The Reading Contest has been extended until August 15th. Better get that last minute reading in ;)
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crapy idea-.-
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August 15th is my birthday YAY. 8D
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Look at all the whiners.. xD
On a side note, I LOVE the Archan image! xDD
On a side note, I LOVE the Archan image! xDD
A deadline is a DEADLINE. Whats the point of an extension?
I imagine the point is, that the staff havent finished sorting it so they have had to extend it...IMO it stinks. I agree with the people that have said its unfair towards the people that have spent loads and invested a lot of time in getting the required books before the supposed "deadline"
I imagine the point is, that the staff havent finished sorting it so they have had to extend it...IMO it stinks. I agree with the people that have said its unfair towards the people that have spent loads and invested a lot of time in getting the required books before the supposed "deadline"
Not that Im one of those people, but I agree with the people who made a huge effort, spending millions just to get the last few before the deadline - and now the prices are just going to go down. A deadline should be just that - a deadline. But it's good news for me, I have more time to vend/restock.
I don't mind waiting another 15 days for a reward... heck I'll most likely even find another couple books before the end of the contest.
But... I find it odd how in nearly every site I'm on that has an event or contest they almost always extend the deadlines further. I realize that these events are supposed to get people fired up to participate on the sites and whatnot, but a deadline should mean just that. Aside from real issues such as site downtime or glitches... what is the point of saying that something will end on a particular day only to tell everyone that the lazy or inattentive people will get another shot? It kind of devalues the time (and prizes) of those who have been participating all along.
Just one user's humble opinion.
But... I find it odd how in nearly every site I'm on that has an event or contest they almost always extend the deadlines further. I realize that these events are supposed to get people fired up to participate on the sites and whatnot, but a deadline should mean just that. Aside from real issues such as site downtime or glitches... what is the point of saying that something will end on a particular day only to tell everyone that the lazy or inattentive people will get another shot? It kind of devalues the time (and prizes) of those who have been participating all along.
Just one user's humble opinion.
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OMG thanks i totally forgot
I guess I have never been yelled at before for stating my opinion. that IS what being able to post on these news updates is all about isn't it?
I think what us "whiners" are trying to say, is perhaps if you could all think of it as spending some hard work, and time to accomplish a goal...only to have someone swoop in and say..."hey good news, we have extended the deadline so the procrastinators can get in on some of this...you don't mind right?"
yea, we do mind....and i'm pretty sure those of you who don't understand why, would understand if you were in our positions. It's like doing your best job only to have your boss come and tell you that so-and-so slept in so they are going to postpone things till they can get it...imagine that happening without even so much as a "but hey, i do understand you were here on time, nice job, way to go"...
ok..perhaps that's a bad analogy.... back to my point.
keith asked last week for ideas on how to get the subeta economy better....THIS would be one of my suggestions....stop doing this like this. Now that everyone has extended time to get all their books...everyone will get the same prize, and what are they going to be worth? certainly not the millions we have all spent.
I think what us "whiners" are trying to say, is perhaps if you could all think of it as spending some hard work, and time to accomplish a goal...only to have someone swoop in and say..."hey good news, we have extended the deadline so the procrastinators can get in on some of this...you don't mind right?"
yea, we do mind....and i'm pretty sure those of you who don't understand why, would understand if you were in our positions. It's like doing your best job only to have your boss come and tell you that so-and-so slept in so they are going to postpone things till they can get it...imagine that happening without even so much as a "but hey, i do understand you were here on time, nice job, way to go"...
ok..perhaps that's a bad analogy.... back to my point.
keith asked last week for ideas on how to get the subeta economy better....THIS would be one of my suggestions....stop doing this like this. Now that everyone has extended time to get all their books...everyone will get the same prize, and what are they going to be worth? certainly not the millions we have all spent.
You guys are so freakin' selfish. It absolutely amazes me.
People who needed/wanted extra time now have it? But -I- was done? Why should they get an extension?
Seriously, listen to yourselves. :/
People who needed/wanted extra time now have it? But -I- was done? Why should they get an extension?
Seriously, listen to yourselves. :/
Finally managed to get back on the site yesterday, so really happy with this news, have never been a part of a reading contest, so must go figure out what's involved. Thanks Keith!
If I had know, I wouldn't have spend about 1 mil on books yesterday. xD I'll try to grab some more during the extending time <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
What a bunch of whiners. It's all about 'you', 'you' were so perfect, well suck it up - there's an extension - use the time to good use and get some more books so you get an even better/higher prize. Quit complaining like spoilt brats. Buck up and Carry on - get more books - I despise whiners
It doesn't matter to me whether there's an extension or not. I'll probably forget about the book drive until the last day like I did yesterday, and then donate another 150 books at the last second again.
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Why are the dates always extended? Not that I am complaining either way, but the dates are always moved around. I am glad that we could not see the results on who was in the lead and etc. But I believe that when a date is set it should be kept. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> And as I said it's not a complaint. I guess it would just be easier to understand better if there were reasons. Even if the staff is behind and etc, the contest could still end and we could just wait the prizes out.
People are not whining for the sake of whining, they are angry that they worked hard and bought lots of books and now the slackers who didn't bother to watch the deadline can catch up and further devalue the prizes. It sucks that now it doesn't even matter if some of us followed the rules and got things done in time. Gee, thanks.
<img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" /> the Archan!!
Thank you very much for extending it. The downtime and lagging has given me little time to buy and RS books.
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Holy crap... I would have never thought people would complain about an EXTENSION! -.- More opportunity to buy books that we lost due to the down times. I see no disadvantage to this other than a little extra wait, which is nothing. I wouldn't spend that much sP on books anyway, that's INSANE! If that's another thing you're irritated about, you really have no one to blame but yourself. O_o
well, i got close to 150, so i'll try for more! i was gonna stop at 100, but for some reason kept going! now i have more time..
oh well... just 4 more books and I'll have 500. Though, as I stated, I hate the extension, I guess I could spend EVEN MORE at the cash shop to get good stuff to sell in order to get those last few books. grumble, grumble... I'm an idiot but it is fun being one.
and of course if i kissed butt too that could help A LOT...
i don't think we are WHINING about this...just posting our opinion that we think it is unfair, as you are posting your opinion...
it's ok sweetie...everyone has a right to their opinion
i don't think we are WHINING about this...just posting our opinion that we think it is unfair, as you are posting your opinion...
it's ok sweetie...everyone has a right to their opinion
oh my god.
WHINGE WHINE, PEOPLE. WHINGE WHINE.
-____- I'm happy about the extension. It gives everyone more of a chance to save up for better prizes. Thank you staff. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
WHINGE WHINE, PEOPLE. WHINGE WHINE.
-____- I'm happy about the extension. It gives everyone more of a chance to save up for better prizes. Thank you staff. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
Of course it will be good news for those that had other reasons to not start participating when it started. But for those of us that started the day it started and have spent countless Millions...and kept track of what we bought, then threw away lists...it is just a total lack of fairness, something that I appreciated Subeta for being, Fair. shakes head May as well just give everyone the books to catch up with everyone who started and worked diligently to get the job done by the deadline. Total crap!
Wel, for me this is good news. I'm working on month end at work right now, and pretty busy at home too, so now I can prolong the decision whether or not to donate my entire collection or just leave it at the 305 that I had duplicates of.
Is there an actual reason why is was extended? I have to say I'm not very pleased with this. I had intended to buy seven more books today just to make it to 300, and looked forwards to seeing prizes tomorrow/in the next couple days. :/
crap crap crap! I worked hard saving and buying. Now... two more weeks for everybody to catch up to me. Not fair. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> I want my mommy. lol... seriously, it is a bit unfair for those of us who really did take it seriously and spend untold MILLIONS on books.
-mutters-
I've been buying books since the drive started, I thought it might be extended for two or three days, but two weeks?!
Ah well. I guess it'll give me time to find a few more books, I guess.
I've been buying books since the drive started, I thought it might be extended for two or three days, but two weeks?!
Ah well. I guess it'll give me time to find a few more books, I guess.
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I'm really angry peeved annoyed at the etension. It really is unfair.
I spent hours yesterday getting the last books. Wiping out my list I had
written of ones I had and didnt have. No longer have that list. Will take me
hours to figure out which ones I do and dont have especially since its just pictures
of the books. Im SO ANNOYED. It really is UNFAIR and 2 whole weeks. People knew the deadline.
The site hasn't been down for that long. Would have been nice to been told earlier.
I spent hours yesterday getting the last books. Wiping out my list I had
written of ones I had and didnt have. No longer have that list. Will take me
hours to figure out which ones I do and dont have especially since its just pictures
of the books. Im SO ANNOYED. It really is UNFAIR and 2 whole weeks. People knew the deadline.
The site hasn't been down for that long. Would have been nice to been told earlier.
I have to agree with those people NOT happy about the extension. Seems a lil unfair to those that actually put some effort into the Book Drive and now to give even more time to those waited. It was very clear when the game started and was to end, and the few days the site was down, doesnt add up to 2 weeks. disappointed I am also one to not complain about things, or voice my opinion as that is what it is, MY OPINION, I usually just go with the flow, but thought I'd voice it this time.
Thanks Keith! Even though I gave in a lot of books already this extended deadline can help me reach at least 350 books...well i hope ;_;
yea, i think this decision is not fair. i can understand if the site has been down A LOT...but it's been better than it normally has been...and for those of us who didn't sit around and twiddle our thumbs...well, now this just means we get to wait for everyone else to catch up to us.
I'm so glad the rules of life can't be changed so easily to accommodate those who don't meet deadlines.
I'm so glad the rules of life can't be changed so easily to accommodate those who don't meet deadlines.
Thanks Keith!
only have 19, now maybe i can have 20 something<img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
only have 19, now maybe i can have 20 something<img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Whew, thanks heavens for the heads up.. I hadn't read any for the contest (didn't even realize there was a contest since I only joined up a week and a half ago) but I made it pretty easily to 90 after I saw this notice. I'm sure I can get 100 but my price limit is 10k or under and I'm starting to run out of cheapies lol
More time for reading! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> Or rather donating books! Huzzah! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I've read a little over 200. I think I have a few in storage I could use but I'd rather keep them and I'm not spending more than 10 -15 k on a book just to donate it. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" /> that's just me.
I didn't even know this was going on, so having a notification in the news helps a lot. just donated a few books Hopefully there will be some lower end prizes for people like me who can only donate a few things!
Yay <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
I don't complain about alot on this sight but all i'm going to say is "Shakes head in disbelief"
And I still have only 5 books donated <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> I'm going to holiday in 2 days anyway. GL everyone.
Ohh, that Archan in the news post is pretty <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I for one am THRILLED with the increased time span. With the site being down a nice chunk of this month, it's nice to have a bit more time to finish out the collecting.
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I agree Jessyta.
Yay! Gives me more time to get as many of the last 90 or so books as possible. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Yay! Gives me more time to get as many of the last 90 or so books as possible. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Patience is a virtue. One day when all the complainers grow up they will come back and thank Keith for teaching them how to be patient <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />.
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LOLOLOLOL
I was just busting my booty buying books.
And I didn't bother to check the news. XD
I was just busting my booty buying books.
And I didn't bother to check the news. XD
dfhew tr t6y. Why. WHY?! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
I'm guessing these prizes really /are/ amazing, old items that Keith wants back in circulation... I know not alot of people have made it past 200 yet. is almost on 350 you just want me to blow another 10m on books, dontcha? <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/smiley_xface.gif" border="0" />
I'm guessing these prizes really /are/ amazing, old items that Keith wants back in circulation... I know not alot of people have made it past 200 yet. is almost on 350 you just want me to blow another 10m on books, dontcha? <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/smiley_xface.gif" border="0" />
I wonder if theres gonna be a Legendary Weapon released in the book drive as a reward(Legendary Weapons can be equipped to your avatar or pet, examples include Lucent and Ametsuchi)
It reminds me of school last year. My teacher would tell us the day before a long-term project was due that we had a week extension, which was great for those who hadn't started, but rather upsetting to those who finished on time. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> But I hardly participated in the book drive, so what do I know. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Aint no thang but a chicken wing. I am ecstatic about it. More time to get books. Glad I wasn't impulsive and bought them from user shops.
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what!i wanted to get the prizes tomorrow.
this kinda sucks. I spent over 200 million sp to buy books to get over 500 since I haven't been on for a while and found out 2 days ago this was going on. I could have spent alot less if this last minute stuff wasn't pulled by restocking my own :/
Im gonna stop commenting on here now, I need to hang around shops where they sell books and stare at my pets(not spamming)
I just don't understand why this would be done. Half a month is a long time to extend a deadline. This simply isn't fair to those of us who didn't wait until the last minute.
Gasp Yaaaaay!!! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
I was bummed out because the contest would have ended while I was at work, but now I get to hunt for more books! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> Thanks to everyone involved in that decision-making process!
Also, that Golden Archan is beautiful o.O
I was bummed out because the contest would have ended while I was at work, but now I get to hunt for more books! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> Thanks to everyone involved in that decision-making process!
Also, that Golden Archan is beautiful o.O
I dont get it, it says all shops have just been restocked or have been restocked 1 minute ago, but there all sold out...
Wow, this really sucks. I don't mind an extension, but TWO full weeks?? Those four new books will barely change a thing. I just spent 130mil on overpriced books to finish in time -.-
:/ I'm a bit peeved that we got told the day before it ends. Plus I will be on holiday then(how long will the shop stay open?)
Can't complain, I have the free shop to stalk <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> -walks away-
Can't complain, I have the free shop to stalk <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> -walks away-
Thanks. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" /> This really helps.
Although... more time to sell the books left in my collection, so woo!!
-nudges people towards my book shop-
-nudges people towards my book shop-
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lol i think there are only about 560 books...
I spent most of my money on books, Im buying more! ><img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
It would have been nice to know this last week when I rushed to buy all the books I still needed. Now all of the ones I just bought will just be half price by the end of the drive.
OKAY, WHAT? XD I spent ages today buying up tons of books because I realised tomorrow was the end date, and was looking forward to the end because I just hit 100. =/! But I'm also rather pleased that I can increase the number of books I've given, hmm - 15 more days, and I got 116 books today, meaning I could get about 1500 books more? Ha, I doubt it. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" /> arethereeventhatmanybooksonSubeta? =O
This sucks. Why should more people have more time when some of us hustled? If the prices are not ready we can wait but please don't change deadlines on us.
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can't this possibly bring down the value of the items because more people will be able to get them. BOO, they could of gotten the books there was plenty of time, why the extension?
Awwa, I was so excited for it to be over. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
What a lovely Archan! I was hoping it would end today, too <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
<img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_shocked.gif" border="0" /> But Keith, i cant afford more books right now! The ones that are left are too expensive!! LOL
...that kinda really sucks for people that just bought up a ton of books at expensive prices to get them in at the last minute. Also now more people will get more books and the expensive prizes will be given out more <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
But..thanks? Even though I won't be taking advantage of this ;]
But..thanks? Even though I won't be taking advantage of this ;]
What the hell? Don't go changing things. Are the artists finishing up the prizes or something?
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Argh! I was waiting for it to be done! Oh well. I guess I've got time to get way more books.
woo! more time to get books...just wish the shop would open soon cause otherwise I'm stuffed. I go on holiday soon.
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Yay!
Thankyou :]
Thankyou :]
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-vends-
<img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> Thank you. -gives more Tylenol-
Don't die on the couch <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
<img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> Thank you. -gives more Tylenol-
Don't die on the couch <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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GAH... I was hoping it'd end today =_=; I guess this helps people get those newly released books <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/smiley_xface.gif" border="0" />