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2012 MTF Popularity Contest News Thread

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aka High School Backstabbing Contest.

Yes it is that time again. The ACC is over and now it is time to crown the most popular poster on MTF. MTF is in a bit of a flux these days with many new people.

I will take my cues from Nathii's running of the 2010 contest, a contest she ran exceptionally well.

1. This year's edition is run by myself, Johnny Groove and Freak3yman84.

2. The idea is to choose the most popular poster on MTF. Everyone has got their own definition of "popularity," but remember this is a positive contest - reversed to ACC. You vote for someone you like, find intelligent, think they're good contributors to the board, are charismatic, funny, awesome.

3. Nominations will run for a few days, maybe a week, until we get sufficient nominations. 128 probably, but maybe more or less. Seedings will be done by nominations.

4. You must have at least 300 posts to add a nomination because of the sad experiences with double accounts in the past (this gives some more safety). There are no restrictions to how many people you nominate, but you are only allowed to nominate a given poster once.

5. Note to everyone - if you want to insult someone, go to the ACC threads. This one is opened already now because word on a street says there will be also other contests and all should close before Christmas, when people are still around the computer and can participate.

6. We don't mind a little bit of controversy - it occurs every year and makes things more entertaining, but it needs to be at moderate level. You are allowed to give reasons to the votes and the previous editions have clearly showed on average basis this is *not* an arselicking contest (if you have doubts, take your time to read threads from the previous years rather than base of own first impression). Jokes are jokes, but if someone feels *seriously* harassed do not hesitate to send us a PM. We'd like to handle this behind the scenes alone or with a mod participation if unsolvable otherwise.

Reminder: A semifinalist from two years ago, bad gambler, not only didn't beg or campaign but was unaware he achieved that round! A finalist from last year, Peta Pan, didn't campaign herself and didn't have anyone else doing it for her! A semifinalist, adee-gee, was away from the computer in a foreign country and barely aware how he was progressing here! A quarterfinalist, TMJordan, was on holiday in Miami and didn't vote/beg/campaign/post at all! You cannot say only being fake nice during the contests lifts you up high here. No.

8. Withdrawals are generally not accepted especially for the reasons like "I am afraid I will not win," "This contest is run by a Rafatard and a manipulative bitch," "I may not get as many votes as I would like," "I was away for the whole year and nobody knows me anymore, and I probably will lose in R1," I am too old for this," "I don't have enough v-cash to buy votes and bad gambler's account disappeared so he won't give me a present," "A person who doesn't like me might vote for my opponent on purpose" If you really have a valid reason send us a PM and we will discuss it.

If there are any more rules that need to be discussed, I will add them here.
 
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#335 ·
Reasons to vote for Kowchi

Doesn't play pushers tennis.
Kind and lovable, yet spontaneous and confident
Willing to listen
Cooks nommy food
Is not an ass :D

Vote for Kowchi 2012 pop con
 
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#340 ·
WOW :eek: I didn't even know for this contest and I'm a 25th seed. :lol: :cool:
I trashed a qualifier in the first round as well, 36-2. :D If only winning my ITF futures matches would be so effortless.

Thank to everyone who voted for me and try to push into the 3rd round at least. I have similar seeding and expectations as Seppi lately.
I will vote for you guys to return the favour. ;)
 
#345 ·
Looks like I won my round with quite the comeback. I think my opponent was leading something like 7-1 at one point. Well, that's 2nd round for the 3rd year in a row. Not bad, I guess. Let's see if I live up to my seeding, though I probably won't :lol:
 
#355 ·
just like heaven voting against me, so pressed :haha:
 
#360 ·
dexter is currently the best show on television with season 4 still being the greatest season. i would say this season so far has pan out at well. i thought the first season of games of thrones was boring, but season 2 definitely brought the spark the show need. i can't wait until the new season starts.
 
#361 ·
Have you read the books for Game of Thrones? I love the books :) I'm definitely a part of that whole "fandom" especially since the series is still unfinished so there is a lot of speculation about a lot of different parts of the plot, and I love all that :p

I'm only one or two episodes in to the latest season of Dexter. I'm going to catch up on my next day off from work though. Which was season 4? Was that with Trinity? If so, I agree that it was the best season :yeah:
 
#366 ·
Speaking of tv shows, is Arrested Development any good?
 
#378 ·
Well, at least I've got a few votes this round facing a user who has 10 times more posts than me.





Yes. Very good.

It finished some years ago but now they decided to make a new season and a movie (will come out next year).
 
#367 ·
Am I the only one who has a hard time voting because I recognize most posters by their avatar and signature instead of their name :lol:?
 
#377 ·
I didn't even recognise my own posts when I switched to this avatar at first :lol:

Really had to look closely. But I seem to have spent enough time on MTF to know just about everyone by their user name :eek:
 
#381 ·
(28) Mark Lenders vs. Tonkie13 - mensa candidate
:lol:

Best voting reason :D Can't good rep you so just gave it a mention here.
 
#385 ·
(24) Litotes vs. ExcaliburII - Litotes seems like a great guy, but so is Pablo, and I've met Pablo in Umag so he takes it. Hope you won't mind too much, Litotes. :awww:
I don't know how anyone still left in the competition dare vote against me while I'm counting most of the votes. Deliberately miscounting is so easy... :devil:

Seriously, thanks for the kind words :) I'm am already at the stage where I have to vote against people I like a lot, so you have my complete forgiveness and I hope for theirs.
 
#387 ·
(1) tripwires vs. Tulipe - had 3 drinks and was drunk still two days later :worship:. tulipe is a great poster i don't know why she stop posting in the attention seeker thread.
I was never drunk. :rolleyes:

(44) gagsquet vs. finishingmove - i like both but i could never vote against my fellow comrade.
This hurts me. :sad:
 
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