Upcoming Subscriber Contest

[Jason Dunn]

It's been far too long since our last subscriber contest, and I want to make sure that all subscribers feel that they're getting a lot of value out of their subscription. A few people have emailed me lately to ask where the subriber contests are, and it's a very valid question: the truth is, I haven't done any in a while because they're quite a bit of effort. No more excuses though, it's time to get started! Unlike last time, I'm not going to tell you what prizes are in the drawing - it will be a surprise! Some prizes will be small, some will be big - I'll do my best to get some good stuff for you. ;-)

If you're a paying subscriber, you're automatically in the list of potential winners. If you are not a subscriber, and you'd like to enter the drawing to win a prize, please send a postcard from your home town (something with a picture would be nice!) to me:

Jason Dunn
45 Tuscany Springs Circle NW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
T3L 2R8

On this postcard, be sure to mention it's for the Pocket PC Thoughts contest, along with your Pocket PC Thoughts forum username and a valid return email address, and the answer to this mathematical equation: 4 + 81 * (20 / 4). Entries missing any of the above information will be excluded from the drawing, although I'll keep your postcard if it looks nice and hang it on my wall. ;-) Why the math question? In order to not run afoul of Canadian lottery law, I have to give everyone a chance to enter, but by having a skill-testing question it becomes a test of skill and not just luck. Crazy, I know, but that's the way the world works when it's run by lawyers.

I'll begin the contest drawings on Monday the 19th of March - that will give everyone several weeks to get their postcards submitted. I expect the contest to run over the course of a couple months, with one giveaway a week planned. Maybe now is a good time to subscribe?.

[Jason Dunn]

It's been far too long since our last subscriber contest, and I want to make sure that all subscribers feel that they're getting a lot of value out of their subscription. A few people have emailed me lately to ask where the subriber contests are, and it's a very valid question: the truth is, I haven't done any in a while because they're quite a bit of effort. No more excuses though, it's time to get started! Unlike last time, I'm not going to tell you what prizes are in the drawing - it will be a surprise! Some prizes will be small, some will be big - I'll do my best to get some good stuff for you. ;-)

If you're a paying subscriber, you're automatically in the list of potential winners. If you are not a subscriber, and you'd like to enter the drawing to win a prize, please send a postcard from your home town (something with a picture would be nice!) to me:

Jason Dunn
45 Tuscany Springs Circle NW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
T3L 2R8

On this postcard, be sure to mention it's for the Pocket PC Thoughts contest, along with your Pocket PC Thoughts forum username and a valid return email address, and the answer to this mathematical equation: 4 + 81 * (20 / 4). Entries missing any of the above information will be excluded from the drawing, although I'll keep your postcard if it looks nice and hang it on my wall. ;-) Why the math question? In order to not run afoul of Canadian lottery law, I have to give everyone a chance to enter, but by having a skill-testing question it becomes a test of skill and not just luck. Crazy, I know, but that's the way the world works when it's run by lawyers.

I'll begin the contest drawings on Monday the 19th of March - that will give everyone several weeks to get their postcards submitted. I expect the contest to run over the course of a couple months, with one giveaway a week planned. Maybe now is a good time to subscribe?.

[mmidgley]

I think you should find one more place in your post for a subscriber link. On the serious side of things, this is a good reminder to subscribe.

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[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by mmidgley

I think you should find one more place in your post for a subscriber link.

I know, I was over the top, but that was on purpose: people get VERY confused about "paying subcribers" vs. "registered in the forums". I needed to make 100% sure that everyone understood the difference. Even then I'm sure I'll get some people who won't... ;-)

[ctmagnus]

Maybe add a redirect-type page after logging in for those that are only registered, stating the benefits of subscription? Just an idea.

[Sogarth]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

I'll begin the contest drawings on Monday the 19th of March - that will give everyone several weeks to get their postcards submitted. I expect the contest to run over the course of a couple months, with one giveaway a week planned.

Just checking... have these started? Thanks!

[Jason Dunn]

Not quite yet - I was gone at CTIA this whole week, but early next week I'll kick if off.

[Sogarth]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

Not quite yet - I was gone at CTIA this whole week, but early next week I'll kick if off.

Hello, just checking in. It's been two weeks now....

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Sogarth

Hello, just checking in. It's been two weeks now....

You must be feeling REALLY lucky to keep asking about it. :lol:

I do apologize for the wait, I'll set up a giveaway right now...watch the front page...

[Sogarth]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

You must be feeling REALLY lucky to keep asking about it. :lol:

Nope. Not feeling lucky at all. Probably blacklisted, too. But I figure at least other people deserve a chance to win. :wink:

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Sogarth

Probably blacklisted, too. But I figure at least other people deserve a chance to win. :wink:

Blacklisted? I'd never do such a thing, even if it's someone that asks me for the same thing over and over... ;-) (I do appreciate you keeping me on my toes - I'm trying to be more consistent moving forward...)