"Show a little love" event!

I wouldn't get an award anyway even if I do win since there's a heavy bias for me to be the most loved. I'd rather have whatever prize may be go to someone who can receive it, while at the same time allow people to vote for me.

No one said you were disqualified this round.

is there an option to disable the feature and remove yourself from the event? I don't want to be involved one way or the other.

There's no way to disable people having opinions about you, no.