The truth is people gets too talented when it comes to begging, they do all things to look for a way to beg, I've been on steemit 9 months, no major support, but I'm at 590sp with no special treatment.

However you're right, people grow with time and being creative in begging is just not the way at all, on a funny note, you're even spot on with the kinds of phrases they use.

I would say, I love your contest, the rat one, I dived in on it yesterday, I hope my entry thrills you