The inherent problem I see with nominations being drawn down to a popularity vote by the masses of youtube is that there's most likely going to be bias towards previously established machinima makers. I make a few videos for fun here and there in other games, and I've got something planned out for Runescape, the problem is that even if I do get it through (being optimistic) I've got to compete on a slippery slope against someone who will most likely be mass voted for due to past fame. A little deterring, however what's the harm in entering I suppose? It'll be interesting to see what comes out of this compeition, entertainment wise.