Fair point, however for me this is all a learning experience. I personally value any and all criticism. Even more-so if it has merit. I believe yours does.
I don't just want to learn to develop games, that's the easy part. I want to learn to develop GREAT games. Other gamers insight is extremely important for that to occur.
In hindsight, I feel the additional features would of helped more than the polish did in this case. Ultimately though, a great game needs both :)