Obviously they do
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Obviously they do
It seems a little like a silly question, it is very blatant they do this. They have done it for years.
Not many people entering competitions anymore, so it's not hard to win. Favoritism would depend on what level... some areas possibly influenced but other areas it might just be quicker for them to do the job necessary and set out by higher ranks.
I think it's because not a lot of people enter really... a lot of stories competitions have only had 30 entries so queenofsheba has no choice but to give everyone the badge. If you consistently make "good" entries, you've got a great chance of winning. I love entering comps (appeals to my creative side) so I always put lots of effort in.