Huang Choi, you really do need to calm down! Granted, I spelled one word incorrectly. I'll give you the credit you deserve for using English here although it is difficult to understand at times. I know for a fact that if i attempted to write in your language, absolutely nobody would understand anything I wrote. I envy people who can speak more than their native language.

getting back to my questions as to why you are posting here......why are you? don't say you're doing it for everyone who is in China. so far, you're the only person complaining. my observations about your joining the site today and failure to download anything are valid. it seems you're here only to rant about jjying submitting to a contest he is not eligible to win. maybe he failed to read the rules. i don't know. i do know he won't win anything.

i understand your unhappiness with not being able to compete in the contest, honestly. the fact is, alienware made the contest for US citizens only. why? i haven't a clue. jjying's submission will not be able to win ANYTHING! you've been told this numerous times by multiple people. why keep ranting?

you and i can argue all day long. it's up to you. you won't win, though. you've made your points....some valid. i've made mine concerning your rants. all mine are valid.

Snidely = 1,000,000,000
Huang Choi = 0

Splode was created and posted at my request as a part of the contest content to help people get started.  It was included on the contest gallery so people could see it and learn from it.

All skins are reviewed.  That's all it says.  They're checked before posting to make sure they work and meet our other basic WinCustomize guidelines.  Nowhere does it say what submissions are reviewed FOR.  It also doesn't say that because they're reviewed that they'll necessarily be rejected or approved.  Just that they are reviewed prior to posting.

Whether or not all skins can be considered by the judges is another matter, and one that is being handled by myself once the deadline passes.  I will at that point be reviewing them and passing on the qualifying list to our judges.

I will be blunt on this final point:  It is not up to you to interpret or enforce the rules of the contest.  Don't worry about it, it will be taken care of according to the stated rules.  No one outside the US, under 18 or a Stardock employee/family member/friend will win or be considered for a prize.  It does not matter one bit who submits an entry.  If they don't meet all the qualifications they will not win.  Simple as that.

Because this thread started out on such a negative and offensive note, and since it is going rapidly downhill and little in the way of constructive discussion is happening, I'm closing the thread.  If anyone wants to discuss the matter further, please send me a PM and I'll be happy to answer any questions.