Sometimes I screw up.

I really screwed this up, and I'm the only one to blame. We received five entries to ARC2 and after opening it up for voting, I completely dropped the ball and let it roll under the couch, where I promptly forgot it and ignored it repeatedly.

This is what we call 'Completely unacceptable.'

Apologies:

To the artists who took the time to create these alters, I sincerely apologize and hope this won't deter you from entering future ARCs. It was an immense disrespect and insult to you all that you took the time to enter and I couldn't hold up my end of the bargain. I'm sorry. Truly sorry.

To the fans who cast their votes only to have them go ignored, I apologize. I truly have no good excuse except the cliche "out of sight, out of mind."

Voting Results

1. Marina Velo (158 votes)
2. Thomas Parker (71 votes)
3. "Matt" (58 votes)
4. Jason Schneider (27 votes)
5. MJ Scott (19 votes)

Prizes

This means that Marina will receive the $15 gift certificate while Thomas Parker will receive $10 based on their finish in the popular voting.

Since no judging took place, and as an apology to all five entries, they will all receive $10 to CoolStuffInc.com, so Marina's total rises to $25 and Thomas' to $20.

Conclusion

I truly do apologize for how this contest ended and I cannot express how embarrassed I am for letting it get to this point.

We will be doing an ARC3, but it will be a few weeks before I announce it. I am going to work hard to ensure that what happened to ARC2 never happens again. Hang in there!