Talk:My GamesFever

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[edit] Criticism

I would love for there to be a Criticism section. Surely this is a scam that makes it's money by leaving people on the line for a long time just to rake in the cash per minute? Maybe I'll get around to researching some criticisms...

Particularly sad is the answers are so easy, clear and obvious, that this prompts people to call in that otherwise couldn't be bothered to. This will effect gambling addicts and the elderly.

Another problem is the incredibly obsessive compulsive production with it's incredibly repetitive sound effects as well as the hosts dialog. Can you say Teletubbies for "Stern-loving, 40-something, unemployed losers"?

With no ad breaks, it also "keeps people glued", in that same way that "breaking news" (car chases) and telethons do. Slimey. That tells you how much money that show sucks in.

Overall I find this show repulsive, not for the above superficial reasons but for the minds behind its creation and those others that let it exist. Quantumbuddha

The criticisms added by someone else on the article are unfortunately POV and have no references. I think its only a matter of time before there are plenty of sources to cite, however. Quantumbuddha
I was bored and entered by internet. I "won" and received an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability from MyGamesFever. They wanted a notarized copy of my Social Security Number. Needless to say, that is where my participation ended.
From http://www.gamesfever.tv/rules.html
9. Winner Verification:
An Entrant who the My GamesFever Host identifies as having correctly answered a Quiz live on air is the Potential Winner subject to the Sponsor’s verification of the answer given, and the execution by the Potential Winner of an affidavit of eligibility attesting to the Potential Winner's compliance with these Rules, a release of liability, a W-9 if requested; and where permitted a publicity release, all within ten (10) calendar days of the Program on which Entrant answered the Quiz live on air. Such Potential Winners will be required to provide proof of identity, age and ownership of the phone number used to enter. In the event that the Potential Winner is 18 years of age or older, but is considered a minor under the laws of his or her state of residency, the Prize will be awarded in the name of the Potential Winner's parent or legal guardian. Winners are responsible for all taxes on the Prize. 71.104.68.45

[edit] Chris Underwood

February 2, 2007 was his last day hosting the show.

[edit] FCC

How can they get away with this garbage. Another one is Play2Win. Can't the FCC investigate this. It's a scam alright. I totally agree Quantumbuddha. Murdoch has reached an all time low. The man's already a billionare, he doens't need to run a scam like this to make money.

I'd like to delete that sentence about web entries have lower odds of being called. Xiner (talk, email) 15:23, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] scam?

i don't understand why everyone thinks this show is a scam? it doesn't cost money unless you text to enter. there is no way to call and enter that would make your phone bill go up. maybe it's just me but i don't see a scam element at all.

[edit] Missing content?

I have noticed that article has under gone a major editting and that text explaining its dubious cancellation has been removed. I thought it was well referenced. Why was it removed?--Kevin586 17:31, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Well on its official website, it says we'll be back soon! Ceddy06 22:47, 17 July 2007 (UTC)