do you guys just want posts shilling pack sales?

Nope, I can think of plenty of other ways where I can create a content as a user of Splinterlands apart from just shilling packs.

Apparently, just spitting out in some places about the fact that Rebeliion will change the outcome of the game, does not really full fill the criteria. I do think that is just the way of trying to farm a vote. If this post was on an ordinary challenge/weekly post, curating would not have been an issue.

and I know there is no time for that curating these contests so I understand why you thought the post wasn't rebellion themed as you would have to read it to know)

That is quite an assumption I would say. I am not sure how you think the curation works but even with someone who has invested less $$/time in Splinterlands might get bigger votes depending on the quality of the post (Although quality is subjective to everyone). And of course there is clearly stated in the post to follow the rules as much as possible.

It just doesn't have a copy pastaed rebellion thumbnail so it requires actually reading it to know that

You are probably thinking otherwise. We do handle copy/paste post or any sort of abuse to the votes very strictly. There are a long list of users who are banned from farming votes. So that genuine and authentic users can get the best of these votes.

I hope I was able to clear some parts of your doubts that you are having!!