Originally Posted by
JonnyT
a thought, ignore the detractors rather than legitimizing them by being drawn into their realm. if you feel that the awards were just and fair then let the awards stand on their own merit. you defending them seems to show too much personal and emotional involvement. you are the professional here. the first year for anything is difficult. the key is to get thru it. you have done that and hopefully learned ways to improve it for next year. time to move forward. good luck, i'm sure you'll do a fine job because i feel your heart and intentions are in the right place.
... but of course I'm personally involved, my integrity and that of the other judges is being questioned. One thing they've failed to do is is to what is the upside for us (Grooby) in the winners?
Your right though, as I mentioned it's just two whiners out of all the winners and the people who have supported them, neither of whom has anything to do with the industry whatsoever and are entirely irrelevant.
Thanks