Its not cheating ... you're using the available info that you can get... there's nothing wrong with that. The more research you do, the better your chances of getting a good list.

Its not mandatory that you submit 50 names (but you lessen your chances of winning if you don't). I really had to struggle just to make 50 for this year's list.... looking back on my list I wonder how I could've made such decisions.

This isn't really a sport.... I wouldn't want to tarnish that forum's image by putting this there. It'll stay in General Discussion.