Looks like Ken's returned from his "holiday" and things've kicked off already. But my few cents. I think that asking for the support of your group members, in good faith, is fine. ie. "Hey guys, I got into the final list for the poetry comp. Some support would be nice." But I think that, if not in good faith, such as directing or ordering them to do so, asking your group members for votes isn't great. ie. "Guys, go and vote for me. I need to win so go and vote for me guys." Making alts and voting for yourself is sad though.