I can't help but wonder if anyone is ever rewarded during ad gimmicks.  

An alias...
Accusations directed toward an unnamed provider...

Otherwise I don't believe it.

Guess that explains why one is a well regarded contributor to the Board and the other is a bitter hostile john who complains during sessions about why he gets no respect. Yes we ladies talk about the odd ones.

Yes people do win. I can attest to that.

Another alias, enuf said.

Nice to hear!  Congrats

are from reputable providers.  But it is rare that winners are ever posted in any way, so it was a curiosity of  whether guys win or they all hear the same thing, sorry you were not chosen, better luck next time and such.

since I mentioned a number of different creative ads, as well as, ladies that post discounts I must be attacking ALL providers that offer them or partake in creative ads.

LOL.  Your response cracked me up.  

1. The name of the provider your post was criticizing.
2. That the entries were judged and winners picked.
3. I was not among the winners.

I didn't win. (But I will know if she uses my entry!)

When they do it it is called marketing. If you have been doing this for years it has to be hard to sometimes think out of the box.
If a provider was to hire someone to write a new add it would cost by far more than was offered and most likely the person responding and winning has some personal insite on the provider in question.
I call it good business and leave it at that.  
Adds and pictures go a long ways towards a brand.

Reputation is everything in this business.  It takes along time to gain a good one and the smart women won't throw it away easily.  If you were wondering specifically about Portia's ad contest (which it seems some are referencing but perhaps not you) I can guarantee you she will award the winners their prizes.  I even thought about entering myself just to get the opportunity to get me some of that... but alas I'm not that creative so I'll just have to pony up the $$ if I want some of that yummy desert.  If a provider has no solid history to demonstrate her sincerity I would take vorlon's advice and tread carefully.  Like all professions and walks of life not everyone is as sincere as one would like.  Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if they were.

"Guess that explains why one is a well regarded contributor to the Board and the other is a bitter hostile john who complains during sessions about why he gets no respect. Yes we ladies talk about the odd ones."

Some providers hobby. What's strange about that?

I am not so sure about that. Many of the providers here talk about how it would be nice/hot/whatever to visit another provider.

Also, those of us who have mystery specials or lottery's don't feel it's necessary to say who won .
It's not a problem unless you're making it one and personally I think that an ad writing contest is a wonderful idea. Like you said, it's good business sense.

I know right ?
If I could visit all my girl crushes provided they'd have me, I totally would hehehe.

Aren't we ALL using an alias?

True enough.  In the case at hand, every hobbyist and provider knows who I have seen, who I have reviewed and can make decisions based upon the ideas and attitudes expressed here

Almost all the providers i visit with like to periodically visit with some other Kitties.  And some of them drop a little coin to do so.  Yum!

Whoa! News flash guys are still Pming you for the list of BBFS providers and you think that validates your NOT wanting to see them?  Pretty sure you have already seen one or all of the new providers you were given, why not, you were looking to get a list of them so you could see them!  pat yourself on the back for sharing that list with all your friends, you are providing a service to them that TER does not provide, yippee for you!

No doubt you have some reference to Portia Edens contest for creative ads.  
I'm a professional marketing guy in Chicago and I jumped all over it.  
Submitted 3 ads as part of a themed campaign. I was notified as a winner and all is set up for me to  
come to Minn. in two weeks. She ran it very professional I MHO.  

I hope she is polite enough to give you lube and a heads up...after all it is just sex!

my humor was so light it floated over your head sorry.

In all the hobbyist TER has, there is bound to be a LOT that specialize in marketing, ads, photography, web design.  You name it, the ladies can utilize a great many talents with guys AND gals within hobby circles!

... having one of those 3-point shooting contests at halftime of a T-wolves game and letting NBA players participate. I wonder who would win?

Obviously, you are not a lawyer.  It requires intelligence.  The scenario you paint is so obviously insufficient to support a felony charge it does not warrant further comment.

Could other girls use my services?  I know I could help differentiate themselves in such a crowded market.  
Great barter opportunity!

of an adult

Hers or mine??

but in this case I find myself agreeing with Uptonogood in his assessment that you are a sniveling, backbiting, coward.

Ok, he didn't actually say sniveling or backbiting, but I am willing to bet he won't be arguing with me over it.

and to repeat his words, why don't you grow a pair? If you are going to throw out accusations like this, do so under your real fake name, or accept being called a pussy. Your choice.

Being a moderator!  

"every hobbyist and provider knows who I have seen,"

"but I simply made a factual statement that {the} contest was judged and winners decided and notified."