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12/27/2003 12:48:51 PM · #1 |
I read on the forums that many of you want comments when a low vote is submitted so you know why the vote was low. I did this and now my email box is full of people arguing with me about what my opinion should be and one even used swear words and called me a dumb@ss. What gives? Should I give reasons why I voted low or not?
PS: some messages I got were constructive, nice and not whining. This post does not apply to all the messages people sent me.
PSS: I just joined the site so I have only entered one challenge thus far that is still ongoing. |
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12/27/2003 12:51:55 PM · #2 |
| I think giving honest feedback about why you don;t like a photo is a great thing to do, just try and do it tactfully, besides that is what we are here for to learn from our mistakes. |
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12/27/2003 12:54:17 PM · #3 |
| I've been wondering about this as well - I've gotten a couple of emails from folks on whose photographs I commented during a challenge. Frankly, this seems like a poor idea to me - as it is now obvious to me who did those particular photographs. Seems to me that as the photos are anonymous, so should the commenter be until the challenge is over. |
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12/27/2003 12:56:52 PM · #4 |
If you receive any particularly abusive messages via PM I would, personally, forward them to site council for their attention.
That kind of behaviour is not what the PM facility is about, I am sure they'd agree.
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12/27/2003 12:58:00 PM · #5 |
| Been there to. Comments why a shot is not very good is often taken as some sort of insult, and people just go bananas. I always like to get these kinds of comments but I´m thinking of stop giving them, most people just don't understand that it's all meant well. |
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12/27/2003 01:03:54 PM · #6 |
@Louddog: I took a look thru your comments and while most were very constructive and helpful, there were a few that made me cringe just a bit (not that they were nasty, just very, ummm, blunt). Even if you feel there is little to recommend a particular shot, try to be kind...
That said, there is NO excuse for an abusive PM. Kavey's recommendation is spot on. If the response to your comment is very abusive, do please forward to the site council.
Edit: Sorry, should have directed my comment!
Message edited by author 2003-12-27 13:41:52.
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12/27/2003 01:07:35 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
I took a look thru your comments and while most were very constructive and helpful, there were a few that made me cringe just a bit (not that they were nasty, just very, ummm, blunt). Even if you feel there is little to recommend a particular shot, try to be kind...
That said, there is NO excuse for an abusive PM. Kavey's recommendation is spot on. If the response to your comment is very abusive, do please forward to the site council. |
Which one of us are you referring to, me or louddog, or anyone else ...? |
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12/27/2003 01:11:10 PM · #8 |
Oskar, I think he's referring to louddog.
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12/27/2003 01:12:57 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by tfaust:
Oskar, I think he's referring to louddog. |
I think so to, just alwyas want to be sure :) |
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12/27/2003 02:43:09 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by louddog:
I read on the forums that many of you want comments when a low vote is submitted so you know why the vote was low. I did this and now my email box is full of people arguing with me about what my opinion should be and one even used swear words and called me a dumb@ss. What gives? Should I give reasons why I voted low or not?
PS: some messages I got were constructive, nice and not whining. This post does not apply to all the messages people sent me.
PSS: I just joined the site so I have only entered one challenge thus far that is still ongoing. |
Try to set an example. Phrase your comments and observations as clearly as you can and (following ellamay's advice) as tactfully as possible, so as not to invite argument and dissent.
I can honestly say that of the approx. 500 comments I've made over time, none has resulted in the symptoms you describe. I should add that I have, indeed, slammed some entries without leaving any niceties.
People appear to accept this quite readily (I know I do!), if they can feel that a comment is both well founded and kept impersonal. In other words, be sure to restrict what you say to a photograph and leave the photographer out of it.
Message edited by author 2003-12-27 17:38:22. |
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12/27/2003 06:54:30 PM · #11 |
Louddog is blunt, but says what he thinks. I like it. My best advice is always comment on one good thing about the photo first. Then the photographer knows you looked at the shot critically and not trying to be rude by being blunt. I get in trouble for this at work (ER RN-not good sometimes) myself..
By the way, here is a shot by a 1 1/2 year old (refers to a comment made) on Christmas this year. Turn your back for a second...got the cam. It is straight from the cam, no editing. I need to get my old camera to take a picture of him taking pictures. Puts his mouth on the viewfinder. This what it mus look like to him. His Dad the Cyclops.
Message edited by author 2003-12-27 18:56:16. |
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