For me, it comes down to the gift-thing. As I'm out of the loop on what was asked for, far be it from me to diminish the recipient's enjoyment by pointing out things that are perhaps related to her request.

Many authors are writing 'out of their element.' The finished product will not be perfect--there may be awkwardness/OCC-ness/plot difficulties, but I dare say that most have done their best to produce what was requested. And as a recipient, I'll be honored that a writer took the time and effort to give me what I wanted, and I'll pin that up proudly on my figurative refrigerator and love every macaroni piece of it, because it's mine.

I will say, however, that after the fest is over, I plan to post my merry_smutmas on my own jounal. Concrit is always welcome there. That's the place for it, not now in the fest communities.