I just heard from Adam regarding this whole issue. Here is the general gist of his feeling:
Displaying different messages based on whether someone has voted or not is fine IF those people have opted-in to that scheme. So, if it's on by default when you create, or is turned on by default for you, that's illegal (so no opt-out schemes, only opt-in schemes).
So, if Aardwolf's is on by default, Adam says it's illegal, but if people have to opt-in to it then he says it's fine. Medievia's sounds like it is still against his intent though, as it seems like it's forced on players.
He says he'll try to take some time tonight to consider altering the rules to clarify his intent.
--matt
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