mucking with the rules - DPChallenge Forums

10/08/2005 10:56:09 AM · #1

So.........is it easy to muck with the rules? Can the site council really tell if a photo has processing beyond the rules? Can you?

10/08/2005 11:08:46 AM · #2

You'd be surprised what gets caught. Some PS gurus out there can easily spot stuff. I know I ask for a DQ request when something seems too good to be true. It's my nature to think people cheat and lie, part of the mentality I have at work brought over into my hobby, I guess.

You can always try. It you get caught and it's apparent that cheating was intentional, you will lose lots of respect from many users of this site. And what's so great about winning or doing well if you have to bend the rules or cheat? No satisfaction there.

Message edited by author 2005-10-08 11:23:10.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/09/2005 10:35:03 PM · #3

I find it difficult to believe anyone would intentionally cheat...is a ribbon of value?

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

10/09/2005 10:36:00 PM · #4

Originally posted by azoychka:

I find it difficult to believe anyone would intentionally cheat...is a ribbon of value?

I don't think regulars would intentionally cheat. Too much involved. Irregulars may tho.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

10/09/2005 10:38:05 PM · #5

Originally posted by Beagleboy:

It's my nature to think people cheat and lie, part of the mentality I have at work brought over into my hobby, I guess.

That's cool to know, that it would help in your job too :P

sabphoto

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

10/09/2005 10:38:42 PM · #6

Originally posted by azoychka:

I find it difficult to believe anyone would intentionally cheat...is a ribbon of value?

I too find it hard to believe that anyone would go through the trouble of editing the exif just to get a virtual ribbon but then I remember there are people that create viruses and hack systems just cause they can. Never doubt the ability of the human mind to find new ways to cheat others even for no particular reason.

Message edited by author 2005-10-09 22:39:50.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

10/09/2005 10:42:02 PM · #7

Originally posted by faidoi:

Originally posted by Beagleboy:
It's my nature to think people cheat and lie, part of the mentality I have at work brought over into my hobby, I guess.

That's cool to know, that it would help in your job too :P

I don't do the lying and cheating... some of the travellers I encounter while doing my job do enough of that for everyone. Its quite satisfying to bust 'em. Heh heh!

faidoi

Pentax K10D

10/09/2005 10:46:59 PM · #8

Originally posted by Beagleboy:

Originally posted by faidoi:

Originally posted by Beagleboy:
It's my nature to think people cheat and lie, part of the mentality I have at work brought over into my hobby, I guess.

That's cool to know, that it would help in your job too :P

I don't do the lying and cheating... some of the travellers I encounter while doing my job do enough of that for everyone. Its quite satisfying to bust 'em. Heh heh!

That's what I mean. The fun of the busting :)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/10/2005 07:39:16 PM · #9

soooo............how many dq checks are there a challenge?

Message edited by author 2005-10-10 19:39:38.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

10/10/2005 07:57:09 PM · #10

Originally posted by azoychka:

soooo............how many dq checks are there a challenge?

Usually less than ten, and we cash those immediately. Oh wait... you meant how many entries do we check? Forget that first part. ;-)

We always validate the top 5, plus any that are requested or we think are suspicious for some reason.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/10/2005 08:29:26 PM · #11

Are there some people who request dqs more than others?

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

10/10/2005 08:57:51 PM · #12

Originally posted by azoychka:

Are there some people who request dqs more than others?

Absolutely.

10/10/2005 09:05:54 PM · #13

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by azoychka:
Are there some people who request dqs more than others?

Absolutely.

Is there a limit on the number of dqs you (can) request?

Message edited by author 2005-10-10 21:06:16.

10/10/2005 09:06:19 PM · #14

Originally posted by azoychka:

Are there some people who request dqs more than others?

Fujifilm FinePix S6000/6500 FD

10/10/2005 09:06:56 PM · #15

Originally posted by Beagleboy:

Originally posted by azoychka:
Are there some people who request dqs more than others?

Why?

pikaboo

10/10/2005 09:11:03 PM · #16

Okay, I just have one thing to say - HOW could someone take a picture of a giant fork on a wall and do SO MUCH better than the one I took that was - in focus - at night - with no noise? SHEESH!!

k, I'm done. sorry folks. *sigh*

10/10/2005 09:23:24 PM · #17

Originally posted by azoychka:

Originally posted by Beagleboy:

Originally posted by azoychka:
Are there some people who request dqs more than others?

Why?

Cuz sometimes I can't figure out how the shot was made, or the only way that comes to mind is by using techniques not allowed in challenges. As a member of the site it's my right to check that entries I see are valid. Got a problem with that? It doesn't happen often, maybe one or two images every second or third challenge.

I never submit DQ requests for images not meeting the challenge.

10/10/2005 09:45:09 PM · #18

Originally posted by Beagleboy:

As a member of the site it's my right to check that entries I see are valid. Got a problem with that?

I think I will dq you for being a wee bit unfriendly.........but then I haven't a clue how you were processed, maybe just a little too much neatimage.......