[-Isabella-]

I think the purpose of this adopt is to get new people into the community. Not really how many referrals you have, but that you got more people into the community. At the same time I'm not bears, so I don't know. I'm not trying to answer the question for bears either, I just know some of you are going a bit overboard in referrals for my opinion. Which is fine, you do what you want to do c:
I was also bringing it up because I know people in the past from other adopts had gotten upset because they referred like 15 people and the person who won the adopt only referred like 5 people. So just be wary of that, I don't want to see that happen here.

Alright, I was just curious because it seemed like players with fewer friends on the game would be at a disadvantage if the adopt was mostly judged on referrals.

[jensen ackles]

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guys i think it is on number of referrals - this is a marketing strategy and this is not the first species, or the last, to use it. honestly i think it's incredibly smart on the part of the species owner's part, because it gets more people into the species because that is the point.
and just because someone has a lot of friends does not mean they will win - try putting it in your signature or something if you're that concerned. if it is a referral contest, then it is a referral contest - a way to get people involved.

not gonna lie it's a bit selfish to complain about it when the purpose is to get people involved in the species...

edit;; plus making it a referral contest then giving it to anyone but the person with the most referrals makes it incredibly unfair, because that makes all their work for nothing.

[-Isabella-]

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guys i think it is on number of referrals - this is a marketing strategy and this is not the first species, or the last, to use it. honestly i think it's incredibly smart on the part of the species owner's part, because it gets more people into the species because that is the point.
and just because someone has a lot of friends does not mean they will win - try putting it in your signature or something if you're that concerned. if it is a referral contest, then it is a referral contest - a way to get people involved.

not gonna lie it's a bit selfish to complain about it when the purpose is to get people involved in the species...

edit;; plus making it a referral contest then giving it to anyone but the person with the most referrals makes it incredibly unfair, because that makes all their work for nothing.

I agree. I think it is an awesome idea and do not want to sound like I am complaining at all. I was just curious.

[conversett]

hmm clever and very true point jensen.
I'm just going to leave it and let bear's properly answer.
I'm not complaining either, I just wanted to inform people earlier that having the most referrals doesn't necessarily mean you win it. I don't want bears to have to deal with a bunch of... a mess because someone is upset they didn't win when they had the most referrals.

[bears]

I never put a rule that said that you could or could not refer someone who is already active in the adopt [mostly because I didn't think to, but i'm not going to change the rule now because it would be unfair to people who already spent their time pming people]. And Jensen Ackles is correct, the main purpose of the competition was to get more people interested in the adopt--and it's worked! Thanks to everyone who has referred someone this species has gained some traction, which makes the community bigger, and in turn gives the artists more of an incentive to make more adopts for you guys.
However, I won't count doubles, so keep that in mind. ^^

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might I also add that you don't have to just pm your friends. You're welcome to reach out wherever, i'm sure people wouldn't begrudge you a post on the main page.

[-Isabella-]

I never put a rule that said that you could or could not refer someone who is already active in the adopt [mostly because I didn't think to, but i'm not going to change the rule now because it would be unfair to people who already spent their time pming people]. And Jensen Ackles is correct, the main purpose of the competition was to get more people interested in the adopt--and it's worked! Thanks to everyone who has referred someone this species has gained some traction, which makes the community bigger, and in turn gives the artists more of an incentive to make more adopts for you guys.
However, I won't count doubles, so keep that in mind. ^^

Cool, that makes sense and I am glad it has been working^^ I really enjoyed trying to find people who I thought would enjoy these lovely adopts.

[bears]

This ends in 24 hours.

[bears]

Username: legend-
Show Name: Combined Peace
Barn Name: Pangu

[chinese mythology: he was claimed to be the first sentient being and creator, “making the heavens and the earth.”]

Referrals:
I: Legendari- twin ♥
II: toesday-if it counts/not sure
III: nauma thxie
IV: cuore babe
V: hobbot geek the footz
VI: yas jay
VII: wingz wee
VIII: assassin creed yo
IX: robyn ♥
X: m00n
XI: hemalily
XII: tigermay
XIII: beazt c:
XIV: skywishes//
XV: tigressa
XVI: fallout

lol i didnt even put my username the last 5 times edited holy fly poo

Thank you so much for all your efforts! Everyone who entered boosted the popularity of this adopt three fold! I'll release something special again in the future that will have an easier competition, I know this was hard ♥

[giraffidae]

thank you so much bears- i was really in the competitive mood for him. this boy is lovely. although the commotion during this time was a bit, i believe due to the competitive nature from all of us, was a bit.. argumentative, I would really like to share this gorgeous honey with the fellow community members whom tried out for him as well! please look for a message from me soon c:

thank you again bears- i will cherish his sexi self ♥♥

[conversett]

Kind of yeah XD
I feel about about that so I'd like to say sorry. My dad has been putting me through the wringer, so my emotions have bit a little crazy. I'm not bipolar, I promise.

Thank you Legend and congrats on this pretty boy!