Actually my first post on the subject was just asking for clarification from forum admin and it became a discussion afterwards. I wouldn't have even asked on here if I hadn't been directed here by square enix support that said this was the best way to get an answer.

This is getting off topic, and I let it get to this point as well. I'm not looking to argue how people should cosplay, all I wanted to know was what the rules for this contest are because they are different everywhere and until the question is answered by an admin, everything else is a discussion and a difference of opinion or statement of rules or examples from other contests.

I reiterate, i'm asking about this specific contest, not cosplay in general.