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ozm8ey
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Has pretty much every country except Australia, it even has new zealand. This has got to be discrimination :(

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  • Acrolas
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    New Zealand does not require a permit or license to run promotions. But with the total prizes on this sweepstakes being valued at more than $11,000 USD, Australia does require a permit.

    So no, not discrimination.

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  • LordGavus
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    Not discrimination. Its to do with local laws surrounding sweepstakes and gambling.

    Someone dug up all of the Australian requirements last time they did the sweepstakes.
    Its a shame because I'd love a crack at those prizes.
  • Taleof2Cities
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    The forums search feature is your friend, @ozm8ey.

    Don’t forget to use it every once in awhile. ;)

    Edited by Taleof2Cities on November 5, 2019 12:52AM
  • starkerealm
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    Yeah, you can thank the Aussie government for this. :(
  • ozm8ey
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    Can I just put I live in New Zealand instead even though I live in Australia?
    Edit also: In Queensland, these sweeps, also known as Calcuttas, can be conducted without a permit so long as the gross ticket sales are under $50,000.
    Edited by ozm8ey on November 5, 2019 1:22AM
  • RefLiberty
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    At least you can be proud that you are living in the country that closely monitor gambling and promotions operations.

    :smiley:
  • SirAndy
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    ozm8ey wrote: »
    This has got to be discrimination :(
    I don't think discrimination means what you think it means.
    Unless you mean your country (presumably being Australia) making it difficult(er)(ish) for ZOS to run the sweepstakes there.

    You might want to read up on your local laws before accusing people of discrimination ...
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  • ozm8ey
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    SirAndy wrote: »
    ozm8ey wrote: »
    This has got to be discrimination :(
    I don't think discrimination means what you think it means.
    Unless you mean your country (presumably being Australia) making it difficult(er)(ish) for ZOS to run the sweepstakes there.

    You might want to read up on your local laws before accusing people of discrimination ...
    shades.gif

    Trust me we're like the most hated people on the planet. I have been verbally abused online just for living where I do. Also that discrimination thing I was joking. I was just wondering why Australia wasn't there thats all :)
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    Blame the laws in Australia.
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    ozm8ey wrote: »
    SirAndy wrote: »
    ozm8ey wrote: »
    This has got to be discrimination :(
    I don't think discrimination means what you think it means.
    Unless you mean your country (presumably being Australia) making it difficult(er)(ish) for ZOS to run the sweepstakes there.

    You might want to read up on your local laws before accusing people of discrimination ...
    shades.gif

    Trust me we're like the most hated people on the planet. I have been verbally abused online just for living where I do. Also that discrimination thing I was joking. I was just wondering why Australia wasn't there thats all :)

    I thought is was people from Sweden? I must be watching all the wrong shows. I did once long ago ask a guy from New Zealand if he was from Australia and he cursed me a good full minute. So maybe you are right.
    and then the parrot said, "must be the water mines green too."
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    kargen27 wrote: »

    I thought is was people from Sweden? I must be watching all the wrong shows. I did once long ago ask a guy from New Zealand if he was from Australia and he cursed me a good full minute. So maybe you are right.

    We have a friendly rivalry between Australia and New Zealand and don't like to be mistaken for each other. But we love our NZ cousins <3

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    lol this happens literally EVERY SINGLE TIME there is a sweepstakes thing

    come on Australia :p
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    Edited by BRogueNZ on November 6, 2019 4:57AM
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    Yeah, its our stupid local laws, they'd have to register it as a lottery in most states.
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    ozm8ey wrote: »
    Has pretty much every country except Australia, it even has new zealand. This has got to be discrimination

    Nations have different laws and contests are not able to comply with every single law. They must omit nations and locals where they context does not comply. That is not a basis for discrimination.

    Heck, I do not see Brazil, Italy, England and many other nations. Somewhat of a strong and baseless claim to accuse Zos of discriminating against AUS.
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    ozm8ey wrote: »
    Trust me we're like the most hated people on the planet. I have been verbally abused online just for living where I do.

    I have a couple of friends from/in Australia. Nicest people you'll ever meet ...
    beerchug.gif

    Edited by SirAndy on November 5, 2019 4:03AM
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    Zenimax should care enough about all their clients to compensate those that can't participate in the sweepstakes..

    I want the sweetstakes 🍰🍬🍭🍦🍨🍧

    Hey maybe zenimax could give us some free houses 🐴

    Also, Americans dont hate aussies they just forget we got feelings 😜
    Edited by Recent on November 5, 2019 4:25AM
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    Emathides wrote: »
    kargen27 wrote: »

    I thought is was people from Sweden? I must be watching all the wrong shows. I did once long ago ask a guy from New Zealand if he was from Australia and he cursed me a good full minute. So maybe you are right.

    We have a friendly rivalry between Australia and New Zealand and don't like to be mistaken for each other. But we love our NZ cousins <3

    Yeah im calling bs on this, just ask all the kiwis living in aus as second class citizens, unable to access various social services
    Edited by Scottfree2 on November 5, 2019 4:37AM
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    Edited by BRogueNZ on November 6, 2019 4:56AM
  • DuckInRealLife
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    Recent wrote: »
    Zenimax should care enough about all their clients to compensate those that can't participate in the sweepstakes..

    I want the sweetstakes 🍰🍬🍭🍦🍨🍧

    Hey maybe zenimax could give us some free houses 🐴

    Also, Americans dont hate aussies they just forget we got feelings 😜

    Wont happen. Cause realistically, it's not their problem.
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    Scottfree2 wrote: »
    Emathides wrote: »
    kargen27 wrote: »

    I thought is was people from Sweden? I must be watching all the wrong shows. I did once long ago ask a guy from New Zealand if he was from Australia and he cursed me a good full minute. So maybe you are right.

    We have a friendly rivalry between Australia and New Zealand and don't like to be mistaken for each other. But we love our NZ cousins <3

    Yeah im calling bs on this, just ask all the kiwis living in aus as second class citizens, unable to access various social services

    I wonder what welfare is like for Australians in Kiwi Land
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    To troll the antipodes, just give subtle impression you don't know difference between Austria and New Xenaland.

    But I'd rather just play a fun MMO with generally smoothly running servers. I wish someone would release one some day.
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    rpa wrote: »
    To troll the antipodes, just give subtle impression you don't know difference between Austria and New Xenaland.

    But I'd rather just play a fun MMO with generally smoothly running servers. I wish someone would release one some day.
    I thought the only difference was they added a star to the flag and made the stars red, otherwise it's all the same right? :trollface:
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    A 300 ping is all we need.
  • Raisin
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    "Almost every country"

    It has like what, 18? :D
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    @ozm8ey Different countries, different laws: if you need to blame someone, blame the people who make the laws.

    @Recent Compensations for not being able to join?! LOL It won't happen, it's just delusional to think ZOS has to give some players a compensation.
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    redlink1979 wrote: »
    @ozm8ey Different countries, different laws: if you need to blame someone, blame the people who make the laws.

    @Recent Compensations for not being able to join?! LOL It won't happen, it's just delusional to think ZOS has to give some players a compensation.

    I was just joking and making light of the situation, hence my humour , ok so im weird but i thought it was funny 😆😆😆😆
    People need to relax a bit on these forums
    Edited by Recent on November 6, 2019 3:53AM
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    DuckInRealLife wrote: »
    Recent wrote: »
    Zenimax should care enough about all their clients to compensate those that can't participate in the sweepstakes..

    I want the sweetstakes 🍰🍬🍭🍦🍨🍧

    Hey maybe zenimax could give us some free houses 🐴

    Also, Americans dont hate aussies they just forget we got feelings 😜

    Wont happen. Cause realistically, it's not their problem.

    I was just having a bit of light hearted fun....😆😉
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