I think that contests are childish and boring. The only reason for them, is that people want some cheap points.
All the time I get requests to go and vote for, not only friends and fans, but even for someones own friends/fans. Come on, this has got nothing to do with real friendship.
Of course I will go and vote for my real true friends if they decide to participate in a contest, but otherwise, I have better things to do.
So please, lets be real friends and not indulge in those stupid contests. I for one love to show love and affection for my friends, but contests are not the way.
Hope you are having fun.