Free Study Ribbon color change - DPChallenge Forums

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

05/01/2008 10:04:32 AM · #1

I think that for the free study challenges instead of getting a Blue, Red and Yellow ribbon they should be Gold, Silver and Bronze just because winning a FS is so much more than winning a challenge. When looking at someone's profile and seeing all the ribbons you can't QUICKLY see if anyone has won a FS but if the ribbon stood out more I think it would mean more to the winner and the person looking at the profile.

BeckyT

Nikon D300s

05/01/2008 10:09:22 AM · #2

Sounds like a great idea.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

05/01/2008 10:15:10 AM · #3

Gasp!!! I actually agree with you on something. :-D It's a great suggestion!

PapaBob

Sony Alpha a7 IV

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

05/01/2008 10:15:14 AM · #4

I like the idea but not sure how you change the brown!

BeckyT

Nikon D300s

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

05/01/2008 10:18:06 AM · #5

Originally posted by PapaBob:

I like the idea but not sure how you change the brown!

Maybe it could be black or orange or some sick looking color.

JaimeVinas

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

05/01/2008 10:22:01 AM · #6

I agree, I believe that winning a free study is defenetily the hardest challenge of the month.

LN13

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/01/2008 10:24:07 AM · #7

I was going to suggest that they replace all ribbins in August with medals in honorof the Olympics. Great minds must think alike.

andrewt

Nikon D810

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

05/01/2008 10:26:44 AM · #8

Definitely agree. Great suggestion Joe

05/01/2008 12:24:37 PM · #9

Thanks everyone.

And by the way the brown would still be the brown. Considering that you don't actually get a ribbon for it from the site it would be the same. But of someone wanted to make a gold band around the brown ribbon then they could.

Also I know that at one time people were asking about actual prizes for winning challenges. Well because there are so many of them it would be a pain to track and keep all that not to mention the expense so I was thinking that instead of (all challenges) if it were just the FS challenges.

Along with winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the monthly FS you would get actual prizes.
For starters;

1st would win an extra month of membership
2nd would get an extra week of membership
3rd could get $10 off the renewal of a membership

Or something of that matter. Just a suggestion but the actual prizes could deal with memberships, or a front page recognition for the full month so people that aren't members could read about the FS winners and might join.

[thinking]
maybe on the left had side of the home page or something... we could put a profile picture along with the winning picture of the 1st place FS challenge. If they gave a description of how they did the shot that would be sweet too but I know everyone doesn't like to do that. So if they have it, it would be posted. If not it's not a big deal. [/thinking]

Message edited by author 2008-05-01 12:28:42.

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

05/01/2008 12:25:50 PM · #10

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Gasp!!! I actually agree with you on something. :-D It's a great suggestion!

HAHA you don't know how much that means to me. thanks

PapaBob

Sony Alpha a7 IV

05/01/2008 12:38:30 PM · #11

Prizes may be taking it a bit far IMHO, people already tend to take things to seriously and adding prizes will likely light a lot of fires that are not needed. Keep it simple keep it fun!

Message edited by author 2008-05-01 12:38:40.

hopper

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

05/01/2008 12:44:38 PM · #12

While I agree that it's hard to win a free study, I don't agree that different ribbons should be given. What about "black and white" challenges or similar that generate 500 plus entries ... should they be given special attention as well?

open challenges, member challenges, free study ... winnin's winnin :)

If the site become too categorized, it'll be tough to know what's going on.

just an opinion

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

05/25/2008 11:05:48 AM · #13

Has SC/admin seen this or considered it?

Man_Called_Horse

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

05/25/2008 11:25:29 AM · #14

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Has SC/admin seen this or considered it?

They see all, know all, read all...and are bogarts at parties.

shenanigans

05/25/2008 11:32:43 AM · #15

Originally posted by PapaBob:
I like the idea but not sure how you change the brown!

woood or plastic could be brown =)

Mephisto

Nikon Coolpix A

05/25/2008 11:32:49 AM · #16

Originally posted by hopper:

ditto!!! i think every challenge is hard on its own, especially the ones, that require creativity and a special "setup" or perspective, which is kinda easier in a FS imo, because the choice of subject is on you.
you can't just catagorize challenges in "this one is easy to win ans this was hard" and deny everything else...

Rino63

Canon EOS-50D

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

05/25/2008 11:35:30 AM · #17

Originally posted by Mephisto:

Originally posted by hopper:
While I agree that it's hard to win a free study, I don't agree that different ribbons should be given. What about "black and white" challenges or similar that generate 500 plus entries ... should they be given special attention as well?

open challenges, member challenges, free study ... winnin's winnin :)

If the site become too categorized, it'll be tough to know what's going on.

just an opinion

ditto!!! i think every challenge is hard on its own, especially the ones, that require creativity and a special "setup" or perspective, which is kinda easier in a FS imo, because the choice of subject is on you.
you can't just catagorize challenges in "this one is easy to win ans this was hard" and deny everything else...

I agree!

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

05/25/2008 01:46:43 PM · #18

Although there are a lot of entries in a Black and white challenge, they aren't every month and submission doesnâ��t last for a month. Free study means anything goes, Black and white may mean enter whatever you like but the restriction is it must be in Black and white. Meaning B&W is categorized as a normal challenge.

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GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

05/25/2008 02:11:13 PM · #19

Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
Has SC/admin seen this or considered it?

They see all, know all, read all...and are bogarts at parties.

Hey! Not so -- we pass everything along ...

The problem with changing awards or voting methods at this point is that it invalidates comparisons with results prior to such change, and I think continuity and consistency are important in the context of this competitive community.

Also, there are reliable rumors that the site admins are working on some kind of site update which will represent more than "tweaking" the system -- I would expect any suggestions for major changes such as this might be considered for such a significant upgrade, but not before.