If some members make an official complaint (report post/detailed PM to a Staff member) with proof, we will always investigate the report and take action if needed.

Ok, thanks. I thought someone already did. At least they mentioned it in this thread. I thought an investigation would be initiated without a member having to take the first step.

BTW, Brad. Logically one of your comments I don't really get. You single out one rule.

The rules as posted are like this...

I presume someone trolling, etc would not disqualify them from HOTM. ;)

Brad merely highlighted one rule - That doesn't mean that the other rules may not apply to this or any other case...

Chris

As the HotM rules currently seem to be based on the General site rules I would really not like to hazzard a guess at how many HotM contenders over the last 4 years may well have been in breach of these rules, I would guess the majority. It would really depend on how you want to interpret each "general" rule. It could be seen by some that v3arcade is as much in breech of the self promotion rule #2 in Site wide rules.

As they say whats good for the goose is good for the gander and it really depends on 1 interpretation and 2 how much to the letter the rules are to be followed in their current vague form.

I have no beef with either arcade. v3 was great at one time and still has that potential, Im still a fan of both products. The way the rules are currently applied are just a no goer.

How come my invites system isn't in the list? ;P
How are hacks nominated, anyway?

it's done automatcially based on the number of installations.

Oh, I see... :(

Holly cow! I didn't even know my crappy little hack was in this poll. Up against the words "game" and "Google" none the less. Sure to fail in that fight. :D Figures it would be there when conspiracy theories and espionage rule the day. Oh well, such is life.

I guess it would be a good idea to email hack authors whenever a hack of theirs ends up in this little backstage show here. And in that email could be a little update on the rules and guidlines that a good little coder should follow when their prized toys are dancing on this stage. That would pretty much solve everything. And the bonus is, they might even get to know their hack is involved.

Is it ok if we vote for our own? :D

Are you serious? I think there may be a little more important things for staff to do then to remind everyone that should care enough to check, that their hack is in the running.

With that said though, I am going to vote for you as I like underdogs... :)

GOODLUCK!

Sorry, I meant as an automated process, and mostly to stipulate the rules. I was being facetious with the notification part. Since it seems that election to the poll is automated also. Why not just add another process. It's called CYA where I come from. So yes, I am serious.