User blog comment:Derpyspaghetti/Dark Humour Contest!/@comment-25148755-20170302042638/@comment-25052433-20170302202006

I've only encountered one contest since joining almost 3 years ago that barred admins, and that was run by a former admin. I actually came in 2nd place in that one with Demon Tobit of Delphia. My thoughts on admins in contests is that it is fine right now, since there is no historical evidence that any favoritism has ever been shown. Contest or not, being an admin doesn't seem to really get you any real favor around here.

Consider this, I've had my stories nominated for Pasta of the Month multiple times and have never in 2 and a half years won that prestige. I think if favoritism or speical treatment was a problem here, you'd see a lot more admin stories on the front page. My story that is currently spotlighted is just the second work of mine to ever be featured on the front page, the other being Demon Tobit of Delphia that was spotlighted once a while back.

So, with that said, I see no historical evidence to support that admins have ever been shown special consideration here, therefore I would still support the idea of admins being open to partake in any contests or promotions.