What Is The Point

[catswhiskas]

Do a few of the the quizzes on here.At the moment it is the garden quiz, which is not up till the 17th may, Ihave just seen on here that somebody has posted the whole quiz, why ? One or two question okay, but the whole quiz, I feel very sorry for the setter, alright rant over, but it really annoys me.

[dannyk13]

What pleasure does the OP get from someone else doing the quiz for him/her?

[pixie373]

I haven't seen that. It's very unusual though, most people just post a few that they're stuck on. I'm not sure the closing date is relevant- you don't know how busy people are, they can do it as soon as they want.

[dannyk13]

Pixie, there were over 20 questions posted.

[pixie373]

A little excessive. Surely you'd want to do them yourself? Isn't that the point?

[catswhiskas]

Yes, that is the point, very annoying , I dont see what they get out of it.

[pixie373]

Yes, would be a bit pointless to comment on an answer site...

[catswhiskas]

I, m not talking about a few questions, sure we all ask a few know and again this whole quiz had been perhaps scanned and put on the site, that is what I am objecting too.

[chorley9]

Smouse is right if you complain you get your posting removed. I thought we had free speech in this country.

[pixie373]

It's the same complaints over and over again though. And really no need. I think people like to enjoy the quizzes, without being told off.

[Mamyalynne]

If I had a quiz where all the questions baffled me, I would likely bin it.

It is one thing asking fora last one or two, but more than that and I agree - what pleasure are you gaining?

[shaneystar2]

I've often been told off for giving answers to Quiz questions .
I don't think it's fair though to come along with a shopping list .If someone is really stuck on couple or three than that's fair enough
Thing is I don't know when these quizzes have to be in or whether the setter has requested that people don't ask on internet sites so answer innocently and then get told off by the Quiz police.
I only do Macmillan and Rainbow and I see that's already being asked in spite of the fact that people have three months to complete it .

[pixie373]

I don't see the closing date is relevant? I would lose a quiz after 3 months, forget it or not have time, so would do it straight away and send it off.
I think some of the setters are a little mistaken in thinking that people won't buy a quiz if they've seen answers online - i think it's usually the opposite. Some are even odder- they send the quiz out completely free and only make money if/when returned!

[shaneystar2]

I very much doubt you would able to do the Rainbow Quiz straight away :)

[pixie373]

I agree entirely, shaney :-)

[furrypusscat]

Setters are not mistaken when they say it spoils it for others and sales are lost as this comes from the people themselves that are buying and supporting the charities concerned that make these statements. It is very difficult for quiz setters to know what is the best way forward in dealing with these problems without upsetting people and at the same time doing their best to make much needed funds for their respective chosen charities. I know as a quiz setter and one who supports others in buying their quizzes.

[pixie373]

Well, advertising is good. How does it spoil it? I have seen people say that before, but I'm still not sure how. More sales- more money?

[quinie]

Mamyalynne, I would like to get the Rainbow Quiz .Is there an address for it ,please?I like to support the RNLI. Sorry for hi-jacking your thread,catswhiskas- I was going to give my opinion but changed my mind-this subject comes up often-it's like banging your head against a brick wall!!

[Mamyalynne]

http://freespace.virgin.net/neville.mizen3/

[Mamyalynne]

oops think that is last years, hang on.