Mael has won the Pet Spotlight!
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Friskysquirt
Been avoiding the topic, but I just read the story. I liked it and thought it was well written. Good graphic imagery.
I won't say anymore as I will get pissed off with people and wouldn't like to criticise other pets, Squeak.
I won't say anymore as I will get pissed off with people and wouldn't like to criticise other pets, Squeak.
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Venom
So we are gonna bitch about everything are we? Well, the next pretty pet that involves loving cupcakes and rainbows will make me want to vomit and I will bitch about it then. The story wasn't bad, people just enjoy different things. There are nicer ways to get your opinion across... there was a warning afterall. If it isn't your cup of tea, Jeebus forbid. I enjoyed it, good job Hearse.
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TsunTsunDere
<b>Quote By "LotusTwister":</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">It's nekid time! ;D</blockquote>
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TsunTsunDere
Did the staff...ignore this? Normally I see at least one response by a staff member when people start bitching over a news post. Ah fuck, I can't believe you've done this. B|
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BlueDragonfly
Okay... i can take a lot of ugly things (I read the high octane nightmare fuel pages on tvtropes for cryin' out loud)
but that...was jsut ugh, that story...ugh
...urk
but that...was jsut ugh, that story...ugh
...urk
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Mudkip
I liked him better when he was nekkid...
The story was terrible and made me want to barf...I don't care if it had a warning or not the story was bad <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sweatdrop.gif" border="0" />
I'm gonna go find some sprite to see if that helps my stomach...
The story was terrible and made me want to barf...I don't care if it had a warning or not the story was bad <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sweatdrop.gif" border="0" />
I'm gonna go find some sprite to see if that helps my stomach...
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Alaska
well, there IS a warning so.
in any case, i'm glad they got the story up. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
in any case, i'm glad they got the story up. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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OnyxKiaraRose
The story in itself is badly written. I am disgusted that the staff chose it due to the story that said person tried to tell. It is offensive to many and sickening to others with weak stomachs. To many variables makes it a loose cannon.
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NIKKI
@megabucks there is a rule already.
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Do Not Claim Others' Pets As Your Own
The use of 'fake pets' on user/pet profiles, whether you state that they are fake or not, is not allowed. This means that you cannot display pets that are NOT owned by you on-site and/or claim ownership of a pet that you don't actually own.</blockquote>
Looks like Hearse took down Mael's button sometime today.
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Do Not Claim Others' Pets As Your Own
The use of 'fake pets' on user/pet profiles, whether you state that they are fake or not, is not allowed. This means that you cannot display pets that are NOT owned by you on-site and/or claim ownership of a pet that you don't actually own.</blockquote>
Looks like Hearse took down Mael's button sometime today.
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Sasuke
story's wicked good though gender is switched at times.
That is much better than when was nothing there.
That is much better than when was nothing there.
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peacock
EVERYBODY.
chill out.
I know hearse personally, and honestly, it was a mistake, as i know he had something up at one point. as it got transferred it probably was removed for whatever reason.
is it unfortunate? yes. does it deserve a repick? Maybe, but since it has all the info up now, why does it matter?
chill out.
I know hearse personally, and honestly, it was a mistake, as i know he had something up at one point. as it got transferred it probably was removed for whatever reason.
is it unfortunate? yes. does it deserve a repick? Maybe, but since it has all the info up now, why does it matter?
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rhino_loupe
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">What this REALLY proves is how many people look at the pet spotlight !! YAY!</blockquote>Yes indeed <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Glad to see it has a story now, a very good one. But all this drama llama bsns was not needed.
Glad to see it has a story now, a very good one. But all this drama llama bsns was not needed.
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Lantern
I kinda knew they wouldn't repick <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Oh well.
Oh well.
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heARSE
There. His two stories are up.
He has a plain profile.
Now at least if you don't like him, you can complain about HIM and not his lack-of-(insert here).
He has a plain profile.
Now at least if you don't like him, you can complain about HIM and not his lack-of-(insert here).
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PiranhaPettingZoo
buuh... buh theres no profile??! I dont... I dont understands! I'm confused and.. and angry! Aaaauueeerrgh! Hurrrrrrrrgh!
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heARSE
I honestly don't see why Mael won. The only profile he ever had up was Siren's, and that was for an application.
I vote for a re-pick, please.
Mael really doesn't deserve to win this.
I vote for a re-pick, please.
Mael really doesn't deserve to win this.
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Megan_799
I'm wondering if there's going to be any sort of rule about listing a pet on your profile that isnt in your account now. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
Eagerly awaiting the redraw here!
Eagerly awaiting the redraw here!
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Ryan
Giving Nightmare Irions a bad name since 4/28/10 <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
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TsunTsunDere
I...I didn`t even click on the pet, and thought something was weird. I guess I`m wrong, but...I thought Mael had won before. I guess I`ve just seen the pet before. o__o;;
Shame this happens...I still have my fingers crossed for Sir Arthur...
Shame this happens...I still have my fingers crossed for Sir Arthur...
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Paint
I'd really love to see a staff post explaining why there wasn't a repick, either here or in site feedback.
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Link_274
Alright... O.o That was definitely not a deserved winner. Terrible! I see no story or profile.
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Peach
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Loool, I would have never known there wasn't a profile since I never look at the winning pets, but the comments made me have to look.</blockquote>
Same xD It's kind of sad that I had a feeling that the number of comments wasn't because the pet was ~super awesome~, but because I knew there was probably something wrong with it.
Same xD It's kind of sad that I had a feeling that the number of comments wasn't because the pet was ~super awesome~, but because I knew there was probably something wrong with it.
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Lai
Sorry for the blank comment. But people have to understand why some people are upset with this. We understand it is not the staffs fault really, but still it is upsetting when there are those of us who really worked hard on our own pets and have been waiting every day to see if we might win. So when something like this happens, I feel that we are allowed to express our disappointment. Doesn't mean I am pissed at the staff, just that I hope they fix it soon.
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Zevran
Oh snap!
Looks like the world is going to end. A nekkid pet has won teh spotlight. Whatever will we do?
Is this the first time this has happened? I think so. Mistakes happen, random pick is random. But people need to lighten up a little bit. The staff will probably make some change to how it works so only the <i>pretty</i> pets win.
Looks like the world is going to end. A nekkid pet has won teh spotlight. Whatever will we do?
Is this the first time this has happened? I think so. Mistakes happen, random pick is random. But people need to lighten up a little bit. The staff will probably make some change to how it works so only the <i>pretty</i> pets win.
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ARU
Heaven forbid a blank page win anything! Excuse me while I go remove one of my pets from the queue because his background is all icky and white.
Don't get so worked up, guys. All pets featured on the news page don't show pretty overlays, so if you don't click his name you won't have to endure the awfulness of seeing nothing there.
Don't get so worked up, guys. All pets featured on the news page don't show pretty overlays, so if you don't click his name you won't have to endure the awfulness of seeing nothing there.
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Cass
<b>Quote By oddishness:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">moral of the story:
actually buy the pet slots you claim to buy instead of shuffling pets constantly.</blockquote>
Pretty much sums up what I was thinking x:
actually buy the pet slots you claim to buy instead of shuffling pets constantly.</blockquote>
Pretty much sums up what I was thinking x:
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JoAnna_119
Once pets get accepted into the queue they are not re-checked. There is far too many pets. There is a disable button that will allow the owner to take off the nomination. The owner should have done this especially since they temporarily adopted it out. It is not staff's fault.
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Slavic
It says on the page, "Adopted: April 20th, 2010", so it must have been nominated before that..
Holy crap, the pets really aren't checked often are they? xD
Holy crap, the pets really aren't checked often are they? xD
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Saturnine
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">I happen to think it's incredibly depressing that this is the spotlight with the most comments. lol</blockquote>
-Agrees-
-Agrees-
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Urocyon
Lol, you guys are getting just as pissy yelling at the people who were originally getting pissy. XD EVERYONE JUST CALM DOWN. <3
How sad for Hearse though, that this pet wins when he's not all dolled up. : <
How sad for Hearse though, that this pet wins when he's not all dolled up. : <
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OFF_372
Huh. I guess Subeta just wasn't expecting something like this happening. In any case, the profile must have been something lovely to have been accepted. Hopefully it will be put back up soon.
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barbie
Loool, I would have never known there wasn't a profile since I never look at the winning pets, but the comments made me have to look.
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Paws
Really, you guys are pissed off? .. Mael probably was chosen before he was transferred.. The owner had no idea they were going to win before transferring. It's one day and a mistake. It'll get fixed now that they know what's up. Grooooosfraaabaaaa.
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god
We have an <i>entire day</i> to look at the news and see a blank pet win the spotlight.
The world is going to end.
The world is going to end.
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SilvyrWing
If you want to see some neat profiles, just head to heARSE's other pets. I'm sure this one was similar when it was up. No big.
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Grove
Dear people of the world, not everything on Subeta is perfect. Many big things have gone wrong, the Pet Spotlight is not one of these. Sure it's disappointing, but hey it's just a spotlight for only -one- day.
Considering the fact that a pet is very likely to be a permanent pet if it has a profile and everything this scenario is rather unforeseeable.
Considering the fact that a pet is very likely to be a permanent pet if it has a profile and everything this scenario is rather unforeseeable.
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Lovespell
"I happen to think it's incredibly depressing that this is the spotlight with the most comments. lol"
Seconding icarus <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Seconding icarus <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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finch
I happen to think it's incredibly depressing that this is the spotlight with the most comments. lol
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ROCK
What this REALLY proves is how many people look at the pet spotlight !! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> YAY!
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Meepsworth
I third what Emilee said. No need to get so worked up. The thing has proven that it still has some bugs to be worked out. It's one of the newest areas of the sites, it's still very far from perfect. Stop clutching your pearls, sit down, take a few deep breaths, and relax.
And maybe not looking at Mael's n00d-ness will help. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
And maybe not looking at Mael's n00d-ness will help. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
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rhino_loupe
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Poor guy.
It's his spotlight day and he's standing there naked. xD</blockquote>Haha xD Poor Mael
It's his spotlight day and he's standing there naked. xD</blockquote>Haha xD Poor Mael
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Corvid
This is my favorite pet spotlight to date. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
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Marine
Doesn't matter if it had a good profile before or after -- many people look forward to a decent winner every night.
It doesn't fit any of the criteria, therefore, it doesn't deserve the trophy or spot.
It IS a mistake, certainly, but mistakes are fixable, and to fix that, the staff should repick a new winner, one that actually deserves to win.
Too bad if it had a good profile before.
It is trivial for people to be throwing a tantrum over a thing like this, but it doesn't deserve the trophy or spot whatsoever.
I think the whining is justified, even if it is annoying.
It doesn't fit any of the criteria, therefore, it doesn't deserve the trophy or spot.
It IS a mistake, certainly, but mistakes are fixable, and to fix that, the staff should repick a new winner, one that actually deserves to win.
Too bad if it had a good profile before.
It is trivial for people to be throwing a tantrum over a thing like this, but it doesn't deserve the trophy or spot whatsoever.
I think the whining is justified, even if it is annoying.
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Venom
Kiarae, that is already in effect actually.
Didn't mean to sound bitchy but some of you are outrageously obnoxious at the slightest errors made here.
I know people work very hard on stories, character development, artwork, treasure etc... but throwing a tantrum doesn't fix anything.
I can't wait to see the profile once it is back to the original owner. ( Based on people's comments, it was something spiffy.)
Didn't mean to sound bitchy but some of you are outrageously obnoxious at the slightest errors made here.
I know people work very hard on stories, character development, artwork, treasure etc... but throwing a tantrum doesn't fix anything.
I can't wait to see the profile once it is back to the original owner. ( Based on people's comments, it was something spiffy.)
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Venom
Ok, so you don't make mistakes? Maybe she transferred the pet before the spotlight option was active... or simply forgot. Get over it. Some of you act like Subeta is the meaning of life itself... step outside of your cave & breathe some fresh air cause you obviously aren't getting enough oxygen to fuel the reality center in your brains.
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Para
Seconding what Emilee said.
Calm down people. Goddamn. BAWWWW MISTAKES CAN'T HAPPEN.
I want to say that it's because the Pet Spotlight is still quite new, so kinks are still in the system. :T
Calm down people. Goddamn. BAWWWW MISTAKES CAN'T HAPPEN.
I want to say that it's because the Pet Spotlight is still quite new, so kinks are still in the system. :T
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Murdoc
wow, so many people getting so pissy! the thing GLITCHED. settle down, holy moly. there's no reason to hiss and growl and scratch. it's just like the way the multiple wins happened: A. GLITCH. settle down, sheesh. it's nothing to get so seemingly crazy & worked up over.
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Croe
If you're going to transfer your pet to someone, at least take it OFF the "nominate for spotlight" list under your prefs.
Leaving it open to be nominated, when you know it'll soon be blank/different somehow is... I don't know, not exactly irresponsible per se.
It's just frustrating... truly frustrating.
I'm sure something can be done about this, but I know MANY other users who spend too much time on their pets to let the slot be taken by a mistake.
Leaving it open to be nominated, when you know it'll soon be blank/different somehow is... I don't know, not exactly irresponsible per se.
It's just frustrating... truly frustrating.
I'm sure something can be done about this, but I know MANY other users who spend too much time on their pets to let the slot be taken by a mistake.
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Necolasa
Hearse has an awesome story for him trust me, I've read some of it...not sure how this mistake was made though.
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Rem_933
Poor, poor Mael. Look at him with his tail between his legs.
-pats- There, there, your day will come.
Oh wait...
-pats- There, there, your day will come.
Oh wait...
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Mudkip
Anyone want to have a contest seeing who can sMail Keith and the staff the most times asking them to re-pick? XD
Just wondering because it sounds like fun XD
Just wondering because it sounds like fun XD
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orgasmic
Hmmmm lucky break for hearse since the pet profile sucks and all that jazz.
Nice picking of a winner. Not
Nice picking of a winner. Not
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Mudkip
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">After a pet has been nominated, staff will sort through the nominated pets using the following criteria:
- Aesthetically pleasing profile
- Well-thought-out story
- Appropriate treasure chest
- Appropriate minion</blockquote>
Um...XD
I've changed my mind...
This is the best pet ever...He is like...Super Pet! XD
- Aesthetically pleasing profile
- Well-thought-out story
- Appropriate treasure chest
- Appropriate minion</blockquote>
Um...XD
I've changed my mind...
This is the best pet ever...He is like...Super Pet! XD
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odduckOasis
LMAO!!!! Best fail ever... and this has the most comments thus far! haha, that's humorous.
Oh well. lol.
Oh well. lol.
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Nuke
Poor thing probably had a beautiful profile before and everything :/
Hope this gets fixed though. Best solution now would be just to re-draw and throw him back in the queue for later, butttttttttt......
Hope this gets fixed though. Best solution now would be just to re-draw and throw him back in the queue for later, butttttttttt......
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Kiarae
Maybe instead of a removal from the queue (since that could be a problem), there could be some kind of locking system for when you put your pet as "ready" for getting nominated? So you can't modify it while it's ready or something, but you could unlock it by clicking "no" and modify it then.
Or something...
Or something...
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Andrea
Oh man, I wish I had this kinda skill ):
.. And people to hold pets for me ;; Clearly I am doing it wrong.
.. And people to hold pets for me ;; Clearly I am doing it wrong.
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Saddlebred
it's not that no one read it. jeez.
the fact still stands that there's nothing there RIGHT NOW. so it's not worthy of a win. :/
the fact still stands that there's nothing there RIGHT NOW. so it's not worthy of a win. :/
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Swirl
Hey guys, did anyone besides me notice how the spotlight winner isn't really up to par tonight?
<img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/34yzgv8.gif" align="">
<img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/34yzgv8.gif" align="">
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Satyr
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Is it really necessary for everyone to reapeat the same crap over and over??</blockquote>
yes it is
yes it is
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finch
I'm getting a bit disappointed with the spotlight lately honestly, because when it's not glitching, things like this are happening.
But yeah I'm echoing Nikki here... it would be nice if transferring a pet disqualified nominations.
But yeah I'm echoing Nikki here... it would be nice if transferring a pet disqualified nominations.
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Madam_735
Is it really necessary for everyone to reapeat the same crap over and over?? I'm pretty sure the staff will handle this.
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Lantern
I doubt they'll re-pick <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
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Tribunal
Lewl <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I guess the system doesn't do periodic re-checks of pets who have been in the queue for a while, or this was a very recent change to the pet.
BUT! For those saying glitches should just be dealt with, this counts too!
I guess the system doesn't do periodic re-checks of pets who have been in the queue for a while, or this was a very recent change to the pet.
BUT! For those saying glitches should just be dealt with, this counts too!
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Sopheroo
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Is there any way to put the profile back in order on the new account so that we can see it lol?</blockquote>
That wouldn't be the work of the current owner. I don't find that fair either.
That wouldn't be the work of the current owner. I don't find that fair either.
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TIME
I wish they'd repick... I always love seeing the pets who win so this is a major disappointment (regardless of whether or not this pet WAS good). I agree with Nikki, transfer or abandoning should automatically remove a pet's nomination.
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marija12
Is there any way to put the profile back in order on the new account so that we can see it lol?
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bonecrivain
It doesn't matter if the pet had an amazing profile or story before. It doesn't now and isn't even on the correct account. It certainly shouldn't have won.
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Satyr
lol yeah, it may have been amazing or whatever prior to it being blank, but uh, that really counts for nothing if it's empty on the day it wins.
Looks like there's a couple glitches that need sorting out in the pet spotlight department.
Looks like there's a couple glitches that need sorting out in the pet spotlight department.
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Jaxxy
I agree with everyone here, transfer should remove it form the queue : I'm sure it had a pretty cool profile but now it won't be known for that
A repick would be nice just so maybe down the line when this pet has a profile again it can win properly.
A repick would be nice just so maybe down the line when this pet has a profile again it can win properly.
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Sopheroo
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">if it wins, it should be win worthy, not HAVE been win worthy.</blockquote>
And we can only GUESS it used to be win-worthy.
But, right now, I think 95% of people agree than it is not win-worthy right now.
And we can only GUESS it used to be win-worthy.
But, right now, I think 95% of people agree than it is not win-worthy right now.
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marija12
@Nasi and @Martouf
Yeah seriously, it must have been an awesome profile to win in the first place. Congrats on that at least<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Yeah seriously, it must have been an awesome profile to win in the first place. Congrats on that at least<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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thoughtful
Huh? Read what? That it was owned by someone else before? No kidding, we figured that out. The spotlight is still inappropriate. An explanation doesn't magically fix that.
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Murdoc
@nasi
the complaint about reading is a bit useless, since regardless, the pet was still picked with a blank profile. ^^; if it wins, it should be win worthy, not HAVE been win worthy.
nikki's idea of removing from the queue is brilliant, though!
the complaint about reading is a bit useless, since regardless, the pet was still picked with a blank profile. ^^; if it wins, it should be win worthy, not HAVE been win worthy.
nikki's idea of removing from the queue is brilliant, though!
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Mudkip
God my pet (who is totally lame XD) had more chance at winning...And he wasn't even nominated!
Please repick...
Please repick...
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Murdoc
i apparently saw into the future. lmao @ me calling a blank pet profile glitching through yesterday. |:
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lilt_528
Aw :c I like the whole "not=applicable-for-queue-if-transferred-or-abandoned" thing people are talking about.
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DARKantiquities
I completely agree. This should be repicked. There is nothing symbolizing what pet spot light is about...
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soren
Uhm, please re-pick tonight's winner. I have faith that the original owner had something spotlight-worthy laid out for him, but... Right now, he doesn't suit the spotlight.
At all.
xD
Let's let somebody more deserving win tonight.
At all.
xD
Let's let somebody more deserving win tonight.
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Sasuke
I'm confused. There's no story or minion or treasure that I can see.It seems to be a transfer pet.
Weird
Weird
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Sopheroo
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">It would be nice if transferring/abaonding a pet automatically removed it from the win queue. Obv not something staff could have foreseen but now we know!</blockquote>
You are brillant.
You are brillant.
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Kadaj
Aww, that's a disappointment. I think they should repick since Mael's in someone else's care.
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Sopheroo
And this is why the queue should be rechecked once in a while, even after approval.
That doesn't deserve to win in any way.
That doesn't deserve to win in any way.
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NIKKI
It would be nice if transferring/abaonding a pet automatically removed it from the win queue. Obv not something staff could have foreseen but now we know!
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oddishness
moral of the story:
actually buy the pet slots you claim to buy instead of shuffling pets constantly.
actually buy the pet slots you claim to buy instead of shuffling pets constantly.
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Lion
Yay Edwin's pet <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Seerow
It looks like the pet is in a foster home for the time being, which is probably why it doesn't have any profile or anything. It likely did when it was accepted into the queue.
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apricot
I know Mael's owner, mael does have an amazing story and profile, it was taken down since Mael is being held by someone ese right now. He must have been accepted before being transfered over.
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