The point is moot as it's no longer possible to pay for Mintpal votes.
Exactly , and as someone point out. Bittrex has more volume than Mintpal right now. So cryptsy should be the other exchange to be considered.
Agreed. Of course a Mintpal ninja-add would be great, as despite the volume there dwindling a bit lately, getting added there without voting is still quite an accolade. They say they do it for coins that show innovation so I think there is some hope for that when the integrated wallet comes.