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VOTING:
Q: What are the weird squiggly letters and numbers that show up on the voting form?
A: Please complete this step, otherwise we WILL NOT receive your submission. It's called a "captcha". It's a safeguard to make sure you are a human and not a program submitting information through this form. If you can't read the words.
Q: How do I find my baby's 4-digit number?
A: You must find your baby's# by looking through all of the thumbnails and let all your friends and family know which # to vote for.
Q: How do I vote?
A: Vote one of 2 ways:
a) Vote online: Make sure you are registered at the Q Baby Idol site. Then sign in and vote online where you find the right baby photo.
b) Text vote: Text the word "qbaby" (space) then the 4-digit number of the baby you'd like to vote for.
Q: When will voting begin?
A: Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 12:01am.
Q: When will voting end?
A: Friday, April 27, 2012 at 11:59pm.
Q: When will the winner be announced?
A: The winner will be announced on or after Monday, April 30, 2012. Listen to Q97.9 for an announcement.
Q: When sending multiple text votes, I do not always receive a response. Does that mean those votes aren't being counted?
A: If you send in numerous texts, you may not always receive a confirmation reply, however your votes are being counted. If you do not receive ANY auto-replies after voting, that may mean your votes are not going through.
Q: How can I see how many votes my baby is getting?
A: You can't. Just like the show on TV, you won't know who wins until the end.
Q: How many times can I vote?
A: You may vote an unlimited amount. All votes must be submitted manually. Any use of software that automates the process of voting is prohibited. If the use of automated software is suspected in the submission of votes those votes will not be counted.
Q: Do I get charged extra when I text?
A: We DO NOT charge any extra fees for you to vote. Standard text rates apply per individual service plans.
Q: I still have questions and I need more help.
A: Submit questions and comment
HERE.
PHOTO SUBMISSIONS:
Q: What is the deadline for photo submissions?
A: 5:00pm EST on Friday, April 13, 2012. Photos received after this date and time will be disqualified.
Q: May I submit more than one photo?
A: No, only one photo per baby is allowed.
Q: What's the age restriction?
A: Two years old; up to 2nd birthday, born between 3/31/10 & 3/31/12.
Q: How do I know you got my photo?
A: You will receive a confirmation e-mail to let you know if your photo has been received and approved.
Q: I have twins. How do I submit them?
A: Twins should be submitted with one photo as one entry. This will make it obvious they are twins and not two separate entries of the same child.
Q: I have two childen under 2 years old. How do I submit them?
A: All photos should be submitted individually each by a legal guardian.
Q: What's a digital photo?
A: A digital photo is any photo that is a computer file rather than a photo you can hold in your hands. Most digital cameras and smart phones produce JPEG (.jpg) files.
Q: Is there an another way to enter my photo besides the website?
A: If you do not have web access, you may submit your photo in person at WJBQ studios, One City Center - Portland during regular business hours, Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm.
Q: When will voting begin?
A: Saturday, April 14, 12:01am.
Q: I still have questions and I need more help.
A: Submit questions and comment
HERE.
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