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07/11/2005 01:52:34 AM · #1 |
| How do ask for my own image to be pulled? |
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07/11/2005 01:57:09 AM · #2 |
| LOL, Kate. No, we are force to sleep in the bed we made. I know your feelings as many of us wish we never entered some challenges. Do not worry about it. Spend your energy on your future image. |
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07/11/2005 01:58:07 AM · #3 |
request 'validation' of your image and type in the details that you wish to have your photo removed. Keep in mind though that any further DQ's in the next 25 challenges will result in a suspension from the site if you chose to take the 'self DQ'.
You should stick it out unless it violates rules of some sort...just my opinion. |
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07/11/2005 01:58:48 AM · #4 |
Scroll down to your picture [bottom of page] and you should see this link below it. "Do you feel that your submission might receive some disqualification requests?
If so, you can Request an Admin Note for your image"
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07/11/2005 02:09:23 AM · #5 |
Thanks for the replies;)
My bed's on fire at the moment graphicfunk;) So I lie in it and burn to death or gamble on not breaking the rules in the next 25 challenges?
Choices, choices...
Message edited by author 2005-07-11 02:09:47. |
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07/11/2005 02:09:34 AM · #6 |
graphicfunk...your behind the times...
From the rules (updated Jan 3)- "A user may request removal of their own photo, for any reason, but only if they have not been disqualified for any reason in their last 25 submissions. Eligibility is determined only by the user’s most recent 25 submissions, and does not "accumulate." Please note that subsequent DQs within the next 25 submissions may incur a penalty as set forth below."
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07/11/2005 02:10:13 AM · #7 |
Don't pull it, Kate, unless there is some extreme reason. Some people pulled theirs out of embarassment, but since they implemented the glowing pink DQ banner in your portfolio and the challenges, you would only attract more attention to it.
Stick it out, you can only learn from it. :)
Edited to say "Kate" instead of "Amber" - if you're gonna pull anything, pull your username and replace it with "Kate" or "BurningBed" so's I can keep it straight. ;-)
Message edited by author 2005-07-11 02:12:46.
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07/11/2005 02:10:16 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by amber:
Thanks for the replies;)
My bed's on fire at the moment graphicfunk;) So I lie in it and burn to death or gamble on not breaking the rules in the next 25 challenges?
Choices, choices... |
Lie in it and burn...it's our worst shots we learn the most from. |
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07/11/2005 02:15:09 AM · #9 |
| Hard to feel that at the moment...just learning to hate myself and photography;) |
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07/11/2005 02:16:01 AM · #10 |
| they are right, look at my portfolio. My recent 2 DQs have been viewed over 10 x the others!! Worst still you can not get rid of them. A low score is heaps better |
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07/11/2005 02:17:25 AM · #11 |
First: why would anyone want the stigma of a DQ? If the image is legal it is best to go with it rather than the scarlet letters on the chest, "DQ" lol. No, I am not up to date, do not need to because I never intend to DQ a legal image.
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07/11/2005 02:20:49 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by amber:
Hard to feel that at the moment...just learning to hate myself and photography;) |
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Kate: your photography is okay. We are all subject to a lapse. Believe me I had many. At one time we lifted a mural for Sony with a typo I overlooked. The workers almost threw rocks at me.
Hang on and make your next image the best.
Message edited by author 2005-07-11 02:21:30. |
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07/11/2005 02:22:42 AM · #13 |
Usually, but not always (for some reason), the self DQ images don't show up in the DQ list at the end of the challenges. They effectively remain hidden.
Not sure why this isn't 100% consistent.
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07/11/2005 02:25:32 AM · #14 |
Blow it off. My Macro entry was one of the first ideas I had for it and I shot a series for each of the 4 other ideas I had, then I had a last minute idea, took a few shots and was very happy with it, but after asking my wife's opinion (you'd think I'd learn), I submitted the first idea and it bombed from the git-go. So I just ignored it except for the comments, most of which were helpful in one way or another, so it was worth it.
Hang tough, girl! It can't be all that bad. :)
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07/11/2005 02:26:01 AM · #15 |
Although we do try to hide the self DQ's I have seen at least one slip through. I'm with you graphicfunk, the self DQ's seem like a cop out, but they HAVE been useful in the past.
We have had instances where people post photos of kids, and then the parents find out and get upset and do not want the photo on the internet. Photos of loved ones that have passed away during the challenge and the pain of seeing the image is too much too soon.
There have been other instances where it has been useful. To me 'It's not scoring good, so I'm giving up' isn't really a good reason, but it happens.
Like I said earlier, it's our worst photos that we learn the most from. Then again, I ALWAYS score bad, so maybe it's just easy for me to say. :)
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07/11/2005 03:14:17 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by hbunch7187:
Like I said earlier, it's our worst photos that we learn the most from. Then again, I ALWAYS score bad, so maybe it's just easy for me to say. :) |
Then I guess you must be really smart by now ... : ) |
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07/11/2005 07:18:41 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by kpriest:
Blow it off. My Macro entry was one of the first ideas I had for it and I shot a series for each of the 4 other ideas I had, then I had a last minute idea, took a few shots and was very happy with it, but after asking my wife's opinion (you'd think I'd learn), I submitted the first idea and it bombed from the git-go. So I just ignored it except for the comments, most of which were helpful in one way or another, so it was worth it.
Hang tough, girl! It can't be all that bad. :) |
It's like being in public and suddenly realising you've tucked your skirt into the back of your knickers;)
If I pull it, it gets attention. If I don't, I get the brown and it gets attention. I can't win. If I got a sick note from my doctor for mental anguish could you just make it go away?;) |
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07/11/2005 08:09:40 AM · #18 |
You know what...my entry for family is sitting just a notch above a 4.0 -- But I get it. I see how it fits the challenge. I like the photo, it talks to me. There have been a couple comments I've received, some people understand it as well.
It's not all about getting a ribbon or getting a high score. Sometimes, it's better to think outside the box and hit those few people who take the time to look at something and appreciate it. Sometimes your entry might tell a story that only you and a few other people can relate to...that's what photography is about though. Not everyone is going to like everything you do.
If all you think of is mass appeal when you're shooting, you're never going to be happy -- there will always be someone who doesn't like something.
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07/11/2005 08:12:54 AM · #19 |
Amber,
I understand your situation, I'm sure there isn't a person here that hasn't had second thoughts on an image posted or done. Since there is no way we can tell which image is yours it is difficult to tell you what to do but I thought I'd add my 2 cents.
If the image is just not to your standards and not doing well, I would have to say, leave it there. Voting ends on the 12th so anyone who is going to see it probably already has, although they don't know it is yours.
If the image is going to cause you public ridicule or embarrassment than yes maybe it would be best to pull it to save face. I personally didn’t see many image that would cause this type of reaction but everyone’s situation is different and we don’t know all the details.
I hope I could at least be a little help to you; it is YOUR decision to make, I just wanted to try and help. Try to remember, you can’t please everyone or make everyone understand your point of view, and that is especially true on this siteâ€Â¦try not to let it cause you so much stress, I’m sure it is a fine image; you’ve got some good work here.
Good luck.
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07/11/2005 08:13:32 AM · #20 |
Well, I was just considering having my circle entry pull, 3.987 but after reading this thread I'm going to stick it out.
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07/11/2005 08:15:25 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by jrtodd:
Well, I was just considering having my circle entry pull, 3.987 but after reading this thread I'm going to stick it out. |
Glad to hear it JRTODD. |
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07/11/2005 08:23:45 AM · #22 |
Originally posted by deapee:
You know what...my entry for family is sitting just a notch above a 4.0 -- But I get it. I see how it fits the challenge. I like the photo, it talks to me. There have been a couple comments I've received, some people understand it as well.
It's not all about getting a ribbon or getting a high score. Sometimes, it's better to think outside the box and hit those few people who take the time to look at something and appreciate it. Sometimes your entry might tell a story that only you and a few other people can relate to...that's what photography is about though. Not everyone is going to like everything you do.
If all you think of is mass appeal when you're shooting, you're never going to be happy -- there will always be someone who doesn't like something. |
Agreed - as well as enjoying yourself more, you may have a few duds, but you will (more likely than not) hit a few bullseyes. Struggling for scores and images that appeal to everyone is (IMO) a path to mediocrity. |
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07/11/2005 08:31:49 AM · #23 |
I had one last November that wound up at 4.295, and for a while I was convinced it wouldn't break 4.0.
It was painful, but I decided to learn what I could from it, and go forward. I've decided that, at least for now, I won't use the self-DQ option. As Heather posted, it is truly our worst submissions that we learn the most from.
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07/11/2005 08:37:50 AM · #24 |
I'll be OK as long as you guys don't add Brown to the honorable mentions box on the profile.
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07/11/2005 09:18:11 AM · #25 |
It's like being in public and suddenly realising you've tucked your skirt into the back of your knickers;)
was my attempt at humour:)
Sometimes your entry might tell a story that only you and a few other people can relate to...that's what photography is about though.
I think that's spot on here...I also posted the wrong version of my image by mistake. My son upped the contrast on the screen whilst working on his own images...so I saw the one I thought was right...only after the challenge opened and I had recalibrated did I realise my mistake and saw it was overexposed - note to self 'always' preview!
OK..I've removed the update button and put my valium away...I won't self DQ...as painful as it is....and I'm untucking my skirt from my knickers:)
Message edited by author 2005-07-11 09:19:16. |
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