Twitter Bots to Enter Contests Automatically. What’s the Value in Running a Twitter Contest Again?
We’ve never been shy about criticising Twitter prize draws. Hunter Scott has arguably taken our doubts about Twitter sweepstakes to an ultimate conclusion by building a Twitter contest “bot” – a Python script that automatically follows and/or retweets relevant accounts and tweets tha
Automated Entry Services, Fraud, Scripting, Buying, and Cheating – ways in which your Competition or Giveaway can be Exploited
Here are three factors that can undermine the integrity of your contest or sweepstake. Depending on the nature of your entry mechanic, look out for these three risks: Automated Entry Services Automated entry services come in two basic flavours: A script that floods your entry database with garbage data. A pai