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Who says cynicism on the web doesn’t pay? Actually … nobody. Not sure that argument has ever been made. But if someone does broach the subject, point them toward Vote For The Worst, the website that encourages viewers of American Idol (and other reality shows where the public gets to vote) to choose a terrible, un-deserving contestant and, through the magic of toll-free numbers and text messaging, skew the results and push ‘em toward the finish line.

That site made $40,000 last year; not bad, but not exactly buyout material. Most of the advertising arrives via Google’s no nonsense AdSense program, which means contextually-based ads are placed on the site automatically.

Like this one, for the new album from Blake Lewis, the American Idol Season 6 contestant that Vote For The Worst tried to have crowned the winner.

Mar 17, 2008 · Link · Respond