[DISCUSSION] Should Habbox Managers be able to win large Habbox events/competitions?

[hamheyelliot]

If they are not involved with the making of it - of course. As long as they had no part in the creation or planning of the event, they are just as clueless as every fan and habbox staff so why shouldn't they?

Exactly! Someone involved with the competition/event should have no part, it's just common sense. But the rest of Habbox Staff, who volunteer their time to the site and have no particular unfair advantage? Why not.

[Catzsy]

Well as Habbox members I think they should. I know at one time staff couldn't enter some competitions but that was a fairer option than banning managers. It just doesn't seem equitable especially as they have taken the time to join in with the community. Whether they donate the proceeds back to habbox is perhaps something to consider if they are 'rich habbos' but other than that why not.

[Rozi]

Generally in the real world, if you work or are associated with the company running a competition you can't enter. So in short I think it makes sense for hxf to follow this rule but tbh if a manager wins a comp who's to say it's going to go back into hxf, for all I know they might sell it on ebay or whatevs

[Mathew]

Well as Habbox members I think they should. I know at one time staff couldn't enter some competitions but that was a fairer option than banning managers. It just doesn't seem equitable especially as they have taken the time to join in with the community. Whether they donate the proceeds back to habbox is perhaps something to consider if they are 'rich habbos' but other than that why not.

Fully agree with you, Rosie.

I won the HxL Room full of furni yesterday so naturally I'm gonna have some form of opinion on this. Before I start, I'm saying this with the intention of putting all furniture I won BACK into the Events Department, whether it be for prizes in regular events or selling it for credits (to giveaway in a big competition).

Department Managers are people who have dedicated unbelieveable amounts of time to the site and this would prove to be a kick in the teeth if yet another privilage is being taken away. We seem to be forgetting that, believe it or not, it is possible to have a life away from Habbox. Some people still play Habbo NORMALLY, away from the hustle and bustle of HxF, HxHD and HxE. Some people will know that I have random spouts of time in casinos where I'm prepared to give away my own furniture, on the off chance that I win a bet. All my furniture doesn't HAVE to go to Habbox

If Department Managers are giving up their free time to help a site out, then I can't help but find it slightly rude that they're being excluded really.

Pyroka gave Alex3213 a throne for his birthday and he donated it to Comps, along with goodness knows how many credits. He didn't have to, but it was done out of goodwill and that is exactly what the majority (if not all) managers would do in that position. It's not the fact that Managers can't win, it's the principle. If they're prepared to put the same amount of effort in as any other member then I find it moronic that you'd be excluded when they are the ones who keep those competitions, events and promotions running.

[Hecktix]

Fully agree with you, Rosie.

I won the HxL Room full of furni yesterday so naturally I'm gonna have some form of opinion on this. Before I start, I'm saying this with the intention of putting all furniture I won BACK into the Events Department, whether it be for prizes in regular events or selling it for credits (to giveaway in a big competition).

Department Managers are people who have dedicated unbelieveable amounts of time to the site and this would prove to be a kick in the teeth if yet another privilage is being taken away. We seem to be forgetting that, believe it or not, it is possible to have a life away from Habbox. Some people still play Habbo NORMALLY, away from the hustle and bustle of HxF, HxHD and HxE. Some people will know that I have random spouts of time in casinos where I'm prepared to give away my own furniture, on the off chance that I win a bet. All my furniture doesn't HAVE to go to Habbox

If Department Managers are giving up their free time to help a site out, then I can't help but find it slightly rude that they're being excluded really.

Pyroka gave Alex3213 a throne for his birthday and he donated it to Comps, along with goodness knows how many credits. He didn't have to, but it was done out of goodwill and that is exactly what the majority (if not all) managers would do in that position. It's not the fact that Managers can't win, it's the principle. If they're prepared to put the same amount of effort in as any other member then I find it moronic that you'd be excluded when they are the ones who keep those competitions, events and promotions running.

I don't really have an opinion on this matter, but does your post here mean you think as the General Manager of Habbox I should be able to enter a 200c competition, and win that 200c? Because going by your "Department managers put a lot of time in etc", I also put a lot of time in. Just interested to hear your response, as I said I don't have an opinion on the managers thing yet as I see both sides of the argument, however I certainly would disagree with the principle of me winning 200c.

[Inseriousity.]

If they are not involved with the making of it - of course. As long as they had no part in the creation or planning of the event, they are just as clueless as every fan and habbox staff so why shouldn't they?

I agree with this basically. The managers have as much chance as winning as everyone else, so why shouldn't they be allowed to take part?

[Phil]

I don't really have an opinion on this matter, but does your post here mean you think as the General Manager of Habbox I should be able to enter a 200c competition, and win that 200c? Because going by your "Department managers put a lot of time in etc", I also put a lot of time in. Just interested to hear your response, as I said I don't have an opinion on the managers thing yet as I see both sides of the argument, however I certainly would disagree with the principle of me winning 200c.

I'm not saying this is Matt's reason but I think as a GM you are directly involved with all departments at Habbox. I won a HxL Win a Room hosted by Gina a few months ago and since I am in no way associated with HxL I think it was okay for me to win the prize. If however, yourself or Martin were to win the competition I would think it was a bit "mneh" since you're in some way affiliated with HxL.

I'm very tired and that probably doesn't make much sense but I hope you get my drift.

[Ms.Aquamarine]

I think Managers should. It would be pretty unfair and like Mat said, the furniture does not have to go to Habbox. Him and the managers could have kept their furniture and used it for things they wanted, but no, they are generous enough to donate.
Like others have said, the managers who helped make a room for a large competition /event shouldn't get to though. Just let the ones who were not involved in the making of a large competition/event have some fun and enjoy!
Plus, during a large event/competition you can put a sticky note that says something like, Thanks to the following who have helped, and list them. ^^

[Hecktix]

I'm not saying this is Matt's reason but I think as a GM you are directly involved with all departments at Habbox. I won a HxL Win a Room hosted by Gina a few months ago and since I am in no way associated with HxL I think it was okay for me to win the prize. If however, yourself or Martin were to win the competition I would think it was a bit "mneh" since you're in some way affiliated with HxL.

I'm very tired and that probably doesn't make much sense but I hope you get my drift.

No I understand that and believe it's a fair argument. Another thing - is it right for managers to be winning furni and putting it back into Habbox (like Matt did), don't get me wrong of course I ******* love it when this happens, but is it right?

[Phil]

No I understand that and believe it's a fair argument. Another thing - is it right for managers to be winning furni and putting it back into Habbox (like Matt did), don't get me wrong of course I ******* love it when this happens, but is it right?

Once a manager has won the competition and possesses the furni/credits i believe it's theirs to do what they wish with it. You say it might not be right for them to put it all back into the department but I saw there are a lot of other people who expect nothing but for them to do that. When I won the Win a Room competition I shoved it all into the events quota. Since it's going into the quota for HxE it's going to benefit the Habbox community in one way or another as we showed with competitions such as the Habbox Events Banzai Bash.