The fuckwits who have multiple entered are unfortunately all around us – they are our friends, neighbours, colleagues, family – greed is a disease – crass stupidity does not have just the one lopsided gormless face regrettably.
When that deposit lands in the account of the fortunate winners – it is Steve (whether motivated in part by the quest for more subscribers or whatever – who cares) making a difference in someone’s life – which is something I personally believe he likes to do. I like to believe (I don’t know or know him of course) but I like to believe it gives him a feeling of personal satisfaction – it’s a help to that winner or recipient – the sort of help he himself may have received at a point in the past – not sure – but that’s what I like to think.
I entered the draw (just the once, I think!) with the same fantasy that anyone has when buying a lottery ticket.
In early December I lost my job of 22 years. At 54 years of age I face a serious challenge getting a well paid position once again. My pension, if you could call it that, is what you might generously term as minimal (bijou). My commitments are what you might call sizeable (not bijou). Naturally I’m worried, that’s one reason I’m up at 4.30 in the morning writing this – coming onto BIAMO to have a browse, maybe contribute to a thread, enter a comp – is a form of escapism. I’m lucky, I have a great family, some great friends – the support I need is there. Not everyone has that in their lives. Many are a lot lot worse off than me.
For me, just the potential of a win in the draw is exciting. I know the odds are massive against a win but that’s not the point.
I hope that the money is not given to charity. I believe Steve gives plenty in that way anyway. I am of the opinion that, generally speaking, Charities do pretty well – the big ones anyway judging by how many top brass they employ on big money. I don’t like the way they clogg up our high streets in such numbers with their free stock and free staff, pushing up rents that force other retailers, particularly independents, off the high street. That said, like anybody else, I drop in a bag of stuff every now and again.
I’ve rambled somewhat, but I think no matter who wins what when this is all sorted, Bandit will have brought a smile to someone’s face with the prize money. Perhaps the winner or winners will be someone who really needs a break and for whom the win will really make a difference. Perhaps one of the winners will spaff the lot on Book of Dead inside 20 minutes! But the giveaway, the anticipation for the people that entered and the ultimate reward for the winners is what this site is all about!
Keep up the good work Bandit, been following for couple of years now – always a pleasure.
