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  • Member since
    November 2005
FSM sweepstakes
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 7, 2006 7:14 PM

I tried to enter the FSM monthly sweepstaks several months ago, and it turns out it is only available to FSM customers in the US and Canada, could it be made available to international FSM readers like Aussies?

Will

  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: Left forever
Posted by Bgrigg on Friday, July 7, 2006 8:33 PM
Sadly it is quite likely that Australian law is what prevents you from entering and winning a prize. If it's any consolation, Quebec is exempt from the contest as well, due to it's own provincial laws. FSM isn't limiting the entries to only North America, though it may appear to be that way.

Here is a quote from the former Ad Sales Representative for FSM explaining why:

 Michael Ellis wrote:

We have had, and continue to have discussions about other types of contests that we could open up to our world-wide readership, but I'm afraid the current monthly sweeps will continue to be closed to readers outside of North America because each country and/or province sets their own rules for sweepstakes. Sweepstakes are considered games of chance, and are regulated differently by each country and province. In most countries, the legal standards are quite stringent, making it very difficult to properly conduct a sweepstakes. Due to our limited distribution in countries outside of North America, the differing rules governing each country/province, and the associated expenses it is virtually impossible for us to include countries outside of North America in our sweepstakes.

We wish it were easier to conduct sweepstakes elsewhere, but for now, we must limit participation to most areas of North America.


Michael, if you ever happen to read this, you're missed around the forums!

So long folks!

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 7, 2006 9:25 PM

damn, I didnt think of that.

Thanks Brigg

Will

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 4:40 PM

Hey, that's me.

Thanks for the kind words.  I do check back from time to time to see how everyone's doing and to keep in touch with what's happening in the industry.  Many, many changes since I left in March but Matt's a great guy and I'm certain he'll guide FSM well going forward.

 

Michael

  • Member since
    May 2005
  • From: Left forever
Posted by Bgrigg on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:50 PM
MICHAEL SIGHTING!

How ya doing? Long time no post...

So long folks!

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: Stockton,Ca
Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, September 1, 2006 10:06 PM
 Bgrigg wrote:
MICHAEL SIGHTING!

How ya doing? Long time no post...


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