Design contests and Assholes
 

I think design contests are great on GFY, however, I am getting tired of seeing people spam their previous work or broker work posted saying they can be paid and non-participates making negative comments about entries.

Without knowing the client likes and objectives, participating in a contest is like playing the lotto with better chances plus it is fun.

Does anyone else feel the same way?

heheh you should have seen the offical GFY design comp. You aint seen nothin'

Dude, quit whining, you put your shit on a public board, guess what? The public is going to criticize the shit out it. Lesson #1 in art school. You don't want critics, don't post your work in public. Simple.

bugger, double post

I think you are right. A contest is a contest where designers should place their entries, not spamming the one who runs the contest. There are a few people who do that often, yes.