Look, I couldnt be bothered arguing about it anymore, especially as I dont seem to have any written support from anyone else.
But I will finish by suggesting that were the positions reversed then I susepct very strongly that there would be some upset people and rightly so............but the fact is that if things were reversed me personally would not be allowing it because I dont think its right and suggests self centeredness.
And for the record I would not agree with a beach only theme. Apart from the fact that I live nowhere near a beach, its the same deal exactly. I would however encourage a sand theme in its place.
I have noticed that the rules are stuck to very explicitly and rightly so...........but it means its gunna be very difficult for Aussies to take part in halloween photo comp because contrary to what wikipedia may say, it is a very rare occurrence here and indeed the practice is frowned upon where I lived due to the dangers involved and rightly so.
Anyways, carry on regardless.