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12/20/2006 01:28:03 PM · #1 |
The "I didn't know" excuse for not following the rules could be eliminated if a user had to view a tutorial on what is and what is not acceptable editing for the basic and advanced editing rules.
It could specifically point out rules frequently broken or misunderstood such as
Taking the photo within the challenge period.
Major Elements.
Adjustments vs Filters (for basic).
Multiple Accounts
Sharing Photo with others during the voting period.
others I am not thinking of.
It won't stop those who wish to intentionally cheat from doing so, but it would make it a whole lot harder to justify / rationalize.
Once someone has viewed the tutorial and clicked the "I understand and agree" button, that could be recorded on their user record and they wouldn't need to be bothered by it again.
True, we have a checkbox today on the submission form, but it doesn't mean folks are actually reading the rules.
Message edited by author 2006-12-20 13:29:02. |
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12/20/2006 01:29:22 PM · #2 |
| Good idea, but in practice, like so many contractual arrangements and terms of service requirements, it would likely do little to solve the problem it tries to address. |
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12/20/2006 01:34:05 PM · #3 |
| We all already do this each time we submit a photo. We have to check three boxes and click the submit button. Like with many things, lots of people just click through without even considering what they're agreeing to. |
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12/20/2006 01:35:06 PM · #4 |
It wouldn't be any more of a guarantee than the checkbox already in place BUT I think it would serve two purposes:
1. Those who want to follow the rules would have another tool by which to learn them.
2. We could spare our pity and speculation on those who don't seem to "get it"
Along with "Taking the photo within the challenge period" could be a short tutorial on checking and setting your camera date.
Also something on What is Exif and how do I find my camera settings (f/stop, exposure speed, aperature) on a specific shot. (So beginners could include this information on their challenge entries.) |
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12/20/2006 01:37:13 PM · #5 |
Harsh reprisal is the only way to combat cheating. I don't consider editing violations cheating. You get your photo dq'd and that is a fitting punishment imo.
For those manipulating exif data, linking to their challenge entry from other sites, etc - I think in addition to whatever ban gets laid on them their names and the offending entry should be listed in a Hall of Shame where they can be admired for all time. |
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12/20/2006 07:31:25 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by routerguy666:
Harsh reprisal .... a fitting punishment...a Hall of Shame.... |
Hmmm...and a Merry Bah Humbug to you! |
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12/20/2006 07:44:30 PM · #7 |
This is a good idea. But perhaps something more than the sweet "helpful hints for beginners"
and less than the draconian, "Manditory"
Honest now: how many of us have read more than these two words of the obligatory software legal agreements:
[.] I Agree
before clicking on it.
Edited for punctuation. (No, I'm not an English teacher)
Message edited by author 2006-12-20 19:47:25. |
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