It’s technically a ‘contest’, with an ‘entry fee’ - since there is the essay component, which should circumvent the unauthorized lottery (Scenario D) qualification. The overriding characteristic of a pyramid scheme is the promise of large profits based on recruiting other members to the scheme - which just isn’t an aspect of this particular contest.
[whisper]Don’t worry, I understand that most of your CPU’s resources are devoted to researching ways to overthrow our puny governments, tiny mistakes are bound to happen. :love:[/whisper]
