There are ~7 users that control almost everything. Most mods are pocketed by said plebian members. Mods erasing evidence, or closing off access to places I saw noted on some pages where a few of those 7 users were badmouthing and slandering other users in an old giveaway discussion, causing many higher level givers to abandon the site. I should have done the same. They were smarter than I was.The long-winded display on the page(s), the pure hatred for others, the jealousy of this little group. They have removed the most useful contributors because when you give away a lot of games, martyrdom may be necessary option to take when you are targeted by enough insecure sociopaths with inferiority complexities galore.If you were around several years ago you'd probably recognize me for shaking things up. I was giving out wishlisted non-bundled games more than most. I'd say each month I gave away more in games value than the entire steamgifts staff put together per 3 - 4 months. I maxed my sg level and kept on going within around a year or so.IF you find a way to actually start building a solid WINNING strategy and raise your "games given" rep, you'll be more likely to get in groups. One of the only things worth mentioning from steamgifts aside from real users there. Stay hidden! The good diamonds in the rough are there. It is too hard to find people through discussion, and it may make your stomach churn if you try to read through that mire of muck!Easier in the small bundle/non-bundle groups, if steamgifts still allows joining them. Better odds, but usually there are requirements to keep up with depending on the group, which can impact CV or odds. Or "you have to do x or y first ones".I had a clean record until a mod challenged "bumping my own thread". I had to stop it and that was my warning. I asked, "Where does it state this in the rules? How long is reasonable?" Didn't give answers, bait attempt for suspension. Staff is mostly blinded by inflated ego & maturity issues - too afraid & weak to admit they don't know something, or that they were wrong when they're called on it. Kneejerk reactions are commonplace, and mod approved if you are "one of theirs", in the clique. They can/will call any random action SPAM. You'll end up banned if they don't want you around. Nothing to do with rules.I was doing event for the winter steam sale, giving away top wishlisted games. I think people were upset at seeing my event knockitheirs down. A mod suspended me during my event, blocking me from the sale time. I had to literally & figuratively pay more for it as a result. The sale was over when suspension ended, The moderator even called me a jerk in the suspension. Bonus points! Insult to injury! They later apologized at least, so they knew it was wrong.Mod closed a useful thread I had about lyme disease awareness & prevention. I have late-stage lyme, so it's something I'm familiar with & cared about maintaining. It could save lives. How does that equate to a mod? "Let's close this topic".Most of the judge/jury/executioner stuff happens in those halls - only danger awaits those who dare venture in forums. You're asking for the boot when you attract too much attention.You will be ridiculed, shocked that humans can think with such extremist viewpoints, and then you see the ugly truth. You may feel ashamed that mods allow such madness, but it's not their fault. They're inept volunteers. Just keep low expectations on help or fairness. If you are good at examining subtleties, you will also find most mods are emotionally weak and feed off of the id/lower carnal nature for self gratification. I tried to point out vulnerabilities with those "gr. Wanted them to "Play Nice", as trust pilot puts it.Now on the plus side, it was good enough for me to give away some games. I gave a little over 4k. Everything else about it was fine early on. Just have to stay away from the public giveaways now (bots), find cool groups if they allow, and be as far away from forums as you can.Find bundle groups instead, or maybe try steam's group buys so you can go in with others on bundles and such if you want lower cost games with 100% (or close to it at least) chance of reward and very little risk. Create your own giveaways maybe?Trading is an alright idea, but risky until you can get a bit of +rep. A Steam-related idea is possibly starting an interesting curator off a steam group if you like writing. I have played hundreds of games through Steam's curator connect just by writing reviews. Devs/publishers & curator groups will notice if you are writing well. By developing a portfolio, it shows dedication.There's free games & also giveaways subs on reddit for Steam games too.BOTTOM LINE: Nobody cares. Could be good. Wasted opportunity and about 90% bad. Complete slag dung.Take Dr. McCoy's advice: "He's dead, Jim.".
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