A few days ago I favoured you with my thoughts on the ABC’s poll on Australia’s favourite books. Now there’s a discussion over at Crikey about what the hell happened. Two choice quotes:
In the SMH we are told there were 15,000 voters and 5,000 different book titles. An average of 3 votes per book.I’d just thought I’d let you know, although it’s probably un-provable, that members of the My Favourite Book production staff went around the ABC getting staff to fill out votes. I personally voted twice and one staff member was asked to vote 10 times for A Fortunate Life so it would make it into an appropriate placing.
Are there lots of Falun Gong devotees working at the ABC?
Mallrat, 12 December 2004:
probably not, but there seem to be a lot of christians… Now ben, please post artsy stuff to see between now and new year … we're relying on you!!
i am also going to link to you. realised i've seen your blog ages ago, glad to have returned via karma to burn.
Ben.H, 13 December 2004:
Well, if you're kind enough to link to me i'd better (a) keep updating and (b) post something about art like I'm supposed to.
Cheers!