I think it was probably a bad idea to jump in and try marketing that way, but I also honestly think someone should have tried to proof the text for them, and tell them in very basic language WHAT they did that was received badly and why, and what the RIGHT move would have been. I don't fault anyone for their reaction, I think there is alot of wit in alot of the responses, but IF you give the person ANY benefit of the doubt, and actually LOOK into who they are and what they are TRYING to do, it MAY actually be a vuable asset to have on your side as far as being some one who is obviously NOT affraid to jump in head first and TRY something.. (granted if you are going to do that you should have thicker skin), BUT like I said. IF someone would have just actually entertained the idea that it was a legit attempt to do something OTHER then collect $50.00 and ALL THE OWNERSHIP RIGHTS to every entry for their contest, it is within the realm of possibilities that you would have found a well intentioned but unprepared person trying to create an actual opportunity...

just seems like people (all of US) are SOOO defensive !!!