I've been on CherryTap for a little while now and have noticed something that kinda bothers me.
I have nothing but respect for the US Soldier. They go places I could never go, see things that I could never see, and do things I could never do. I have several friends in Iraq right now, and have a brother who will be going overseas in a few months. I may not support my current government, but you can bet your bottom dollar that I support our troops.
Having said that, what's bothering me today is seeing a military man using his military status to win several contests here on CherryTap.
Not just one or two, mind you, but several contests.
Why does this bother me? Mostly because while he's here trying to win contests there are many other military profiles out there being overlooked.
To be truthful, it bothers me when anyone uses a certain 'status' to gain favor with someone else or win contests, instead of gaining favor by making friends.
Instead of saying, "Hey, vote for me and help me win because I'm military", why doesn't this person get to know the people on his friend's list? Why doesn't he earn points the honorable way like everyone else?
I've seen plenty of profiles here that have 'I'm a Military man's wife' or some such thing, and that doesn't bother me. I think they should be proud of who they are and what their spouses are doing.
I simply don't see any honor in using your military status to win contests instead of making a point of making friends and winning those contests honestly.... just like everyone else.
