# Why do Dopers start contests regarding grave matters?

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**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [October 13, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-dopers-start-contests-regarding-grave-matters/973159 "2022-10-13T02:25:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-dopers-start-contests-regarding-grave-matters/973159/224 "2022-10-15T00:33:37Z")

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> [@Max\_S](#):
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> The definition of gambling could be modified so as to require a bet or other form of stake to be risked. That’s almost the standard definition. But in doing so, the linked thread would no longer qualify as gambling.

No, it’s **the** definition. Gambling requires the opportunity for loss of something; a risk is involved. You’re not going to find an authoritative definition which doesn’t include that.

I’ll also note that “betting”, which is a part of gambling, is forbidden by [our board’s rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reorganized-sdmb-rules/968857), so of course neither that thread nor any other threads on this board have gambling. If you ever see one though, I’m sure the moderators would appreciate if you sent a report about it.

Bottom line, no gambling has occurred. This whole thread is based on raving nonsense. We point and laugh at the silly person. A great time is had in the jolly old Pit.

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