As for 777coin and Bitvest, I don't think they should be in 'Active' category. They advertised themselves as open, get shitload of new applications (way more than free spots), most would set their sigs+avatars and effectively advertise them for free for weeks now, while Lutpin won't process application and won't give any update.
Lutpin has stated in the thread that applications are only looked at when he does payments. So anyone applying only needs to set their signature, avatar and text on that day. He is also consistent in only replying to successful applications. When I applied and was accepted into 777coin campaign a few months ago I was able to deduce that from spending 5 minutes going through the thread.
Yes, but he stated this somewhere in the thread, new applicants are not aware of that unless they decide to go through every post in the thread. Updating 1st or 2nd post wouldn't hurt.
Edit: Can you actually link me to Lutpin saying that you can set sig/avatar only after accepted? I've scan Bitvest thread before and it's not very clear at all.
Also, Lutpin's last entry in the Bitvest thread is this:
That was 9 days ago, still nothing. It takes literally seconds to write a quick update and let applicants know on what's causing the delay etc.
If this is tolerated, then why wouldn't someone apply this campaign model:
1- Advertised campaign, offer attractive rates. You can even use trusted escrow.
2- Never reply, don't accept/reject anyone, so you don't have to pay a single satoshi (since no one is officially accepted).
3- People will be losing patience and moving on, but new ones will surely keep coming in.
4- Congrats, you got constant stream of free advertising.
