I think the next question would be if the kos sufferd the same irregularities.
Seeing how they are such a huge conglomerate, I’m sure a lot of them used the same computers.
i noticed that in the rules it said that they were watching IP addresses and it said nothing about individuals on the same computer.
OK heres some real b.s. I just found out.
I just went there to check on my account.
Yesterday it showed that I voted for you once in all 4 categories. That would be a total of 4 votes. It displayed testerday that I voted 4 times.
Now (today) it shows that I only placed 3 votes.
My wife voted for you once in one category(before she knew there was 4 categories for you)
It looks like they took one vote from my total to compensate for the extra vote that came from this(my) computer.
Maybe voters choice is as scared of the kos as the DNC is.
I agree with Micky2–sounds like Kos got their panties in a bunch that an “upstart” quality blogger with less than a year blogging could outdo their filth.
But you know what? Those of us that know you and your writing? WE KNOW you’re the true winner…the whole situation just smells of Kos slime to me.
I think the whole thing is silly. But atleast, Eric, you write original material. I admire original material…look at all of the people who cut and paste other people’s work, sometimes without so much as a notation (I’m not asking for footnotes). Other blogs seems to spend their day combing the Internet for stories to post and then a one-line, “well I agree.” The a whole bunch of others are seemingly into children’s “breakfast cereals.” Its like a sand box out there, Eric. Go for quality, not quantity.
Don’t let up on them, you need to blog about the irregularities and have the people in your blog roll bring it up, let the whole internet know….sunlight the best disinfectant.
I’m not too familiar with all the makings of a huge blog like KOS.
And I dont want too seem too unimaginative here.
But I cant help thinking that the results of this election would have a lot to do with someone getting sponsorship or not.
If tahts the case then I would only suspect that theres money involved .
I cant swallow the glitch thing. Anyone who knows me wouldnt be surprised that I think like that , but I just cant help but smell a rat when I put it all together.
Eric, I certainly hope justice is done, but I know your character is top notch. When I asked you if a person can vote more than once (I was unsure of the rules) your reply was one of integrity and honesty. You certainly are no algore - if you were, you wouldn’t have gotten my vote. Blessings to you as you try to correct this injustice.
All…I rarely leave my own comments here, but did not want to do a whole new column about it. When I went to the site today, all the votes from EVERYBODY were gone. The 2008 campaign has now begun, and a bunch of people are tied for first place with 1 vote. I refuse to be a perpetual campaigner, so while I have 12 months to win next year, I will wait 8 months, and then see how the landscape looks. If I have a shot at winning, I will reenter again.
I do not expect this error to be corrected, and now I do not even know what place I finished in.
I still believe this was a computer glitch and not a conspiracy, but that does not make it any better.
Here is another update. The Postiecon people are taking away any votes that were added after the deadline, which is good. Now all I need to do is find out if the votes that were subtracted from my total were added back. That I cannot seem to find out. I was in the top 3 at the deadline, but was listed in 4th a day later, with many votes taken away.
Here is the statement from the people putting this on.
“As planned, the 2007 Blogger’s Choice Awards winners where selected last Friday, Oct. 19 at midnight. The actual winners will be revealed at the BCA VIP Party at Tao in Las Vegas on Nov. 10.
You may have noticed that the BCA site was continuing to accept votes over the weekend, even though voting had officially ended. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Later this morning the 2007 top 3 nominees in each category will be posted on the site for all to see. In addition, all votes will be zeroed out and 2008 voting will officially begin. These changes should have happened in unison at midnight on Oct. 19, but we ran into some issues that prevented that from happening.
It’s important for everyone to understand that the official 2007 winners were selected at midnight on Oct. 19 as planned. Any and all voting over the weekend will not impact these results.”
Posted by Shaun Pope at 09:54 AM in Blogger’s Choice Awards
None of that explains how they got 3 votes out my 5.
All my votes were in on time, 1 from my wife and 4 from me, take away i because of identical IP address, it still gives you 4 coming from me.
That sucks man. I enjoy this site so much and I really hope no foul play was involved.
I don’t know anything about KOS but there are reasons for everything. So while KOS may be on the good end of the stick, it could not be their fault an awards organization is rigged for more popularity (never happens…).
micky2 said,
October 21, 2007 at 11:45 pm
I think the next question would be if the kos sufferd the same irregularities.
Seeing how they are such a huge conglomerate, I’m sure a lot of them used the same computers.
i noticed that in the rules it said that they were watching IP addresses and it said nothing about individuals on the same computer.
OK heres some real b.s. I just found out.
I just went there to check on my account.
Yesterday it showed that I voted for you once in all 4 categories. That would be a total of 4 votes. It displayed testerday that I voted 4 times.
Now (today) it shows that I only placed 3 votes.
My wife voted for you once in one category(before she knew there was 4 categories for you)
It looks like they took one vote from my total to compensate for the extra vote that came from this(my) computer.
Maybe voters choice is as scared of the kos as the DNC is.
micky2 said,
October 22, 2007 at 12:37 am
My votes = 4
My wifes =1
Total = 5
So how do they come up with 3 ?
Miss Beth said,
October 22, 2007 at 2:29 am
I agree with Micky2–sounds like Kos got their panties in a bunch that an “upstart” quality blogger with less than a year blogging could outdo their filth.
But you know what? Those of us that know you and your writing? WE KNOW you’re the true winner…the whole situation just smells of Kos slime to me.
steveegg said,
October 22, 2007 at 4:25 am
What do you expect out of a lefty organization, honesty?
Stormwarning said,
October 22, 2007 at 4:42 am
I think the whole thing is silly. But atleast, Eric, you write original material. I admire original material…look at all of the people who cut and paste other people’s work, sometimes without so much as a notation (I’m not asking for footnotes). Other blogs seems to spend their day combing the Internet for stories to post and then a one-line, “well I agree.” The a whole bunch of others are seemingly into children’s “breakfast cereals.” Its like a sand box out there, Eric. Go for quality, not quantity.
laree said,
October 22, 2007 at 6:55 am
Eric,
Don’t let up on them, you need to blog about the irregularities and have the people in your blog roll bring it up, let the whole internet know….sunlight the best disinfectant.
Jerey McJones said,
October 22, 2007 at 8:05 am
Is mine still in there? (I can’t stand that site, by the way - with all the glitching and such)
JMJ
micky2 said,
October 22, 2007 at 8:34 am
I’m not too familiar with all the makings of a huge blog like KOS.
And I dont want too seem too unimaginative here.
But I cant help thinking that the results of this election would have a lot to do with someone getting sponsorship or not.
If tahts the case then I would only suspect that theres money involved .
I cant swallow the glitch thing. Anyone who knows me wouldnt be surprised that I think like that , but I just cant help but smell a rat when I put it all together.
Cyber Pastor said,
October 22, 2007 at 9:16 am
Eric, I certainly hope justice is done, but I know your character is top notch. When I asked you if a person can vote more than once (I was unsure of the rules) your reply was one of integrity and honesty. You certainly are no algore - if you were, you wouldn’t have gotten my vote. Blessings to you as you try to correct this injustice.
blacktygrrrr said,
October 22, 2007 at 10:06 am
All…I rarely leave my own comments here, but did not want to do a whole new column about it. When I went to the site today, all the votes from EVERYBODY were gone. The 2008 campaign has now begun, and a bunch of people are tied for first place with 1 vote. I refuse to be a perpetual campaigner, so while I have 12 months to win next year, I will wait 8 months, and then see how the landscape looks. If I have a shot at winning, I will reenter again.
I do not expect this error to be corrected, and now I do not even know what place I finished in.
I still believe this was a computer glitch and not a conspiracy, but that does not make it any better.
Anyway, back to blogging, results be d@mned.
eric
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Skul said,
October 22, 2007 at 10:19 am
Bummer, I don’t think they’ll correct it either.
You get a prize anyway — your readers.
snooper said,
October 22, 2007 at 10:51 am
Eric? This is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE!
I saw you in the top three and at one time you were AT THE TOP!!
I winder who the folks are that decided to knock you down a peg or two.
Your readers, including me, know you won.
Keep up the good fight, brother!
mad_adder said,
October 22, 2007 at 11:45 am
I wonder if the Florida votes will decide the winner, again. That Bush state is at it again?
blacktygrrrr said,
October 22, 2007 at 1:44 pm
All,
Here is another update. The Postiecon people are taking away any votes that were added after the deadline, which is good. Now all I need to do is find out if the votes that were subtracted from my total were added back. That I cannot seem to find out. I was in the top 3 at the deadline, but was listed in 4th a day later, with many votes taken away.
Here is the statement from the people putting this on.
“As planned, the 2007 Blogger’s Choice Awards winners where selected last Friday, Oct. 19 at midnight. The actual winners will be revealed at the BCA VIP Party at Tao in Las Vegas on Nov. 10.
You may have noticed that the BCA site was continuing to accept votes over the weekend, even though voting had officially ended. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Later this morning the 2007 top 3 nominees in each category will be posted on the site for all to see. In addition, all votes will be zeroed out and 2008 voting will officially begin. These changes should have happened in unison at midnight on Oct. 19, but we ran into some issues that prevented that from happening.
It’s important for everyone to understand that the official 2007 winners were selected at midnight on Oct. 19 as planned. Any and all voting over the weekend will not impact these results.”
Posted by Shaun Pope at 09:54 AM in Blogger’s Choice Awards
blacktygrrrr said,
October 22, 2007 at 1:46 pm
I am not listed in the top 3. Time to raise holy hell.
eric
micky2 said,
October 22, 2007 at 4:04 pm
what would you like or suggest we do .
None of that explains how they got 3 votes out my 5.
All my votes were in on time, 1 from my wife and 4 from me, take away i because of identical IP address, it still gives you 4 coming from me.
Lily said,
October 22, 2007 at 5:07 pm
The Lone Gunmen have struck again.
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Smokin Joe said,
October 29, 2007 at 7:15 pm
That sucks man. I enjoy this site so much and I really hope no foul play was involved.
I don’t know anything about KOS but there are reasons for everything. So while KOS may be on the good end of the stick, it could not be their fault an awards organization is rigged for more popularity (never happens…).
Much luck to ya.
Joe