RE: 2002 Champion Weight Contest
I would go earlier, much earlier. Especially if
real money is involved. Too much opportunity for
"manipulation". ;-)
I really liked last years system of odd-ball
gifts...
Cliff
>From: vince <anaid_tecuod@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>Subject: RE: 2002 Champion Weight Contest
>Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:19:14 -0800 (PST)
>
>Hi Bart - A closing date for the contest is a good idea. Last
>year as rumors of really big ones circulated late in the
>season, the late entries entered higher guesses. This gave the
>late players an advantage.
>
>I would suggest a Sept 10 cut-off - about a month before the
>weigh-offs.
>
>Any other comments????
>
>vince
>
>--- Bart Toftness <toftness@mindspring.com> wrote:
> > I would suggest a closing date for all entries in the contest
> > but then what
> > date?
> > Bart
> >
> > At 01:14 PM 01/01/2002 -0800, vince wrote:
> > >Ok, I would consent be the bag man for a weight contest if
> > >there are no objections. The recommended rules would be:
> > >
> > >1. $5 per weight guess - multiple entries by an individual
> > > are allowed.
> > >2. Guess weight in whole numbers only.
> > >3. Contestants can hold a weight for 7 days by sending
> > > me an email but I must recieve the $5 to lock it up.
> > >4. All guesses will be published on a web page with pool
> > >totals.
> > >5. Closest guess wins the entire pot. In the event of a tie
> > > the pot is split.
> > >
> > >Any comments on the suggested rules or objections?
> > >
> > >vince
>
>
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