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05/24/2006 09:42:10 PM · #26 |
I'm for it, obviously.
When it comes to enforcing the age rule, I think that we should go on the "Honor Code" regardless. Maybe state in the rules that failure to comply with the code would result in a suspension as a deterrent. As far as I'm concerned, if a +21 individual cares that much about getting a ribbon and beating younger kids, then they belong in the <21 category.
Would be a fun challenge! |
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05/24/2006 09:43:30 PM · #27 |
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05/24/2006 09:45:03 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by Tranquil:
I'm for it, obviously.
When it comes to enforcing the age rule, I think that we should go on the "Honor Code" regardless. Maybe state in the rules that failure to comply with the code would result in a suspension as a deterrent. As far as I'm concerned, if a +21 individual cares that much about getting a ribbon and beating younger kids, then they belong in the <21 category.
Would be a fun challenge! |
I think we learned from the 2-second exposure challenge that the honor code does not necessarily work.
~Terry
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05/24/2006 09:45:05 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by Tranquil:
I'm for it, obviously.
When it comes to enforcing the age rule, I think that we should go on the "Honor Code" regardless. Maybe state in the rules that failure to comply with the code would result in a suspension as a deterrent. As far as I'm concerned, if a +21 individual cares that much about getting a ribbon and beating younger kids, then they belong in the <21 category.
Would be a fun challenge! |
Lee,
You just want to meet girls |
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05/24/2006 09:50:42 PM · #30 |
in the 2 second exposure though, there wasnt really a guilt factor or something making the people think twice before entering non 2 second shot. Also adding on a suspensio for a foundout age of over 21 is a good idea to in my opinion.
-Dan |
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05/24/2006 09:52:13 PM · #31 |
Does the younger crowd really need extra encouragement here? Seems to me that some of them do quite well in competition with all other ages, and that as a group they are able to hold their own. Hardly a week goes by that there is not at least one fron Joey, or elsapo, etc. on the front page. Konador and zoomdak are teenagers who have multiple ribbons. If any age group gets their own challenge the ribbons would not mean as much as those won against all ages. To me, if I won a ribbon in an old folks only challenge it would always have a bit of a stigma attached to it. In the past when we have had restrictions on who could enter a challenge it has been to recognize people for something they have done here at dpc, such as winning ribbons or making lots of comments. Do young people need to be recognized just for being young? or old people for being old?
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05/24/2006 09:53:09 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by trnqlty:
What if you are 21, can we slip in. |
This is what I was thinking... what IF you are 21? |
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05/24/2006 10:11:43 PM · #33 |
Okay, paranoid mom chiming in . . .
to me this is just a flag for the creepies out there (not necessarily users or members of dpc, though statistically, we probably have some) to easily find young members.
I know, I know, if they want to find young people, they will. But this challenge screams, "Hey look, I'm under 21!!!!!"
(I'm obviously thinking more about the 13, 14, 15 age range rather than the 21, and now I'm just rambling.) |
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05/24/2006 10:14:59 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by karmat:
Okay, paranoid mom chiming in . . .
to me this is just a flag for the creepies out there (not necessarily users or members of dpc, though statistically, we probably have some) to easily find young members.
I know, I know, if they want to find young people, they will. But this challenge screams, "Hey look, I'm under 21!!!!!"
(I'm obviously thinking more about the 13, 14, 15 age range rather than the 21, and now I'm just rambling.) |
Good point, Karmat.
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05/24/2006 11:39:41 PM · #35 |
| Couldn't they just click on people's name and look on their profile? |
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05/24/2006 11:41:33 PM · #36 |
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
Couldn't they just click on people's name and look on their profile? |
yes they could but this way it is presented on a silver platter. Never thought of that........ good one, karmat |
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05/24/2006 11:44:38 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
Couldn't they just click on people's name and look on their profile? |
yep, all 44623 (and growing) of them.
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they can look at a under 21 challenge and get, oh, 100 or so automatically. |
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05/24/2006 11:44:50 PM · #38 |
hmm... how many pervs go to a digital photography site mostly aimed at the older crowd to look for children?
myspace is a much easier site to do that... you can narrow your search down to age, location, school, gender and status, and most of the underage kids have mostly naked self portrait photos of themselves in the bathroom mirror already there for everyone to see.
just trying to make a small point... really small |
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05/24/2006 11:46:34 PM · #39 |
| oh yeah, not to mention, most kids involved in a site like this have talent and ambition, not the low-self esteem that is needed to trick a kid into meeting you somewhere |
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05/24/2006 11:47:53 PM · #40 |
Originally posted by amandalore:
just trying to make a small point... really small |
... a minor problem, as it were ... |
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05/24/2006 11:49:56 PM · #41 |
Originally posted by amandalore:
hmm... how many pervs go to a digital photography site mostly aimed at the older crowd to look for children?
myspace is a much easier site to do that... you can narrow your search down to age, location, school, gender and status, and most of the underage kids have mostly naked self portrait photos of themselves in the bathroom mirror already there for everyone to see.
just trying to make a small point... really small |
point taken. I admitted I was paranoid about it. I just don't see why we should make it so easy to find the young people.
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05/24/2006 11:53:41 PM · #42 |
Originally posted by karmat:
point taken. I admitted I was paranoid about it. I just don't see why we should make it so easy to find the young people. |
Pretty much the same concerns that popped up when I suggested a DPCKids subsite a while back. I believe several shared this valid concern.
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05/24/2006 11:56:57 PM · #43 |
I agree with you Karmat... I just think that kids are ok as long as they don't put too much info on their profiles, and that they don't meet up with strangers... that's mostly how it happens. The kid has low self esteem and is begging for attention and thinks this person is a friend or whatever the perv lies to them about, and agrees to meet them, either in their own house or some public place where-ever, but I don't think that it would pose a problem..
not saying that it wouldn't and I'm not saying that you shouldn't feel that way, it's good to be cautious, especially with the kind of stuff that happens these days, but I personally don't feel that anything bad would come of this kind of challenge at this site... maybe there could be some kind of announcement with the challenge for any underager to be very cautious of PMs or something... and not give out your street address or agree to meet anyone you don't know |
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05/25/2006 12:01:31 AM · #44 |
Amanda, the only problem I have with your theory is that someone could use the child's love for photography as a lure.
Also, there are quite a few artist that struggle with self-esteem problems and is in part why they turned to the arts as a hobby.
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05/25/2006 12:06:00 AM · #45 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Amanda, the only problem I have with your theory is that someone could use the child's love for photography as a lure.
Also, there are quite a few artist that struggle with self-esteem problems and is in part why they turned to the arts as a hobby. |
ok, well, I'm one of those (self esteem problems that is)...
maybe if they're under 18, special rules is a parent notification, but I guess that would be a lot of work for SC.... hmmm... well, maybe a mandatory "don't talk to strangers" and counseling session... lol
Don't get me wrong, I know these things happen, it's unfortunate, I would just like to delude myself that everyone has the know-how to not get into situations like that....
Too bad, an underage challenge would be cool |
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05/25/2006 12:06:07 AM · #46 |
I don't like the idea because age has nothing to do with creativity or skill.
I feel it's pointless, the winning pictures will be decided either way in a challenge- no matter what age enters.
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05/25/2006 12:07:26 AM · #47 |
doesn't sound all that interesting to me...sounds like a bad idea.
When I get a ribbon, I like to know that I placed in the top 3 from everyone that had anything to enter...
It wouldn't feel as good to say "I placed in the top 3 of 20-something year olds" -- not much of an accomplishment.
Just my $.02
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05/25/2006 12:08:53 AM · #48 |
Originally posted by Joey Lawrence:
I don't like the idea because age has nothing to do with creativity or skill.
I feel it's pointless, the winning pictures will be decided either way in a challenge- no matter what age enters. |
Come'on, you're ruining it! The age thing is an excuse for those of us who don't have your talent to get rid of a lot of the entries... :)
NOTICE: This statement contained humor |
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05/25/2006 12:11:43 AM · #49 |
Originally posted by Joey Lawrence:
I don't like the idea because age has nothing to do with creativity or skill.
I feel it's pointless, the winning pictures will be decided either way in a challenge- no matter what age enters. |
This comes from a teenie that makes a habit of kicking old booty :-)
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05/25/2006 12:13:40 AM · #50 |
Most people who disagree with this.. have ribbons.. give us who don't a god damn chance..
Thats my 2 cents worth and Im not going look at this thread now so I don't get angry.. *Mumbles* What about a challenge for people who havent won a ribbon?
I WANT a god damn ribbon >.> lol
Message edited by author 2006-05-25 00:14:59.
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