Braussie: I find it easier if you do a series of giveaways instead of just one. Personally, it's a lot easier sort entries for doing a giveaway for 1 game at a time. (though I did just break this rule). I also think it's more fun to see series of giveaways... like a multi-week "New Job Giveaway (week 1)" type of contest. That'll also spread the giveaway over time, and not have you spend that much at once. But then again, it's up to you.

Another option, is to get a bunch of the indie game bundles for giveaways. Though people are more likely to afford them, you can give a person 3-6 steam games for $1, $5, or anywhere in between. Or you can do the generic "winner gets a $5.99 game".

... And congrats on the job! Welcome to the community! Glad to have you here!

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theslitherydeee: Has anyone noticed me doing anything particularly evil recently? Because either everyone is, or someone is following and down repping me. I was about 50 rep a week ago now I've dropped below 40. Can you see which of your posts are low rated because I've gone back to various threads but all I can see when I go to my posts is the edit button. If someone doesn't like me I kinda want to know why, quite frankly the not knowing is bugging me more than the lost rep.

theslitherydeee: You don't have to put too much effort into it. A simple one is to tell people to submit a single picture of (Insert picture idea here) and then go through and find the one that strikes your fancy. Its a good way to find a new desktop background.

soulitter: Like some members said you shouldnt overdo it. There are like https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly were you can gift games for 1$ or promos like less 5.99$ that happens in GOG.Do some weekly or monthly giveaways, take your time.You should also see some giveaways to get an ideia there plenty with riddles and so forth.Money should used wisely even for small gestures like a gift.

spoderman: It's been happening to a lot of people. They're using a script to derep posts, but not so much that they show up as low rated. If you post in the GOG or Non-GOG Giveaway threads, expect to get derepped by them.

theslitherydeee: I hardly post there except to talk to people. I'm more active on the classifieds page.

spoderman: Even posting there once is enough, I think they derep people in random giveaway threads too. Not sure if they derep anyone from the classifieds. One you're in there script, it seems like its impossible to get off.

It's been happening to me too, but I gain enough rep daily so that I barely break even.

spoderman: Even posting there once is enough, I think they derep people in random giveaway threads too. Not sure if they derep anyone from the classifieds. One you're in their script, it seems like its impossible to get off.

It's been happening to me too, but I gain enough rep daily so that I barely break even.

leonairxxx: Just out of curiosity, what does one even gain from de-repping someone who does not deserve it?

Leucius: They gain nothing except proving the rep system is broken.

spoderman: Even posting there once is enough, I think they derep people in random giveaway threads too. Not sure if they derep anyone from the classifieds. Once you're in their script, it seems like its impossible to get off.

It's been happening to me too, but I gain enough rep daily so that I barely break even.