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Is spam still not allowed as a contest/event prize?

Angelonasher's Avatar Angelonasher3/21/24 1:41 am history
4/3/2024 10:21 pm
Angelonasher's Avatar Angelonasher
Does anybody know if spam (hearts/diamonds/likes) is still not allowed as an event prize? I know it used to not be allowed before JAMs*, but it isn't listed in the "What is not an acceptable prize" section of the JAM group's FAQ.

So, does anybody know?
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03/21/2024 7:48 pm
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GoggleD0GG
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Spam/gaming the system isn't allowed afaik.
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03/21/2024 7:50 pm
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Patience
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It isn't a jam tho...... So would it be acceptable
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03/21/2024 7:52 pm
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GoggleD0GG
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It isn't acceptable as a prize or reward, diamonding/favoriting/subscribing should only be done out of enjoyment of the content, gaming the system for internet points is gaming the system for internet points
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04/03/2024 10:21 pm
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Angelonasher
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If that's the case, it should probably be added to the JAM rules of what is not an acceptable prize.
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03/21/2024 7:53 pm
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Patience
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But a lot of ppl do it anyways, like, when ppl ask for spam
So shouldn't it be the same?
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03/21/2024 9:21 pm
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GoggleD0GG
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Hmm?
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03/22/2024 3:20 pm
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Patience
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I mean, tons of ppl ask for spam, even tho that's against the rules
So why isn't gifting spam against rules?
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03/21/2024 7:04 am
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IGEBM
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Silabear or Palaeos would probably know lol
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03/21/2024 6:53 am
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Papa Enny
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Isn't just a trophy the only price?
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03/21/2024 7:45 pmhistory
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Angelonasher
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Nope! According to the JAM's group, you can offer:
  • Shout outs or social promotion
  • Digital exchange of trade or skill such as graphic design, fan art, coding, etc
  • Free creative compilation, trans-formative work or promotional material of their entr(ies)
  • ??? Have fun without crossing the lines below.
People often offer to feature/shoutout the winning entries on their profiles or give a free skin/art request as a prize. Less common now that JAMs are a thing though.
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03/22/2024 7:14 am
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Papa Enny
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Ach, yeah gifts or some work
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03/21/2024 2:44 amhistory
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ScotsMiser
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Ask a mod (Yeah, I know, real helpful… I, too was under the impression this was either discouraged or outright disallowed, but have not been able to find specific language in either Rules or Jams pages)


EDIT: Possibly found it, but might need confirmation as the page seems to have last been updated 24Feb200
Alternately this may be the statement about which you are seeking clarification…

" Keep in mind that you may not offer diamonds, likes, favorites, notification spams and similar actions as prizes in your contest."
from 5. Think of some prizes (or not!) in 10 Steps to organizing a successful contest on PMC!
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03/21/2024 7:44 pm
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Angelonasher
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I am aware of that old resource, however I chose not to include it since the old Event Calendar is basically the same thing.
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