I look forward to see the reply as well. I have never participated in this contest they have going, but it does seem a little suspect. I have found there are many places in the STEEM ecosystem where it doesn't matter what you know as much as it matters who you know. I am also not saying that is the case here, but I have seen it happen enough other places I wouldn't be surprised.
I am sure we will get a response from someone at some point. I have no idea who is in charge of @curie and someone has to see this post.