Rob:

I say that we make sure to have the contest forum opened a full 30 days before sign ups begin, and that the two options are presented in a poll that runs exactly 30 days. Let the members decide, and make sure they clearly know that the final results in 30 days are FINAL.

That's the best way to handle I can think of.........just a thought. It really doesn't matter to me, either way works for me and I'd support anything you make a decision on.