I think because people found it interesting enough to upvote. I totally understand where you're coming from. The copy on the pop-up and the apply page is pretty

I think because people found it interesting enough to upvote. I totally understand where you're coming from. The copy on the pop-up and the apply page is pretty in your face. That being said, hopefully people can judge the essay on its own merits. Sorry to hear you didn't like it!