In that case wanna reiterate my vote for 25 ranked votes.
Maybe 25 to 1 isn't so cool for the rankings but the top ten
votes get four points each and next five three, next two etc.
I have no particular axe to grind, I just gather that this is
the way these things are usually done. I also think ranking
makes people think more about who is their FAVOURITE
hardboiled character, and yes it does rely on all being
honest (surely Avians are as honest as the night is dark
anyway?). I know it makes things more complicated but in a
way it will allow more idiosyncratic ones to slip in if they
have a few people who really love 'em. For example my number
one pick, those who have read my postings will be unsurprised
to hear, is the unnamed detective from the department of
unexplained deaths in Derek Raymond's Factory Series, I don't
think he would make it on numbers but if a few people chose
him as first choice then......... Gawd, canofworms innit. All
the best and wanna nominate V from V for Vendetta by Alan
Moore - there I've done it. So long for now Colin
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