wow, what a waste. absolutely not acceptable. scammers is what you are.
Because the contest got upgraded from $130 at the time of your submission to $500 + protected from price volatility (double-edged sword).
Too bad, I genuinely liked your designs.
You're did a really shitty thing, and instead of apologizing (like, at all) you just shrug and pretend you did nothing wrong.
You have ZERO right dealing out holier-than-thou sass like this people who are upset at your disgraceful behaviour.