I used to be big on LD as well, but in the end, this specific game jam is nothing but a popularity contest.
Nevertheless, I still believe game jams help to train game making skills and are a good idea.
I just really got disheartened by the Ludum Dare itself.
I can see that- Ive enjoyed doing them just because its fun to be a part of something so big- it always gets so many submissions, but it does turn into a popularity contest especially at the end with the peer rating-
Thanks for the advice on where to post in future threads- ill remember that and post in a more appropriate spot next time-