After a popular thread which has seen the creation of about 50 messages in less than 4 hours, here is a summary of some interesting points discussed in that thread.

It seems that all agree to say that something is unfair related to some regional restrictions.

Most of the sponsors are companies doing international businesses but the contest is local.

The awards ceremony for this local contest will be given in front of a world wide audience.

The level of recognition has been discussed at large. We have mentioned various opinions. But, the common point seems to come to this question: "Is there really a level of recognition for such a contest?"

Some companies backed off the contest and a few people, involved in that thread, mentioned the interest of doing so.

One of the benefits for the winners, for this local contest, will also be to be listed in a world wide magazine in an advertisment.