you see, the problem is people do not follow what they say.Notice that I mentioned SE-RI-OUS, not just anyhow shoot and not a care about improving. Also, it doesn't mean only those who can take good pictures are eligible to vote, but anyone who has a keen passion and want to learn how to take REALLY good pictures as well.
for example, if i am x photographer, and i claim to be very serious, does that mean i am serious? i can claim for 8000 years, but if people make valid comments on photos, and instead of correcting it i just continue doing the same old mistakes, does that make me serious? does that mean that i care about improving? :dunno: