hmmmmmm - so you guys are 100% sure that @tinman88 and @kohsamui99 are the same? Looks that way - makes me sad given I thought they are great photography artists, both earned a lot rewards within my two contests during the last 12 months, not only vote prize but also liquid Hive earlier, they been the most often winners.
@dswigle - look at this - I am not sure if i will continue contests seeing cheating in that way - we will see, you also supported the contest with your Hive.
I cannot tell you how upset this makes me. Originally, I thought tinman might be the other guy that was banned for gaming the system. (He went by Angelo, but, I cannot remember his screen name, was also from Australia, but lived in Thailand) All three of these guys show off at least 50 pictures each post. I did support your contests and if you continue, I will continue to support your contests. A few cheaters doesn't make everyone a cheater. I have to believe that.
I check out all the new people and even inquire about people that I don't feel right about.
I don't know if you want to do that @uwelang I understand what you mean, but, why will you punish all the new people because of the cheaters? I understand though. I have a few problems with my MarketFriday challenge also. It makes me sad to think I have invested 5 years of time and my sole upvotes and there are people cheating the system, or at least playing it.
Anyway, I am sorry to see this and I am sorrier that I have been made a fool of. Thanks for letting me know,Uwe. @uwelang
@uwelang and @dswigle Im sorry you were duped but no need to stop your competitions! They are so important in my opinion for user retention and people love them. I have run one on @leedsunited account for over three years, especially new starters love to try and win and they keep them coming back. You know what its like here, there will always bad apple or two and as the Osmonds said, "One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch, girl" (and @uwelang!)
Keep going and don't be disheartened and thank you :-)
Thanks mate - I have researched both wallets myself now and indeed they send Hive to same exchange wallets - moving forward I might simply judge on my own now, back to centralization - agree, contests are good for user retention, will be continued.
I'm not disheartened, only about the trust that I put in people. I have run #MarketFriday since I began (onboarded by @uwelang!) five years ago and I will continue to do so.
Thanks for all and we continue - I will judge fpr the next editions, if you want happy to let you judge some contests as well.
You know I will help you in any way I can. :)) @uwelang