I don't think it's that bad... but I knew the Swedish, Norwegian, German and British singers before they anticipated in the show. I didn't know any of the other singers.. I guess it's because you know the singers when you live in a country near them - and so you vote for them. Neighbors don't necessarily vote for each other because they LIKE their neighbors but because they share a common taste in music and know the same artists.

It depends.

Every year it happens but just because it happens doesn't make it less annoying over the years!

It most certainly is! This is supposed to be a contest of who is the best singer and performer (Or what you like) Not who your neighbour is! Then the whole thing doesn't make any sense

It is annoying but i don't think those 'friendly' votes make any difference in the voting results. The good songs always win & always get a good place.

very very annoying. every year it's the same.