Quote from TraderZones:
How does the phrasing of your original post not look like a PR release, as if you were affiliated with the organization?
Quote from TraderZones:
And how is your contest that gives out money funded? By being benevolent, or somehow charging along the line?
Quote from TraderZones:
And how is your info that is "interesting and can help visitors of ET" different than all the other spammers seeking free publicity? You somehow think that they wouldn't say the same about their product/service???
Fine, you deserve the following award:

Quote from Fat:
Everything is simple: we are along with the Sponsors spent money to organize and conduct the ATC. We do not earn money on this event. We just spent them.
TERMS OF SERVICE:
6) Advertisements and solicitations of any kind are strictly prohibited unless you are a paying site sponsor.
Quote from asap:
imo, the championship information is interesting for any visitor that lurks around ET.
traderzones is the typical frustrated chump that posts all kinds of crap on ET in a hopeless attempt to cry for some attention after being beaten up by the market one more time. the main reason he went nuts over the championship was that it reminds him of what a loser he is.

Quote from eagle:
I believe semi-automated trading is sounding, but fully automated is something ridiculous.
Quote from ave331:
Nassim Taleb's "Fooled by Randomness" may have an answer for this one.