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Iāve also noticed that they sometimes ignore their own stated contest paramters, displaying fewer than the promised number of honorable mentions, selecting entries that violate the stated contest rules, and disqualifying entries that do follow the rules. My entry to āThe Setupā, for example, followed the rules to the letter and was more popular within the entry thread than the selected winner (link) yet was nowhere to be found, while another userās entry that clearly violated the āclean deskā rule was selected for honorable mention.
I also could have sworn there was at least one contest that stipulated default aircraft/liveries only, where that rule was thrown out the window.
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Yes, Iāve also seen (and grumbled about) screenshots ābreaking the rulesā being allowed/accepted, even when it doesnāt concern a prize. But Iām a conscientious person and make sure to only post within the rules. Many users donāt read the rules and post images somewhat blindly. There are many shots in the competition thread that have no relation to any dream vacation and are just general screenshots of nothing in particular; youāll never really get away from this situation so we have to rely on good judgement by the moderators or competition judges.
As for the competition itself, many countries are excluded and you might argue that that isnāt fair also, but of course there can be many reasons for that including legal ones.
Iām not sure why your software isnāt working but this competition obviously needs a working copy of MSFS to be able to enter. If you have issues thatās unfortunate, whether due to your own hardware situation or what you may consider to be the developerās fault, but itās not possible to give all people an equal chance due to the nature of the competition and its requirements. Itās not one of those āno purchase necessaryā competitions that you sometimes see around, unfortunately.
Realistically, what would you expect to happen to give everyone a fair chance? Just curious to be honest.
Why have rules then? It shows the same lack of respect and dignity that our society as a whole has come to accept.
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Aerosoft have just launched a competition to send in a photo of your home cockpit with a 500 Euro voucher prize. I think thatās even less fair than this one, as it generally requires you to have spent a good chunk of money on hardware in order to be in with a chance of winning more. Better it offered those less fortunate a chance.
I wish all could be equal but unfortunately it is never that simple. No doubt the person that wins the graphics card will already have a 3090 in their machine but it wonāt have stopped them entering. People, fundamentally, are selfish and greedy. Itās a fundamental part of survival but it transcends our basic needs for food and shelter and encroaches on to the desire to grab anything material or monetary, especially when it can be had for free, whether we need it or not!
Heck, there is even a screenshot from FSX in the competition thread. Some people will try anything to get ahead in the game and have no scruples about cheating. So I donāt like it any more than you but you have to live with itā¦
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