[kira]

Well, I definitely support vbhackers as well, but in fairness I do have to mention that over at the vb.com BOTM contest, the abovementioned message ...

Originally Posted by allegedly vbhackers

vBHackers.com is proud to announce that we have been nominated to become Board of the Month July. Show your support and vote vBHackers.com for Board of the Month! If you have an active Licensed vBulletin.org account, you can make your selection here: Board of the Month July Competition!

... would have gotten the board disqualified from participating further. See the rules here, in particular:

Originally Posted by vbulletin's botm rules

3. A board could be disqualified or lose votes when:
- the owner or any other person rallies for votes.... anywhere. Here is an example of rallying.

"Hey! Our board is nominated for vB BotM at vbulletin.com. Go over there and vote for us and show your support!"

What is in red, which is rallying, is not allowed. The rest of the above example is fine. You may also comment on any "features" from your board in the actual voting thread in order to "sell" your board if you'd like to.

(sorry, I couldn't make it red ... read "green" for red, I guess!) Whether this rule is in effect here at vb.org, I dunno. But since it was mentioned that you're using the vb.com rules as a starting point, I figured this might be one of 'em.

I got no dog in this race now, though. Whoever wins, congratulations!