It seems awfully clear to me....and I was asleep on the other side of the world [my side, obviously] when this was announced.

What's so hard about - being the 1 millionth registered user of Impulse who has purchased something with Impulse?

OK...the hard bit is...it won't be me....

...but acually what it all means is...I'm happy for Stardock's/Impulse's success....and for whomever is the lucky 1 millionth...

That right there was never said Jafo...until you said it.  Now I'm clear.

That customer is getting rewarded for what 999'999 previous customers has achieved, it takes the joy out of this otherwise really great event.

In the Op comment....in this thread.

in this one.... https://forums.wincustomize.com/343545 

And probably elsewhere as well...

OK, so it's just the three words...but what they add up to is ---- millionth [person to register and use] Impulse [to purchase something and thus be a] customer.

'tisn't hard, honest....

This is like the Cell phone company giving crazy deals on a cool phone to new customers.  The loyal customers can pay full price and jam it up where the sun doesn't shine.  Ah marketing, why take care of the ones you already have.  Obviously, they can't give everyone a $4000 PC, but why give one at all.  Give the one millionth customer a few free My Color themes, or equivalent.  $4000 PC is extravegant.  This just leaves a bad taste.

QFT. There were about 3 conflicting sides to the coin. What you quoted was not the only story given.

Gets confuing when 3 different people tell us three different things. who is to know what is true or not.

<rant>It sure looks like a lot of people are upset over such a little thing.  I suspect it's just the vocal minority, but here's a thought.

Why would anyone feel cheated because of a giveaway like this?  Does some random person getting something affect you somehow?  Did you not get value for money when you made your purchase?  Talk about a sense of entitlement. 

If you want the same chance of winning this machine as this random unknown does, just download Impulse under a new name and email and buy something.  Problem solved.  There's no guarantee though. You'll only have the same chance as anyone else.

You might also want to complain about some random person winning the lottery.  Sucks to be you, huh? </rant>

Other thoughts - Congrats to whomever wins the machine.  And congrats to Stardock for reaching this milestone.   

At last....the voice of reason....

Jafo posts some Karma points...

No, I don't. I wouldn't be a new customer. And you're actually condoning fraud by suggesting this.

Not at all the same thing, I can buy a lottery ticket too.

Someone will be getting a $4000 computer because I was one of 999'998 other people who bought something from impulse.... Yes, I think it's wrong, minority or not.

Aye but it makes be wonder, that that millionth customer might not want the computer, they might not even know that they're competing. Maybe they're an office user who wants windowblinds and has no need for a big gaming rig Better have a raffle

Not really.  Just use one of your other personalities.  

I'm not actually upset over anything, I just wanted clarification on who was eligible.  If I were eligible, I might consider buying Demigod right now instead of waiting, on the off chance I might win the PC.  If I didn't, no big whoop, as I still got something I wanted.  It was all about clarification to me.  Jafo says it was so clear but it wasn't.  3 different people said three different things.

I don't have a sense of entitlement in regards to this or anything else.  I simply wanted to clearly understand who was or was not eligible.  JAFO made the clearest answer and so I understand and consider the matter closed.

Speaking for myself, I do not feel I am entitled to anything.  I did get value for my money spent.  I was merely trying to convey the fact that you do not see existing customer appreciation too much anymore.  The appreciation goes to new or prospected customers.  But that is business.

Everyone will be fine and this will pass.  But a forum is in part for speaking your mind.

Well said, messiah1 and picardsm.  My rant wasn't directed at you.  It was just a general feeling that the thread seemed to be taking on.

For me, I already have a system virtually identical to the one mentioned.  Except mine's a lot slower.  And cheaper.  And not nearly as good.

I'm not upset either, just disappointed. I still think the products and people (at least the people I've been in contact with) are great, but the Stardock way to handle PR is horrible. I knew that before, this thing just enforced my opinion.