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[bambigoddess]

To be honest, I think it's unfair to not reward someone for doing good just because it may make someone else feel bad. I know it's hard to be completely fair, especially in a situation like this, but still...

I remember in school they refused to give out awards and such to those who did extremely well only because they didn't want the people who didn't do as well to feel bad. Well, by doing such, they gave those who were failing no reason to do better. Heck, why work harder if it doesn't seem like you'll be rewarded? Not only did it lack to inspire some to work harder, it motivated hard workers to not strive so hard to do good as they weren't getting rewarded or acknowledged for all their hard work. In the end, nobody stood out, nobody inspired others...everyone was just run-of-the-mill, unless they refused to follow the crowd.

I think if you deserve something, you should get it. Hopefully it'll inspire others to work harder. If not, then they really have no room to complain. You get what you work for. If they start to moan and groan about not winning, that's their problem, not ours.

That's my opinion, anyhoo. I personally like Majick's idea, although I am aware it may cause a few sparks to fly. But hey, what's life without a little conflict?