Low scores because of the threat?

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

01/03/2007 06:42:51 AM · #1

I'm wondering something. I just checked out al three ribbon winners from the challenges on the frontpage and noticed that some of them got 1's, 2's and 3's Why do people give such low scores on an apparantly good photo? Do they feel threatend by the quality of the photo and give a low score just to stop it from getting a ribbon? Or do they genuinely dislike the picture?

If they do to stop it from getting a ribbon then I find it really sad that people are THAT competetive. It's just a nice challenge and there's nothing in it for you except a nice virtual ribbon and eternal glory :P

skylercall

Canon EOS-7D

01/03/2007 06:47:22 AM · #2

I think that when some people suspect a rules violation they vote low. This is not correct however. We have been told to vote as if the photo was legitimate.

Azrifel

Fujifilm X100VI

01/03/2007 06:59:43 AM · #3

Congrats on the first discussion about this in 2007.
Check 2002-2006 for the 5679 previous discussions about low votes on high scoring images.

Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

01/03/2007 07:05:03 AM · #4

Originally posted by Azrifel:

Congrats on the first discussion about this in 2007.
Check 2002-2006 for the 5679 previous discussions about low votes on high scoring images.

Well I'm sorry for being a newbie.

But then it goes to show that all the rules implemented to prevent giving low scores without comments have not worked yet.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

01/03/2007 07:13:09 AM · #5

Originally posted by Puckzzz:

... But then it goes to show that all the rules implemented to prevent giving low scores without comments have not worked yet.

Ummm...what rules?

edit to add - Oops! Missed that part about you winning a ribbon. Congrats!

Message edited by author 2007-01-03 07:21:56.

LanceW

Nikon Z9

01/03/2007 07:13:33 AM · #6

Originally posted by Puckzzz:

But then it goes to show that all the rules implemented to prevent giving low scores without comments have not worked yet.

Enjoy your ribbon and go read the thousands of other similar posts to this. They all end the same way.

Everyone gets low scores. Live with it.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/03/2007 07:21:04 AM · #7

allright...this is going in the wrong direction. I'm not frustrated because someone gave me a low score. That's up to them, I give low scores as well. Therefore I looked at the other ribbonwinners and noticed the same thing. Then I started wondering.

But if this subject has already been discussed 100.000 times, please never mind this topic and maybe someone can close it for me?

Thnx! :-)

David.C

01/03/2007 07:28:09 AM · #8

Originally posted by Puckzzz:

Originally posted by Azrifel:
Congrats on the first discussion about this in 2007.
Check 2002-2006 for the 5679 previous discussions about low votes on high scoring images.

Well I'm sorry for being a newbie.

But then it goes to show that all the rules implemented to prevent giving low scores without comments have not worked yet.

Don't worry about being new -- and don't let these guys get to you, they don't mean any harm.

Why do great shots get low scores? Simply because people are different, and not everyone likes the same things. Some may not like the assumed processing, some the subject matter and so on. There are not rules to prevent low scores, or to demand comments begiven (although it is strongly encouraged); any such rule would be a slap in the face for being individuals.

The alternative would be to insist on purely technical evaluations of the images, ignoring all emotional impact it may have. But I doubt that is something you would appreciate. Be glad your images strike such a stong chord with the viewers, some may not like it but you can take comfort that it has affected them.

BTW: I visited your profile page. I really like the look of the profile image. All I can say is after visiting your site, the image only improves with a larger size.

Oh, and welcome to DPC -- the quality of your images are a welcome addition to the site.

David

nards656

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Tamron SP AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical IF for Canon

01/03/2007 08:49:34 AM · #9

All I can say is this - if you got low scores because they saw your photo as a threat, be prepared for lots of low scores, because your photos are very much a "threat".

That's a sincere compliment. Your "brown" entry is awesome.

Don't let it bother you. Losers like myself would love to get those kinda scores :)

01/03/2007 09:21:10 AM · #10

Originally posted by nards656:

Thnx for the compliment!

I didn't know this was an old discussion.
It doesn't bother me cause I keep on photographing no matter what, just because it's a great outlet for my ideas. I used to paint and draw but don't have the time for that anymore and I think photography offers so much more.

I just hope that the people who give the low scores (to any one not just me) are sincere about their vote, and don't do it to pump up their own chances.

goc

Apple iPhone 4

01/03/2007 09:34:03 AM · #11

Originally posted by Puckzzz:

I just hope that the people who give the low scores (to any one not just me) are sincere about their vote, and don't do it to pump up their own chances.

you'll never know that :-)

FireBird

01/03/2007 10:12:42 AM · #12

Originally posted by Azrifel:

Congrats on the first discussion about this in 2007.
Check 2002-2006 for the 5679 previous discussions about low votes on high scoring images.

Congrats on the first cynical response in 2007.
Who would have ever thought it would have
been you? [snicker]

FireBird

01/03/2007 10:19:58 AM · #13

Originally posted by Puckzzz:

Well I'm sorry for being a newbie.

Don't be sorry. I'm glad to see you here. A ribbon in your first two challenges. Wow! With that record just grow a kevlar overcoat and ignore all the cynical comments that occasionally crop up. I didn't vote on the AA challenge. I did look at all the entries. When I saw yours I knew it'd ribbon. Congrats. That type of quality and especially creativity will do very well here. Listen carefully to the comments made on your challenges. One on your AA image commenter talked about image size. LISTEN to that one if you don't listen to any other.

FireBird

01/03/2007 10:38:23 AM · #14

Originally posted by Puckzzz:

But if this subject has already been discussed 100.000 times, please never mind this topic and maybe someone can close it for me?

Thnx! :-)

No no no..... we're just starting to play now. We need to try and aggravate the faux cynical crowd. ;)

Wow! Again! I went to your website. I'm assuming you took the photos there. (Sorry I can't read Dutch.) I think some of the ribbon winning portrait crowd here are in deep trouble.
And on rare special occasions we do have nude challenges.
And some of us sprinkle them in whenever possible.

Judi Welcome to DPC!

Edit: Wonder why Judi's profile didn't show up? See Puckzzz, I've been here since May and still do tired newbie stuff!

Message edited by author 2007-01-03 10:46:02.

01/03/2007 10:53:45 AM · #15

great some positive reactions! Yea I read the comment about the size, wish I read the rules a bit better so I would've uploaded it in 640 :D

better luck next time huh?

Judy looks nice ;)

and don't worry about me getting down, I've wandered around the internet for about ten years now. I've developped quit a thick skin in those ten years ;)

Azrifel

Fujifilm X100VI

01/03/2007 10:53:52 AM · #16

Originally posted by fir3bird:

Originally posted by Azrifel:
Congrats on the first discussion about this in 2007.
Check 2002-2006 for the 5679 previous discussions about low votes on high scoring images.

Congrats on the first cynical response in 2007.
Who would have ever thought it would have
been you? [snicker]

Thanks mate. :)

Azrifel

Fujifilm X100VI

01/03/2007 10:55:30 AM · #17

Originally posted by Puckzzz:

and don't worry about me getting down, I've wandered around the internet for about ten years now. I've developped quit a thick skin in those ten years ;)

Ik bedoelde het niet gemeen. :)