I think the only way is to lock the thread, which we don't want to do.Is there a way to shut down the poll when a kid commits? Just wondering because shutting down the poll could be a way to prevent this.You are allowed to vote or change your vote up to the when the commitment is announced.
If he decommits, you can change your vote if you like.
It's only a problem from the time someone commits until I get to the thread. The last couple it's been obvious that a couple people are voting after the announcement. They didn't receive points for their vote but it needs to stop. I don't want to have to ban anyone from an internet contest with no prizes.