If you need help, the answer to your question is likely to be found on this page.
How can I delete my account?
If you are aboslutely sure that you want to delete your account, you can do so here. Please note that your account will be permanently deleted and irrecoverable!
Can I create more than one account?
Yes, but this is not recommended as duplicate information will not increase your chances of winning. There will only be one winner in each sports category per month.
When does the contest start and end?
The photo contest is a monthly contest as there will be a countdown timer shown every month to let you know how many days are left in the contest.
How are winners chosen?
The winners are chosen based on the highest ranking at the end of the contest. The ranking is based on the net value of "Rank it" and "Trash it" points. If that number is the same for multiple users, the system will select the member with the highest number of page views. If that is also the same, the system will select the member that uploaded the photo first and that member will be deemed the winner.
What if another member uploads the same photo?
This will be investigated, however, most likely the member that uploaded the photo first will be able to use the photo in the contest. The other member will be asked to remove the photo from the contest.
How will I know if I won?
The winning photo and name of the recipient will be listed in the Contest Winners tab on the home page under "Monthly Photo". This will be updated every month.
Can I win more than once?
Yes, you may submit a unique photo to any of the 11 sports categories and possibly win 11 times in one month. Please keep in mind that each photo must be different.
Can I re-submit a winning photo?
No, the winning photos will be marked as "Winning Photo" in your Profile page and cannot be voted on or have views counted in any future photo contests.
What prizes will be given?
This will be decided on a monthly basis. The rewards will consist of cash, clothing, etc.Also, this will be announced in the Fanranker Blog or in the Special Announcement section of the site once you are logged in.
What is a Fanvatar?
A Fanvatar is another name for your member profile. Each members' profile will be given a USD value based on the members' activity within the site.
When does the contest start and end?
The Fanvatar contest is a monthly and annual contest. In regards to the monthly contest, there will be a countdown timer shown every month to let you know how many days are left in the contest.
How will I know if I won?
The winning Fanvatar and name of the recipient will be listed in the Contest Winners tab on the home page under "Monthly Fanvatar". This will be updated every month.
How are the Fanvatars valued?
The Fanvatars are valued in USD and it is based off the amount the members gain or lose per the Fanranker "Point System". Please refer to the "Point System" category on this page for more details.
When does the contest start and end?
The Fanvatar contest is a monthly and annual contest. In regards to the annual contest, there will be a countdown timer shown in the Contest Winners tab under "Annual Fanvatar" to let you know how much time is left. Fanranker.com launched on 08/01/09 so the contest will end one year from that date.
How will I know if I won?
The winning Fanvatar and name of the recipient will be listed in the Contest Winners tab on the home page under "Annual Fanvatar". This will be updated every year.
How are the Fanvatars valued?
The Fanvatars are valued in USD and it is based off the amount the members gain or lose per the Fanranker "Point System". Please refer to the "Point System" category on this page for more details.
When will the winner receive the 1% equity in Fanranker.com?
The winner will instantly be entitled to 1% equity in the Fanranker.com site. If the site is ever sold, the member will receive 1% of the selling price. However, the member may also choose to opt out in 5 years after his or her contest winning date and will receive 1% of Fanranker.com's current value.
What is the Point System?
The Fanranker Point System is valued in virtual USD and it assigns a value to your activity within the site which is counted towards your monthly and annual Fanvatar(profile).
How often are my points updated?
This is a real time environment, therefore, the points are constantly updating and being reflected in your monthly and annual Fanvatar.
What are the values for the Point System?
All values in USD | Blog Views: 0.01 | Blog Written: 0.10 | Blog Followers: | Blog Comments(Positive): 0.01 | Blog Comments(Negative): -0.03 | Poll Views: 0.01 | Polls Written: 0.05 | Poll Comments(Positive): 0.01 | Poll Comments(Negative): -0.02 | Polls Answered: 0.03 | Polls Deleted: -0.02 | Opinion Views: 0.01 | Opinions Written: 0.03 | Opinion Comments(Positive): 0.01 | Opinion Comments(Negative): -0.02 | Opinion Agree: 0.02 | Opinion Disagree: -0.01 | Opinions Deleted: -0.02 | Profile Views: 0.01 | Non-Login Per Day: -0.05 | Fan Event RSVP: 0.05 | Fan Event Deleted: -0.05 | Fan Event Comments(Positive): 0.01 | Fan Event Comments(Negative): -0.02 | Photo Contest Wins: 2.50 | Fan Photo(Trash-it): -0.05 | Fan Photo(Rank-it): 0.20 | Fan Photo Comments(Positive): 0.01 | Fan Photo Comments(Negative): -0.02 | Fan Photo Deleted: -0.25 | Fan Photo Views: 0.01 | Blog(Rank-it): 0.20 | Blog(Trash-it): -0.05 | Blog Deleted: -0.03 | Trivia Created: 0.05 | Trivia Answered(Correct): 0.05 | Trivia Answered(Incorrect): -0.03 | Trivia Time Expired: -0.03 | Trivia Deleted: -0.02 |
How do I create a sound entry for this contest?
Remember, this is for All-Star members only. Once you login to the site, mouseover the "My Apps" link and click the "Sunday Sound Bites" link. There you may create a sound bite. Simply follow the instructions in the panel on the left hand side.
How is the winner decided?
The general public and other members will vote on the listed sound bites. Ranking will be determined by the net value of Rank-it/Trash-it points and page views. THe member with the highest rank at the end of the weekly contest will be deemed the winner.
What if there is a tie?
The member with the earlier sound bite upload to the Fanranker site will be deemed the winner.
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