@tradewonk, In my opinion for sure it's not sounding fair because for sure it's giving the sense of Inorganic Votes and still the actual review is pending, so let's hope that Steem will be announced as winner. But one thing was beneficial through this contest and that is, the Community came together to vote for the Steem and also boosted the Engagement Levels.

Wishing you an great day and stay blessed. 🙂