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11/13/2008 11:02:01 PM · #1 |
Hello all! This was my first time competing in the challenge, and I first score (as a running total) isn't much of a surprise (just under 5 on average). But one person was good enough to leave a comment on how they voted which is as follows:
Meets Challenge 2
Technicalities 2
Interestingness 1
Out of the Box [0]
Personal Bias [0]
Total = 5
I'm assuming that each individual score x 2, which totals 5.
I'm pretty sure of what the first 3 mean, but for "out of the box" I think may reference the whole candy/Halloween thing, and I have no idea what "personal bias" means.
I want to make it clear that I'm not disputing the score, I'm just asking for clarification.
Message edited by author 2008-11-13 23:46:09. |
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11/13/2008 11:04:55 PM · #2 |
out of the box = original/creative/unique interpretation of the challenge theme
personal bias = they like it or hate it |
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11/13/2008 11:08:46 PM · #3 |
Out of the box or 'OOTB' is the comment sometimes given to photos that aren't postcard style landscapes, perfectly lit and beautiful portraits, silky smooth water, wine glasses, water drops, etc. etc. In my opinion, OOTB comments should taken as a compliment; you connected with the voter in a new and different way.
Personal bias: For example--I hate cats, therefore, your cat picture will get no better than a 2 vote from me. That would be personal bias.
For the record, I don't hate cats, I just don't want any in my life! :) |
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11/13/2008 11:34:33 PM · #4 |
| Though most people vote roughly on a similar scale, you will also find there are some members that have different criteria and will give votes way out of line with the rest. Sometimes you will get a comment explaining why. Most of the time you will be left scratching your head and wondering. I try to always leave a comment to go with a vote of 4 or below and most of the time with a 5. |
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11/13/2008 11:45:30 PM · #5 |
So wouldn't personal bias add points instead of taking away points?
I hate cats, so here's two bonus points to make up for my bias.
Or am I mis-reading you?
Originally posted by yospiff:
Though most people vote roughly on a similar scale, you will also find there are some members that have different criteria and will give votes way out of line with the rest. |
I see.
I quite like this scale actually, so I think I'll start using it.
Originally posted by yospiff:
I try to always leave a comment to go with a vote of 4 or below and most of the time with a 5. |
I, for one, very much appreciate that. I like getting feedback on my photos, if only because I'll know how to do better next time. |
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11/13/2008 11:54:36 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by ocasta:
So wouldn't personal bias add points instead of taking away points? |
It says Personal Bias: 0
If that's a points addition, I applaud your optimistic outlook. |
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11/13/2008 11:56:09 PM · #7 |
| I'm guessing bias might be a minus category in this case... |
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11/14/2008 12:02:11 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by ocasta:
Hello all! This was my first time competing in the challenge |
Welcome to a new level of participation. Personally, I really appreciate the chance to see a wide variety of entries, and I am glad to have another active contributer. Hope you keep submitting.
As you may have seen in a lot of threads (use "search" if you haven't), members have many different ways of voting. I know that when I began voting, I found it helpful to try to systematically think about each aspect of an image: composition, technical quality, artistic impact, fit to the challenge (except for open challenges), etc. A few members use some sort of standard process and actually put their reasoning in the comment box. I don't do that, but the information conveyed in doing so often is more useful than an overly simplistic comment short comment. Best of all are the thoughtful and insightful comments that can convey a lot more useful content in a few sentences than the numeric scorecard type.
Clearly voting standards differ widely, as do tastes and opinions. Easy evidence: check the range of voting scores even for the ribbon winners.
Looking forward to knowing which entry was yours when the voting is done. |
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11/14/2008 05:39:03 AM · #9 |
Bias is the opposite of prejudice so would be a positive thing. It would add a point or two for being particularly drawn to the photo for reasons not covered in the rest of the scoring scale IMO. For example if you particularly loved cats and it was a photo of a cute cat would have been a better example ... :)
I LOVE cats, BTW
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11/14/2008 10:03:15 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Greetmir:
Bias is the opposite of prejudice so would be a positive thing. |
If, for some strange demented reason, you have bias towards cats than that might mean you have a bias against dogs.
"bias" does not equal positive. |
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11/14/2008 10:09:36 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by ocasta:
I'm just asking for clarification. |
Why not send a message to the person who made the comments and ask them? Everyone is entitled to come up with whatever criteria they feel is appropriate for voting on a shot (aside from developing purely disruptive voting patterns, or voting higher for friends' shots, etc.). |
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11/14/2008 10:35:27 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
Originally posted by ocasta:
I'm just asking for clarification. |
Why not send a message to the person who made the comments and ask them? Everyone is entitled to come up with whatever criteria they feel is appropriate for voting on a shot (aside from developing purely disruptive voting patterns, or voting higher for friends' shots, etc.). |
If it's from the same person who posted mine like that, they are hidden until the voting is over. :) |
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