This is my first post to this thread, so I'll try to cram a bunch in at once:
About my item: UHHH!!! I was too bland. Bummer. I saw a post that noted my choice of words...I should have been more careful. At least the post was not cruel. Oh well...it was my first try. I'll take it as a learning experience.
About what I've seen so far:
OMG! SOOO many items that try to do WAY to much. SOO many items that are way to complex to figure out. If I have to read it three times, and I'm still unclear...I can't say that it's a useful item. I think simple is better.
Maybe I play a low power game, but SOO many items seem way over the top. I agree that the top 32 should shine and be interesting. I don't that that severe power creap is the answer.