Now, I see what you've (cleverly) done there... You've responded with pretty much the same reply as to my previous post. Very good. The thing is here, you haven't addressed the issue at hand. You closed a competition that you had opened without giving out a prize. If you're so committed to doing what is right, then in most countries I know of, there is also a law about it being illegal to offer a prize for entry into anything, and then not issuing said prize.
Incidentally, to clear up your understanding of the situation here, I haven't made myself upset. You have annoyed me with your shoddy attitude and sloppy organisation (not doing your research before you open the competition etc). The first post of this thread shouldn't have been having a go at those people who got annoyed that the competition was closed and spammed the thread (Thats what happens on forums when people get annoyed... Live with it), you should have explained the situation in full and apologised for the inconvenience that your actions caused.
Personally, I'm not fussed for myself. I entered for a laugh, because the premise was so silly. My annoyance is on behalf of all the other people that entered, some of whom might not be in the lucky position I am, and who might not be able to get hosting at the moment, because they are too you, cant afford it etc. So yeah, I'm pissed off... and you should be bothered. You had the potential to get some customers out of this if you had done it right, and you've blown it.
Well done.
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