A writer from "Los Angeles" magazine made the claim in 2006 that awards often go to consistent advertisers in "AVN" magazine. In his article, the writer stated: "Imagine the editors of "Variety" choosing the Academy Award nominations—then handing out Oscars to the winners—and you have a pretty good idea of how much manipulation can go on behind the scenes during the run-up to the AVNs. [...] Actresses trying to secure a nomination stop in to schmooze at the magazine's Chatsworth offices. agency client once presented dolls of herself to editors and writers. Another baked cookies". Similar allegations have been made regarding the Academy Award nominations and influencing Academy member voting that date back to at least 1988 with regard to movies such as "Rain Man".