Us designers would rather lose horribly in a contest than to hear that. I'm sure with more communication, your client would get what he/she wanted. Ending it out of the blue sure as hell won't produce results.
It was not I that wanted to end the contest....the client made the decision. I apologize and that is all I can do...if you see the other contests I've run...this has not happened and the designer was paid. Personally Zeniusvanisher....I thought your logo was spot on! I know thats no consolation...but it was not my choice. Dalmuti