by FlipMode » February 4th, 2013, 5:08 pm
[quote="AdAstra"]The problem is that this has become (or has, perhaps, always been to some extent) a popularity contest, so I understand why these changes are needed.[/quote]
I don't think so. Almost every winner thread gets "You totally deserved it" kind of replies. Anyone who has won it deserved to win it, that's why we have nominations and voting.
Saying it is a popularity contest implies past winners didn't win fairly which, well is a bit harsh to say the least.
And one more thing, this is from the October 2012 nominating thread...
[quote]- You can now nominate up to 5 people
- Only members that have been on the forum actively for 3 months can be nominated
- Reasons MUST be given and be a good reason (Don't just nominate your friends)[/quote]
We already had this rule anyway so it was literally pointless in making this thread, in the announcements section no less. You announced a thing we already had?