$50,000 tank giveaway! Disappointed!!

Dr. Reef · Nov 2, 2018

No personal attacks guys.
Here at R2R we try to be friendly and family oriented. Everyone can express their views without getting personal.
Please stay on topic and let's discuss matters in civil manner. Thank you

wesman42 · Nov 2, 2018

A lot of randomized drawings like this are done through other services offered. For example, their sign up form was probably part of a random drawing snippet of programming. They could have asked for 20 of the total entries, randomly, then printed them off on a sheet for easy access.

The real question is how can you possibly think it wasn't random?

HawaiianReef · Nov 2, 2018

So a group of guys get together and offer their crap for free. All they ask is that you watch their videos and subscribe to their channel. And this guy makes a suggestion that it was "Rigged".
Did BRS even ask for any money for this??
They Literally gave away their merchandise.
All they asked for was to have us subscribe to their youtube channel so they can make it grow. Sure they'll get money for more subscribers and video views, but that money comes from youtube.

kintle · Nov 2, 2018

Honestly was a lot of fun. I didn't expect to win anything but was excited none the less. If anything it's made me realise I'd really like to upgrade my 28g tank sooner even if it doesn't have all the bells and whistles. Maybe after christmas I can start saving or looking for a used 160 or larger tank. Still think they need Mr. Chili plushies.

cracker · Nov 2, 2018

BRS was giving away a bunch of dreams? Didn't hear anything about it !

James M · Nov 2, 2018

This thread is ridiculous, you should
Be congratulating the winners instead of complaining how you didn’t win. Just be thankful for what you have

DesertReefBoy · Nov 2, 2018

James M said:
This thread is ridiculous, you should
Be congratulating the winners instead of complaining how you didn’t win. Just be thankful for what you have

I never complained I didn’t win just thought it was weird they already had all the names predrawn before the live feed even started.

CODE3EMT · Nov 2, 2018

I watched it live..... Is it just me, or did anyone else feel the same I did. I almost felt bad for Ryan and the staff at BRS. The guy that won sounded like he was asleep or 98 years old. No enthusiasm in his voice whats so ever. Almost painful to watch...... he stated he had a Nuvo 40 gallon I think..... Ryan asked if he was going to post the build progress.....and I didn't even hear him respond. It was very monotone and bland in nature. I'm happy for him that he won, but wow it was strange to say the least. They called 5 people and I believe he was the sixth to answer the phone. I think most the folks on the west coast were driving home from work, caught in bay area traffic, or having dinner with their families as it was 6:00pm in California. 5 people did not answer the phone call. LOL! Ryan said something about blaming his sister in law for the numbers picked......... not sure what that meant, I figured a computer would randomly pick an email address or phone number. I would think there would have been no human intervention involved in the drawing process at all.

HB AL · Nov 2, 2018

Well it was FREE to enter who cares how they drew the #s as long as everyone had an equal chance of winning. I sat in a hospital room watching my dad who’s pretty sick while holding my phone in my hand just Incase it rang. I even told my wife and kids to not call me between 6 and 630. Fortunately I didn’t win or I woulda woke up every patient and woulda been scolded by the nurses for the scream

DesertReefBoy · Nov 2, 2018

HB AL said:
Well it was FREE to enter who cares how they drew the #s as long as everyone had an equal chance of winning. I sat in a hospital room watching my dad who’s pretty sick while holding my phone in my hand just Incase it rang. I even told my wife and kids to not call me between 6 and 630. Fortunately I didn’t win or I woulda woke up every patient and woulda been scolded by the nurses for the scream

Dang man sorry to hear about your dad! Hope he is alright!!!

Muttley000 · Nov 2, 2018

I'm a doubter of these kind of things big or small being 100% random. That being said a couple companies did this to draw attention to themselves which they certainly did. The got a bunch of people to watch their feed on YouTube, including myself. And I got 30 minutes of enjoyment out of the deal which didn't cost me anything. Win, win in my opinion!

gilman · Nov 2, 2018

It was strange in that the guy wasnt excited in the least and didnt sound like he even wanted it .

Who does that ? Why sign up for the drawing if you dont even give a sheet .

gilman · Nov 2, 2018

Wait until he finds out he has to pay the taxes !!!

WVNed · Nov 2, 2018

I was about to be weak again.

But no.

Congratulations to the winners. It was fun to think about for a little while.

Shep · Nov 2, 2018

Dr. Reef said:
No personal attacks guys.
Here at R2R we try to be friendly and family oriented. Everyone can express their views without getting personal.
Please stay on topic and let's discuss matters in civil manner. Thank you

+1, posts that make personal attacks or derail the thread will be deleted and the posters will be warned

DesertReefBoy · Nov 2, 2018

Shep said:
+1, posts that make personal attacks or derail the thread will be deleted and the posters will be warned

Hey I’m fine if you want to delete the thread! I thought I could but apparently I can’t.

Dr. Reef · Nov 2, 2018

@DesertReefBoy
your thread is fine i think.(its upto mods to delete), we want to keep everyone civil and discussion on topic.

MyReefRobbedMe · Nov 2, 2018

I’m not gonna lie I was disappointed how it was done but don’t get that confused with being mad I am happy for who won I too just feel like they pulled a list from the day prior and called numbers off it . Specially since Bret said he just sign up the day before . Most of us signed up weeks prior . Just my opinion on how I saw it play out .

albano · Nov 2, 2018

MyReefRobbedMe said:
I’m not gonna lie I was disappointed how it was done but don’t get that confused with being mad I am happy for who won I too just feel like they pulled a list from the day prior and called numbers off it . Specially since Bret said he just sign up the day before ...

Actually he said that he signed up yesterday...