Come on Terry - you didn't enter negotiations because you didn't think there would be any? That's a pretty lame reason for your stance on this.
As Dutchbeat says, you missed your chance to chip in when this one was being organised. How should you proceed? If it means that much to you, make sure you get involved from the start next month.
Threads like this don't do the forum any favours. And since Seriousfun has taken on the task of organising the comp for this month, it does seem a little contra to his efforts, and the spirit of the forum in general.