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Old 02-07-2008, 07:29 AM
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Sign up now for Aqueduct's SHOWdown contest! It begins February 14... I just love the timing of this.



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Old 02-07-2008, 07:40 AM
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I'm sure that in the unlikely event of a shutdown that NYRA will either refund the entrance fees or simply begin the contest once racing resumes. And, nobody is required to play....so don't enter if you have some personal concerns.

I find it fascinating that people are criticizing NYRA for continuing this contest in light of how much criticism was laid upon them when this contest had to be delayed in the past due to website updates. It seems they're damned if the do and damned if they don't.

I hope the many people who have confused standards for NYRA apply these same conditions to their own lives.
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Old 02-07-2008, 08:22 AM
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I'm sure that in the unlikely event of a shutdown that NYRA will either refund the entrance fees or simply begin the contest once racing resumes. And, nobody is required to play....so don't enter if you have some personal concerns.

I find it fascinating that people are criticizing NYRA for continuing this contest in light of how much criticism was laid upon them when this contest had to be delayed in the past due to website updates. It seems they're damned if the do and damned if they don't.

I hope the many people who have confused standards for NYRA apply these same conditions to their own lives.

I assume you are referring to someone else, because I missed the part where I was critical of NYRA in my post. I like the contest and play it (on a voluntary basis, mind you) when I can. I thought the start date was interesting/funny considering the deadline that was set. Anyone who entered and thought NYRA would 'take their money and run' is a bit naive or just cynical.
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Old 02-07-2008, 08:34 AM
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I assume you are referring to someone else, because I missed the part where I was critical of NYRA in my post. I like the contest and play it (on a voluntary basis, mind you) when I can. I thought the start date was interesting/funny considering the deadline that was set. Anyone who entered and thought NYRA would 'take their money and run' is a bit naive or just cynical.
Call it what you want but you were making a joke without thinking it through.

The timing is obvious if you think about it. By making the start day February 14th it won't be interrupted....it will either start...or not.
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Old 02-07-2008, 08:35 AM
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Call it what you want but you were making a joke

Yes, making a joke. Lighten up, Francis.
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Old 02-07-2008, 08:36 AM
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Yes, making a joke. Lighten up, Francis.
Grow up.
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Old 02-07-2008, 08:47 AM
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Grow up.
Look who's talking. I put up a post joking about a contest and you make a smug response with false assumptions. I expected joking responses like the one posted by HHH. Seriously, it's too early in the morning to be wound that tight. Let's move on.

By the way, I'm hearing a deal may actually be announced today. I'm holding my breath in anticipation.
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