When the rules enforcement message came out, I had already shown some WIP pics on anoter forum. Honestly, that may be a deal breaker for me because I like updating friends and family on Facebook and other forums with WIP pics. The additional posting activity helps my FB rankings, too. As much as I like the competition, I have to put the other first.
I'm not sure how much voting is popularity vs baby but I think the enforcementnof pics will do more to even out the competition than making it a "blind" entry.
By posting WIP pics on another forum, I've really gotten to know the other members. Because of the contest, I haven't been able to do that here and that's sad. :(