I wouldn't say I am a beginner. I have been programming now for quite a while and have created some games. However, while I totally hear what the poster is getting at, this game jam is not ONLY for beginners, like he said. I don't care if I win or how many times, that's not why I am here. I am in this game jam for the community and because I wanted to be in a game jam where the owner is not just trying to promote himself, like all the other good game jams I have seen where they are.
I will probably stick around for the future jams but I have no interest in winning more than once or at all, I am just here for the fun of it and to improve my skills :D.