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12/18/2005 07:42:09 AM · #101

This thread looks ripe for a ... *bump* :o) Any more questions?

HBunch

HP PhotoSmart 315

12/18/2005 03:13:23 PM · #102

I have one. How many SC members frequent the Fanatics Chat and do you discuss DQ's or other SC matters as a 'sub group' seperately from the normal SC discussions?

Apple iPhone

12/18/2005 03:16:59 PM · #103

I would definitely say that the SC members who do come into Fanatics Chat are smart enough to not say anything that would harm their seat on SC

HBunch

HP PhotoSmart 315

12/18/2005 03:24:49 PM · #104

Originally posted by di53:

I would definitely say that the SC members who do come into Fanatics Chat are smart enough to not say anything that would harm their seat on SC

I realize this, however, I ask because I don't go into chat, and have seen SC discussions arise because of discussions that have taken place in chat. I know there is private chat in Fanatics, which is why I've asked.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/18/2005 03:28:47 PM · #105

Originally posted by hbunch7187:

How many SC members frequent the Fanatics Chat and do you discuss DQ's or other SC matters as a 'sub group' seperately from the normal SC discussions?

There are a handful of us (4 or 5) that are on there regularly, but we never discuss SC/DQ matters publicly, and very infrequently discuss them privately - Its much easier to keep things in the forums. We occasionally get users contact the SC via chatting to us directly, but we always move that to the forums for the rest of the SC before any action is taken.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

12/18/2005 03:29:08 PM · #106

Originally posted by hbunch7187:

I have one. How many SC members frequent the Fanatics Chat and do you discuss DQ's or other SC matters as a 'sub group' seperately from the normal SC discussions?

About 9 of us use chat with any type of frequency (I'd say 5-7 of those are regulars). The format of the chat is not very conducive to discussion of any Site Council issues (it would be way too easy to slip and accidentally post something publically) so I'm not aware of it being used for that purpose with any frequency.

We do occasionally get questions from users there. We handle those the same as we would a question that came to us voa PM (or Instant Messenger). If it's easy/has a clear answer, we answer it. If it requires SC discussion we tell the person we'll get back to them and post the question to the SC forums.

~Terry

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

12/18/2005 03:33:07 PM · #107

Originally posted by hbunch7187:

... I ask because I don't go into chat, and have seen SC discussions arise because of discussions that have taken place in chat. I know there is private chat in Fanatics, which is why I've asked.

Is a private conversation in Fanatics different from a telephone call, or an IM through MSN messenger, or a PM through this site? Speaking as a member, I'm very comfortable with lots of SC discussion on any important matter regardless of forum.

Edited to add: I've never seen any improper discussion in Fanatics, although I've only recently started joining in conversation there.

Message edited by author 2005-12-18 15:35:22.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/18/2005 03:46:16 PM · #108

Originally posted by A1275:

Originally posted by hbunch7187:
... I ask because I don't go into chat, and have seen SC discussions arise because of discussions that have taken place in chat. I know there is private chat in Fanatics, which is why I've asked.

Is a private conversation in Fanatics different from a telephone call, or an IM through MSN messenger, or a PM through this site? Speaking as a member, I'm very comfortable with lots of SC discussion on any important matter regardless of forum.

Edited to add: I've never seen any improper discussion in Fanatics, although I've only recently started joining in conversation there.

Of the above I'd consider it most similar to an IM through AIM/MSN/Yahoo messenger, except the interface is clunkier. It's certainly easier to just use the SC forum or one of those media than to use chat for anything lengthier than "make sure you go check out this thread in the SC forum." As to group SC conversations, those would be impossible in chat (well, technically I suppose one could create an invitation-only room, but I've never seen anyone, SC or otherwise, use that feature).

When an issue is posted that stems from something in chat, it is typically because a registered user/member brings up an issue to us there, and we in turn forward it to the entire Site Council for review, just as we would an issue they brought to us via PM or IM.

~Terry

Apple iPhone

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

12/18/2005 04:02:49 PM · #109

There are times, when we ask "is this legal?: they answer us if its something we want to do or they say post it to the forum inthe form of a question if its somethign that everyone needs to hear or if we think something is illegal they ask us to request a dq... WITHOUT further chat on it then we leave it to SC to look into it...we never hear except in the forums how things were handled...

As for the SC who com in Fanatics Chat... 8 come in at times, Langdon's been in there too ... So if we count him, 9 come in at times.

stare_at_the_sun

Canon EOS-10D

12/18/2005 04:04:58 PM · #110

What if there is a tie in a challenge?

Has this ever happened?

Not really about the SC...but I was curious.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/18/2005 04:06:31 PM · #111

Originally posted by stare_at_the_sun:

What if there is a tie in a challenge?

It has happened. I think Konador was tied with somebody in an earlier challenge, so there were two red ribbons and no yellow.

12/18/2005 04:07:02 PM · #112

Originally posted by stare_at_the_sun:

What if there is a tie in a challenge?
Has this ever happened?

Hmm... I think in such a situation, the number of '10' votes would be used as a tiebreaker. I can't remember an instance of this ever happening tho...

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/18/2005 04:07:41 PM · #113

Originally posted by scalvert:

It has happened. I think Konador was tied with somebody in an earlier challenge, so there were two red ribbons and no yellow.

Your memory must be better than mine then :o) Linky?

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/18/2005 04:08:45 PM · #114

Found it.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/18/2005 04:13:40 PM · #115

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by stare_at_the_sun:
What if there is a tie in a challenge?

It has happened. I think Konador was tied with somebody in an earlier challenge, so there were two red ribbons and no yellow.

The score calculation mechanism does not detect this automatically. If it happens with a ribbon-winner, Drew or Langdon will manually change the PLACE value of the entry to correct the problem. If it happens with an entry below ribbon level, no correction is made and the entries are left in the order they were assigned by the score calculation system.

~Terry

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

12/18/2005 04:14:29 PM · #116

Originally posted by scalvert:

Found it.

Ahh yes, vaguely remember that now, definitely a fair solution to a tie.

HBunch

HP PhotoSmart 315

12/18/2005 04:18:21 PM · #117

Originally posted by A1275:

Edited to add: I've never seen any improper discussion in Fanatics, although I've only recently started joining in conversation there.

I never asked about improper discussion. I also believe that as many SC should be involved in a discussion as possible. My reason for asking was that I feel like I sometimes walk in on an already 1/2 finished discussion on something that was discussed in Fanatics. Something like 'We decided this, and thought we'd share it with the rest of you.'
I feel like I have nothing to add since it's already been discussed. I supose that it's not just Fanatics, it could be IM, PM, other chat as well, but I wanted to know since I see it frequently.
Another example is that I have a question and ask it and get a reply such as 'we decided this' or 'I personally talked to Drew and he said this'.
I don't do the 'other chat' things, and do feel left out sometimes.
Did NOT suggest ANY improper discussions. Sorry if it came across that way.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

12/18/2005 04:24:35 PM · #118

I find it shocking that the SC hasn't come clean about several things. For example, the annual private island 2 week getaway, the private jets, the luxury yachts, the sports cars, the mind reading powers, the hit squad that does your bidding, etc.

C'mon, tell us the real story. While you lounge about in the lap of luxury, deciding the fate of us all, I'm here in my freezing cold secure underground facility, trying to make the truth known, freezing my behind off wearing my tinfoil hat and underpants.

pidge

Canon EOS-7D Mark II

12/18/2005 04:25:42 PM · #119

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

freezing my behind off wearing my tinfoil hat and underpants.

At least your hat and underpants match!

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/18/2005 04:27:27 PM · #120

Seen the SC Lounge??

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

12/18/2005 04:35:40 PM · #121

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Seen the SC Lounge??

OOOOOH The truth is revealed!!!!