No, I didn’t mean supporters only. As I understand anyone who just registers on the site is allowed to purchase votes, not just the paying Patreon members. But come to think of it, I don’t know that; if non-members can purchase votes then certainly don’t change that, there’s the biggest source of income!
But limiting viewership to those who vote would be a good idea if we want to give people a reason to buy vote packets in the first place, as it is why should anyone spend a penny (pence ?) when they’re free to see the results either way?
I still think this would encourage more volunteers because they know the only people looking are those that took an active interest in the contest rather than just random members of the public surfing through, some of whom we already know do not exactly have the best intentions in their hearts. It would certainly make me feel better about the potential exposure.
While on the subject, I think it would be more of a contest if participants could not vote, or at least not for themself. The way it is now it seems mostly a contest of which participant wants to loose – or win – enough to buy their way there. By this, I certainly intend no criticism of any past & current volunteers! I’m addressing how it seems or appears to the general audience who may be put off paying to vote if they’re thinking they don’t really have much effect on the outcome. Look at us in the States, the average voter turnout to the polls is truly abysmal.
Hope I’ve been helpful.