Poll Removed Temporarily
Wednesday · Sep 26 · 2007 | 11:35 PM PDTDear NHLToL readers,
It's a really sad and pathetic thing when a handful of arrogant and uneducated people decide they have to ruin something that was only meant to be fun. I'm appalled by what happened with the Canadiens vs. Blues poll last night.
For anyone who is unaware, I've taken taken it down today indefinitely. In checking the results when I woke up this morning, I discovered almost 60,000 votes had been cast while just over 30,000 hits were logged on the site itself during the day. If you're thinking that those numbers don't match up, you'd be right. I've tried really hard to avoid this but since I know what was going on was a sham, I am unable to continue with the poll right now.
I will, however, still continue to write this blog and post other polls, but I don't feel it would be right to continue with the tournament at this time. I hope to reopen it soon and avoid a repeat of yesterday's events.
Now I'd like to address those responsible: I'm sure you think you're just the coolest right now. I would imagine many other people, myself included, would disagree. It was a childish and immature stunt that I hope will not be repeated. Everyone here knows this tournament doesn't have any real meaning. If that was your point, way to state the obvious. Congratulations.
All I was merely trying to do this summer was offer a simple respite to those waiting for hockey season to start up again. We're all hockey fans here and it seemed like this would be something fun to pass the time. So I set up this hole-in-the-wall blog and started posting polls. I'm saddened that you refuse to take it for what it is.
I would ask you to please avoid the temptation to do the same thing when I re-post this poll in the future. I don't know why you did it. I don't care. I would just like it to stop. It's entirely unnecessary.
If you would like to address me personally, you can email me at nhllogos@gmail.com.
Thank you.
Chris
NHLToL
Reader Comments (28)
When in doubt, blame canada.
Ever considered, making another blog for other sports logos? or even staying in hockey a euro logo contest ? might be cool.
BUNCH OF ASSHOLES! CHRIS IS THE MAN FOR THIS BLOG
go lightning
Just wanted to make sure you all know the poll is now back up. Click on the VOTE NOW link at the top of the page. And let's hope we don't have a repeat of what happened here. Thanks for the support everyone! It really means a lot to me.