The End of Contests:
Killing contests off because of one stinker isn't the way to do it. GotD and CBVIII were fine, and there's no reason this can't just be a blip like the Villains' or Series' Contests were.
I firmly believe these contests can be a lot of fun, and can be good for the site, as long as they're interesting, appealing and contain a reasonable element of unpredictability. One day they'll come to an end, but that day doesn't have to be today.
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Praise the Black Turtle, Game of the Decade Guru Champ.
(Well, I never promised creativity, did I?!)