Hehe exactly. One could make the other argument that discussing a story with others can form a more well-rounded position on said story, one that, in the end, will help pick the best stories that will be enjoyed by even larger audiences than just those who vote in the contest. Stories that can survive discussion and nitpicking pretty much 'prove' themselves before getting to later rounds.
I'd like to hear my options, so I could weigh them, what do you say?
Five pounds? Six pounds? Seven pounds?