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04/22/2006 6:07 PM Alert 

Mods posted this on the official site-

Okay, folks, the official word is:

Any voting that is more than one vote per call is power voting, and if power voting is detected, all votes from that number for that show are thrown out.

What does this mean? Basically, it means one vote per phone call, which is what you do when you vote manually throughout the entire 2-hour timeframe. So, can you vote 300 times? Yes. If you dial 300 times.

Don't use computer programs that allow you to vote thousands of times or send out 250 votes with one text message. This is considered power voting
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04/22/2006 6:20 PM Alert 
Thanks for the heads up, Bigshady. We don't need to take any chances on our votes not being counted so make sure you read this, McPhans. =) Let us know if anyone else hears any word on the situation.
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04/22/2006 6:56 PM Alert 
OK guys, when a computer program is used to vote via a standard modem, it is 1 vote per call, exactly like if you used your fingers. The computer "picks up" the phone, dials the number, listens for the other side to answer, then hangs up. There is no way AI or anyone else can tell that the computer is dialing and not you. The only "power voting" that AI can detect and discard is done using expensive multi-line business systems (think telemarketers). The guys doing this claim to get in tens of thousands of votes in 2 hours, whereas your computer can only dial as fast as you can using the redial button on your phone. It's just one additional step of automation. Plus if you have Cingular like me, you can be busy texting hundreds of votes while your computer is dialing.

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04/22/2006 9:57 PM Alert 
Perhaps they should use the system we have in the UK for our version of the show. Every vote costs you around $1 (or just slightly under).


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04/22/2006 11:11 PM Alert 
Thanks for the info!!

But In my definition of using the term POWER VOTING has always been:

** Dial and Redial non stop for 2 hours!
** Maniac Voting... means staying on the phone dialling for 2 hours... and text messaging re sending votes for 2 hours.

So nothing implying towards illegal votes... but the info you put there is good information tp make sure people keep on dialling.
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04/23/2006 12:32 AM Alert 
Hmmm... So where would I go about getting one of those "legal" dialing programs? I mean, I would have every intention of texting and dialing votes the entire 2 hours also, but 3 methods seems even better than 2.
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04/23/2006 8:22 AM Alert 

Hi, you can go to any of these 2 sites to download their dialing programs:

www.speedyvote.com or www.americanidolvotingsoftware com

To download either of the programs, you have to pay along the range of $20-$30.  You can pay thru paypal or by using your credit card.  I'm actually trying next week the program I downloaded from americanidolvotingsoftware.com  It seems easy to use and is much cheaper.  All you need to have is a modem connected to a standard phone line.  It automatically dials for you and re-dials once it gets a busy signal.

I'll be using this so that I can also use my cellphone to vote for Katharine while the computer does the other voting for me. .  Hope this helps.

 
Posted By JxAxDxExD on 04/23/2006 12:32 AM
Hmmm... So where would I go about getting one of those "legal" dialing programs? I mean, I would have every intention of texting and dialing votes the entire 2 hours also, but 3 methods seems even better than 2.


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04/23/2006 8:57 AM Alert 

Just want to make sure that it is alright to actually redial each time on my phone for the 2 hours as I've been doing.  I'm a bit confused as to how if you are re-dialing that you could vote more than once each call.

 

Anyway, I'll keep re-dialing as I've been doing for the 2 hours and hopefully that's alright.

 

Thanks,

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04/23/2006 9:44 AM Alert 
Just want to make sure that it is alright to actually redial each time on my phone for the 2 hours as I've been doing. I'm a bit confused as to how if you are re-dialing that you could vote more than once each call.

Anyway, I'll keep re-dialing as I've been doing for the 2 hours and hopefully that's alright.



What you are doing is correct... Bigshady was pointing out for the extreme votings, which i wonder how that can be done with 1 call u get 1000 votes in LOL...

Just stick to 1 call 1 vote in and redial like its your last day on earth!... whatever phone or computer dial u are using... she should be safe.
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04/23/2006 9:51 AM Alert 
Anyway, I'll keep re-dialing as I've been doing for the 2 hours and hopefully that's alright.

As bigshady, who started this thread says below, IT'S OK TO DIAL (i.e., RE-dial, 300 (or any number of times)!!
What does this mean? Basically, it means one vote per phone call, which is what you do when you vote manually throughout the entire 2-hour timeframe. So, can you vote 300 times? Yes. If you dial 300 times.
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04/23/2006 10:43 AM Alert 

 

 

    HEY McPHANS! TUESDAY'S FAST APPROACHING!!!

 

.....SO ONCE AGAIN IT’S TIME FOR US ALL -- INCLUDING US FORUM COMMENT WRITERS + ANYONE LIVING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES + THOSE WHO FEAR MAKING A WIFE OR GIRLFRIEND JEALOUS, TO GET OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONES & ‘LEAP INTO ACTION’ (as my boss in the space program often says)!!!!!

 

LET’S CALL OR EMAIL ALL OUR FRIENDS & ASK THEM TO RAPIDLY REDIAL EVERY PHONE THEY HAVE (OR TEXT MESSAGE IF THEY HAVE CINGULAR’S TXT MSG PKG) FOR KATHARINE THIS TUESDAY NITE & EVERY TUESDAY NITE STARTING RIGHT AFTER THE LAST SONG, AND UNTIL THE LINES ARE BUSIED OUT JUST OVER 2 HRS LATER!

 

[Just below, in blue type & quotes, I’ve included the email/phone message I’ve been using for about 2 weeks with GREAT results – this updated version includes a video link so the recipient can easily see Kat’s performance of "You’re Bringing Out The Elvis in Me" on AI ...try the link yourself ...you’ll like it!]

 

 

         SUGGESTED EMAIL OR PHONE MESSAGE TO FRIENDS, RELATIVES OR ACQUAINTANCES

 

(You're encouraged to copy/paste the text in quotes below into a text editor, modify it as you may care to, then email it to everyone in your address book and/or use it as a phone script):

 

"Dear __________, I’m emailing you (or calling you) to ask a HUGE favor. If you can receive a live telecast of Fox’s American Idol, could you please watch it Tuesday (it airs at 8pm Eastern Time  every Tuesday) ....And If you agree with me that contestant Katharine McPhee gives the best performance (here comes the big favor I’m asking for)....

 

.....PLEASE RAPIDLY REDIAL EVERY PHONE YOU HAVE TO VOTE FOR KATHARINE TUESDAY NITE, STARTING RIGHT AFTER THE LAST SONG & UNTIL THE LINES ARE BUSIED OUT ABOUT 2 HRS LATER. (Since it’s an 866-type number it’s FREE, no matter how many times you dial, and she’ll receive 1 vote each time the number rings for you.) [OR, IF YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE CINGULAR’S TEXT MESSAGE PLAN, YOU CAN ALSO VOTE RAPIDLY & EASILY THAT WAY]

 

I know this is a gigantic favor to ask, but I have been following her on Tuesdays for quite a while and I’m afraid she may be in danger of being "voted off" because there are lots of angry, hateful comments about Katharine by viewers all over the Internet. Many of these negative comments are obviously a twisted expression of jealousy or envy. Other negative commentors must simply believe Katharine is too good to be true --that she’s really a Hollywood fabrication, not the gifted natural performer I am convinced she is! In my opinion, Katharine McPhee is the most talented (therefore the most likely to be successful) of ANY contestant in American Idol’s history! It would be a travesty if excessive "popularity contest voting" caused her to lose!

 

Thanks! I'll be forever indebted to you!

 

(Your Name)

 

PS: Take a couple minutes to watch Katharine perform on American Idol. Just click here, then scroll down & click the "Play" button:   http://musebay.com/2006/04/05/katharine-mcphee-youre-bringing-out-the-elvis-in-me/

 

PSPS: It’s a good idea to try out & compare any different links such as cell, land line, VOIP, etc that you have access to, since busy signals can result from traffic anywhere along the signal path, as well as at the receiving end. And this can vary dramatically from time to time & from locale to locale! (However, I also believe just plain old re-dialable phones work fine, and they’re FREE for 866 #’s. Please email or call me if you have any questions – I’d love to hear from you.)"

 

                [I've also posted this on a couple of related threads because of it's importance]

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04/23/2006 11:54 AM Alert 
Thats good nasaman!

Everyone do the spreading the best way u can think of.... you can use the same concept and use the delivery as comfortable as you want... the main goal is to recruit!
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