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seems like I should have checked first, didn’t realize there would be so much concern – only reason I did it was to allow you all to get more votes…that’s all. We’re not getting any more entries if you’re worried about that.
If it makes you feel better, I’ll cut off the voting tonight at midnight.
Let me know, thanks!
The contest had ended. You decided to extend it after the fact. You extended the contest in order to gather more votes. I gathered votes during the course of the contest. Upon gaining first place, I attempted to access the site. The site stated the contest had ended.
Not trying to make this lengthy or anything… but this contest is different: Teajo Teas will chose the three winners from the top five entries that got the most votes. Essentially, by the rules of the contest, someone who got 50 less votes could win the grand prize…
It doesn’t matter how many votes someone gets. The company only picks their favorite from the top 3 or 5 or 10; because I continue to get different answers. I didn’t realize this was so subjective. I am sorry I participated.
the reason we don’t just give it to the top vote getters is because we’ve had participants in the past use a web app to dramatically up their vote count unfairly – it happens with contests everywhere, so to keep it fair, we add subjectivity to it. Combining votes and subjectivity keeps it fair and makes it interesting.
I apologize for any confusion, but we’ve always stated that we will pick the winners from the top vote getters and have always been upfront about it
haveteawilltravel…please send your email address to [email protected] so I can send you your prize! Thanks!
Contest is still open for voting but only until midnight tonight (EST) – I understand and appreciate everyone’s concerns, so we won’t extend.
Sorry for creating the stir – I’ll take this as a lesson learned next time we do this :)
I actually really appreciate the way you guys do these contests. That way, as long as someone still tries to get some votes, they may have a chance, and aren’t penalized for not hounding people constantly to vote, or for not having enough social media contacts. I too, have seen people’s votes jump up in ridiculous ways in previous contests, and it gets frustrating.
Congrats to the winners…check out our website to view the winning submissions! I’ll be reaching out to each of you via email about your prizes.
Thanks again for participating!
Haveteawilltravel, please send your email to [email protected] – I’ve got $50 in store credit ready to send you!
I’m sorry I should have clarified. I would have rather not participated in this contest upon realizing its subjectivity. I would like to withdraw my “winnings”. You may pass the store credit along to whomever you see fit.
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