This giveaway was rather spontaneous. So, this means the thought process of picking a winner did not get the proper research for such a simple yet complicated giveaway. This may have been a good idea but a bad implementation.
Originally, we had people casting names for who they think deserves the camera. Then we were going to vote on those names and pick a winner. However, it really would not be fair for us to decide who is more deserving than another. After all, in the heart of the Christmas spirit, for those of us who celebrate Christmas, me being one of them, believe the one who we are celebrating would say we are all equal. Those who celebrate a different Holiday would probably agree that it would be unfair to judge who deserves a prize more than another.
Having said that, in our good spirits we have all thought of who we think is deserving of this camera. But none of us should really judge in favor of one person over the other. Therefore, I am changing the selection process for the winner and making it as simple as possible. All the names listed in the NAMES thread will be placed in a container for a blind draw. One lucky winner will be picked. However, I would like to add the following. Some forum members who wish to remain anonymous have decided to donate some items as well. This is such a great gesture on their part I only wish they would let me mention their names so they can be thanked for their generosity. I will discuss with them how they would like to have those items awarded and communicate our agreement to the rest of the forum.
So, with all that has been said, I will close the NAMES thread in the near future and begin making the list of names to draw.
Merry Christmas AND Happy Holidays to all.
Oh, I will try and video the drawing and have it available for all to view.
Originally, we had people casting names for who they think deserves the camera. Then we were going to vote on those names and pick a winner. However, it really would not be fair for us to decide who is more deserving than another. After all, in the heart of the Christmas spirit, for those of us who celebrate Christmas, me being one of them, believe the one who we are celebrating would say we are all equal. Those who celebrate a different Holiday would probably agree that it would be unfair to judge who deserves a prize more than another.
Having said that, in our good spirits we have all thought of who we think is deserving of this camera. But none of us should really judge in favor of one person over the other. Therefore, I am changing the selection process for the winner and making it as simple as possible. All the names listed in the NAMES thread will be placed in a container for a blind draw. One lucky winner will be picked. However, I would like to add the following. Some forum members who wish to remain anonymous have decided to donate some items as well. This is such a great gesture on their part I only wish they would let me mention their names so they can be thanked for their generosity. I will discuss with them how they would like to have those items awarded and communicate our agreement to the rest of the forum.
So, with all that has been said, I will close the NAMES thread in the near future and begin making the list of names to draw.
Merry Christmas AND Happy Holidays to all.
Oh, I will try and video the drawing and have it available for all to view.
