HOW MANY: Is there life out there?

[Lynnzer]

Just been looking at the TOTM voting numbers. 59 votes in total !!!!!
I know not everyone takes time to look at the entries and vote but 59 !!!!! How many forum members do we have? Must be a lot more than 59 !!!!.
Come on guys 'n gals. One day you might want to enter the competition yourself so at least be understanding to those who have taken the time to enter some wonderful tanks, and VOTE --- Please.
You can even change a vote if you change your mind so look again.

 

[connorlindeman]

 

[GaryE]

It worked for at least one more vote.

 

[AmyKieran]

Yes I noticed this, the bigger tanks on the previous TOTM got double the amount of voters. And the previous POTM got even less

 

[Fishmanic]

If you want to perform your forum duty, click on link below, review the 10 entries and then cast your vote

Vote Now! - June 2022 Tank of the Month Contest (16 US gallons & smaller)

POLL IS NOW CLOSED :big_boss: PLEASE VOTE! We have 10 awesome tanks entered in Fishforums' June 2022 Tank of the Month contest featuring tanks sized at 16 US gallons and smaller. View all the tanks and descriptions below and then go to poll at the top of this thread, click on your...

www.fishforums.net

 

[TwoTankAmin]

I never vote in these sort of things because there is only one person who needs to like how a tank looks and that is the owner of it.

 

[AmyKieran]

I never vote in these sort of things because there is only one person who needs to like how a tank looks and that is the owner of it.

On the contrary, there’s currently 2 users who are neck and neck

 

[Lynnzer]

I never vote in these sort of things because there is only one person who needs to like how a tank looks and that is the owner of it.

I think everyone is able to view a work of art and like it, even if he wasn't the artist.
Inspiration is gained by those who take time to study.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

So you put your tank in the competition here and there are a "meager" 59 votes and your tank got 2 or maybe none. I bet that really makes you feel good especially if you have dedicated a lot of time and effort making it look the way you want it.

If you want inspiration for planted tank or paludarium try either of these sites:
https://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/
https://tropica.com/en/inspiration/

 

[Fishmanic]

I feel great. I got 2 votes for my crummy disgusting 5 gallon tank that houses one neon tetra and 3 invisible amano shrimp

 

[AdoraBelle Dearheart]

So you put your tank in the competition here and there are a "meager" 59 votes and your tank got 2 or maybe none. I bet that really makes you feel good especially if you have dedicated a lot of time and effort making it look the way you want it.

If you want inspiration for planted tank or paludarium try either of these sites:
https://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/
https://tropica.com/en/inspiration/

As someone with one vote right now, I don't mind But that's because I only entered this one for a laugh and knew my tank wasn't pretty right now, I've won TOTM before, but before I won a month, I entered and came second a couple of times, and it just encouraged me to try harder to make my tank look the best it could and re-enter next time. I think of it as a light-hearted contest, a bit of fun.

Having said all that, I totally get and respect your point of view! And sorry @Fishmanic and others, but I never vote or enter the pet of the month contest for similar reasons. Pets are too unique and special to me. I don't rank my own pets, I'm not gonna vote and say that one person's dog is better than someone else's. Makes me feel horrible at the thought. So if @TwoTankAmin has similar objections about voting on tanks, I have to respect that view.

 

[Fishmanic]

We do try to keep the totm entrants honest and the competition fair for all via this rule:
“Any attempt to influence competition results, other than by casting your allocated vote, is not permitted and may result in your entry being removed and / or further action being taken. You are not allowed to have friends or family join TFF for the main purpose of voting for you. This is a public poll so source of votes can be viewed.”

 

[Back in the fold]

I feel great. I got 2 votes for my crummy disgusting 5 gallon tank that houses one neon tetra and 3 invisible amano shrimp

I was one of those two. I always root for the underdog . But , anyway , unless I totally forget I always vote. TFF TOTM and POTM is really unique and fun.

 

[jaylach]

I voted but won't disclose my selection to avoid influence.

I think it is the July contest that my 20 gallon cube will qualify and will probably enter. I couldn't care less about winning but I'd like to see what others think. I also intend to enter my cockatiel in a pet of the month contest eventually.

 

[connorlindeman]

I voted but won't disclose my selection to avoid influence.

I think it is the July contest that my 20 gallon cube will qualify and will probably enter. I couldn't care less about winning but I'd like to see what others think. I also intend to enter my cockatiel in a pet of the month contest eventually.

It is public who you voted for So we all know who you voted for