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The best way to do that is to reduce the points while assessing such posts to avoid controversy.

This is quite frustrating, because it means that even if I strive every week to improve and achieve a perfect score, I still won't make the winners' list?

Quality should be rewarded above all else. That’s what evaluation criteria are for, isn't it?

If a user produces excellent work and deserves to win, then they should win. That will motivate all the other participants to improve and strive for excellence.