BranjoHello: ... And why would someone even make up a cruel rule like that?!...
K_1269: Wasn't supposed to be cruel or to lure people into some kind of trap, lol. The main purpose is to encourage people to enter for different people rather then support the same few. And yes, there are always some that will support someone already named, even if it doesn't count, which is why I'm trying out a version that will have consequenses.
In addition some of these rules provide opportunities to take a less common route in this giveaway. What those are people have to figure out on their own, just as they have to choose whether or not they want to go there...
And please don't beat yourself up over it! It's just a giveaway and shouldn't be taken too seriousely ;)
I like that noone can have higher chance then others, but perhaps you can alter it by not banning the person recieving the gift.
After all it wasn't that person, but the poster... though looking through the entire thread to make sure name isn't all ready taken, maybe too much work for some.
Also, what is to prevent people for getting people taken out of the giveaway by double voting for them?