Using the words "sweeps" or "contest" in username/emails

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allysonblake

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Using the words "sweeps" or "contest" in username/emails

Hi everyone...im new to the site and been sweeping for about a year now. I have had a few big wins (two trips) and also lots of smaller wins like gift baskets, jewelry, tshirts, etc.

I was reading this FB post a while ago and it got me thinking - wondering what you all think and would suggest here? Do you know of any vendors/companies that might reject a winner or potential winner bc they have the word "sweeps" or something like that in their email address? I have an email account just for contest and it does have "sweeps" in the name, so it got me to thinking.

It would be pretty unethical for a company to do that, but I would also hate to be looked over or miss out on a win because of my screenname, twitter handle or email address!

Do most people avoid those words? Is it worth changing everything? Or in your experience is it typically a non-issue ? Thanks so much , this site has really helped me so much these past few weeks!
 
I can't imagine that it would matter in your email address. Considering that you are winning, I wouldn't worry too much about it. For all they know maybe you like cleaning the carpet or you might be a chimney sweep!! :)
 
my e-mail address is lecesweep so I've often wondered the same thing! I keep winning though... so it must not be making too much of a difference
 
Same here! Well not the same email address, lol, but yeah thinking the same! I have won two trips in a year and continue to win smaller things so I am not as worried now, but i have read that some bloggers and smaller companies do "judge" sweeps email addresses - oh well! I'm keeping mine for now - unless I stop winning, then I'll change it up

lecesweep42 said:
my e-mail address is lecesweep so I've often wondered the same thing! I keep winning though... so it must not be making too much of a difference
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