I think Howeird has a point. There is a definite sense in which people think that, because the Hugos are the world's most famous SF awards, and they are voted on by fans, then fans ought to be able to vote without having to pay a fee or join a club. The fact that they whine about not being able to vote in the Hugos and ignore the Locus Awards, in which they can vote, is a huge compliment to the Hugos.
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Date: 2008-03-02 12:10 am (UTC)