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Re:Take Buffett's Billion by jleehey on Monday March 17, 2014 @03:59PM (#7417666)
Hate to be the skeptic, but what's to guarantee that the winner will distribute the winnings evenly? It's not like the site has any official connection to the contest.
Re:Take Buffett's Billion by cjcenizal on Monday March 17, 2014 @04:13PM (#7417766)
Hey, I'm one of the guys working on this project. You're right, we're not sure how to make sure the winner splits the money with everybody, but given how unlikely it is that anyone wins at all, we're just focusing on executing the bracket distribution for now. If someone actually wins, figuring out how to get that person to split up the money is kind of a nice problem to have! Just think of the drama...!
Re:Take Buffett's Billion by bduerst on Monday March 17, 2014 @04:23PM (#7417840)
FYI - this isn't a good pitch to get me to sign up.

At least have a TOS saying you'll distribute the winnings.

Re:Take Buffett's Billion by thotpoizn on Monday March 17, 2014 @04:05PM (#7417706)
This is exactly what I was thinking. What's to stop someone from pulling a "Oh, hey, thanks for the winning lotto ticket..."

If the answer is "personal integrity and honor" then, well, call me a skeptic - but some people may just come up a little short after a billion-dollar soul searching.

Re:Take Buffett's Billion by ZoF on Monday March 17, 2014 @04:04PM (#7417700)
Came here to post this, especially because the wording about splitting the money seems purposefully vague.