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seeker13 Rookie Author Lansing Posts:7 Points:27,090 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 9:23:34 AM Ignore seeker13 Report Abuse When I stoped getting points yesterday I had gotten 1 Ticket for the Drawing and had 990 Points to start today, but after I posted 2 stations it said I still needed 260 points. Simple math they screwed me out of 500 points. And I do not like it. What the hell do they think? We are doing this for the Fun of it?

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Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 9:23:34 AM

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When I stoped getting points yesterday I had gotten 1 Ticket for the Drawing and had 990 Points to start today, but after I posted 2 stations it said I still needed 260 points. Simple math they screwed me out of 500 points. And I do not like it. What the hell do they think? We are doing this for the Fun of it?

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lross94 Champion Author Lexington Posts:1,568 Points:1,275,565 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2011 7:12:18 PM Ignore lross94 Report Abuse Seeker13, I am doing it for the fun of it. The free gas cards are just an added bonus. My wife actually complains that I spend too much time worried about my gas prices. Besides, I have never had any problems with being credited with earned points.
maxstar Champion Author Chicago Posts:18,471 Points:807,595 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2011 9:05:07 AM Ignore maxstar Report Abuse gvan, you are going to retire on gas cards?
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,518 Points:2,834,340 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2011 8:50:06 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse I'm doing it for the retirement benefits.
gougenator Champion Author Dallas Posts:29,842 Points:3,242,975 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2011 7:05:01 AM Ignore gougenator Report Abuse take it up with the moderators and not the "gas talk forums" ,there is a place for complaints :)
Conan1 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:3,979 Points:1,104,380 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2011 4:11:44 AM Ignore Conan1 Report Abuse Actually I am doing it for the fun of it! Plus the added fact we may also win a $250 gas card if you happen to get picked. Besides there being a lot of interesting people on here from all walks of life, all with different experiences.
Simonstudio Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:218 Points:54,975 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2011 5:04:21 PM Ignore Simonstudio Report Abuse Please get fun of this, or you might not have fun for several years... You need sheer luck to win the prize
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,656 Points:866,870 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2011 10:53:42 AM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse it will get sorted out. it has happened to all of us. good luck on the draw!
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,778 Points:2,893,660 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2011 6:10:34 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse Come on rookie, get in the game, they didn't cheat you out of anything, and if that did happen they would correct it.
mito09 Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,446 Points:713,885 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2011 6:10:06 AM Ignore mito09 Report Abuse I kinda thought it is was more of a public service to let others know the price of fuel in their area. Bummer about your points. Just like these people at Gas Buddy to skim points. I am SURE the additional ticket would have won something for you. I'll bet it's some shady Gas Buddy employee who's taking the points. Think about it. If he/she skimmed 1 point off of each GB member a day .. . .. BTW, does anyone know how many GB points I need for a Caribbean cruise?
dh0770 Champion Author Colorado Posts:6,987 Points:672,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2011 3:26:19 AM Ignore dh0770 Report Abuse It's because you got the 750 points for posting prices and it was telling you you need 260 more for your next 1000 level. Take 990 + 750 = 1740 which is 260 points from the next thousand!
MoneyLA Champion Author New Orleans Posts:479,154 Points:676,525 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2011 2:37:47 AM Ignore MoneyLA Report Abuse Just for fun.
a351c Champion Author Mississippi Posts:9,016 Points:1,695,685 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2011 12:12:31 AM Ignore a351c Report Abuse I think it updates on the hour
maxstar Champion Author Chicago Posts:18,471 Points:807,595 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 10:41:42 PM Ignore maxstar Report Abuse Actually I do this because I think it is a great site. It's benefits come from those who post prices for the benefit of all. In return I feel obligated to post prices as well. Sort of a give and take thing. Then there are those that contribute little but seem to complain the loudest. Contribute more and the points will take care of themselves.
tattoo666TX Champion Author Texas Posts:2,567 Points:344,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 10:09:10 PM Ignore tattoo666TX Report Abuse Sounds like fun to me!!
Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:25,958 Points:3,032,115 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 9:13:00 PM Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse I'm sorry but am I missing something in reading "We are doing this for the Fun of it?" Yes, actually, we are doing this for the fun of it. It's not a serious concern or a serious issue when people post gas prices anonymously, is it? You really think you were "screwed" out of something because you didn't get imaginary points for posting the price of gas at a station you happened to drive or walk by? You were "screwed" enough to say "What the hell do they think? My question would be, "What the hell do you think, complaining because something you posted anonymously didn't generate any "points" in order for you to get a "Ticket for the Drawing"? For that you're going to complain like you are? For pete's sake, get a life. Simply exit the program, go back into it, and post again. I hope the hell you have more important things in life to do and complain about. If you want to complain about something, as a 71-day member of Gas Buddy, why not complain why you have only been given credit for 21,420 points when you surely have posted for maximum points every day. Uh...you have, haven't you?
gomba1999 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:771 Points:367,110 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 8:10:23 PM Ignore gomba1999 Report Abuse I'm doing it to put good price info out for everyone in my area. A card would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath.
AFOS Champion Author Chicago Posts:30,383 Points:3,071,190 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 7:35:08 PM Ignore AFOS Report Abuse I had exactly one case where my point total did not increase after submitting prices (but the screen updated). I just submitted them again. Suggest you try the same.
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,155 Points:3,350,525 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 7:00:22 PM Ignore jes Report Abuse I'm also doing it for the fun of it.
ekelly7 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:18,291 Points:3,528,700 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 1:02:10 PM Ignore ekelly7 Report Abuse something else to fret about
buddyboy8160 Sophomore Author Florida Posts:235 Points:49,020 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 12:46:29 PM Ignore buddyboy8160 Report Abuse So what
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,023,800 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 12:45:21 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse Wow, Really. This is the worst crisis in your life? Grow up.
kookiwoogi Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,733 Points:2,772,065 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 11:11:23 AM Ignore kookiwoogi Report Abuse I am doing it for the fun of it. :)
TrixieNY Champion Author Buffalo Posts:2,702 Points:655,680 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 10:34:50 AM Ignore TrixieNY Report Abuse If that happened to me, I would cry myself to sleep and hope tomorrow was a better day