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07/05/2006 05:19:40 PM · #51 |
I give out 1 - 3 tens in almost every challenge I vote. Those are MY picks for 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Typically, I'll give out 3 - 5 nines. Those are my also rans - almost but not quite the best, in my opinion, in the challenge (I rate on a curve).
I only give out a 1 once in a while - when the photographer is obviously going for the brown. In a blatent attempt, why should I deny them? :) Otherwise, my minumum is 2 (rarely given). For me, there really aren't many shots that merit a 1 or 2. I can find a redeeming quality in 99.5% of what is submitted... |
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07/06/2006 03:52:53 PM · #52 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by BeeCee:
1=absolutely no redeeming qualities. |
I was wondering why you always say I'm number one :-P |
Nahhh, you're number two... you have to try harder ;) |
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07/06/2006 04:01:25 PM · #53 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
My new voting scale is based on amount of nudity.
1 non-human, no nudity.
2 male, no nudity
3 male, full nude
4 female no nudity
5 female, suggests nudity, but doesn't show enough to prove it
6 female, clothed, but tempting
7 female, skantly clad
8 female, bikini shot, underwear, etc
9 female, fully nude but lighting distracts from full effect of the nudity
10 female, in-your-face nudity ... more than likely shot by DrJones :-)
Soory, but that's how I'm voting from now on and you can't change my mind :-P
Edit to add: Also a 10 for any nude self-portrait of Judi :-) |
this doesn't take into account non-human nudity. remember that dog in the 30-second challenge???
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07/06/2006 04:27:47 PM · #54 |
Originally posted by posthumous:
this doesn't take into account non-human nudity. remember that dog in the 30-second challenge??? |
Special cases will be handled on a per-photo basis. :-)
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07/06/2006 04:28:40 PM · #55 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by posthumous:
this doesn't take into account non-human nudity. remember that dog in the 30-second challenge??? |
Special cases will be handled on a per-photo basis. :-) |
in other words, based on whether or not you get that tingly feeling, you sicko...
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07/06/2006 04:33:18 PM · #56 |
Originally posted by posthumous:
in other words, based on whether or not you get that tingly feeling, you sicko... |
:-P
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07/06/2006 06:48:46 PM · #57 |
I see that many voters score low a photo that does not meet the challenge... Just out of curiosity, do you feel there are varying degrees of DMNC?
For example:
In a challenge called "Cars" somebody shoots a motorcycle. You deduct one or two points.
In the same challenge somebody shoots a rubber duck. You score them a 1 or 2.
Is this the way it works? Or if you don't feel it perfectly meets the challenge that automatically scores them low? |
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07/06/2006 07:00:31 PM · #58 |
Originally posted by JPetraliaX:
I see that many voters score low a photo that does not meet the challenge... Just out of curiosity, do you feel there are varying degrees of DMNC? |
The way I handle the subject of DNMC is if the challenge topic is not present AT ALL in the photo, it's DNMC and I'll usually give a 3 or so. If the photo has at least a hint of the challenge topic, even if just borderline, I'll vote as if it meets the challenge. |
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07/06/2006 07:28:25 PM · #59 |
| Don't like the picture... |
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07/10/2006 10:52:59 AM · #60 |
Originally posted by acrotide:
Originally posted by JPetraliaX:
I see that many voters score low a photo that does not meet the challenge... Just out of curiosity, do you feel there are varying degrees of DMNC? |
The way I handle the subject of DNMC is if the challenge topic is not present AT ALL in the photo, it's DNMC and I'll usually give a 3 or so. If the photo has at least a hint of the challenge topic, even if just borderline, I'll vote as if it meets the challenge. |
Just joined the site so this is an enlightening thread. To date, using your examples I vote like this
Car challenge and someone shoots a motorcycle or a duck - 1. If it's a great photo, a 3 tops.
This '10' challenge was a tough one I guess (else I'm being overly mean?). Shots of 9 of something with a witty caption still got a 1 or 2. Shots of some kid with a caption saying the kid is 10 yr old - still a 1 or 2. I guess it's largely a matter of relevance to the challenge for me. I could take a picture of a stone and claim in the caption it weighs 10kg - to me that is using the caption to make up for a lack of imagination in meeting the challenge specs.
What a great find this site has been though. Many wonderful photos, articles and what seems to be a pleasant group of participants.
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07/10/2006 10:54:30 AM · #61 |
Dang, you're interpreting this thread extremely harshly.
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07/10/2006 10:59:00 AM · #62 |
| Hrm, could be. Next one I'll take a broader view. |
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07/10/2006 11:22:46 AM · #63 |
Just browsed through some ribbon winner pics, and I am amazed!Lots of pictures received 2's and 3's and even an ocasionly 1 and they are ribbon winners. Well ok if I don't like it I give it a 4 or so, and if it is out of focus, totaly blurry, too small or what ever I'll give it a 1, 2 or 3, but always I give a reason.
I browsed the ribbon pics because I was wondering if the people who give 1's, 2's and 3's give a reason. And nope, just giving low rates.
I have, offcourse, 1's, 2's and 3's, but no reason.... Just hate those types.... I guess it's just to tic off people or something liuke that.
Come on be a man/woman, if you give a 1,2 or 3 give a reason. I think a picture that's technicaly is allright and in focus etc. deserves at least a 4... for efford.
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07/10/2006 12:05:25 PM · #64 |
how could we figure out who has the highest and lowest average vote cast? i think it would be neat to see a list.
Message edited by author 2006-07-10 12:06:28.
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07/10/2006 12:12:58 PM · #65 |
now i understand people give 1' coz there is a liitle bit blood in
the shot
its o.k.. i understand some people dont vote as they really think..
otherwise.. how do you explain that a naked lady has som many 10 (by men) and so many 1 (bye jealous women)
the point is... its fine... just dont push it.. a 5 both bad case will be fine
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07/10/2006 06:32:23 PM · #66 |
I used to never give 1's, 2's or 3's because I didn't feel I had the expertise or knowledge to be that judgmental. Guess what??? I've changed. ;~p
As I've grown and learned, I'm seeing more and more things that I find unattractive, blurred, snapshottish, etc, that I might have been a bit more leniant of before. But it seems to me lately, I'm seeing alot more just plain "bad" photos. Am I becoming jaded? Am I turning into an old crone?
I hate it, but for about the past 6 months, I've noticed a downward slide in the overall quality, and I do specify OVERALL. There are still some brilliant images and some that are awe inspiring, but I see soooooo many lame "I was driving by and just snapped this with my disposable camera" shots. Should I go on hiatus and get a new set of eyes??
Another problem is the number of entries now. As fresh and objective as I try to be, even not doing it all in one or two days, I just tire of some of the entries when so many are the same.
(ducking for the flying tomatoes and cabbages headed my way)
Message edited by author 2006-07-10 18:33:50. |
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07/10/2006 06:41:31 PM · #67 |
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07/10/2006 06:42:10 PM · #68 |
Originally posted by jellyoooo:
now i understand people give 1' coz there is a liitle bit blood in
the shot
its o.k.. i understand some people dont vote as they really think..
otherwise.. how do you explain that a naked lady has som many 10 (by men) and so many 1 (bye jealous women)
the point is... its fine... just dont push it.. a 5 both bad case will be fine |
I have given low scores for naked women for reasons that definitely were not jealousy. It does happen. I don't think I've voted a 1, however - so maybe if you have someone that does vote because they are jealous, their jealousy might count for less of the "1" then you might think.
edit: I could be completely wrong. And I like the balanced viewpoint you gave, with mentioning the 10s as well. :-)
edit edit: And I do agree with your basic point - I think people do sometimes let things influence voting that maybe shouldn't influence it.
I think I am done editing/clarifying now. :)
edit: Nope!
I do give out ones (rarely)- just not sure I've done that with a naked woman picture.
I really hope I'm done now.
Message edited by author 2006-07-10 18:56:43. |
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07/10/2006 06:53:21 PM · #69 |
| I give out a few ones or twos every now and then (very few). But after being here for over two years I realized while voting it should be just as hard (or easy) to give out a 1-2-3-4 vote as it is a 7-8-9-10 vote. |
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