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 05/03/2007 11:54:24 PM · #1
I don't really care, just curious that some of my comments are anonymous and others aren't.
 05/04/2007 12:01:14 AM · #2
Because some have chosen to be.
 05/04/2007 12:01:42 AM · #3
Those are members of the infamous paper bag klan. Always mark their comments as helpful if you know what's good for you.

Message edited by author 2007-05-04 00:01:53.
 05/04/2007 12:05:58 AM · #4
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Those are members of the infamous paper bag klan. Always mark their comments as helpful if you know what's good for you.

most never commented after they leave a paper-bag comment because they suffocated and died moments after.
 05/04/2007 12:52:52 AM · #5
It's a question / issue / debate that comes up frequently, even after the Great Baghead War of '05



Message edited by author 2009-03-15 15:28:50.
 05/04/2007 04:36:18 PM · #6
Ah, I finally understand the term baghead. *Ding*

Anonymous commenting may be a side-effect of abusive PMs, you know.

05/04/2007 04:39:12 PM · #7
Originally posted by citymars:
Ah, I finally understand the term baghead. *Ding*

Anonymous commenting may be a side-effect of abusive PMs, you know.

*Ding, ding*
 05/04/2007 04:51:49 PM · #8
They are the KKK of DPC, don't cross them! I have my suspicions of one Art...the fireraiser!! I give them nothing, if they need a bag, they should have one to take them away from this site!

No balls Bagheads are the curse of DPC!
 05/04/2007 07:17:34 PM · #9
Originally posted by citymars:
Anonymous commenting may be a side-effect of abusive PMs, you know.


Or they just don't want to be contacted during a challenge.
 05/04/2007 09:14:17 PM · #10
Evan,

In case you really want to know, some commenters choose to be anonymous during voting, so as to not get private messages during that time. The person's identity becomes known after the voting period is over.
 03/15/2009 01:18:21 PM · #11
I always thought they where site admins or council members. Would make sense that they would want to be anonymous during voting, no?
 03/15/2009 01:21:44 PM · #12
I think you should be able to put a bag over your entry if it falls below a certain score. ;-)
03/15/2009 01:24:15 PM · #13
Originally posted by Pascale:
I always thought they where site admins or council members. Would make sense that they would want to be anonymous during voting, no?


Being a baghead is a benefit offered to all paid members, not just SC.

Tim

Message edited by author 2009-03-15 13:24:39.
 03/15/2009 01:30:34 PM · #14
The bag has magical properties. It protects the innocent commenter from flying PM fireballs. It provides focus and clarity for the commenting challenge ahead without allowing an overflow of distracting beeping from the in-mail box. It is a spiritual, supernatural, mystical shield that covers the commenter from unnecessary battering. It allows the commenter to offer useful critique that, when taken to heart, can increase a photographers knowledge and technical ability! The bag is good. Embrace it and all of it's revealing power.
 03/15/2009 01:36:13 PM · #15
That's the Unknown Comic, one of our most prolific members. We suspect he might have multiple accounts.

True story: I actually worked with the Unknown Comic on a White Castle commercial back in the 80's. My mother was working wardrobe and makeup while I was helping out with props (go figure). At one point I was standing behind him and the guy was flirting with my mother. Annoyed, she said, "Have you met my son?" He turned around expecting to see a little kid, and panned up to see a 6' 4" guy towering over him. He had good reason to wear that bag over his head! ;-)
 03/15/2009 01:54:59 PM · #16
You know, with all the comments I've ever made in challenges, I've maybe received one or two PMs that may seem undesirable. And these were because I was being a butt head.

Rather than placing a bag over a commenter's head, why not take the commenter's head out of a bag and get them to think a bit before they type? I feel the bag is a safe harbor for those who may be unwilling to compose their comments in a way that is useful to the recipient.

Sometimes, no comment is a more prudent choice than a need to crucify the submitter's work. I really have no use for commenters who flash their self importance for no other reason than that. Keep in mind, there is no prize money here and these are amateur photographers. If you end up getting no comments on your images, it serves as an effective nudge to either improve or move on to something else. If you get hostile comments, its demoralizing and in some cases, it fuels reciprocity.

But the bags are here and they will be filled.

I'd say a far better use for anonymity would be to conceal thumbnails until you've voted on an image in a challenge.
 03/15/2009 02:55:05 PM · #17
Originally posted by Ivo:
You know, with all the comments I've ever made in challenges, I've maybe received one or two PMs that may seem undesirable. And these were because I was being a butt head.

Rather than placing a bag over a commenter's head, why not take the commenter's head out of a bag and get them to think a bit before they type? I feel the bag is a safe harbor for those who may be unwilling to compose their comments in a way that is useful to the recipient.

Sometimes, no comment is a more prudent choice than a need to crucify the submitter's work. I really have no use for commenters who flash their self importance for no other reason than that. Keep in mind, there is no prize money here and these are amateur photographers. If you end up getting no comments on your images, it serves as an effective nudge to either improve or move on to something else. If you get hostile comments, its demoralizing and in some cases, it fuels reciprocity.

But the bags are here and they will be filled.

I'd say a far better use for anonymity would be to conceal thumbnails until you've voted on an image in a challenge.


I can't say I've ever received a less than respectful comment from someone wearing a bag on their head. I've also not seen any on any of the shots I've looked at over the months that I've been here.

I'd like to know on what basis you make this claim that they harbor people that want to fling hostile comments around? After all, the bag comes off at the end of voting.
 03/15/2009 03:01:57 PM · #18
Originally posted by K10DGuy:

I can't say I've ever received a less than respectful comment from someone wearing a bag on their head. I've also not seen any on any of the shots I've looked at over the months that I've been here.

I'd like to know on what basis you make this claim that they harbor people that want to fling hostile comments around? After all, the bag comes off at the end of voting.


Ditto :)

I do notice a marked decrease in bagheads, though. This is the first challenge in ages that I've had one. Maybe because they're always being accused of something they've just quit voting altogether? That would be sad.
 03/15/2009 03:28:55 PM · #19
Originally posted by Ivo:
Rather than placing a bag over a commenter's head, why not take the commenter's head out of a bag and get them to think a bit before they type? I feel the bag is a safe harbor for those who may be unwilling to compose their comments in a way that is useful to the recipient.


What a load of rubbish :(
 03/15/2009 03:35:32 PM · #20
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
I'd like to know on what basis you make this claim that they harbor people that want to fling hostile comments around? After all, the bag comes off at the end of voting.


I was around during the great bag head war when this inane feature was added. The premise for the bag was to protect the identity of commenters who felt they were getting pummeled by hostile PMs. It was legislated that the anonymity granted during the voting period would act as a cool down period thus thwarting any knee jerk nuclear exchange. It has maybe served to stop these mini clashes but it has also left open a hiding place for careless commenters. Those who are able convey their thoughts in a respectful manner and still hide behind the bag, do so much like Linus clings to his blankie. It just not necessary.

That, IMO, is the underlying and enduring reason for the bag head phenomenon. It protects those who need protecting, those who either cannot or will not communicate politely. Those who can, should not hide behind a bag as its silly and was not meant for them. They should be out in the open

They are likely "closet bag headers" in real life as well.

And Rinac, god bless you.

Mwahahahahaa
 03/15/2009 03:40:03 PM · #21
Originally posted by Ivo:
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
I'd like to know on what basis you make this claim that they harbor people that want to fling hostile comments around? After all, the bag comes off at the end of voting.


I was around during the great bag head war when this inane feature was added. The premise for the bag was to protect the identity of commenters who felt they were getting pummeled by hostile PMs. It was legislated that the anonymity granted during the voting period would act as a cool down period thus thwarting any knee jerk nuclear exchange. It has maybe served to stop these mini clashes but it has also left open a hiding place for careless commenters. Those who are able convey their thoughts in a respectful manner and still hide behind the bag, do so much like Linus clings to his blankie. It just not necessary.

That, IMO, is the underlying and enduring reason for the bag head phenomenon. It protects those who need protecting, those who either cannot or will not communicate politely. Those who can, should not hide behind a bag as its silly and was not meant for them. They should be out in the open

They are likely "closet bag headers" in real life as well.

And Rinac, god bless you.

Mwahahahahaa


Sorry, but I don't see it, and I have a feeling that you'd be hard pressed to provide any evidence of such as well.

It is of my experience and opinion that most of the clashes are due to the photographers themselves unable to take criticisms without personal injury, not the inability of commenters to, as you say, convey their thoughts in a respectful manner.

Message edited by author 2009-03-15 15:44:21.
 03/15/2009 03:43:06 PM · #22
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Sorry, but I don't see it, and I have a feeling that you'd be hard pressed to provide any evidence of such as well.


You're right because its hidden by a bag. ;-)
 03/15/2009 03:44:37 PM · #23
Originally posted by Ivo:
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Sorry, but I don't see it, and I have a feeling that you'd be hard pressed to provide any evidence of such as well.


You're right because its hidden by a bag. ;-)


That is not what I meant.
 03/15/2009 03:45:22 PM · #24
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Originally posted by Ivo:
It protects those who need protecting, those who either cannot or will not communicate politely.

Sorry, but I don't see it, and I have a feeling that you'd be hard pressed to provide any evidence of such as well.

I agree with K10Guy - I've never had bad comments from a baghead and I, too, challenge your claim.

Message edited by author 2009-03-15 15:45:42.
 03/15/2009 03:48:10 PM · #25
Thats it ALL of you who disagree with me .....outside after school!!

Roflmao

well, maybe except you cuz you make freaky cool picturz.
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