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06/01/2011 02:47:27 PM · #1 |
| Saw a lot of people talking about DNMC and I can't figure out what it means =X Can someone let me know? haha thanks :) |
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06/01/2011 02:48:06 PM · #2 |
Does Not Meet Challenge
or Criteria
or soemthing of that nature |
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06/01/2011 02:51:51 PM · #3 |
| Does Not Meet Challenge is correct. If the challenge is "Red" and you shoot a blue bottle, that's DNMC. |
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06/01/2011 02:59:24 PM · #4 |
You may find this helpful the next time you can't fathom the forum shorthand: DPC dictionary of acronyms, abbreviations, & initials
This is another very helpful thread: The Unauthorized Beginner's Guide to DPC
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06/01/2011 03:02:14 PM · #5 |
| And do not misinterpret DNMC with not following the rules and being subject to disqualificaiton. A photo cannot be disqualified for being DNMC. Instead, the photo will just likely end up with a lower score because some/most voters don't believe the image meets the challenge. The only way to be disqualified is to break the editing rules layed out by site council. |
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06/01/2011 03:50:08 PM · #6 |
| A rigid interpretation of the challenge theme and/or description. |
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06/01/2011 03:53:08 PM · #7 |
hmm, I always thought it meant Dumb Negative Meaningless Comment
Message edited by author 2011-06-01 15:55:16. |
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06/01/2011 04:04:00 PM · #8 |
| I always took it to mean Darn Nice Magical Capture :) |
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06/01/2011 04:08:27 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by LevT:
hmm, I always thought it meant Dumb Negative Meaningless Comment |
Well said.
DNMC is not an official, rule-related thing. It is the opinion of the individual who posts it. No different than any other comment--just tells you that they didn't think it met the challenge description. Check the threads about the challenges--lots of variety in the interpretation of what the challenge description means. Some people apply more rigid constraints than others. And some members "shoehorn" some images in that really don't seem to fit at all. It's synergistic, I guess :D |
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06/01/2011 04:19:31 PM · #10 |
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06/01/2011 04:26:36 PM · #11 |
| Please note that DNMCIMHO doesn't mean anything, as the entity that expresses DNMC has no humility and, furthermore, cannot distinguish between concepts such as absolute or objective truth and opinion. |
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06/01/2011 05:49:43 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by kenskid:
Next up.....SHOEHORN |
I remember him... Foghorn Shoehorn and his little buddy the hawk.
Ahhhhhhhhhhh the memories. :O)
Ray |
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06/01/2011 06:42:45 PM · #13 |
| Denotes Narrow Minded Criterion |
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06/01/2011 06:52:02 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Does Not Meet Challenge is correct. If the challenge is "Red" and you shoot a blue bottle, that's DNMC. |
Such a narrow mindset. :-P
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06/01/2011 06:55:27 PM · #15 |
Ignore DNMC. Every challenge is a free study.
Disparaging voters who fail to see a connection to the challenge is no different than disparaging those who make any other type of critical comment about the image. It's the photog's responsibility to make the connection obvious enough or accept lower votes.
Now you've gone and made me cranky. ;-) |
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06/01/2011 07:00:32 PM · #16 |
Since we're on the subject - Look at all the narrow minded voters on JJ's fridge entry. I generally love JJ's work, but seriously...
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06/01/2011 07:02:31 PM · #17 |
| Dang, Now Member's Cranky. |
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06/01/2011 07:12:27 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Dang, Now Member's Cranky. |
LOL. My crankiness never lasts as long as the fires I leave burning behind me. ;-) |
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06/01/2011 07:52:32 PM · #19 |
For a few ideas of DNMC check this out!
I was very surprised that, for a 24hr challenge, there were so many entries!
Surely its time to do it again?
And this!
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06/01/2011 09:39:52 PM · #20 |
And if you want a humorous take on the literal-minded use of DNMC:
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06/02/2011 02:40:24 AM · #21 |
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06/02/2011 03:27:33 AM · #22 |
"What does DNMC mean?"
Message edited by author 2011-06-02 03:27:43. |
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06/02/2011 07:11:03 AM · #23 |
DNMC means: I am not creative or artistically intelligent enough to look for or see a connection between the challenge description and the image.
My ability to think or act in a creative or artistic way can only be graded as: "FAIL" and so, I give out DNMCs to prove that I am totally art-blind.
Personally, I like JJ fridge entry, very artistic, and even fit the challenge - if you read titles also.
Art without creativity is called TV (artistic TV is called cancelled). |
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06/02/2011 09:07:20 AM · #24 |
Might as well call every challenge a freestudy if DNMC is only a failure on the part of the viewer. I usually give a wide interpretation and open mind on the topic when voting, but it is not unrestricted. I often give the benefit of the doubt only to find later on that the photographer didn't feel it suited either, but it still did well because it was a visually strong image and too many people like me give the benefit of the doubt.
There have been rare cases where I was harsh with my DNMC votes, such as the two "missed focus" challenges where some people entered sharply focused motion blur shots, claiming "blur is blur". Blur was not the topic. What would have happened if I entered an OOF shot in the motion blur challenge?
Added: Guess this means I am not creative or artistically intelligent...
Message edited by author 2011-06-02 09:08:53.
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06/02/2011 10:57:28 AM · #25 |
| Actually, DNMC is invariably the opinion of its author, given freely in response to the entry. Who could ask for anything more? |
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