http://www.jakeshapiro.com/2007/08/06/public-radio-talent-quest-round-3-entries/ ...blogs sometimes. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:37:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://www.jakeshapiro.com/2007/08/06/public-radio-talent-quest-round-3-entries/#comment-22477 PR Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:10:42 +0000 http://www.jakeshapiro.com/2007/08/06/public-radio-talent-quest-round-3-entries/#comment-22477 'Once again the top rated entry will be given "immunity" and a guaranteed slot in the next round' - then what's the point? Sorry and all respect to the initial idea, but one slot is clearly filled due to Facebook, forum-board and on-campus rallying and strategic ballot-stuffing. I hope that next year you reconsider the strategy, as it appears a shame that some contestants are clearly without a chance because of this flaw in the competition. And good luck to the 'final two', who got there out of merit alone. ‘Once again the top rated entry will be given “immunity” and a guaranteed slot in the next round’ - then what’s the point?
Sorry and all respect to the initial idea, but one slot is clearly filled due to Facebook, forum-board and on-campus rallying and strategic ballot-stuffing. I hope that next year you reconsider the strategy, as it appears a shame that some contestants are clearly without a chance because of this flaw in the competition. And good luck to the ‘final two’, who got there out of merit alone.

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