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On September 16 2008 16:16 lilsusie wrote:
you've got my vote, geoff. please, no more breaking bottles with bare hands or ultralisk rushing though. ^^

On September 16 2008 13:51 {88}iNcontroL wrote:
If you guys vote me in I swear to get the TL.net staff good and drunk which is good for you all cause that means good videos / commentary / stories etc

On September 16 2008 15:22 {88}iNcontroL wrote:
btw if i get to go I will be able to stay at machine's house with artosis/idra/machine and MACHINE'S SISTER. This offers an incredible potential on so many levels!

PLEASE DO NOT DENY ME THIS FUN!

On September 16 2008 14:59 {88}iNcontroL wrote:
I will take my shirt off at blizzcon if I go.

^_^

On September 16 2008 16:04 paper wrote:
inc was winning at the end of the hour, but after that ... haxing of polls imo

On September 16 2008 16:06 Machine[USA] wrote:
yea i agree, he was like 10 votes ahead then all of the sudden after an hour mahini got like 20 vote lead in 1 minute, makes no sence ><

On September 16 2008 16:55 MYM.Testie wrote:
After reluctantly voting Incontrol after Machine's terribly run circus, a swarm of emotions and thoughts hit me.

I sympathized with the opponent and thought, "Mahnini seems like a pretty cool guy, and he's never been to an event to my knowledge. I like him and the way he posts, he's friendly and kind."

I then grew worried and thought, "Incontrol may damage something or someone with an _____ rush. Will I be responsible if someone gets hurt or property is damaged? Can I live with this on my conscience?"

That worry turned to concern and I thought, "When a popularity contest happens, emotions may be put on the line and someone may get hurt. I wish we could just rip the ticket and half, give it to both and they could both go!"

The concern passed as there was nothing I could do about it and it is pointless to worry over that which is already done. But then, despite the timeline of previous posts, I came upon this.




And then the conspiracy theories happened. Were they more than just theories? Were they honest observations? Or was it slander? Let's look deeper. We know these facts. All of these users have been banned at one point, (or should have been). Atleast 1/3rd of these people is a Republican, the third being Incontrol who is possibly aware of it all. Republicans in turn have little - if any - integrity and are known for spreading propaganda and smear ads with absolutely no basis.

Where was the person coming from and who said it? As we can clearly see, Machine, the very thread maker attempting to put this up was the second voice on the issue with an immediate response following the first accusation. The first post, Paper's was likely created after being bribed / persuaded / intimidated by the thread creator Machine.

If it is true that dirty politics was put into play and these are unfounded claims I would like if my vote were reversed.

In conclusion, while I do not have proof I feel this election could have been pure and honest but it comes off as anything but. Instead it is full of unproven claims, accusations, and shady characters who I wouldn't trust to babysit my children for five minutes in a room filled with cameras. It has been a bitter experience wrought with hard emotions making me question myself, my values, those around me, and those in power. This taste of democracy has left me cynical and jaded leading me to wish to never be a part of an election process again.

Signed
Future non-voter Testie.

But perhaps, perhaps there is hope.