ADVISORY: Vote threads are open to all who wish to participate and cast their votes, spoilers and non-spoilers alike. The posts initiating these threads contain no spoiler information other than perhaps referencing what has been revealed in TV promos for the upcoming episode. Non-spoilers, be advised that spoilers may include information in their posts here which you may not wish to read. Spoilers, please do not include spoiler information for future episodes, stick to the episode in question.

Special Note: See the end of this post for the Vote Scoring Game breakdown for this week.

The DAWS

Savaii (red) tribe
DM Dawn Meehan
JC John Cochran
JR Jim Rice
KT Keith Tollefson
OL Oscar "Ozzy" Lusth
WD Whitney Duncan

Upolu (blue) tribe
AD Albert Destrade
BH Brandon Hantz
CW "Coach" Ben Wade
EM Edna Ma
RN Rick Nelson
SC Sophie "Софи" Clark

Redemption Island
Exile 2. CM Christine Shields Markoski (Upolu)
Exile 6. MW Mikayla Wingle (Upolu)

Eliminated
ep3. Semhar Tadesse (Savaii, exile 1)
ep4. Mark Anthony "Papa Bear" Caruso (Savaii, exile 3)
ep5. Stacey Powell (Upolu, exile 4)
ep6. Elyse Umemoto (Savaii, exile 5)

The Rules

1a. Put the name of your choice for this week's boot in the subject heading.

This is easy, just erase where it says "Re: SurvivorBlowsTribe, Time to Vote..." and replace with your vote on which player will get the boot, e.g., "Rick." Or, if you think this will be a two-boot week: "Rick and Jim." It doesn't matter which order you put them in unless it matters to you.

This makes it easier to tally votes quickly and accurately. Nicknames are tougher to tally unless they are really obvious without actually reading your post. Other things you want to vote on, how many chickens die this week, what Brandon cries about next, will anyone say "mission for god", these should go in your post not in your subject line.

("Boot" defines as voted out of a tribe, either exiled to Redemption Island or, when Redemption Island is no longer a factor in the game, eliminated from the game. Quitters are also regarded as boots though whether they would be exiled or eliminated/disqualified is unknown. It is assumed that medical evacuees would be eliminated/disqualified without prejudice.)

1b. The process for voting on which Exile on Redemption Island will be eliminated from the game.

Place your elimination vote anywhere in the subject line with the boot vote. Place an "X" in front of the name of the exile you think will lose the duel and be eliminated from the game, as in X-Christine or X-Mikayla.

1c. Returnees.

This section is to note that it is absurdly probable for a player to be returned to the game immediately after a duel and subsequently be voted out again all within one episode.

2a. Reply only to this post.

We like to keep our vote threads nice and straight, thank you kindly.

EXCEPTION TO RULE 2! VOTE CHANGES!

2b. But to change your vote (or add additional votes) reply to your own previous vote post.

Your new post heading should read, for example, "VOTE CHANGE: Edna." Or perhaps "VOTE CHANGE: Edna and Dawn" if you think it will be a two-boot week. Should you wish to cast a vote for boot but think about it some more before casting a vote for which exile will be eliminated, or vice versa, please use this same process.

3. This is not a discussion thread, do not treat it as such.

There are plenty of places on the forum to debate the merits of people's arguments, have discussions, have civil and polite disagreements, and you can always start a thread if it isn't redundant.

Please feel free to discuss your votes in your own post, give reasons, cast all the extra votes you want, make jokes, whatever, we are all interested in what you have to say.

4. No graphics.

If you must have a graphic please make it pertinent to something, thank you.

5. Have fun!

That's what it is all about.

Vote Scoring Game Section

This week all questions shall be worth 1 point for a total of 6 points possible, in an effort to even things between the usual spoiled and unspoiled.

#1. Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game? -- 1 point

#2. Which tribe wins RC/IC? -- 1 point

#3. Which player is voted out to Redemption Island? -- 1 point

#4. Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew? -- 1 point

#5. Will Rick have a confessional? -- 1 point

#6. Will Whitney have a confessional? -- 1 point

(Answers to 5 and 6 are yes or no, 1 or more confessionals are Yes, no confessionals are No.)

Good luck and happy spoiling.

• Ozzy ,Corvis, 01:11 PM, 10-24-11
• Ozzy X-Mikayla,kiki_k, 02:20 PM, 10-24-11
  • VOTE CHANGE RE: Ozzy X-Mikayla,kiki_k, 12:53 PM, 10-25-11
• Ozzy X Mikayla,emydi, 02:24 PM, 10-24-11
• Ozzy x Mikayla,Krautboy, 03:24 PM, 10-24-11
  • Vote Change,Krautboy, 01:02 PM, 10-25-11
    • not a vote,Brownroach, 12:52 PM, 10-26-11
      • RE: not a vote,Krautboy, 03:41 PM, 10-26-11
        • RE: not a vote,Brownroach, 06:06 PM, 10-26-11
• Ozzy x Mikayla,Brownroach, 03:25 PM, 10-24-11
• Brandon X Christine,kingfish, 05:03 PM, 10-24-11
• Ozzy ~ X Mikayla,tribephyl, 07:49 PM, 10-24-11
• Ozzy X Christine,Round Robin, 02:27 AM, 10-25-11
• OscarX Mikayla,redbeard103152, 08:01 AM, 10-25-11
• RE: SurvivorBlowsTribe, Time To Vote: S23 ep7,Scarlett O Hara, 08:17 AM, 10-25-11
• Ozzy - xMikayla,parathor, 08:50 AM, 10-25-11
• Ozzy X-Mikayla,dabo, 12:55 PM, 10-25-11
• Ozzy seeks Redemption, Mikayla goes home,Belle Book, 05:05 PM, 10-25-11
• Ozzy x Mikalya,Naked, 08:28 AM, 10-26-11
• Ozzy xMikayla,Blind Freddy, 11:37 AM, 10-26-11
• Vote Tally #1,dabo, 12:23 PM, 10-26-11
• RE: SurvivorBlowsTribe, Time To Vote: S23 ep7,CTgirl, 04:05 PM, 10-26-11
• Ozzy XMikayla,Flowerpower, 05:32 PM, 10-26-11
• OzzyXChristine,martinigirl, 06:52 PM, 10-26-11

Coachtribe wins IC.

Ozzy is sent to RI. Christine loses the duel and is out of the game.

1. Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game? Mikayla

2. Which tribe wins RC/IC? Upolu

3. Which player is voted out to Redemption Island? Ozzy

4. Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew? Yes

5. Will Rick have a confessional? No

6. Will Whitney have a confessional? No

(and LOL to questions 5 & 6)

I want to change my answer to question 6 to "YES."

As I'm thinking about it, I think everyone on Savaii is going to get a confessional this week, so that includes Whitney.

#1. Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game? -- 1 point

Mikayla

#2. Which tribe wins RC/IC? -- 1 point

Upolu

#3. Which player is voted out to Redemption Island? -- 1 point

Ozzy

#4. Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew? -- 1 point

no

#5. Will Rick have a confessional? -- 1 point

no

#6. Will Whitney have a confessional? -- 1 point

no

#1. Mikayla

#2. Upolu

#3. Ozzy

#4. No, if Brandon's identity didn't come out when Stacy was there, it's probably not considered strategically important to Savaii...I would also expect Mikayla's supporters to attend the duel rather than those who voted her off...so unless Brandon is sent for some reason, the answer is no.

#5. No

#6. No

#5. Yes

Thinking about it, Rick was the swing vote that sent Mikayla to RI, I think he will get a confessional explaining his vote and the difficult position he was in.

Rick was the swing vote that sent Mikayla to RI, I think he will get a confessional explaining his vote and the difficult position he was in.

That was my reasoning too.

LAST EDITED ON 10-26-11 AT 03:44 PM (EST)

BR: What was your reasoning for the Whitney Confessional, if you don't mind sharing?

Nothing in particular, I'm just guessing she will get one. Since Ozzy's plan is so unusual we may see everyone in Savaii react to it. She might have a confessional about how everyone wanted to boot Cochran but now a better plan has been hatched.

#1. Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game? -- 1 point
Mikayla

#2. Which tribe wins RC/IC? -- 1 point
Upolu

#3. Which player is voted out to Redemption Island? -- 1 point
Ozzy

#4. Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew? -- 1 point
No

#5. Will Rick have a confessional? -- 1 point
Yes

#6. Will Whitney have a confessional? -- 1 point
Yes

#1 Christine
#2 Savaii
#3 Brandon
#4 No
#5 Yes
#6 Yes

1. Mikayla
2. Upolu
3. Ozzy
4. No
5. No
6. Yes

Got myself pretty behind in the scoring with a crappy performance last week, so I gotta try to catch up:

Christine loses the duel.

Upolu wins the IC.

Ozzy voted off to RI.

Brandon's identity as RussHell's nephew is not revealed at RI.

Rick gets at least one confessional.

Whitney gets zero confessionals.

1.Mikayla
2.Upolu
3.Oscar
4.No
5.Yes
6.No

LAST EDITED ON 10-25-11 AT 08:19 AM (EST)

ETA: Ozzy X Mikayla

#1. Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game? Mikayla

#2. Which tribe wins RC/IC? -- Upolo

#3. Which player is voted out to Redemption Island? -- Ozzy

#4. Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew? -- No

#5. Will Rick have a confessional? -- No

#6. Will Whitney have a confessional? -- No

Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game?
Mikayla - I hope she succeeds at modeling, too.

Which tribe wins RC/IC?
Upolu - it's a back-and-forth season in more ways than one.

Which player is voted out to Redemption Island?
Ozzy - per multiple reasons (foreshadowing, etc.)

Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew?
Yes - Mikayla's story is directly tied to Brandon's, and I suspect she tells Christine, at the very least (and Christine may then spill it at the challenge - she hates Coach). The real question is, does Mikayla spill it maliciously or accidentally?

Will Rick have a confessional?
No - which one is Rick again?

Will Whitney have a confessional?
Yes - it's an "Ozzy's tribe" story this week, so everyone probably gets one. She's the pretty blonde, right?

#1. Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game? -- Mikayla

#2. Which tribe wins RC/IC? -- Upolu. It's their day, the one they get.

#3. Which player is voted out to Redemption Island? -- Ozzy. He's a hero for Savaii.

#4. Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew? -- Yes.
Mikayla (final words): Tribal was a mess, man. Every time Brandon has a blow-up it's like always pointed at a stronger woman... Christine: What happened, were you blindsided? Mikayla: You know crazy Brandon. Stacey was all about trashing Ben, Mikayla gets payback on the Hantz.

#5. Will Rick have a confessional? -- Yes.

#6. Will Whitney have a confessional? -- No.

And a chicken will be sacrificed for the good of Savaii.

#1. Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game? -- Mikayla.

#2. Which tribe wins RC/IC? -- Upolu.

#3. Which player is voted out to Redemption Island? -- Ozzy, by his own request.

#4. Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew? -- No.

#5. Will Rick have a confessional? -- No.

#6. Will Whitney have a confessional? -- Yes.

Because it has been spoiled... I have wanted to contribute this season, but because there is an information leak from somewhere in CBS, it makes all of my conjecture pointless...

VOTE NAKED 2004

Here's my best guesses...

1) Mikayla loses the Duel and is eliminated from the game

2) Upolu wins RC/IC7

3) Ozzy is voted out to RI

4) No, The Savaii will not learn that Brandon is Russ's nephew. Mikayla is too reserved unless provoked to bring it up in the short exit moment JP provides.

5) No, Rick will not have a confessional. You couldn't pull one out of him w/dental pliers. The 'Plan' at Savaii will be the huge focus this episode and SEG editors will milk it for all its worth. Time is money, especially in TV.

6) Yes, Whitney will have a confessional albeit short. This episode is about the 'Plan' and she will likely have a reaction to it in a SEG strategy prop-up for her story arc. As will most all Savaii. E7 is all about the set up for E8.

LAST EDITED ON 10-26-11 AT 04:27 PM (EST)

Edited to include one additional vote post, #21. #19 and #20 appear to be discussion.

This is vote tally #1, post #18, compiling 15 vote posts and 2 revote posts.

Duel Loser
Mikayla: 13
Christine: 3

Boot
Ozzy: 15
Brandon: 1
all others UTR

#1. Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game? Mikayla

#2. Which tribe wins RC/IC? -- Upolo

#3. Which player is voted out to Redemption Island? -- Ozzy

#4. Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew? -- No

#5. Will Rick have a confessional? -- yes

#6. Will Whitney have a confessional? -- yes

#1. Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game? -- 1 point Mikayla

#2. Which tribe wins RC/IC? -- 1 point Upolu

#3. Which player is voted out to Redemption Island? -- 1 point Ozzy

#4. Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew? -- 1 point No

#5. Will Rick have a confessional? -- 1 point Yes

#6. Will Whitney have a confessional? -- 1 point No

#1. Who loses duel and is eliminated from the game? -- Christine

#2. Which tribe wins RC/IC? -- Upolu

#3. Which player is voted out to Redemption Island? -- Ozzy

#4. Will the Savaii at the Arena learn that Brandon is Russell's nephew? -- No

#5. Will Rick have a confessional? -- Yes

#6. Will Whitney have a confessional? -- No