Friday is Prize Drawings!
Make sure you engage with the weekly board to automatically be enrolled for random winning!
Prize Drawing Timeline
Monday - Thursday
Engagement Period
- New weekly board published Monday
- Community engages throughout the week
- Points accumulate for weekly leaderboard
- Prize eligibility builds through participation
Friday 12PM Thailand
Auto-Drawing Cutoff
- Deadline: Noon Thailand time
- USA Time: Thursday night
- 12:05 PM: Automated system runs
- Instant notifications sent to winners
Fully Automated System
At exactly 12:05 PM Thailand time every Friday, our automated system:
- Finds all eligible participants who engaged before the 12:00 PM deadline
- Randomly selects winners using secure algorithms
- Immediately sends notifications to winners
- Updates public prize transparency pages
- No human intervention required - completely fair and automated!
Automated & Transparent Selection Process
Complete Transparency
Our prize system is fully automated and transparent. Here's exactly how it works:
Automated Timing
System runs exactly at 12:05 PM Thailand time every Friday - no delays or manual intervention
Eligible Pool
All verified users who engaged with the weekly board before deadline are automatically included
Random Algorithm
Cryptographically secure random selection - every eligible user has equal chance
Instant Notifications
Winners receive immediate in-app notifications with prize details and claim instructions
Public Records
All winners are publicly posted on the /prizes page for complete transparency
Backup System
Admin team can manually check for any missed deadlines as a safety backup
Eligibility Requirements (Automated Check)
The automated system checks these requirements at 12:05 PM every Friday:
- Verified Email: Must have confirmed email address
- Weekly Engagement: Must have upvoted, downvoted, or commented on weekly board
- Good Standing: Account must not be banned or suspended
- Prize Eligibility: Account must not be excluded from prizes
- Before Cutoff: Engagement must occur before Friday 12:00 PM Thailand time
How the Automated System Works (Technical Details)
Step 1: Data Collection
- Scans all weekly board interactions
- Identifies users who voted or commented
- Filters by eligibility requirements
Step 2: Winner Selection
- Uses Python's secure random.sample() function
- Selects exact number of configured prizes
- Creates official prize winner records
Step 3: Immediate notifications sent, public records updated, admin team notified of completion.
Where to Find Winners (Updated Automatically)
At 12:05 PM every Friday, the automated system immediately updates the /prizes page with new winners. No waiting, no delays!
Real-Time Updates
Prize pages are updated instantly when winners are selected. You can check the /prizes page right after 12:05 PM Thailand time to see the latest results!
Public Transparency
- Winners announced publicly
- Prize details and dates shown
- Builds community trust
- Celebrates achievements
Automated Notifications
- Instant: In-app notifications at 12:05 PM
- Automatic: Congratulations messages
- Detailed: Prize claim instructions
- Follow-up: Manual gift card emails from team
Next Steps
Won a prize? Learn about how the Mike's Blog team delivers prizes to winners!
Step 6: Prize DeliveryAutomated Timing
Friday 12:05 PM (Auto-allocation)
Thursday 11:05 PM
Thursday 8:05 PM
Friday 5:05 AM
Typical Prizes
- 2 Winners per weekly board
- $25 USD Amazon gift cards
- Digital delivery via email
- No shipping required
System Questions & Transparency
What if I miss the deadline?
The automated system only considers engagement before 12:00 PM Friday Thailand time. You'll be eligible for next week's drawing if you engage with that week's board.
Can I win multiple weeks?
Yes! There's no limit. Each week is independent - the system doesn't consider previous wins when selecting.
How do I know the system is fair?
Complete transparency: all winners are publicly posted, the selection algorithm is documented, and the admin team can verify results. The system is fully automated with no human bias.
What if the automated system fails?
The admin team has backup tools to manually check for missed deadlines and can trigger prize allocation if needed. However, the automated system has been thoroughly tested.
How many people typically participate?
Varies by week, but usually 5-15 eligible participants per drawing. The exact number is shown on public prize pages.