Quote from: Chemist-for-hire on September 02, 2014, 04:20:27 AM

Iagow and elianite should have been disqualified! Elianite because he paid somebody to photoshop his coin and he told friends to come and vote for his design (which isn't really his because somebody else did the work).
And iagow because his design is stolen and he has the whole croatian mafia voting for him.

It is funny that these 2 scammers where in the top 5. Why do I have the feeling that coinographic is in on this.
This voting system is a joke and can not be taken seriously.This is not thw community speaking, this is the croatian mafia amd the paid votes from elianite.

Check the other thread from yeasterday, there you will find all the information including proof!

I dont believe that is grounds for disqualification or in any way against the spirit of this contest.

- It is correct that after submitting an identical hand-drawn coin early in the contest which I made, I had someone (on r/jobs4bitcoin) put it into a digital format so that I can better communicate my vision. The design is 100% mine; I simply had someone with the correct skills digitize it because that is not something I am skilled in. I even asked some of the other designers if they were willing to help me out.
- I have messaged some people whom I have previously done business with regarding physical coins. I think that is appropriate, since those are the people whom would be most interested in this contest. I have been very open in saying that they can vote for whomever they desire, including mine if they find it to be the best.
- I have absolutely not offered to pay or reward anyone in any way for their vote.

As you may know, I have written a book about Casascius coins and have an untarnished reputation here which I take seriously. I stand by my actions which I believe to be fully ethical, and will answer the community to any challenges which are grounded on fact. I have nothing to hide here.

P.s. I really like your coin Chemist-for-hire; I admit I was surprised it was not in the original 5 finalists