Entry of an older model into the contest

MakerWorld
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Hello everyone, I was wondering how it is possible to enter the contest if I have published the model before it started?

Halloween Ghost by EzzySziggy - MakerWorld

Thanks

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According to the contest rules as they are now you are not allowed to enter an older model in to a contest.

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There are numerous people who act this way, and MakerWorld doesn’t even notice. Recently, someone even won a competition with such a model. The fourth-place winner in the Model Cars Design Contest had uploaded their model long before the competition, then deleted it and re-uploaded it for the competition. Makerworld still allowed it and even let them win.

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Delete and re-upload the model I understand, but this model was uploaded on 9/8/2024 and the Halloween contest didn’t start until 9/10/2024

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I think you’re close enough to not worry about it.

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It’s obviously close enough to the start of the competition. I could have entered a model from the 9th, others have also entered models from the 9th. So models from 2 days earlier are still authorised.

However, if a model that is older is simply deleted and re-uploaded, you could report it. Makerworld should be able to track this.

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Hi Tommy, which specific model are you referring to?

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This is really bad behavior — deleting old models and re-uploading them just to enter a new contest. I think @MakerWorld should discourage this practice. For example, if an old model earned X points and you delete it, X points should be subtracted from your total. If you’ve already spent those points, your balance should go negative.

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Thank you. We will thoroughly look into the matter. If it’s confirmed that he deleted and re-uploaded an older model to participate in the contest, we will revoke his status as one of the winners.

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If that happens, will another model take its place in the winners’ circle?

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Well this turned into a show…