Well, lots of suggestions, but it doesn't look like there is much of any way to resolve this issue. For me, I'll just ignore the Hot20 as I do most of the time anyway. The Hot 20 seems to just be a 'popularity thing' and is not definitive indicator of good fractals or good art. I do NOT favor separate galleries for beginners and experts! Some beginners make better fractals than some of the so called experts. Anyway, who/what is an expert anyway? Have fun making fractals that please yourself. Ignore the areas here at RR that you don't like. Ignore the fractals that you don't like. Don't try to win friends and influence others by commenting/ranking/voting on every image that comes down the pike. Marion