WTF,
My apologies if you feel the contest was unfair. The contest was instigated by two people only, Sal and myself. No one else.
Our intention was to welcome everyone to the new forum and ask your opinions on how we can improve on our products. Everyone's answer was greatly appreciated and valued.
For the drawing we put everyone's name in a fish bowl and chose the most impartial person we could find to draw. Sal's two year old Grandson.
Respectfully,
Joyce
Dissapointed
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Fuad Gomez
WTF,
Although I also thought the contest winner would be picked based on the answer (rather than by a random drawing), I'm sure that Spyderco will indeed use the information provided in the answers to improve products for end users.
As a result, I am happy that they're collecting that information. Perhaps the method of choosing a winner could have been made clear at the beginning. However, I'm still not disappointed, as I believe the information will be put to good use.
BTW, I was unable to even participate (although I tried repeatedly) due to posting/Microsoft database errors.
Although I also thought the contest winner would be picked based on the answer (rather than by a random drawing), I'm sure that Spyderco will indeed use the information provided in the answers to improve products for end users.
As a result, I am happy that they're collecting that information. Perhaps the method of choosing a winner could have been made clear at the beginning. However, I'm still not disappointed, as I believe the information will be put to good use.
BTW, I was unable to even participate (although I tried repeatedly) due to posting/Microsoft database errors.
WTF?,
I thought from the very beginning, that the winners would be drawn by random. To me it seems to be the fairest way. I don't know, how much other knife companies offer free contests from time to time!<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Don't blame Sal and Joyce, it's your problem that you got a wrong impression.
Edited by - Dussel on 8/22/00 2:42:19 PM
I thought from the very beginning, that the winners would be drawn by random. To me it seems to be the fairest way. I don't know, how much other knife companies offer free contests from time to time!<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Don't blame Sal and Joyce, it's your problem that you got a wrong impression.
Edited by - Dussel on 8/22/00 2:42:19 PM
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I thought that is was a lighthearted contest from the start. That is why myself and a lot of other members gave lighthearted answers. Sal probably gives away more knives in a year than most of us purchase.I refer you to my signature tag line.
Bobby
Live every day as if it were your last, because one day you will be right
Edited by - Bobby Branton on 8/22/00 8:27:56 PM
Edited by - Bobby Branton on 8/22/00 8:30:24 PM
Bobby
Live every day as if it were your last, because one day you will be right
Edited by - Bobby Branton on 8/22/00 8:27:56 PM
Edited by - Bobby Branton on 8/22/00 8:30:24 PM
Hi WTF? Welcome to the Spyderco forum.
You have an interesting point of view, and I'm sure valid in some respects. However it would be a most difficult if not an impossible task to determine the "best" answer with the "most" insight. Perhaps a good answer is one we already know, and therefore is of no new value? etc.
By way of additional explanation; I asked the question on Bladeforums some time last year about the preference for contests. A significant majority indicated that they would prefer "random" contests which gave everyone a "fair" chance to compete. Some folks know more than others, some are smarter, some are more experienced, etc.
Though the amount may vary, "we all operate at different levels of imperfection". Even the judges in a contest.
Hopefully there will be a next time? Maybe you'll win?
Maybe you will come up with and share other methods of contests that all would enjoy? We're always open to new and challenging ways to have fun and learn. Otherwise someone might get frustrated and say "What the F?"
sal
You have an interesting point of view, and I'm sure valid in some respects. However it would be a most difficult if not an impossible task to determine the "best" answer with the "most" insight. Perhaps a good answer is one we already know, and therefore is of no new value? etc.
By way of additional explanation; I asked the question on Bladeforums some time last year about the preference for contests. A significant majority indicated that they would prefer "random" contests which gave everyone a "fair" chance to compete. Some folks know more than others, some are smarter, some are more experienced, etc.
Though the amount may vary, "we all operate at different levels of imperfection". Even the judges in a contest.
Hopefully there will be a next time? Maybe you'll win?
Maybe you will come up with and share other methods of contests that all would enjoy? We're always open to new and challenging ways to have fun and learn. Otherwise someone might get frustrated and say "What the F?"
sal
Well, I'd just like to take a moment to thank Joyce and Sal for spending the time and money for these contests. They're a lot of fun and they do a good job of generating interest in the forums.
The rules of this contest were very clear to me and I think contest winners should continue to be picked at random. (Even though I recently won a non-random contest on BFC! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>)
The rules of this contest were very clear to me and I think contest winners should continue to be picked at random. (Even though I recently won a non-random contest on BFC! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>)
Oh, stop whining!
As someone who has recently been seduced by the allure of MT (4 of last 5 new knives) I still consider myself a Spyderco fan first and foremost. The contest was fun and how anyone ever got the idea it was not random is beyond me. What other company could you post a question to the CEO on a holiday weekend Sunday and have an answer in 2 hours!
From terrific products at a reasonable price, to great warranty/customer service, to employees/owner who actively seek out input from their customers, to many contests with the opportunity to have some fun and maybe win something, Spyderco is the best in this industry!
As someone who has recently been seduced by the allure of MT (4 of last 5 new knives) I still consider myself a Spyderco fan first and foremost. The contest was fun and how anyone ever got the idea it was not random is beyond me. What other company could you post a question to the CEO on a holiday weekend Sunday and have an answer in 2 hours!
From terrific products at a reasonable price, to great warranty/customer service, to employees/owner who actively seek out input from their customers, to many contests with the opportunity to have some fun and maybe win something, Spyderco is the best in this industry!
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