I build some of the ugliest free sites in the universe, but most of them get listed because they still follow the rules even though they are really REALLY ugly... and remember prettier isn't alway better, my ugly free sites sell just as well or better than pretty free sites. Personally when reviewing I don't care if a free site is pretty or ugly, as long as it FOLLOWS THE RULES.
I forgot my point, but I think it was don't be discouraged, just keep building anf FOLLOW THE RULES and You will be fine
