As to the limiting prizes idea I set out, it's about spreading the wealth.
I don't like the idea of limiting the entrants by post count, because we had a LOT of new members join up simply BECAUSE of the contest.
I like seeing what all is out there.
Where I see a problem is the "all open" category, where you can literally put any build you've ever done against anything under the sun.
Personally, I say we should limit the contest purely to new entries. Started at the beginning of the contest. In the categories for the contest.
On limiting entries from a particular member: Every entry paid a fee to get in.
Doesn't seem fair to shut that down.
On staff competing:
If the staff was judging, I'd say no. But, since the contest is judged by all, I say let them compete.