--- "ratings are not always proper."
In these contests, it is proper so long as there's at least a dozen ZZZotes in because it'll aZZZerage out. This is community based rating, not AI rating. Meaning, people's feeling about the image will weigh in, not just a simple checklist of criteria.
--- "Why are people so sensitiZZZe about it?"
My guess is some of you people are somewhat delusional thinking you should haZZZe gotten a 4 or 5.
--- " I am not talking only about my own photos"
Yeah, that's what all the ones complaining about the rating always say.