Worried about autofill disqualifying me..

[firefly30]

I didn't used to use autofill, but now I do because I injured my wrist. It seems like since using autofill I'm not winning as much. I use Google Chrome's autofill and I've noticed that the boxes where I enter my info don't turn white unless I manually make a keystroke. Could my autofilled entries be disqualified? Do the websites have a way of knowing if you entered manually or by using autofill?

 

[amyshulk]

I didn't used to use autofill, but now I do because I injured my wrist. It seems like since using autofill I'm not winning as much. I use Google Chrome's autofill and I've noticed that the boxes where I enter my info don't turn white unless I manually make a keystroke. Could my autofilled entries be disqualified? Do the websites have a way of knowing if you entered manually or by using autofill?

firefly30 - have you read this thread ;

Roboform links & Q&A
http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/forum/tech-computer-help/61-roboform-links-q.html

Roboform

It's a form filler, nothing more. Most sponsors get that and don't consider robo "automatic entry" - they are referring to "bots" or programs that enter FOR you.

lwaxana:

A "bot" is an automated program that can be used for manipulating numerous email addresses, often for purposes of fraud. Sometimes cheaters write scripts that enter contests multiple times using many different email addresses for one person. The existence of bots is one reason why so many sweepstakes sites use "Captcha" code (words, letters, or numbers that you have to type in), so that they can make it difficult for non-humans to enter.

However, some do say it is a macro, and therefore not allowed. Every person has to make the decision for themselves on whether or not to use Robo.

short answer is no, and what is meant by automated entry is what is known as a bot system that goes out and enters entries @ sites without even going to these sites , this is what sponsors are complaining about not autofill or robo-form.That is why they use security numbers that must be filled out in contests, and sometimes leave info that can't be filled out totally by a bot system which effects an auto fill system. That is why you still have to look and see that all the info is filled out.

 

[amyshulk]

firefly30 - I have no way of knowing what each sponsor requires, but the RULES will usually state "Must manually keystroke" or similar verbiage if they don't want you to use autofill/robo, HOWEVER, if they really meant that, they'd use a FLASH form which MUST be hand typed.

For forms that robo doesn't seem to fill all the fields, I usually click on the 1st field and tab thru to the enter button and then click submit or hit the ENTER key.