$10k system....being left out of the contest

[aristotelus]

I was sure it was going to be mine.....untill i read it is US only......



Since Toms has German site to i would think europeans could get into the contest aswell.......


Since Toms is a international thing......it even surprises me more that it is US only......

I dont know percentages......but........isn't Toms overlooking a large group of faithfull readers. I know ive been since the beginning.........


I feel betrayed.........Tom!!...may I remind you where you started out!!!!


There are other things for me to be happy about.......not being able to join the contest is not going to change my live....it is not that big of a deal.....

But since the roots of pabsto lies in europe i am disappointed.........which will be forgotten as soon as I have closed the door behind me. But will leave a bitter taste......visiting toms....


This post was in no way intended to be a political one!.....nor personal for that matter...

Another fact.....this post dont concern american citizens.....it concerns the rest of the world......

EDIT 2 : Please only post if you are also disappointed in being left out of the contest.....
No political debate please......there are other fora for that..

EDIT 3: cut out this phrase..."Well .....guess my luck comes from .....not having to live in the US....phewww......thats worth a whole lot more..."......

Because it seems to effect people personally......whomes opinions I DO need to respect.....

It always works 2 ways people.......if you say you respect peoples opinions...than you bound to respect any opinion whether you like it or not.......only that way you'll gain respect.....

If you dont respect other peoples opinions.........dont count on getting any respect back....

I am a person ....when i state I respect every opinion....I actually do so.....wether you show me the same respect or not.....I treat others.....as I would want them to treat me

 

[aristotelus]

No not right....but in this case.......Toms is denieing his roots.......BLEHH

 

[chuckshissle]

I'm sure THG have thought about that and due to other complications and what not it's not that easy to have a worldwide sweeptakes.

 

[aristotelus]

I'm sure THG have thought about that and due to other complications and what not it's not that easy to have a worldwide sweeptakes.

There is a german site........scratch that.....it is a german who started out in england..........

The fact he got big.....is thx to europeans wanting to read his sjit....and the fact he done a very good job writing articles in a way anyone could understand.......

So.......It is not a huge problem to make it world wide.......hell it could have even been split up in different builds regarding availability in different regions....


So unless the european gets a entry soon on the german site.......i cant help myself saying......FY to Tom

 

[chuckshissle]

Where you from anyways? Well I'll hope THG can change the sweeptakes and all fans worldwide can qualify to enter.

 

[aristotelus]

Where you from anyways? Well I'll hope THG can change the sweeptakes and all fans worldwide can qualify to enter.

I am from the Netherlands.

And yes...let's hope so..........

 

[Berzemus]

....it is a german who started out in england......

Then why does wikipedia state he started in the US ?

Anyway, being from Belgium, i agree with aristotelus. Visiting Tom's daily, we could at least have our own "European" contest.. shouldn't have to be 10K.. five would be enough.. :twisted:

 

[penguinusaf]

I am from malaysia and currently in australia, i am a great fan of the toms. Hopefully we all international are qualified too.

 

[aristotelus]

....it is a german who started out in england......

Then why does wikipedia state he started in the US ?

Anyway, being from Belgium, i agree with aristotelus. Visiting Tom's daily, we could at least have our own "European" contest.. shouldn't have to be 10K.. five would be enough.. :twisted:

Because the US has the tendency to claim to be the first in everything and loves claiming that big businesses all started there....???

If proof than states other wise...they just change it.....anyone who opposes...is the enemy.....

 

[aristotelus]

I am from malaysia and currently in australia, i am a great fan of the toms. Hopefully we all international are qualified too.

Yes I hope so to.......i just stated europe...sorry bout that....

I agree.....if you want a international profile....you should make sure you are being international.....

 

[dkjf6869]

I do not know if you are aware of the large number of proud American Tom's readers and posters, but (I hope) some of us are offended by rude comments like, "Well .....guess my luck comes from .....not having to live in the US....phewww......thats worth a whole lot more..."
I am tired of ungreatful people like yourself who bore us with a fifth grade Micheal Moore view of the United States of America.
America may not have a perfect past and some people think that they are superior to America or other western countries, but it seems that they forget that thier own countries are also not flawless and end up becoming hypocrites in the process.
God Bless America!

 

[aristotelus]

Telling Tom FU, is not going to get you into the contest buddy. Besides, you got more chance getting struck by lightning than winning that pc.

Yup very true.......but atleast i could have tried........love standing outside with a umbrella pointing skywards during a thunderstorm.......

And just for your information, Im soooooo glad I live in the USA and not Germany, lol. While your freezing your ass off and drinking warm beer, Im swiimming in the Gulf of Mexico in December with a very cold Corona. Shocked

Well europe is a kind of gulf of mexico for some years now.......since temps came up......

Jerkoffs like you who bash our country, the greatest country in the world dont deserve to be in the contest anyways and I'll be sure to send a note to Toms explaining my thoughts on this, including your FU.

Please make sure you do.......

And as a side note.....I hate the US government (not its citizens!!) for not knowing the concept of .....other countries......you dig....



You really should come up for air.....already explained to you how being underwater fractures everything you see.....

 

[Doughbuy]

It's alright, Europeans only know how to complain. Whine whine whine, don't invade these people, Socialism is so much better than everything else, while we're at it, why don't we go for perfection and turn communist?

I was neutral regarding Europe, but with this complaining all over the forums, its really starting to tick me off... So what, your not able to get the computer. Too bad that Falcon NW is an American Company... and so is most of the computer part manufacters (If you say anything about Taiwan, I'll just say that they are America's Bi%tch)

Either way, its a free computer. Just pretend you never saw it, and you can go on and live your merry lives. If I win it fine, I win it. If I don't, am I gonna go on the forums and complain to the world how stupid Tom's Hardware is... no...

Good day my foreign friends...

 

[aristotelus]

It's alright, Europeans only know how to complain. Whine whine whine, don't invade these people, Socialism is so much better than everything else, while we're at it, why don't we go for perfection and turn communist?

I was neutral regarding Europe, but with this complaining all over the forums, its really starting to tick me off... So what, your not able to get the computer. Too bad that Falcon NW is an American Company... and so is most of the computer part manufacters (If you say anything about Taiwan, I'll just say that they are America's Bi%tch)

Either way, its a free computer. Just pretend you never saw it, and you can go on and live your merry lives. If I win it fine, I win it. If I don't, am I gonna go on the forums and complain to the world how stupid Tom's Hardware is... no...

Good day my foreign friends...

That is typical

Not knowing where this complaining is based on.......feeling personally attacked.......but able to judge upon anyway........a perfect example of someone that has succesfully been turned into a battery without induvidual thoughts.......

This is not what this Post is about........

EDIT....another thing....this post does not concern you.....

 

[Doughbuy]

We are the borg... You will be assimilated... Resistance is Futile...

 

[aristotelus]

I do not know if you are aware of the large number of proud American Tom's readers and posters, but (I hope) some of us are offended by rude comments like, "Well .....guess my luck comes from .....not having to live in the US....phewww......thats worth a whole lot more..."
I am tired of ungreatful people like yourself who bore us with a fifth grade Micheal Moore view of the United States of America.
America may not have a perfect past and some people think that they are superior to America or other western countries, but it seems that they forget that thier own countries are also not flawless and end up becoming hypocrites in the process.
God Bless America!

Just because this statement is not to your liking does not mean you know where it is based on.........and again......i hate the US government.....not its citizens..........for not knowing the concept of other countries......and thats a nutshell explenation.


I will however adress this in my initial post because it is not my intention to offense US citizens

 

[donco]

They could at least make it possible for canadian citizens, its not that far.

 

[coffeerulz623]

I HAVE to jump in here......

First in regards to the Wikipedia comment...........

Wikipedia is NOT to be taken as ROCK SOLID information as it is EDITTED by many different people who may or may not have their facts straight. Therefore it is entirely possible that it could be WRONG. *gasps*

Second in regards to the US Government.........

In regards to the government and the citizens/residents, keep in mind that the United States and The United States of America are two ENTIRELY different things. The USA is the country; the United States represents the corporate entity that runs the country (the government). If any of you pay attention to the President's State of the Union address, the President is NEVER introduced as the "President of the USA". It is always the "President of the United States". Therefore based soley on that I can see how we as citizens or residents of this great country can be separated from the government in aristotelus' comments. I cannot defend or endorse the actions of the US government because I do not know all of the facts, therefore, IMO it is best to just keep my mouth shut on this forum as opposed to spreading IGNORANCE.

Lastly, aristotelus, just because your country was not included in the sweepstakes does not give you grounds to moan, complain and be just downright RUDE. If in fact the the founder of THG was german, couldn't you as a fellow countryman at least give him the benifit of the doubt that he took everything into consideration when setting up the sweepstakes? I am familiar with how sponsorships and sweepstakes work, and it is very possible that Falcon Northwest put a condition on the PC that it only be a USA based sweepstakes, which would be entirely out of THG's hands.

I live in and LOVE America. I personally believe that folks would be hard-pressed to find a better place to live. I am not saying that we are perfect, I am just saying that this Land is the best. IMO.

 

[aielman]

for not knowing the concept of other countries......and thats a nutshell explenation.

i'm not offended by your post. I come to expect much this sort of attitude from much of Europe, especially in the last decade.

However...this statement makes zero sense whatsoever. I'm chalking it up to a language issue, but what the hell does "knowing the concept of other countries" supposed to mean?

Do you honestly believe the US government doesn't understand that there are other countries in the world?

Perhaps we should stop sending out the half a trillion dollars in aid every year to the countries we don't know exist.

Tell you what...next time there is a Tsunami, you guys pay for the cleanup. While you're at it, you send billions in aid to Africa. And next time someone like the Soviets decide they want your country, you handle it by yourself...because we don't understand the concept of other countries here.

peace,
Aielman

 

[aristotelus]

They could at least make it possible for canadian citizens, its not that far.

I agree....but take it a step further......


i you want recognition as a international site.......you should make sure you operate internationally.....and atleast stay loyal to your roots

 

[aristotelus]

Lastly, aristotelus, just because your country was not included in the sweepstakes does not give you grounds to moan, complain and be just downright RUDE. If in fact the the founder of THG was german, couldn't you as a fellow countryman at least give him the benifit of the doubt that he took everything into consideration when setting up the sweepstakes? I am familiar with how sponsorships and sweepstakes work, and it is very possible that Falcon Northwest put a condition on the PC that it only be a USA based sweepstakes, which would be entirely out of THG's hands.

Nonsens, i have the right to speak my thoughts whether people will like it or not...........it surprises me that people still dont see this was not a political post...........
THG....had head quarters in germany to......so the consideration bit is nonsens to.......

A international company can always obtain local distribution in these matters.......its more a question of.....would you want to....

I live in and LOVE America. I personally believe that folks would be hard-pressed to find a better place to live. I am not saying that we are perfect, I am just saying that this Land is the best. IMO.

Well.....you are very free to feel like that.......it is your opinion and I respect that.......it just aint mine........and like people to respect my opinion aswell.........because ....I DO believe in the concept of other people/countries......


So....who is being rude here.....

This is my last reply regarding this........to any of you americans taking this personally....(wonder if you would treat a fellow american the same who share my opinion.....and there are many i actually know that do.....)

This concerns all other countries that exist outside the US......

and that be the end of it.

This post is voicing the disappointed off people who got left out....

 

[Dahak]

what about us here in CANADA???we live right next door to the states and we can not enter the contest.I also feel somewhat betrayed because i am a faithful THG reader and i do sometimes supply advice to other members.but i think the point is that toms hardware is read all over the world and if there is going to be a contest it should be open to everyone.anything else is discriminatory.but seriously,i'm not overly concerned about it,just pointing out a serious oversite on THG side.you all have a good day now you hear.and goodluck to all contest entries.

Dahak

EVGANF4-SLI MB
X2 4400+S-939
EVGA 7800GT(X2)
2X1GIG DDR400 IN DC MODE
520WATT PSU
WD 300GIG HD@7200RPM
EXTREME 19IN.MONITOR

 

[aristotelus]

I would love discussing that with you regarding that part.....but not in this thread.....

 

[aristotelus]

what about us here in CANADA???we live right next door to the states and we can not enter the contest.I also feel somewhat betrayed because i am a faithful THG reader and i do sometimes supply advice to other members.but i think the point is that toms hardware is read all over the world and if there is going to be a contest it should be open to everyone.anything else is discriminatory.but seriously,i'm not overly concerned about it,just pointing out a serious oversite on THG side.you all have a good day now you hear.and goodluck to all contest entries.

Dahak

EVGANF4-SLI MB
X2 4400+S-939
EVGA 7800GT(X2)
2X1GIG DDR400 IN DC MODE
520WATT PSU
WD 300GIG HD@7200RPM
EXTREME 19IN.MONITOR

I agree fully

 

[davesphone00]

I can't beleive some of you are complaining about not being eligible for the prize. Saying that because you're a faithful reader, the site "owes" it to you. Just be glad the site exists and gives you articles to read for free every day. Nobody likes crybabies.