Wednesday, 25 March 2009Winner Interview: Thunderbirdlady
Topic: Members
Posted by ohryankelley at 5:22 PM EDTGamesviller Thunderbirdlady of Menifee, CA, recently won our MAX JACKPOT of $4,999 while playing Magic 21. What was her moment of victory like? Find out below... Gamesville: Congratulations! What was it like when you realized you won?I wasn't sure if it said "Jackpot!" then I realized it did! I was so shocked and couldn't believe I won! I was on the phone talking to my mom at the time and she thought I was having a heart attack or something. My boyfriend was sitting on the couch and he thought I was kidding at first, then he realized I was shaking so bad and freaking out that it was true! It was awesome! All my friends in the chat room were typing "Was that you t-bird?" and I was having a hard time typing back to them. What will you spend your winnings on? What do you do for a living? If you were an animal in the wild, what would you be? What is your most treasured possession and why? What does your Gamesville member name mean? What game would you like to see Gamesville make next? Thanks, Thunderbirdlady - and congratulations again on your win! Updated: Wednesday, 25 March 2009 5:31 PM EDT Log in to Comment | View Comments (1) | Permalink Tuesday, 24 March 2009From The GV Spam Bag: Email From John Walker
Topic: Spam Bag
Posted by ohryankelley at 8:46 AM EDTFrom time to time we get a lot of weird requests and spam mail in the GV Members Inbox. We decided the best way to deal with all the spammers isn't to just "Send To Trash" but to share in the fun of openly mocking them with you, the GV community! Today we got one heck of a business proposal: ______ Dear Sir, ______ John, Thanks very much for reaching out to us! Although your proposal seems tempting we're really not sure what we're getting ourselves into here. It may have helped your pitch if you had actaully attached a proposal. Send us some details and we'll be happy to get back to you "soonest". Best! - Oh! Ryan Kelley Have some funny spam mail? Share it with the Gamesville community! Forward terrible spam messages to: members@gamesville.com In addition to your spammed message, please be sure to include:
If we publish your mail in our "GV Spam Bag" we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Submit your spam today! Updated: Tuesday, 24 March 2009 5:26 PM EDT Log in to Comment | View Comments (2) | Permalink Monday, 23 March 2009Halfpint23 Wins $1,212 While Playing Three-Eyed Bingo
Topic: Members
Posted by ohryankelley at 5:59 PM EDTCongratulations to Gamesviller Halfpint23 of Maryville, TN, who hit the jackpot Friday while playing Three-Eyed Bingo and took home $1,212 in cold hard cash! Useless Facts! Halfpint23's hometown of Maryville, TN, sits at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, a mountain range rising along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. In the early 1900's the US government purchased huge tracts of land from loggers and thousands of small farms to commission the area as a National Park. Finally in 1934 the area was declared as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with President Franklin D. Roosevelt presiding over the opening ceremony. Updated: Tuesday, 14 April 2009 3:33 PM EDT Log in to Comment | Permalink Friday, 20 March 2009Animals In Convincing Wigs
Topic: Weird Wire™
Posted by ohryankelley at 3:47 PM EDTAnimals in convincing wigs We're not really sure what compels people to dress up their pets, but frankly we love it! Check out VH1's Best Week Ever post on 50 Animals in Convincing Wigs Log in to Comment | Permalink Happy First Day of Spring
Topic: Holiday Flare
Posted by ohryankelley at 11:50 AM EDTHappy first day of Spring, Gamesvillers! Time to start packing up those big winter jackets because hibernation is over! Spring officially ushers in the warmer weather and symbolizes the earth coming to life again. To get you in the Spring spirit, check out About.com's post on springtime crafts, games, and other activities. Updated: Friday, 20 March 2009 11:56 AM EDT Log in to Comment | Permalink Thursday, 19 March 2009Baseballrocks Wins $393 While Playing CatchUp CoverAllCongratulations to Gamesviller Baseballrocks of Lorain, OH, who hit the jackpot TODAY while playing CatchUp CoverAll and took home $393 in cold hard cash! Useless Facts! On November 9th, 1968 Baseballrocks's hometown of Lorain, OH, had a large visitor stoll through (at least that's what the locals will tell you). On that day, Mr. & Mrs. Cataldo of Lorain reported seeing a 6-ft 600-lb Bigfoot looking through their bedroom window, then running away on 2 legs. For more sightings of North America's most illusive, furry stranger check out Bigfoot: Fact or Fantasy? Log in to Comment | Permalink Best Pet: Smir34's Smir
Topic: Best Pets
Posted by ohryankelley at 4:30 PM EDTThis week's Best Pet comes to us from Gamesviller Smir34 of Ontario, Canada. Meet the inspiration for her GV member name, her cat Smir! Distinguishing Personality Traits Smir34 says, "Smir is our 4-year-old we got from the Humane Society when he was 6-months-old. His days at the shelter were running out and we were delighted to take him into our home. He`s a very cuddly cat but can get in trouble at times when left alone. He opens the bottom drawer of my dresser to sleep in every night, I guess because he feels closer to me that way. We love him dearly and are so glad we got him!" Want to share photos of your own favorite pet with the Gamesville community? Send photos to: members@gamesville.com In addition to your pet's picture, please be sure to include:
If we publish your pet as a "Best Pet," we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Submit your pet today! Log in to Comment | Permalink Wednesday, 18 March 2009Winner Interview: Djh069
Topic: Members
Posted by ohryankelley at 3:44 PM EDTGamesviller Djh069 of Butler, PA, recently won $3,449 while playing Magic 21. What was her moment of victory like? What will she be spending her big winnings on? Find out below... Gamesville: Congratulations! What was it like when you realized you won?When I first realized I won I couldn't believe it! I thought it would end up being some kind of scam, not to mention my husband thought I was crazy if I believed it. My husband was at work, so I shared my win with friends in chat. I still can't believe I won! What will you spend your winnings on? What do you do for a living? If you were an animal in the wild, what would you be? What does your Gamesville member name mean? Anything else you'd like to add? Thanks, Djh069 - and congratulations again on your win! Log in to Comment | Permalink Chat: Slow Dancing With Strangers
Topic: Chat Abuse
Posted by Chris Cummings at 10:11 AM EDTA friendly reminder from your friends at Gamesville... Chat in games is a wonderful thing--a way to connect with others, share stories, have fun, and make new friends.But you need to remember to use caution because chat is, essentially, slow dancing with strangers--some of whom you can probably trust, some of whom you probably can't. As I've said before, imagine this scenario: If someone spent a week in a chat room and copied down everything you said in chat, how much would they know about you? Would they know...
If you feel that your real-life identity has been compromised and that someone is using your personal information illegally, please consult the FTC's ID Theft: Facts for Consumers or contact your local police department for more information. Remember: It is absolutely essential that everyone use good judgment in chat--in any chat room, on any website. Have fun and socialize, but always err on the side of caution and common sense. Sincerely, Image source: Gimetzco (Flickr)
Updated: Thursday, 19 March 2009 11:56 AM EDT Log in to Comment | View Comments (1) | Permalink Tuesday, 17 March 2009From The GV Spam Bag: A Proposition
Topic: Spam Bag
Posted by ohryankelley at 5:13 PM EDTAside from the awesome submissions from our members, from time to time we get a lot of weird requests and spam mail in the GV Members Inbox. We decided the best way to deal with all the spammers isn't to just "Send To Trash" but to share in the fun of openly mocking them with you, the GV community! This piece came to us last week from a family lawyer and looked like a deal we just couldn't pass up: ______ Hello, ______ Larry, We're usually very leery of these types of deals, but you know, I've got a hunch you're an honest guy! We really appreciate the thought and would love your money so we can spread the wealth with our GV members. Unfortunately there are some legal barriers to us taking your cash and our own lawyers frown on deals with other lawyers who use terrible spelling and improper punctuation. Feel free to send the check regardless, $1.2 million can go a long way! Best! - Oh! Ryan Kelley PS: Is this Andreas Schranner the same Andreas Schranner who died 9 years ago? If it's taking this long to settle the estate, and this is the approach they're taking--then, no offense, but I think the family should consider new representation. Have some funny spam mail? Share it with the Gamesville community! Forward terrible spam messages to: members@gamesville.com In addition to your spammed message, please be sure to include:
If we publish your mail in our "GV Spam Bag" we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Submit your spam today! Updated: Tuesday, 17 March 2009 5:49 PM EDT Log in to Comment | View Comments (1) | Permalink |
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