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 12/19/2005 01:54:13 PM · #51
Originally posted by macpapas:
I'm interested in how people are voting. If the pun is funny AND well executed, than it's a no brain'er. But there are some entries that I find funnier/more-clever than others, but may not be as well executed. Are people voting on the pun, or the picture - obviously on both, but I wonder where voters are putting the emphasis on scoring? I've had to fight the urge to vote on the funnier pun and really concentrate on the execution of the picture (after all, this is a photography challenge). Anyone else going through dilemma? How are you approaching it?


Yes, I think mine is suffering this. I'm quite frustrated actually. Mine IS a pun, not a literalism, not a shoehorned photo, but an appropriate play on words. It's technically sound, and it's actually an attractive photo with worth outside of the challenge umbrella (which to me is important). But compared to some it's not funny I guess, not roflmao funny. And it doesn't involve a naked ass either.

It's beyond me that most think it's deserving of below a five. :( My boyfriend and I agree that people must be voting on what makes them laugh hardest, not what is the best photograph meeting the theme. That's why I don't usually enter these topics, they don't seem to be about photography as much as gimmick and shock-appeal. I think the photography should always come first on this site. No comments though, so I don't know for sure what it is they really don't like.

Turning off my scores for the week and moving on.

Message edited by author 2005-12-19 14:00:09.
 12/19/2005 01:54:45 PM · #52
Votes: 74
Views: 141
Avg Vote: 5.0946
Comments: 1
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 12/19/05 01:53 pm

Not doing so hot - oh well. Now I remember why I had not entered since October.
 12/19/2005 02:05:35 PM · #53
Originally posted by macpapas:
I'm interested in how people are voting. If the pun is funny AND well executed, than it's a no brain'er. But there are some entries that I find funnier/more-clever than others, but may not be as well executed. Are people voting on the pun, or the picture - obviously on both, but I wonder where voters are putting the emphasis on scoring? I've had to fight the urge to vote on the funnier pun and really concentrate on the execution of the picture (after all, this is a photography challenge). Anyone else going through dilemma? How are you approaching it?


It's pretty easy for me. I look at the photo, then the pun, and then see how it relates. Then I look at technicals, as much as I know of them. But I always start with how it meets challenge first, even if some say it shouldn't be scored that way. It is a photography site, but these are also themed challenges, and not for open entries. If I feel it meets challenge, it gets a 5. In this one, if I see it not only meets photo verses pun and well, then it goes up, and then technically, maybe another point or so. Depends also on appeal to me personally, which differs with each challenge. But it has always been easy for me to vote, and usually when I look back, I don't do a whole lot of vote changing and am pretty happy with my choices for wins and losses. There was only one challenge that I found very difficult to vote on, but I forgot which one that was now. But for the most part, I find it very easy.

Rose
 12/19/2005 02:08:27 PM · #54
Just curious, how do you think this one would have done in the Puns challenge?

Candle's Messiah



Message edited by author 2005-12-19 14:08:54.
 12/19/2005 02:30:11 PM · #55
Honestly? Poorly.
 12/19/2005 02:47:16 PM · #56
Originally posted by Alienyst:
Honestly? Poorly.


Well, you're honest... ;)
 12/19/2005 02:50:31 PM · #57
Being a pun challenge, the first thing that hits me is your title and the fact that they are not candles, but lights. The angle is a bit hard and the fuzzy stuff around the lights I find distracting.
 12/19/2005 02:55:45 PM · #58
NOT CANDLES???

OMG...did you guys think they were lights?

Those are ALL candles. I sat there jumping over flames to re-light candles the wind blew out. I felt like Jack-Be-Nimble. I used nearly a whole box of votif candles...

???

12/19/2005 03:13:42 PM · #59
Give you credit for the effort Saj! :)

My Current Puns Score (looking not too terribly horrible. Almost pretty ok or good even):
Votes: 86
Views: 138
Avg Vote: 6.4651
Comments: 4
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 12/19/05 03:11 pm
12/19/2005 03:25:40 PM · #60
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Give you credit for the effort Saj! :)

My Current Puns Score (looking not too terribly horrible. Almost pretty ok or good even):
Votes: 86
Views: 138
Avg Vote: 6.4651
Comments: 4
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0

Updated: 12/19/05 03:11 pm


Somehow this doesn't surprise me coming from the King of Puns
That's great Ken. Best score I've seem so far. I'll be rooting for you. :)

BTW how are things going at the home front?

edited to add...I'm liking how my score is moving up. Keep the votes coming like they are now. lol
Votes: 82
Views: 193
Avg Vote: 6.2195
Comments: 5


Message edited by author 2005-12-19 15:40:57.
 12/19/2005 03:40:41 PM · #61
Originally posted by scalvert:
Heh... I wish! I was close to a 7 after 20 votes, but it hasn't held. :-(

At least I have a favorite on it.


Dang, I was close to 7 after 30 some votes, but have drifted lower since... and no favorites.
 12/19/2005 03:42:45 PM · #62
Originally posted by BrenB:
Somehow this doesn't surprise me coming from the King of Puns
That's great Ken. Best score I've seem so far. I'll be rooting for you. :)

BTW how are things going at the home front?


Thanks Bren. Today could be Labor Day. I am finally starting to come to terms with it - most of the time been feeling weird or not feeling like I should or like I did before - but that was 13 years ago - I am no good at remembering emotional details. Technical details, yes, but not emotional.

I'll post an update when I have news. Gotta go now - wish me luck! ...with the baby also, not just the Puns challenge. ;-)
 12/19/2005 04:08:23 PM · #63
Hey Ken, I am sorry to hear you are stuggling emotionally with this. However, it is one of the most emotional and life changing events we deal with in our lives. I'll be sending positive thoughts your way and hope all goes well. Please do keep us updated.
 12/19/2005 04:10:50 PM · #64
Originally posted by idnic:
Voters no likey my funny!

Votes: 49
Views: 77
Avg Vote: 5.2245
Comments: 0


Now you know how us mortals feel every day ;p
 12/19/2005 04:46:04 PM · #65
Originally posted by alfresco:
Now you know how us mortals feel every day ;p


Its looking up :P

Votes: 84
Views: 136
Avg Vote: 5.7429
Comments: 1
12/19/2005 06:30:49 PM · #66
votes 97
views 189
Average vote 6.1443
18 comments
Favs 1

People must be voting a lot based on humour
my subject matter wouldnt sit still long enough
for me to get the shot I would have liked
 12/19/2005 06:39:22 PM · #67
Wow, 18 comments is all good!!!
well done dood!
 12/19/2005 06:50:26 PM · #68
well i'm not going to ribbon this one.
happy enough at 6.114 at the moment though.
 12/19/2005 07:06:40 PM · #69
Votes: 101
Views: 170
Avg Vote: 6.3168
Comments: 5
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0

not too shabby...im just hoping for a top 10...
 12/19/2005 07:11:01 PM · #70
Votes: 87
Views: 143
Avg Vote: 6.x632
Comments: 3
Favorites: 1

Message edited by author 2005-12-19 19:15:52.
 12/19/2005 08:23:17 PM · #71
In the spirit of the holidays, I'd like to find the guy who gave me a 1 and deck his halls.
 12/19/2005 08:25:15 PM · #72
Originally posted by scalvert:
In the spirit of the holidays, I'd like to find the guy who gave me a 1 and deck his halls.


Must be one of those voters who have no idea what they are doing...your work is too good..!!
 12/19/2005 08:28:53 PM · #73
Originally posted by scalvert:
In the spirit of the holidays, I'd like to find the guy who gave me a 1 and deck his halls.


12/19/2005 08:44:33 PM · #74
Votes: 100
Views: 139
Avg Vote: 5.9000
Comments: 1
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 12/19/05 08:27 pm



12/19/2005 09:03:03 PM · #75
Mines staying pretty much around 6.2 now. I have to say I did a darn good job with mine by my comments. I'll have to explain why I'm saying this after it's over otherwise I might give mine away. I'm loving my comments and not because their saying how good it is either. :)

Votes: 100
Views: 239
Avg Vote: 6.2400
Comments: 7
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