I'll give this a go if there is a 5th round, but don't expect to do good here with all the great artists.
I'm JOINING
I won't have an internet connection from 1feb, but should be able to get on somewhere once or twice every two weeks to check here (though I'll probably fall in the first round). Personally I think helm's type crit posting is great, it is the quickest way to improve (apart from studying pixel art). I've learned everything that way, not that I know much, so much to learn.
[edit] simon rocks man, he destroys disillusions