> to be competing, perhaps an explanation from the organizers of why this
> contest is not simply a "Gilles Tran Acclamation" is in order.  I notice

Both section 3(b)(i) and (ii) of the rules and paragraph 3 of the 'terms
and conditions of registration' make it quite clear that he will not be.

  http://www.povcomp.com/rules/
  http://www.povcomp.com/rules/agreement/

I'm surprised that anyone even brought this matter up given how clearly it
is stated.

-- Chris