It will also hopefully remove the temptation for anyone to stump for votes if they are that concerned about winning.
Just sit back and enjoy the ride. Personally I know I (and at least one other entry) participated not to win but for the fun of taking part. If my entry wins so be it, and I'll be proud of the fact , but this is about helping the community and hopefully adding to the growing JoeCanuck story, especially for those unable to attend the convention.
Hell even if I my entry receives the lowest of the vote count, I tried. And if I was to win but the comic guys choose to use my entry for turning into cannon fodder at some point... At least they be inspired to do something with it.
And hopefully this contest can become a yearly way to let us all take part.