Sh*t happens John. When there's big money involved, it happens more often.
It was a big thing when you started it but it seemed to have dropped off the face of the planet for a while. Maybe it was long time wise. I think a weekly or bi-weekly reminder on your blog and blog.v7n.com certainly would've helped get more people involved.
The nomination period was also not very publicized so that didn't help either.
If I may ask, what v7n schwag were you thinking of?
Oh, I still love you John.
