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08-12-2007, 07:36 PM
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Kudos, they are excellent! All very stunning in their own glory.
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08-13-2007, 10:24 AM
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Wow, I missed something huh? Well I'm glad the cheating was discovered, though I have more questions than answers. Anyhow, I'm just glad the ones I voted for are still doing well, congrats to all who have earned their votes!!!
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08-13-2007, 02:50 PM
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I don't think one picture should be singled out , It looks like a lot of them have lost votes , some probably more than they should of . Gin
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08-13-2007, 03:00 PM
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Many valid votes had to be removed because one person decided to be a cheat. Really trashy move.
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It keeps coming back to you"
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08-13-2007, 03:24 PM
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Roots are good
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To be perfectly honest, I wonder why this contest was open as it was from the begining? Seems perfectly reasonable to restrict voting to registered members. If this means the overall numbers were reduced, so be it. Sort of like Presidential elections 
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Ross
http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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08-13-2007, 03:36 PM
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I guess we had allowed ourselves to believe that ALL of us are honest and respectable people...I guess we've been taught a sorrowful lesson from this. I can't believe somebody would put their personal reputation in jeopardy to win a calendar! Sad is the only word that comes to mind 
This whole thing has been especially upsetting as it occured on the same day that we had two of our members offer anonymous gifts in our ongoing growing project. I went from thinking "what a wonderful world!" to a feeling of being sucker-punched.
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Susanne B
"It is difficult to give away kindness.
It keeps coming back to you"
~~ Cort Flint
Leave your egos at the door...
Jungle Hobbies, anyone? http://www.junglehobbies.com/cb977
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08-13-2007, 04:00 PM
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Roots are good
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Originally Posted by cb977
I guess we had allowed ourselves to believe that ALL of us are honest and respectable people...I guess we've been taught a sorrowful lesson from this. I can't believe somebody would put their personal reputation in jeopardy to win a calendar! Sad is the only word that comes to mind
This whole thing has been especially upsetting as it occured on the same day that we had two of our members offer anonymous gifts in our ongoing growing project. I went from thinking "what a wonderful world!" to a feeling of being sucker-punched. |
Susanne, don't take it so hard  I happen to agree but we need to get the whole board back to the "good ole days" when we had lots of fun and and shared lots of good stuff. Every now and then something happens and the longer one sticks with a board (I've been on lots since the early days) the better the chances something will crop up. Look at the good side, don't dwell on a few incidents. If I hadn't caught myself a few months ago, I wouldn't be here today. Thanks to all you mods and admins that keep this whole thing together. I, for one, appreciate all the effort.  
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Ross
http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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08-13-2007, 04:04 PM
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Sue, it is a wonderful world! There was only one person not playing fair, and more people than ever participated by submitting photos, and many more people have voted in the calendar contest. More people than ever are participating in the latest project - and we've got those wonderful incentive prizes - for the first time? as well.
The level of good will and community being built up by these things is not going to be spoiled by one person wanting to win the calendar cover by 'any means necessary'....
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08-13-2007, 05:05 PM
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I wouldn't worry much about the small hick-ups, here and there. These are bound to happen in any community. Just like in real life, put 2500 people together there's going to be a problem somewhere sooner or later. Comparing to other forums out there (not just orchid related) we've got very calm waters. Lets forget it and plow forward ladies and gentleman. Water under the bridge, no need to dwell on the past
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08-13-2007, 05:52 PM
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Roots are good
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I agree. This, bar-none, the calmest forum I've ever participated in.
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Ross
http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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