DarkGizmo said:
A better prize for those of us who are skeptical on the legitimacy of the license would be to give the winner $140 (or to be even, $150) via paypal so they can buy their own license, or perhaps put it towards a license of their choice such as IPB or vBulletin. 🙂 Just a suggestion though 🙂 I mean it'd make sense to do it this way IF you're going to be spending that kinda money anyways on a license....
I agree with the above, let the winner do what he/she will the money. $140 is $140 when it's cash but a Platform License is not $140 to the winner, it may be to the site owner giving the license away but to the winner it's a license. Why not just offer the cash or split that value up and offer several cash or gift card prizes.
One reason may be, what if a winner does not have paypal to accept the prize? So I do see why such a prize may be offered as it is. This said, why a platform license, what if the winner does not own a forum or even want to open one? Why not offer a few Amazon gift cards that can be accepted with an email?
I think the prize is very limiting. I would rather participate if it was for cash or a gift card for Amazon, iTunes, or some other global store. Not saying your prize is wrong, the questions of legitimacy is warranted. Rather than take offense simply reply in a professional manner rather than a defensive one.
Example: I appreciate the concerns some of you have shared. We are well area of online scams regarding prizes. We are offering a legit and legal license and we look forward to those that desire to participate.
The above gives you credibility shows you are professional. Always take the higher ground, do not make a public display of those who challenge you.
I for one asked because, I have seen a rash of large cash payouts being offered for staff, exchanges, and prizes of which was not common a few months ago. I'm not referring to $5 and $10 but more so $50 to $60 and now yours happens to be one of the highest valued prizes I have seen at $140. Keep in mind some of these highpayouts have turned out to be rigged or just not paid.
I thank you for clarifying that the license is legal and full.