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Old 04-10-2015, 04:29 AM   #168
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I see no difference; all are examples of entirely legitimate campaigning. That's why I've said before that I have no problem with any of this. If anyone doesn't like what someone else is trying to promote, then do your own promotion for what you do like.
So we end up with the Hugos being awarded for books with the best organized campaigns. Somehow, I don't see that as a ringing endorsement for the quality of the books anymore. Perhaps the embossed gold medal on the front of the winning books should read "Hugo Award Winner. Totem of the Best Organized Tribe".
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