Of course, it is unfair for him to imply some sort of bias. But, hey, that’s what some people do if there is any connection at all. I have to select various award winners at my sites and… it happens to me, as well.

Also, it’s an unfair shot at the winners, as well. To portray them in an undeserving light. He has to have heard of them to win… I don’t see why. No one knows everyone. As generally unimportant and for fun as they may be (and awards at my sites are), they still have basic meaning. Such and such was selected to win this award by the voters, which included his visitors, peers and other. If it was me, it’d be great to win. If I was nominated and didn’t win, I am not going to die or throw a fit. Just congratulate the winners and be appreciative of the opportunity. But, the winners should be proud and hopefully, they won’t feel detracted from because of this article.

The various entries were often unknown to many business bloggers, but they aren’t strangers now. In fact, some business bloggers have already made friends and connections with other nominated blogs.

I know that I have.

Ignore the detractors.

Count the gains for business blogs, and not the losses. :-)