Hope that your FAQ includes how one should ask about what the code word is for whatever and that it is explained that a user will post the codes as they become available.

I'm going to qoute a comment made by another user. As a courtesy to fellow members, please limit posts to those that contain an actual code. Of course, there is nothing wrong with posting a legitimate question that a fellow member might help with, but these should be handled in a personal message to an individual than posting them. Asking "what is the code?'" or "did anyone get the code?" gets most members thinking that there may be a new code. Codes are posted by members as they hear them or as they become available. I can only hope that this helps, because it is not a fine feeling of getting chastised by a fellow member on this issue.

Virgil27 said: But we're awaiting user input before making any solid decisions, so, ummm, input away!Here is a good example of how NOT to post a sweepstakes.
The intention is a good one by the poster.
A sweepstakes needs information, when it concludes/ends, how many times you can enter, if it's void in certain states, etc.

Link

what information do you think is necessary to all C&S posting? •The company who is sponsoring it or name of the sweepstakes for an easy search so no reposts occur. (Title)

•Ending date (Title)

•How often you can enter - daily, once, monthly, weekly, etc.(Title)

•Some sweeps are for kids only, ages 17, 13 and under. Whatever age it is, that should be in the (Title) line so those sweepstakes can be avoided if desired.

•Mention any states that are ineligible/VOID to enter. (Example: You will never see California eligible for any sweepstakes that has beer, liquor or the like offered. Make sure that is posted within the body of the sweepstakes.)

•The body message part should be to the point IMO. What the prizes are and ARV or any other important information. ((Like if you enter a sweeps for a car and it's for the body only))

I have a question for the members who enter the sweeps:
Do you like the rules link in the message part?

At this moment I can't think of anything else.

I can't comment on the radio station threads, since I don't participate in those.

Mention if it's mail-in entry only.

Can we put up vote requests for sweeps that require ppl to vote on you?

SunDvls said:I'm pretty new to sweeps. I have a specific e-mail that I use for entries but what do you folks recommend for phone #'s and DOB?

Phone #s are up to you, but if you enter something that's not current/valid, and they do try to contact you, you might be SOL. I almost lost out on a good prize because the company hosting the contest wanted to speak with me directly. Now I enter my home number, and I haven't had any problems with unwanted calls.

DOB should always be the truth. If you're too old, or too young to enter a contest, then don't. Why would you anyway?