http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-150161.aspx
This in basic terms means that the "vote" is not being sent to any server to keep track of the "votes." This leads to making you think you voted, but it was all a lie, just like the cake. Just click the article link above to see the animated picture demonstrating this.
I love how Gametrailers.com loves to try and fool their good userbase, only to be caught red handed every time. How many more lies must be made until they literally have no more credibility?
Thanks Mounce, for your hand in making this article possible!