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Proving a lotto is legit....
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Azurene
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#1 - 2012-09-01 18:20:58 UTC
Hey all you eve dwellers!

I am having trouble thinking of ways that I can prove my lottery idea is legit.... are there any ways I can do this? Preferably free ways of proving it if at all possible. Big smile It's a super-secret awesome-tastic lottery idea that I wish to start (even though it will have been tried before, but not to my knowledge... but then again, my knowledge is chronically limited Lol)

Thanks Big smile

P.S. If this is posted in the wrong thread, I apologize, I can be oaf-ish at times Roll
Che Biko
Alexylva Paradox
#2 - 2012-09-01 19:34:17 UTC
As far as I know, you can't. It's a matter of trust. And trust can be gained over time or borrowed. The latter way usually has a cost.

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Azurene
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#3 - 2012-09-03 13:43:21 UTC
That is what I feared.... I don't suppose anyone can give suggestions on how to build up trust overtime? Or ways to advertise a lottery without judgemental (albeit justified in a way...) people instantly saying "lol what a crap scam" thus leading people away from participating? Thanks Big smile
Che Biko
Alexylva Paradox
#4 - 2012-09-03 22:40:18 UTC
1st, organize lotteries, if you are legit, the amount of people who say you scammed them will be covered under positive word of mouth. Ask friends to participate.

Well, perhaps you counter the scam accusations and speed things up by making a deal with an existing trustworthy (gamble) organization as a third party/overseer until you have enough trust. But like I said, it will likely cost you.
Or maybe you could form an oversight committee.

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