Win an ALP dual, Redline or the New Escort Passport.

[RALF Admin]

The RadarAndLaserForum is proud to announce our 2014 Give Away.

How to enter: You must be a member in good standing (not banned) of RadarAndLaserForum.com, reside in the United States and post at least 50 posts between 12:01 AM, October 18, 2014 and noon, December 14, 2014 Eastern Time.

Prizes:

First Prize: Antilaser Priority Dual "Parking Sensor" (http://www.alpriorityusa.com/AL-Priority-Parking-System.html)
Second Prize: Escort Redline Radar Detector (http://www.bestradardetectors.net/Escort-Passport-Redline-Radar-Detector.html)
Third Prize: New Escort Passport Radar Detector (http://www.bestradardetectors.net/Escort-Passport-Radar-Detector.html)


RULES:

1. You must be a member in good standing (not banned) on RadarAndLaserForum.com (RALF) at noon on December 14, 2014 Eastern Time.
2. You must have at least 50 or more posts between 12:01 AM, October 18, 2014 ET and noon, December 14, 2014 ET
3. After you have achieved 50 posts between 12:01 AM, October 18, 2014 ET and noon, December 14, 2014 ET you will be given an additional entry for each additional 10 posts made by noon, December 14, 2014 EST. ie. if you have 76 posts during 12:01 AM, October 18, 2014 ET and noon, December 14, 2014 ET, you will have a total of three entries.
4 Posts in the "Introduce Yourself" section of the forum will not count towards post count for this giveaway.
5. You must reside in the United States. If you reside outside of the United States you may sell your prize in our classified section, feel free to link to the post in the classified section. We will not ship outside of the United States.
6. Not open to members of RALETC, RALF staff, manufactures or their employees, and vendors or their employees.
7. Winners will be announced by midnight, December 14, 2014 ET, and posted on RALF.
8. Winners will be chosen by a third party program.
9. Winners must claim their prize within 72 hours of prize announcement. If prize is not claimed within 72 hours, the prize will automatically be forfeited and a new winner will be chosen.
10. The administrators and staff of RadarAndLaserForum will not be held liable for any acts or omissions.
11. The administrators of RALF reserve the right to amend the rules at anytime, without notice.

Good Luck!

[dinkydi]

Hmm I see, rule 5,how about two rule 5's reside in Australia only roflmfao: happy April fools day :chuncky:

[Yellowcab]

Hmm I see, rule 5,how about two rule 5's reside in Australia only roflmfao: happy April fools day :chuncky:

We would really like to include the international members, but because the products are North American designated products, it could cause some problems if they are shipped overseas.

[dinkydi]

Lead brick

[dinkydi]

:rofl-1:

[oddpedestrian]

Are you shipping?

[dinkydi]

:ghost:

[Yellowcab]

Are you shipping?

Of course!

[specifics]

Now that's what I'm talking about..... Hopefully this will get things moving here too.... not that I've been posting much at all but there's not much activity over the past few weeks....

[vbmx]

Great idea. It'll be great to have some additional activity. The one thing thing I miss since voluntarily leaving the other large forum is the number of new threads.

[RigToFly01]

Good Luck Everyone!

[Tman]

Rule 5 does not apply to Canada ? :-D

[Yellowcab]

Rule 5 does not applied to Canada ? :-D

Because Canada has a different AL distributor, and being respectful to Tom and that distributor we can't ship to Canada.

[Salty]

I'd like to step down from my positions and be entered into the drawing. :courage: I kid, I kid. Good luck everyone!

[oddpedestrian]

Great idea. It'll be great to have some additional activity. The one thing thing I miss since voluntarily leaving the other large forum is the number of new threads.
No you don't, more than half of those threads were jibberish unless you want to get off topic a lot like:
You watch the Jets game last night?
What do you think of Ebola?
Which radar detector should I get? (those got old quick).

[curmudgeon]

No you don't, more than half of those threads were jibberish unless you want to get off topic a lot like:
You watch the Jets game last night?
What do you think of Ebola?
Which radar detector should I get? (those got old quick).

You forgot the endless speculative threads (What do you think Mike Valentine's up to now.............V1 vs Escort, when's Gen X coming out) :rolleyes-new:

[kimberdan]

Im going to wait and start a thread which radar is the best.... that will get alot of attention :roflmfao: I kid I kid

[Tman]

I have to say that the prizes are very attractive and of high values.

I feel frustrated \ not jalous \ even if i understand the reasons and the logistics for the decision .

Perhaps we could dream that international forumists has the Vip Stinger as 1rst prize :roflmfao:

[Qui-Gon]

A free ALP Dual? I could stealth out my wife's Jeep Liberty! :thumbs2:

[curmudgeon]

A free ALP Dual? I could stealth out my wife's Jeep Liberty! :thumbs2:

or the work truck :boink:

[licwid]

A free ALP Dual? I could stealth out my wife's Jeep Liberty! :thumbs2:

Haha I was thinking pretty much the same thing

[dinkydi]

We would really like to include the international members, but because the products are North American designated products, it could cause some problems if they are shipped overseas.
This forum has a large mix of nationalities and ideas shared by all, or am I missing something, why are you segregating

[oddpedestrian]

This forum has a large mix of nationalities and ideas shared by all, or am I missing something, why are you segregating
I guess they would need international versions to ship overseas because the threats are different. Also some of these devices are illegal in a few countries I don't know if they confiscate stuff like that or could face big fines if caught.

[dinkydi]

OK well change it, when the forum first started we had a compition for all to share and take part in

[specifics]

OK well change it, when the forum first started we had a compition for all to share and take part in

Rule #5.....US only clearly written....

[kimberdan]

OK well change it, when the forum first started we had a compition for all to share and take part in
I believe that rule number 5 was about being respectful to other ALP dealers that are in those other areas.. Plus i would have to agree with oddpedestrian..

[BestRadarDetectors]

Come on guys... You all know its a violation for us to send items across the border so lets not make this something that its not. This includes the radar detectors as well as the AL Priority.

[Tman]

Come on guys... You all know its a violation for us to send items across the border so lets not make this something that its not. This includes the radar detectors as well as the AL Priority.

Tom , do you mean if the winner lives in a jammer banned state , he cannot recieve the Alp prize ?
'' As of 9/1/11, it is illegal in Texas to "use, attempt to use, install, operate, or attempt to operate" a laser diffuser/shifter/jammer.''

The rule 5 could be amended this way : any participants in this forum is eligible if he can
provide a Us adress ...violation disappears and every one @ the international is happy .

We can argue till end of times , this is not my point , i believe that forum contest should always
include all the participants ...think about the reverse ...you would feel the same.

Rules are just rules ...otherwise everyone here would follow the Psl and dont even
come on cms forum to share knowledge and friendship.

I am not sour , i express my opinion in the great general interest of this forum ...
perhaps next time the admins will take note and adjust.

[AirMoore]

Tom , do you mean if the winner lives in a jammer banned state , he cannot recieve the Alp prize ?
'' As of 9/1/11, it is illegal in Texas to "use, attempt to use, install, operate, or attempt to operate" a laser diffuser/shifter/jammer.''

The rule 5 could be amended this way : any participants in this forum is eligible if he can
provide a Us adress ...violation disappears and every one @ the international is happy .

We can argue till end of times , this is not my point , i believe that forum contest should always
include all the participants ...think about the reverse ...you would feel the same.

Rules are just rules ...otherwise everyone here would follow the Psl and dont even
come on cms forum to share knowledge and friendship.

I am not sour , i express my opinion in the great general interest of this forum ...
perhaps next time the admins will take note and adjust.


There is a difference between shipping something within the US, and shipping something outside of the US: Namely - US Customs and Boarder Officials. Then, whatever officials the designated country has for international shipping.

Just 49 more posts to go! Haha.

[curmudgeon]

There is a difference between shipping something within the US, and shipping something outside of the US: Namely - US Customs and Boarder Officials. Then, whatever officials the designated country has for international shipping.

I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that the real issue is agreements with foreign distributors and Antilaser (& Escort). If KMPH (Canada) and the Australian distributors would participate here as members and contest sponsors, I'd bet that it would remove the obstacles BRD faces. It's not only a matter of legalities, important as they are. I've always found BRD to be a man of his word in all his business dealings, and would never want him to be anything else.

[RigToFly01]

OK well change it, when the forum first started we had a compition for all to share and take part in

I felt frustrated for a fraction of a second because I can not win anything. The Rules are there for a reason. RALF is not doing it to be cruel or mean. They are just being respectful and lawful. All this discussion is pointless. It is what it is.

[Qui-Gon]

or the work truck :boink:

A stealth frozen food delivery truck...now THAT would be cool! Alas, my employers might frown upon that idea. :(

[Yellowcab]

OP edited. Rule 5 edited.

[RigToFly01]

That was a nice addition YC.

[radargeek]

Nice giveaway and prizes!

Are exchanges permitted (equal or lesser value), say if I won the Redline, and I have one already, could it be exchanged for a Max or something else of similar value, or pay the difference for a higher value item? Murphy's law, if I win at all, it's usually the item I don't need/already have.

49 more posts to go...

[Yellowcab]

Nice giveaway and prizes!

Are exchanges permitted (equal or lesser value), say if I won the Redline, and I have one already, could it be exchanged for a Max or something else of similar value, or pay the difference for a higher value item? Murphy's law, if I win at all, it's usually the item I don't need/already have.

49 more posts to go...

Any prize may be substituted with a Cobra SSR 80 radar detector.

If you win a prize, you may always offer it for sale or trade in our classified section.

[curmudgeon]

Nice giveaway and prizes!

Are exchanges permitted (equal or lesser value), say if I won the Redline, and I have one already, could it be exchanged for a Max or something else of similar value, or pay the difference for a higher value item? Murphy's law, if I win at all, it's usually the item I don't need/already have.

49 more posts to go...

My impression is that there is only one prize being awarded, winner chooses from list. I know you or I would take the ALP in a heart beat

[FJR1300]

Great idea to boost forum participation.
Admittedly I've dialed back my own posting, (mostly becsuse I realized that I was letting myself get sucked into non CM conversations, mainly on other forums) but this forum does need to stay active to remain relevant, so I'll try to post more often (on CM or car/bike related topics) and do my part.
Again, great idea, hope it has the desired effect. Also hope we don't see a slew of 'new members' from other forums that will only be here long enough to try and win the ALP.

[curmudgeon]

Great idea to boost forum participation.
Admittedly I've dialed back my own posting, (mostly becsuse I realized that I was letting myself get sucked into non CM conversations, mainly on other forums) but this forum does need to stay active to remain relevant, so I'll try to post more often (on CM or car/bike related topics) and do my part.
Again, great idea, hope it has the desired effect. Also hope we don't see a slew of 'new members' from other forums that will only be here long enough to try and win the ALP.

2 months and a minimum of 50 posts should help to thin the herd of those who want something for nothing

[FJR1300]

2 months and a minimum of 50 posts should help to thin the herd of those who want something for nothing
Gotta be careful with that though as it can inhibit growth. If that rule is put in play, I'd recommend amending the entry rules to let new members know that they will be eligible for the next annual contest.
And of course by doing a giveaway in Dec. the tax deduction is realized fairly soon.

Not saying that you have to do a contest every year, just a thought to help any ineligible new members feel better about it.

[Yellowcab]

My impression is that there is only one prize being awarded, winner chooses from list. I know you or I would take the ALP in a heart beat

We will be awarding three prizes. The fist prize is an ALP dual, second prize is an Escort Redline and third prize is the New Escort. Passport radar detector. Any of the winners may choose to have a Cobra SSR 80 substitiuted for their awarded prize. Non-United States residents will be awarded a Cobra SSR 80 in place of the listed prizes.

[oddpedestrian]

Radarbusters.com has gift certificates that can be emailed to people that's an option next time for international members.

[dinkydi]

my comments was not personal, apologizes to all if it seemed that way and wish all the members good luck

[kimberdan]

I need more then luck guys, I have NEVER won anything :disturbed: LoL

[AirMoore]

If I can go on one of my usual asides:

(Please note, this is not directed at any members personally)


I love (from a psychological standpoint), how this has played out: Baseline facts for situation:

- The forum already gives us all a free platform to discuss our hobby (though the forum isn't free to run).

-The forum thinks it would be nice to give away more for free.

- Because not all individuals are eligible (but are not in any way harmed) they take exception to it.

Very interesting neurological phenomenon, specifically regarding envy and risk taking (or lack of risk... which there have been numerous studies on this in MBA academics).


I, for one, would be happy for anyone who gets this. Heck, I may not even make it to my 50 posts, and be ineligible myself (I'll see how much time, and worthwhile input I have).
Regardless, I view us in this hobby as a close-knit community. Knowing that someone else in the hobby gets something (that has no negative effect on me) is something that I would embrace, not express displeasure over not being eligible?

Do I want the ALP Dual? YOU BETCHA! Redline? Absolutely! New Escort: Why the heck not!?! Will I be any less happy, in any capacity, if another member (members) of this community get these? Nope.


I just hope they post some videos or an un-boxing for us!

[dinkydi]

That's history please move on :D

[FJR1300]

I don't think dinkydi was interested in the prizes as much as being excluded. I say this from a non - American perspective because as a general rule we (U.S.) are included in everything and other countries routinely miss out on things (talking generally, not specific to the forum). We don't see it because we rarely get excluded from anything and tend to take things for granted (like something as simple as being able to buy a V1)

I still think it's a great idea to get the conversation sped up a little and also shows a sense of giving back to the community (which is already done with all that RALETEC does).
Three members will have a xmas bonus, which is cool, congrats to them in advance!

[Yellowcab]

I am not one who likes to edit or delete members posts unless they contain information that is not appropriate for public areas, contain misinformation or treat another member of this forum without respect.

I would like all members of the forum to move forward and not keep harping on the difference of opinions expressed earlier and yesterday. I feel all of the parties involved have a better understanding of the issues and accept that we are doing the best we can. The exclusion of non-US residents was a legal and contractional issue, not one of lack of respect, appreciation or exclusion. I and the forum staff apologize to all who felt slighted. I consider the issue to be resolved. I thank Dinkydi and T-man for voicing their opinions and concerns. The forum staff highly values your participation, knowledge and the members who you represented in your posts. I don't want them or any member of this forum to hold back their opinions or feeling about any topic.

There will never be a party line that all members of the forum must adhere to. Respective disagreement and discussion are always welcome

This thread will remain open for discussion about the promotion and only about the promotion. Good luck to all of our members!

[lugnuts]

sweet I need an ALP to replace the LIs

[RedRocket]

Eg:
Brd is as fair minded & as honest as they come.I've kept this on the DL till now.When he sponsored a similar give-a-way contest last year I tried/wanted to opt-out (privately) & requested so, but he wouldn't accept my name withdrawal.I even insisted on it in a 2nd demand & still he refused me.There is no doubt in my mind that the criteria for this one are for the best interest of the Forum & its members.I have no problem w/ the contest & even happier than last year b/c I don't have to argue w/ him,again. :joyous:

[Tman]

'' I thank Dinkydi and T-man for voicing their opinions and concerns. ''

Merci.

Being able to express one's opinion and be read and listened wihtout drawback , is the signature
of a great forum...i therefore wish best luck and happy typing :grouphug: 123 Go !

[oddpedestrian]

'' I thank Dinkydi and T-man for voicing their opinions and concerns. ''

Merci.

Being able to express one's opinion and be read and listened wihtout drawback , is the signature
of a great forum...i therefore wish best luck and happy typing :grouphug: 123 Go !
Yea we don't want you to face the guillotine over cm's tman. [emoji4]

[dinkydi]

thats why this great forum stand out head and shoulders above the rest, thx to all :applause:

[TurboDriver]

50 posts....That's a lot of posts for a dude like me, I'm more of a reader...any credit for that?

[oddpedestrian]

50 posts....That's a lot of posts for a dude like me, I'm more of a reader...any credit for that?
Thats the point to get more discussions flowing, its hard to be a reader when there is not much to read.

[deano]

include me in.. I have family in the US ,,,,, surely I could win something to pass on to blood ,,,,it will save me from purchasing a xmas present and sending it over

meh im over it at least we know where we stand LOL,,,...even 50 thousand posts I still would not win ,,IM A BAD EGG


good luck to all well good luck to some

[Yellowcab]

include me in.. I have family in the US ,,,,, surely I could win something to pass on to blood ,,,,it will save me from purchasing a xmas present and sending it over

meh im over it at least we know where we stand LOL,,,...even 50 thousand posts I still would not win ,,IM A BAD EGG


good luck to all well good luck to some

Your good in our book!

[Yellowcab]

Updated OP.

Rule #5: You must reside in the United States. If you reside outside of the United States you may sell your prize in our classified section, feel free to link to the post in the classified section. We will not ship outside of the United States.

[ECMExpert]

Updated OP.

Rule #5: You must reside in the United States. If you reside outside of the United States you may sell your prize in our classified section, feel free to link to the post in the classified section. We will not ship outside of the United States.


Look at it this way, it's free, you can sell it and you don't get a 1099, so it's a win for everyone!!! You can even put it toward your purchase of a 220D Merc:)

Btw, how is this being picked, hat , lotto balls or what?

[andresg]

Btw, how is this being picked, hat , lotto balls or what?

Rule #8

[BestRadarDetectors]

Rule #8

Correct like we did with last years giveaway we will use a 3rd party company to randomly choose the winners.

[kimberdan]

Come on guys, Its a chance to win something free.... I didnt think there would be this much discussion on winning something that all you have to do is interact and support the forum group... I think we are asking to much when you want the person that is holding the ( Event) to try and make everyone happy all over the world... Yes i would think is stinks if i was NOT eligible to win but it is what it is, I put into the forum to support everyone in the forum as well as the forum itself.. Win or not :mushroom:

[andresg]

Come on guys, Its a chance to win something free.... I didnt think there would be this much discussion on winning something that all you have to do is interact and support the forum group... I think we are asking to much when you want the person that is holding the ( Event) to try and make everyone happy all over the world... Yes i would think is stinks if i was NOT eligible to win but it is what it is, I put into the forum to support everyone in the forum as well as the forum itself.. Win or not :mushroom:
Sorry kimberdan, that isn't going to help you win... ;) lol jk

[specifics]

Come on guys, Its a chance to win something free.... I didnt think there would be this much discussion on winning something that all you have to do is interact and support the forum group...

Does seem a bit Big Bangish....:hopelessness:

[kimberdan]

Sorry kimberdan, that isn't going to help you win... ;) lol jk
:roflmfao: See my luck goes like this. Kimberdan You won!!!!! Oh my god shut the front door....4 weeks later????? Hey am i ever going to get my prize? Well i hope we shipped it out 4 weeks ago. Must have gotten lost in the mail, Sorry for ya LoL

[Tman]

50 posts....That's a lot of posts for a dude like me, I'm more of a reader...any credit for that?

Hire a scriptor :rofl-1:

[languy99]

Sweet this should be fun, hope I win


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[isaiahrider]

cool - maybe i will win

[Redman]

Alps for Christmas sounds like a winner to me.

[oddpedestrian]

You guys have to post up don't feel intimidated. If it's off topic post in off topic section we will usually talk about anything.

[kimberdan]

@Odd, I have to give you a bit a gratitude, I have seen a lot of activity in the forum from you.. You are all over the place, Thank you for contributing like you have lately....your making me look on the net for new topics to bring up...... NO Im not trying to dis credit anyone..

[oddpedestrian]

Thanks the more topics the more discussion I hope. I think we offer the best in radar, ticket, vehicle and cm discussion.

[admin]

Here are the current standings, There is still plenty of time to participate.



User Name
Posts
Entries


oddpedestrian
186
14


curmudgeon
138
9


lugnuts
118
7


kimberdan
107
6


AirMoore
106
6


FJR1300
101
6


dinkydi
99
5


Tman
94
5


kasher1979
82
4


awj223
63
2


beingaware
59
1


dragons
42
0


JohnBoy
40
0


languy99
34
0


licwid
32
0


shanetrainST
31
0


specifics
29
0


ECMExpert
26
0


OrlNmE
25
0


Nicholat
23
0


midd
23
0


TurboDriver
23
0


vbmx
22
0


Qui-Gon
22
0


OverTaken
19
0


GotWake
19
0


deano
18
0


NVR2FST
18
0


coolest35
17
0


NYSpeederPVM
17
0


Vortex
17
0


radargeek
16
0


winterbrew
15
0


Kimono
13
0


busta
12
0


THX1138
12
0


64pvolvo1800
12
0


crm
11
0


andresg
11
0


dukes
11
0


spankyaf
10
0


Nanook
9
0


Vehicle 1
9
0


hussein
9
0


GA Speed
9
0


kjoy064
8
0


NickCartunesAtl
7
0


radar-o-really
6
0


Abarth695
6
0


Budpaul
6
0


OldMateAlf
5
0


shifter
5
0


Holla
4
0


Hyper
4
0


TShoot
4
0


brettzo
4
0


HOiYA
3
0


BrightParrot
3
0


CJR238
3
0


MagicOnline
3
0


isaiahrider
3
0


PAPACUCU
3
0


epoplive
3
0


v1VR
3
0


L & R
3
0


j_persons
3
0


Clint Eastwood
3
0


Redman
2
0


mikedotd
2
0


Bjellin
2
0


GHZ1
2
0


SLOE63
2
0


Texsun
1
0


TeamQuack
1
0


pinball
1
0


hitechrr
1
0


Hectorlibra
1
0


Blade
1
0


adam
1
0


Bear
1
0


tmcmenam
1
0


Z062015
1
0


mb300sd
1
0


maxka
1
0


adas
1
0


booboo
1
0


Khannan
1
0


Yaks1974
1
0


Out for Germany
1
0

[oddpedestrian]

Funny I usually couldn't get past a few posts without infractions if you catch my drift.

[TurboDriver]

I am not posting to win - I never win anything. I'm just posting so everyone else has something to reply to so they can boost there counts! :encouragement:

[specifics]

Here are the current standings, There is still plenty of time to participate.



User Name
Posts
Entries


oddpedestrian
186
14


curmudgeon
138
9


lugnuts
118
7


kimberdan
107
6


AirMoore
106
6


FJR1300
101
6


dinkydi
99
5


Tman
94
5


kasher1979
82
4


awj223
63
2


beingaware
59
1


dragons
42
0


JohnBoy
40
0


languy99
34
0


licwid
32
0


shanetrainST
31
0


specifics
29
0


ECMExpert
26
0


OrlNmE
25
0


Nicholat
23
0


midd
23
0


TurboDriver
23
0


vbmx
22
0


Qui-Gon
22
0


OverTaken
19
0


GotWake
19
0


deano
18
0


NVR2FST
18
0


coolest35
17
0


NYSpeederPVM
17
0


Vortex
17
0


radargeek
16
0


winterbrew
15
0


Kimono
13
0


busta
12
0


THX1138
12
0


64pvolvo1800
12
0


crm
11
0


andresg
11
0


dukes
11
0


spankyaf
10
0


Nanook
9
0


Vehicle 1
9
0


hussein
9
0


GA Speed
9
0


kjoy064
8
0


NickCartunesAtl
7
0


radar-o-really
6
0


Abarth695
6
0


Budpaul
6
0


OldMateAlf
5
0


shifter
5
0


Holla
4
0


Hyper
4
0


TShoot
4
0


brettzo
4
0


HOiYA
3
0


BrightParrot
3
0


CJR238
3
0


MagicOnline
3
0


isaiahrider
3
0


PAPACUCU
3
0


epoplive
3
0


v1VR
3
0


L & R
3
0


j_persons
3
0


Clint Eastwood
3
0


Redman
2
0


mikedotd
2
0


Bjellin
2
0


GHZ1
2
0


SLOE63
2
0


Texsun
1
0


TeamQuack
1
0


pinball
1
0


hitechrr
1
0


Hectorlibra
1
0


Blade
1
0


adam
1
0


Bear
1
0


tmcmenam
1
0


Z062015
1
0


mb300sd
1
0


maxka
1
0


adas
1
0


booboo
1
0


Khannan
1
0


Yaks1974
1
0


Out for Germany
1
0



I'm not eligible and don't want to get confused when the winner is chosen...... not that it didn't cross my mind hehehe

[Mirage]

Funny I usually couldn't get past a few posts without infractions if you catch my drift.

That's what happens on the LI forum


Congrats to everyone the posts have been quality too not just "me too" type of replies to pad the counts. I'm really impressed. Keep.up the good work the contest is not over yet

[Qui-Gon]

I could use any of the prizes...heck, I could even outfit my wife's Jeep, but it seems I need to post more. Been busy working!

[busta]

That's what happens on the LI forum


Congrats to everyone the posts have been quality too not just "me too" type of replies to pad the counts. I'm really impressed. Keep.up the good work the contest is not over yet

I agree me too :)

[lugnuts]

I am not posting to win - I never win anything. I'm just posting so everyone else has something to reply to so they can boost there counts! :encouragement:
lol
thanks!

[Mirage]

I agree me too :)

That just cost you -5 [emoji1]

[languy99]

Does this cost me -5 also lol


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[Mirage]

Does this cost me -5 also lol


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couldn't penalize you. You don't have enough points to worry about!!
J/k keep up the good work everyone

[lugnuts]

couldn't penalize you. You don't have enough points to worry about!!
J/k keep up the good work everyone

I cant get over the fact I'm in the top 3, I barely post.

[coolest35]

This would be an awesome bday present! *hint hint whomever is picking the winner lol*

[BestRadarDetectors]

This would be an awesome bday present! *hint hint whomever is picking the winner lol*

All Data gets loaded into a 3rd party website that randomly picks the winners for us.

With a little over a week to go here are the current standings

3087

[hussein]

The front page says 12/12 and the first post of this thread says 12/14, unless my eyes are playing tricks on me.

[Redman]

No your eyes are fine. Let's hope it is the 14th and not the 12th.

[shanetrainST]

So being in the green part of that spread sheet is a good thing? :)

[BestRadarDetectors]

The front page says 12/12 and the first post of this thread says 12/14, unless my eyes are playing tricks on me.

Typo in the Notice.. the 14th was originally posted and the 14th is the end date. Sorry for the typing error.

[coolest35]

dang.. still 17 posts away.. not even 1 entry. Gosh. :frusty:

[coolest35]

Quick question, anyone going to put the tall of the posts up before the draw occurs? Just so i can spam more and get atleast 1 entry haha.

[Redman]

Quick question, anyone going to put the tall of the posts up before the draw occurs? Just so i can spam more and get atleast 1 entry haha.
Lol. Posting is hard-work :)

[BestRadarDetectors]

Here are the current standings. Please note some have gone up and some might have gone down. Followed all the posted rules and as per the rules Introduction Replies & Private Forum Areas have been excluded.

Here are the top RALF Posters as of Today during the promotion period:

3132

[midd]

posting is tough. You losers need to get a life instead of wasting all of your time here!! LMAO!

[oddpedestrian]

I rather be here than over "there" if you catch my drift.

[Vortex]

oddpedestrian, I'm gonna be wildly surprised if you don't win anything.

May the odds be ever in your favor. :)

[BestRadarDetectors]

oddpedestrian, I'm gonna be wildly surprised if you don't win anything.

May the odds be ever in your favor. :)

Oddpedestrian has been an asset to the forum and if he does not win (Its completely random by a 3rd party) I will find something for him to show our appreciation to his participation here.

[NYSpeederPVM]

oddpedestrian, I'm gonna be wildly surprised if you don't win anything.

May the odds be ever in your favor. :)
Don't jinx him!

[awj223]

oddpedestrian, I'm gonna be wildly surprised if you don't win anything.

May the odds be ever in your favor. :)

oddpedestrian only has a 17.1% chance of winning in each drawing (assuming entries aren't removed if they win something). He still has a > 50% chance of winning nothing in all 3 drawings in that case.

Will winners be disqualified from winning any other rounds if they win something in at least one round? Or is it possible, in theory, for someone with >= 3 entries to win all 3 prizes?

[BestRadarDetectors]

oddpedestrian only has a 18.9% chance of winning in each drawing (assuming entries aren't removed if they win something). He still has a > 50% chance of winning nothing in all 3 drawings in that case.

Will winners be disqualified from winning any other rounds if they win something in at least one round? Or is it possible, in theory, for someone with >= 3 entries to win all 3 prizes?

Yes, If you win the ALP, You are no longer in the running for the 2nd or 3rd items.

[lugnuts]

edit: BRD posted while I was typing.

[oddpedestrian]

This is crazy I remember when it was just a handful of posts a week, how times have changed. Really proud of this place.

[awj223]

Yes, If you win the ALP, You are no longer in the running for the 2nd or 3rd items.

So oddpedestrian's best odds of winning (but unluckiest scenario of winning nothing) occur if lugnuts wins the ALP, curmudgeon wins the Redline, and FJR1300 wins the Passport.

The chance he DOES NOT win the ALP would be (198-34)/198=82.82%
The chance he DOES NOT win the Redline is then (198-24-34)/(198-24)=80.46%
The chance he DOES NOT win the Passport is (198-24-22-34)/(198-24-22)=77.63%

The chance that oddpedestrian wins nothing at all is then the product of all 3 of these: 51.74%

oddpedestrian's chances of winning nothing are therefore NO LESS THAN than 51.74%.

If dragons, GotWake, and coolest35 are the winners instead, oddpedestrian's chances of winning nothing increase to 56.64%. So there is stil a 51.74-56.64% chance that oddpedestrian walks away from this contest with nothing at all (depending on who wins the first two prizes).
oddpedestrian: you've still got to like those odds. You have at > 43% chance of getting something out of this if it were held today.

[busta]

Good to see the Aussies well represented :)

[oddpedestrian]

So oddpedestrian's best odds of winning (but unluckiest scenario of winning nothing) occur if lugnuts wins the ALP, curmudgeon wins the Redline, and FJR1300 wins the Passport.

The chance he DOES NOT win the ALP would be (198-34)/198=82.82%
The chance he DOES NOT win the Redline is then (198-24-34)/(198-24)=80.46%
The chance he DOES NOT win the Passport is (198-24-22-34)/(198-24-22)=77.63%

The chance that oddpedestrian wins nothing at all is then the product of all 3 of these: 51.74%

oddpedestrian's chances of winning nothing are therefore NO LESS THAN than 51.74%.

If dragons, GotWake, and coolest35 are the winners instead, oddpedestrian's chances of winning nothing increase to 56.64%. So there is stil a 51.74-56.64% chance that oddpedestrian walks away from this contest with nothing at all (depending on who wins the first two prizes).
oddpedestrian: you've still got to like those odds. You have at > 43% chance of getting something out of this if it were held today.
I didn't think of it that way super thanks bro

[Tman]

A new word learned today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinx


Don't jinx him!

[NYSpeederPVM]

A new word learned today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinx
You're welcome son.

[lugnuts]

So oddpedestrian's best odds of winning (but unluckiest scenario of winning nothing) occur if lugnuts wins the ALP, curmudgeon wins the Redline, and FJR1300 wins the Passport.

The chance he DOES NOT win the ALP would be (198-34)/198=82.82%
The chance he DOES NOT win the Redline is then (198-24-34)/(198-24)=80.46%
The chance he DOES NOT win the Passport is (198-24-22-34)/(198-24-22)=77.63%

The chance that oddpedestrian wins nothing at all is then the product of all 3 of these: 51.74%

oddpedestrian's chances of winning nothing are therefore NO LESS THAN than 51.74%.

If dragons, GotWake, and coolest35 are the winners instead, oddpedestrian's chances of winning nothing increase to 56.64%. So there is stil a 51.74-56.64% chance that oddpedestrian walks away from this contest with nothing at all (depending on who wins the first two prizes).
oddpedestrian: you've still got to like those odds. You have at > 43% chance of getting something out of this if it were held today.

we should all just give up then lol.

[Tman]

You're welcome son.

Oh thanks dad :cheerful:

Qui porte la poisse\ jeter un sort à quelqu'un

Now you need to pronunce it :rofl-1:

[Holla]

Curious how many people are in the running as of now and will all the people who qualify have their name listed before the drawings?

[lugnuts]

Here are the current standings. Please note some have gone up and some might have gone down. Followed all the posted rules and as per the rules Introduction Replies & Private Forum Areas have been excluded.

Here are the top RALF Posters as of Today during the promotion period:

3132


Curious how many people are in the running as of now and will all the people who qualify have their name listed before the drawings?

see post 94

[Holla]

Thanks, Wow I cant believe I dont have at least 13 post by now lol--

Looks like Odd has it wrapped up haha---for at least one prize

[oddpedestrian]

Thanks, Wow I cant believe I dont have at least 13 post by now lol--

Looks like Odd has it wrapped up haha---for at least one prize
Holla my only Alaskan partner in crime, we got to do some recruiting man.

[JStump2490]

Looks like I need 3 more posts lol

[JStump2490]

I should have at least one entry in there, come on RedLine!

[oddpedestrian]

Looks like I need 3 more posts lol
It was suppose end at noon Eastern time, announcement at midnight

[JStump2490]

It was suppose end at noon Eastern time, announcement at midnight

That post was from a few days ago lol

[oddpedestrian]

That post was from a few days ago lol
Ohhhhhh okay lol, yeah luckily I'm on Alaskan time I'll know by 8 instead of midnight. I'm 0 and 1 I lost to only 20 people to a max2 when I did the call in sat.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Been out all day.. Will post final numbers later this evening. We wont be sending results to the 3rd party website until tomorrow and they will randomly pick the winners and we will post a link to the results once they pull them.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Here are the final entries per user that qualified for this promotion:

3168

[oddpedestrian]

Expected more than 26 this place has really grown though, I hope people still stick around for the new year.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Expected more than 26 this place has really grown though, I hope people still stick around for the new year.

Had to scratch Specifics... Sorry you were a late addition to the RALETC team and per YC's rules RALETC members could not enter. I am pretty sure everyone else that did not qualify has been removed and the list is clean and will get submitted tomorrow.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Looks like since our last promotion last year there are new choices for picking results:

Pseudorandom numbers

According their name - those numbers are not fully random. They are the result of a specific computer algorithm. It is easier to generate pseudorandom numbers than true random numbers so you can find them in many desktop or server applications by using the RAND() function: in spreadsheets, C++, PHP, ASP and other programming languages.
RandomPicker.com offers the GUID pseudorandom method - Globally Unique Identifier. GUID generates very long numbers so the probability of the same number in the set is extremely low (2128. Here is an example of one number presented in a hexadecimal format: 35AF1252-4BFE-29629-B8FA-20911A21490C. If you are interested in details, visit this article on Wikipedia.
GUID method is definitely sufficient to draw winners.

Genuine random numbers

There are several ways to generate real random numbers - radioactive decay, thermal noise, shot noise, clock drift, avalanche noise, radio noise and other. There are also several ways how to test the randomness (Autocorrelation test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Diehard tests etc.).
For those who want to use true random numbers to draw winner, RandomPicker provides the following options:

Thermal noise: random number generator is based on a physical process. The hardware generator supplies an absolutely constant voltage and measures the small variations in the resistor's heat output. This entropy is converted into random numbers.

Thermal & buzzing noise: the random base is the same - thermal noise (see previous text). We took sound from a beehive and encoded it into computer bytes, then blended with thermal noise - the result is not honey, but another set of random numbers.

[oddpedestrian]

I have no clue what any of that means😮

[JStump2490]

I have no clue what any of that means[emoji50]

Hahahaha me either. I thought he was trolling us by the end of it but I can't be sure lol

[BestRadarDetectors]

Hahahaha me either. I thought he was trolling us by the end of it but I can't be sure lol

Those are the options given to us from the company that chooses the winners for us.

[Qui-Gon]

Here are the final entries per user that qualified for this promotion:

3168

Wasn't sure if I'd make it, but happy to finally qualify! Good luck to everyone!

[lugnuts]

cant wait for the results!

[BestRadarDetectors]

cant wait for the results!

The results are in....

https://www.randompicker.com/Project/Public/Protocol.aspx?Key=134508x94859

Tman - ALP Dual
oddpedestrian - Escort Redline
dinkydi - Escort Passport

To verify the results and confirm everyone who qualified was entered you can visit the link above. At the bottom of the Random Picker website you will be able to search your username and confirm how many entries were submitted for you.

Since some users are out of the US we will arrange either credit for different items that are allowed to be shipped to their country or you can sell the items in the forum and keep the money and we will send the product to whom you tell us in the US.

[FJR1300]

Congrats you three!!!

[lugnuts]

congrats guys! wish I could have won the ALP but I will have the cash saved up soon enough.

[oddpedestrian]

The results are in....

https://www.randompicker.com/Project/Public/Protocol.aspx?Key=134508x94859

Tman - ALP Dual
oddpedestrian - Escort Redline
dinkydi - Escort Passport

To verify the results and confirm everyone who qualified was entered you can visit the link above. At the bottom of the Random Picker website you will be able to search your username and confirm how many entries were submitted for you.

Since some users are out of the US we will arrange either credit for different items that are allowed to be shipped to their country or you can sell the items in the forum and keep the money and we will send the product to whom you tell us in the US.
Please resubmit everyone for the redline I already have one and don't have time for the whole selling thing. Thanks for the sweepstakes!!

[coolest35]

Ah nuts!

Oh well.. till next time.

Just my luck, my redline crapped out today..

[BestRadarDetectors]

Please resubmit everyone for the redline I already have one and don't have time for the whole selling thing. Thanks for the sweepstakes!!

Use the $499.95 credit towards an ALP if you already have a Redline and pay the difference. We can swap the Redline for an ALP Single Head and just buy an additional head when you get the additional funds.

[curmudgeon]

Congrats to all three of you. All well-deserved. Good karma at work. :thumb:

[Salty]

Congrats guys! All three were very deserving!

[Tman]

What a surprise !!!!!!!!

I am very happy and very gratefull to Tom and all the participants.

I will pm Tom to see what is the best solution as i am already equipped ...

I salute the other winners :applause:

I take the occasion to send everyone good waves for the
holidays coming along the new year.

Merci @ Tous.


The results are in....

https://www.randompicker.com/Project/Public/Protocol.aspx?Key=134508x94859

Tman - ALP Dual
oddpedestrian - Escort Redline
dinkydi - Escort Passport

To verify the results and confirm everyone who qualified was entered you can visit the link above. At the bottom of the Random Picker website you will be able to search your username and confirm how many entries were submitted for you.

Since some users are out of the US we will arrange either credit for different items that are allowed to be shipped to their country or you can sell the items in the forum and keep the money and we will send the product to whom you tell us in the US.

[awj223]

Congrats everyone!!

[Mirage]

Congratulations everyone. I personally would like to thank everyone that participated and especially those that achieved some of the higher number of entries. Each and everyone put together some quality content and helped Ralf to grow to the great forum it is today. Keep up the good work guys again congrats to all the winners.

[AirMoore]

Congratulations everyone, let's see/hear of some encounters with the new equipment!

[Redman]

congrats winners !

[kasher1979]

Congratulations to all.

[dinkydi]

izza totally gob smacked, thx ralf and congrats brd and to all who make this a great forum, best on the net :thumbs2:

[NYSpeederPVM]

Congrats!

[specifics]

Awesome to all winners... Merry Christmas and a happy ticket free New Year!!!


Had to scratch Specifics... Sorry you were a late addition to the RALETC team and per YC's rules RALETC members could not enter. I am pretty sure everyone else that did not qualify has been removed and the list is clean and will get submitted tomorrow.

I posted that awhile back..... http://radarandlaserforum.com/showthread.php/5700-Win-an-ALP-dual-Redline-or-the-New-Escort-Passport?p=37884&viewfull=1#post37884


What a surprise !!!!!!!!

I am very happy and very gratefull to Tom and all the participants.

I will pm Tom to see what is the best solution as i am already equipped ...

I salute the other winners :applause:

I take the occasion to send everyone good waves for the
holidays coming along the new year.

Merci @ Tous.
Tman.... you can never have enough toys...:encouragement::encouragement::thumbs2:

[ECMExpert]

What did I win??? Hurry, tell me :):)


TOM, why wasn't I on that list??? (as I cry into the milk that Salty just poured me and YC just served me :):) )

Congrats to the winners. ^^^^^

[BestRadarDetectors]

What did I win??? Hurry, tell me :):)


TOM, why wasn't I on that list??? (as I cry into the milk that Salty just poured me and YC just served me :):) )

Congrats to the winners. ^^^^^

Sorry, You were close but were a few posts shy of the minimum to qualify to be entered.

[ECMExpert]

Sorry, You were close but were a few posts shy of the minimum to qualify to be entered.

OH well...........................

Oh shut up YC :):)

[Holla]

Congratrs to all--I was a little later to the party lol, I tried to get in but didnt make it. So ODD---You order up that ALP yet, its 500 off :) and before the price goes up Jan 1

[oddpedestrian]

Congratrs to all--I was a little later to the party lol, I tried to get in but didnt make it. So ODD---You order up that ALP yet, its 500 off :) and before the price goes up Jan 1
It's done getting a dual, we gonna be gang now Holla lol

[Yellowcab]

OH well...........................

Oh shut up YC :):)

I didn't say anything.

[Holla]

It's done getting a dual, we gonna be gang now Holla lol

Sweet--you gonna keep the LI's for the rear?

[oddpedestrian]

Sweet--you gonna keep the LI's for the rear?
Yea gonna put them in the rear, can't really drive fast till the roads are clear in the spring I'm gonna be moving. Glenn kinda icy for me to fly.

[Tman]

'' Tman.... you can never have enough toys...''

Ur right ...but tell this to my wife.

I promise in 2015 i will be a wiser man ...keep my mouth closed !

[busta]

The results are in....

https://www.randompicker.com/Project/Public/Protocol.aspx?Key=134508x94859

Tman - ALP Dual
oddpedestrian - Escort Redline
dinkydi - Escort Passport

To verify the results and confirm everyone who qualified was entered you can visit the link above. At the bottom of the Random Picker website you will be able to search your username and confirm how many entries were submitted for you.

Since some users are out of the US we will arrange either credit for different items that are allowed to be shipped to their country or you can sell the items in the forum and keep the money and we will send the product to whom you tell us in the US.

Thanks Tom great result for some very deserving winner :)

[awj223]

Yea gonna put them in the rear, can't really drive fast till the roads are clear in the spring I'm gonna be moving. Glenn kinda icy for me to fly.

Why not just get an extra 2 ALP heads and get VPR protection in the rear?

[oddpedestrian]

Why not just get an extra 2 ALP heads and get VPR protection in the rear?
I still have some faith in escort.....

[Holla]

You moving into town or staying out that way?

[oddpedestrian]

You moving into town or staying out that way?
I'm moving over Christmas either to Wasilla or in the city it's still up in the air either way.

[TurboDriver]

Congrats to the winners - Nice X-mas gift!

[specifics]

'' Tman.... you can never have enough toys...''

Ur right ...but tell this to my wife.

I promise in 2015 i will be a wiser man ...keep my mouth closed !

It's an art.... keep track of her purchases and let them add up a bit.... when you pull the trigger on something you want she has no grounds to object.... patience is truly a virtue in a marriage.... after 26 years I can usually get what I want.... patience is the key.... just don't let on to this strategy and you'll be good. If she finds out you'll drive a Yugo with crank down windows.... haha

3179

[GotWake]

Rigged!!!!! :D congratulations guys.

[Tman]

'' It's an art ''

the art of stealth ...i grinned though it is not too bad , in fact i encourage her to buy
whatever she likes , i am accumulating my points .

We are a strange couple , each has his money , she adores clothing and she uses what she buys.
I like cms and use them fully , it is just that sometimes she keeps cracking at all the stange\new
sounds in the car , all the wires that creep , which i have to find inventive ways to make them
invisible.

I am already laughing when i get the Hifi :hopelessness:

[dinkydi]

:roflmfao: just no end to wires crawing all over

[Tman]

All the copper weight makes the car guzzling like a dinosaurus :friendly_wink:


:roflmfao: just no end to wires crawing all over