
Ok, I'm going to bed. I've got the links out to the people who need them, so hopefully some more people will have signed up by mid-day tomorrow.
+ If anyone has any ideas on how to make this go more smoothly, please post them!
+ TO THE MODS: It would be A LOT easier if we could do a proper conga line and post our links in this thread. Is there any possibility we could get an exception for this thread, especially since this isn't directly against the TOS?
Good night!
+ If anyone has any ideas on how to make this go more smoothly, please post them!
+ TO THE MODS: It would be A LOT easier if we could do a proper conga line and post our links in this thread. Is there any possibility we could get an exception for this thread, especially since this isn't directly against the TOS?
Good night!
Correct me if I'm wrong but after Mason sends out his first 5 referrals, then those 5 have each send out 5 referrals. Then after that, the 25 additional people each have to send out 5 referrals each. So we need 156 participants for 31 people to get ipods. This is gonna take alot of people and alot of patience.
Stuggernaut
Grandma's Chippy
Some people will likely use friends/family are referrals too...that will ease up on people needed from here and leave more room in the line....in theory.Friend said:
Wario64 said:
Yep yep, this thread was doomed from the start, that's why I suggest everyone interested send a PM to Robochimp. He's fair and experienced in these matters. He'll get shit done. What Mason doesn't realize is that people handling their own referalls is just asking for trouble.
Justin Bailey
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1- both sitesEcrofirt said:
2 - yes (I just answered this a few posts above)
3 - dunno, I'm getting the sony, though.
Stuggernaut
Grandma's Chippy
I'm still waiting on my referrals...as are a bunch of us.
I'm in no hurry.
Seems like only a few were in a horrible rush
I'm in no hurry.
Seems like only a few were in a horrible rush
Stuggernaut
Grandma's Chippy
well I'm going to bed...so if my place in line comes up, my referral link is listed as my homepage when you click on my name (Hopefully that is "ok" but if not I will take it off in the morning) so just go ahead and give that to the next eight peeps....
See you all tomorrow!
See you all tomorrow!
Justin Bailey
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Yeah, both sites are under heavy traffic as of late so they go down sporatically throughout the day.
Justin Bailey said:
Well i'm trying to get the confimation to be sent and i cant its just timing out. I would like to know when you go to click on the ebay link does it actually have a pop up or something cause i dont want to screw this up. Since i'm number 2 in the conga line of love here for an Ipod and well i dont want to screw the rest of you.
1) Put me on the list for ipod and flatscreen.
2) I temporarily reduced the PM flood check (to 30 seconds) to help smooth the process.
3) This is definitely pretty shady, but I guess we can run with it for as long as it works. To the people signing up around this point, I don't suggest doing anything that costs you money, unless you keep the notion that there's a strong chance you won't get anything out of this clear. If it falls through, you have a little time lost and nothing else.
4) I'm keeping the thread open for now, but let's keep this civil and honest. Like CK said, if anyone tries anything stupid they'll be gone for good.
5) This really isn't going to work unless people get referrals outside of GAF. Keep this in mind, and try to get at least a couple through friends and family.
2) I temporarily reduced the PM flood check (to 30 seconds) to help smooth the process.
3) This is definitely pretty shady, but I guess we can run with it for as long as it works. To the people signing up around this point, I don't suggest doing anything that costs you money, unless you keep the notion that there's a strong chance you won't get anything out of this clear. If it falls through, you have a little time lost and nothing else.
4) I'm keeping the thread open for now, but let's keep this civil and honest. Like CK said, if anyone tries anything stupid they'll be gone for good.
5) This really isn't going to work unless people get referrals outside of GAF. Keep this in mind, and try to get at least a couple through friends and family.
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
Logistically, this seems a little iffy for those that aren't at the very top of the list. Say there are 16 people total on the list, the top three people get five each, the first person initiated. That would knock out 4-16's potential signage for a referral and they won't get a thing (assuming they don't refer personal friends). Just be clear that those of you that are just signing up may not be getting anything at all, and may merely be helping out the others above you.
Basically as Evilore said, let's run with it with some base guidelines.
1) Gaming Age or the Gaming Age Forums are in no way responsible for any potential problems that may arise from this offer, financial, legal, or otherwise. Users are signing up at their own risk.
2) No referral links may be posted on the forum in any form, and you may only PM them to those people that are on the list clearly stating that they are interested in participating in the offer. PM spam will not be tolerated. Think about it though, it would fuck up your own conga line if I decided I want in and post my link before everyone else does.
3) No other topics on the matter will be created.
Well, good luck.
Basically as Evilore said, let's run with it with some base guidelines.
1) Gaming Age or the Gaming Age Forums are in no way responsible for any potential problems that may arise from this offer, financial, legal, or otherwise. Users are signing up at their own risk.
2) No referral links may be posted on the forum in any form, and you may only PM them to those people that are on the list clearly stating that they are interested in participating in the offer. PM spam will not be tolerated. Think about it though, it would fuck up your own conga line if I decided I want in and post my link before everyone else does.
3) No other topics on the matter will be created.
Well, good luck.
Mister Zimbu
Member
I'm covered for the two accounts thing- I can easily sign up with a second ISP.
RobotChant
Member
Put me on the list - Ipod
Mister Zimbu
Member
AssMan said:
I'd wait for the referral just to be nice. You don't HAVE to, but any person on the forum that can get a referral on someone else without actually adding to the pyramid helps.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
What the hell. Put me on the list for the flatscreen and iPod.
DJ_Tet said:
How would RoboChimp fix this and make it go more smoothly? Please explain. I PMed him asking how he proposes to take over this and haven't received a response. I'm all for handing it over to RoboChimp if he knows how to make this work better, but this is a lot more complicated than the free videogames thread.
The absolute easiest way to do this would be for everyone to give me their signup information (name, address, email) and I could do it all myself manually. That would make things go 100% smoother and I'm willing to take the time to do it, but people would have to be willing to give me their info. I would go to the site, create an account for the person at the top, then go and create accounts for the people below him. Then I could just give everyone their referral links and they all login and complete an offer.
That sounds like a good plan, does it not?
I think it would be better if you just sent PMs with the referral link to the 5 people instead of having everybody send their own PM. Wait until they are signed up, and then send the next 5 with the next person's link. Essentially the same thing, but then nobody has to give you their info if they are uncomfortable with that.
For example, B'zchan gives you his referral link to give to Mister Zimbu, DJ_Tet, mac, scorcho
,GodsTyro. When they are signed up, you send my referral link to G4life98, cubanb, Freestyler, DCX, Wario64, Poody. And so on and so on. This way we can tell people to only follow instructions in your PMs, and hopefully nobody will start sending their own link out to everybody in the thread.
For example, B'zchan gives you his referral link to give to Mister Zimbu, DJ_Tet, mac, scorcho
,GodsTyro. When they are signed up, you send my referral link to G4life98, cubanb, Freestyler, DCX, Wario64, Poody. And so on and so on. This way we can tell people to only follow instructions in your PMs, and hopefully nobody will start sending their own link out to everybody in the thread.
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