Can anybody tell me the difference between this site and that other online sweepstakes site? Other than you have to pay for their membership and here it`s free! :roll:

I was there for almost 2 years yandrfan74, and left at the beginning of this year, so I really can't comment on what they have/don't have as far as sweeps tools now.

But when I was there? They seemed good to me - then again, it was the only site I frequented/was aware of at the time.  

Now of course, with all of the wonderful tools Ken (our oh so responsive Admin) has implemented - shortly after a member suggests it btw, instead of 6 months to a year of "It's coming" -  hands down, this site is MUCH better IMHO.

When I came here, I discovered a real community, full of caring people who aren't jealous of others, and who are genuinely happy for others when they win - it was SUCH a BIG difference on the whole, that it shocked me that I was fooled for so long!!!

But don't get me wrong - I met some wonderful, caring individuals there too - they just all happpen to be here now  :wink:  :lol:  8)

:D Part of being and becoming a winner is having a positive attitude. There is lots of that here.

A really, REALLY big difference, for me --

I used O-S for 6-9 months a few years back, and the only thing I won was a t-shirt.

I've used Sweeps Advantage this year since February, and I've won a TV, checks ranging from $25-1000, and a truck & trailer.

I'M NEVER GOIN BACK, BABY!   :lol:  :lol:

the winning is nice but I think it is frame of mind that gets those wins and the environment

I agree Wolfie!!  I have seen some of the cutest ones!  I love the little fellows and think they need some new friends!!

There are many nice people over there. Both sites have their positives and a supportive community.

The biggest difference to me in the two sites in the attitude on behalf of the management toward the members. Even though you have to pay them over there you are expected to toe the line, keep your mouth shut and behave with unquestioning loyalty towards the management at all times. They can and do ban you for little or no reason -- and in my case, they may not even inform you of the fact. If you paid them and got banned -- well, tough.

Here, a free site, the management is far more responsive, and changes are implemented when requested. I do not feel spanked or treated like a supplicant. These differences are important to me.

I, too, rarely used Shazam, but some people like it.

I do the same thing, which is to load my browsers with entry links and let them tab to the sites. Shazam is fine for some people, but I prefer not to fill my monitor with 20 open pages.

An honest comparison: The Other Site makes very clever use of color. When you save a sweep, the button changes to green. There are several parts within a sweep listing in different colors that makes the divisions easy to sort out. When you click on a link the browser changes the link to a different color, letting you know that you've clicked there before. They give you more parts of the sweep to click on like entry form and homepage. Moving from their system to SA's can be confusing.

This site has an excellent personal notes, which is sorely lacking over there. There is also a reminder feature which I haven't used, but it looks very good. There is no division between premium and free sweeps, so everybody is free to discuss any sweeps they want anywhere on the forum.

In a nutshell, both sites have good features, but this site keeps getting better and better, while the other one is static. Even better, this one is free.  :D

Thanks, amyshulk.

I love it here!  This site is the best I have seen because it does what one expects--->focuses on providing the best sweepstakes and grooming its members to be the best sweepers.  I like that there is no jealousy and everything is really what it is.

While many of us found SA based on similar circumstances, I think it is best if we focus on the good here.  

Yes, it took some adjustment here as the sites are set up very different.  But, here is what I think SA's strengths are:

1.  The people!  They are kind and friendly 99.9% of the time.  Yep there is always a resident problem, but I won't tell anyone ll1, so don't worry!   :lol: Yes, some days people are cranky, but usually, they know manners and respond appropriately.

2.  The features here are far ahead of those elsewhere and are improving daily.  Just check the announcement forum.

3.  You do not need to pay to belong.  That being said, please click on the banner ads on the top of the page and enter the SA sweepstakes.  This is where the funds to keep this site free are generated, so it is in our best interests to spend a few minutes to help out Admin.

4.  Admin is always here and always receptive to suggestions and quickly corrects problems.  They are friendly, supportive and fellow New England Patriots' fans!  What more could we ask for.

5.  Knowing the trouble many of us have had at another site, the members here welcomed us all without judgement and helped us navigate the site and encouraged us to participate in the SA family.

6.  I race through months end sweeps thanks to the sweeps check system.  Now, I can actually do my dailies almost everyday because of the added time I save.

7.  Sweeps are organized by categories.  This is so useful when you are short on time and just want to enter a certain ones like instants.

8.  Ken is an actual programmer and can make the changes we all want.  He is not a self taught computer geek, he is an actual professional who creates change.  He does not have to wait for the software company to issue updates.  This is by far the best part of SA.  

I am sure other sites have great reasons to be members there as well.  I like it here and I am grateful for the kindness and friendship shown to me here.  I think there is integrity here and true respect.  For me, it is worth all I endured to have come back and found how wonderful this site has become.

I think we should all focus on the positive at SA and forget the negativity that brought us here.   Anything else would be preaching to the choir and, since none of us like to have SA trashed, let's not spend time focusing on the negative energy from anywhere else.  It will just take away from our sweeping time!  

Now, go win big!   :mrgreen:

:lol: Sure, you just want the Queen to send you some more chocolate with more dark dove in it!   :roll:  :lol:

:lol: Yeah, sure!  I just read where you have been sneaking a certain embargoed member chocolate!   :shock: So, you know what that means, NO CHOCOLATE FOR YOU!   :twisted:

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Just because you have a huge post count does not mean you make up more than .01% of SA!  Put your ego in check!   :roll:  :P  :lol:

Yes, I saw! It was a surprise. Very useful, and looks nice, too.  8)