I was lucky to not receive these PMs. But given my past reputation and the fact that I was absent for 31 months, it’s no surprise that I didn’t receive any of these PMs.I was one who recieved a PM from someone telling me to vote for their piece, claiming they didn't know when I know they clearly did. I'm glad someone reported it.
Edit: I truly think anyone who got caught doing this should've been disqualified automatically.
I’d go as far to say the person’s name on the finalist entry should be made private/blacked out. I would say people are more inclined to vote a certain way or for their friends. I think I said this before, but this situation just proves my point.
It would be better to be left out in cases like this.Aww I didn't receive any bribe message, I feel kinda left out.