Wow, I knew getting front page exposure would get me some more hits, but I wasn't expecting this. Although this is what I wanted (an honest poll of the people most active in Pokemon), I wasn't expecting a full page of votes within a day of the front page link. That said, I'm updated through the C@b@l vote, and look forward to the rest of the votes I'll get through the 1st.
I also agree with Bolt's Rookie definition. Next year, If/when I do this topic, I am going to define these terms more thoroughly. This year, however, we are left with teh terms as is: open to interpretation. however, you do admit that it was just his first year at Worlds, not just his first year. That said, he has been moved to the Most Improved Catagory (where he'll probably have a better chance to win IMO). If there is a MAJOR objection to this, please let me know through PM. if I get enough response on the issue, it will be changed.
Continue voting until the 1st, when everything will be locked until the opening up of the Poke Gems Speeches thread. I'll be keeping tabs until then. hope to see more votes soon!