Extended Free Study more entries then votes

01/21/2020 04:06:15 PM · #1

Wow! That�s pretty bad... 49 entries and only 39 people voted and there�s only 7 hours to go. Come on folks, what�s the problem?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/21/2020 06:05:35 PM · #2

Ten people don't feel like voting, so what's the problem?

GolferDDS

Canon EOS R5

01/21/2020 06:20:13 PM · #3

Originally posted by digifotojo:

Ten people don't feel like voting, so what's the problem?

The same thing that happens if you don�t brush your teeth for a while.......it stinks!!! :0

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/21/2020 06:23:36 PM · #4

Really?! Well, GET A LIFE!

GolferDDS

Canon EOS R5

01/21/2020 06:26:20 PM · #5

Originally posted by digifotojo:

Really?! Well, GET A LIFE!

I have a great life!! Where is your sense of humor?

Message edited by author 2020-01-21 18:27:10.

glad2badad

DJI Mavic Air 2

Sears 55mm f/1.4 M42

01/21/2020 06:29:15 PM · #6

I smell a score that doesn't want to be exposed to last minute voters! :-)

ETA - Don't worry, I voted earlier in the week. LOL

Message edited by author 2020-01-21 18:29:40.

01/21/2020 06:34:08 PM · #7

Originally posted by GolferDDS:

Originally posted by digifotojo:
Really?! Well, GET A LIFE!

I have a great life!! Where is your sense of humor?

I left it in Facebook. ;-)

I can't vote anyway until I re-register.

Message edited by author 2020-01-21 18:36:51.

PennyStreet

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

01/21/2020 06:47:49 PM · #8

Stats: You have rated 49 of 49 images (100%) in this challenge.

01/21/2020 07:15:12 PM · #9

Originally posted by PennyStreet:

Stats: You have rated 49 of 49 images (100%) in this challenge.

I have the same stats :) but I should have kept my mouth shut about those people who hadn�t voted as since I posted that 4 people have voted and dropped my score by a whole 0.15 points:(

Message edited by author 2020-01-21 20:31:51.

01/21/2020 07:17:57 PM · #10

Originally posted by digifotojo:

Ten people don't feel like voting, so what's the problem?

I detect a very unpleasant and antagonistic tone in your message. The problem is that we need people to vote to keep this site interesting and challenging for all so we can grow our numbers back to what they were years ago......when there is a challenge where there are more participants then voters that gives cause to worry.

Message edited by author 2020-01-21 21:32:22.

01/21/2020 07:24:36 PM · #11

Originally posted by ThingFish:

I have the same stats :) but I should have kept my mouth shut about those people who hadn�t voted as since I posted that 4 people have voted and dropped my score by a whole 1.5 points:(

Hindsight.. is 20-20 ;-)

01/21/2020 07:36:17 PM · #12

Originally posted by digifotojo:

Originally posted by ThingFish:
I have the same stats :) but I should have kept my mouth shut about those people who hadn�t voted as since I posted that 4 people have voted and dropped my score by a whole 1.5 points:(

Hindsight.. is 20-20 ;-)

Oh and don�t you just relish that hey... good for you...enjoy

01/21/2020 07:38:18 PM · #13

Hey.. be sure and vote on that challenge too! ;-)

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

01/21/2020 07:45:24 PM · #14

[quote=digifotojo] Hey.. be sure and vote on that challenge too ;) More good news for you digifotojo.....at 44 votes now and my score has now dropped by 0.24 points since I started this thread. As my entry is quite easily identifiable by most here I think I might be being punished for having started this thread :) That will teach me hey :)

Message edited by author 2020-01-21 20:27:26.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

01/21/2020 08:25:07 PM · #15

I might not want any more votes. I was over a 6.5 for the first few days but later voters have not liked it much.

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

01/21/2020 08:36:48 PM · #16

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

I might not want any more votes. I was over a 6.5 for the first few days but later voters have not liked it much.

Similar story here except my score was pretty constant in a strong 6.6 score range for most of the voting period until I started this thread. Since then it�s just been going down. Approaching 6.3 something now. Oh well, still not too bad I guess :) As long as it stays above 6 I will be happy

Message edited by author 2020-01-21 20:50:16.

kiwinick

Sony DSLR-A550

01/21/2020 09:16:42 PM · #17

I always vote on the extended challenges,I find a lot of hard yakka goes into the images and the authors should be supported in their photos

PennyStreet

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

01/21/2020 09:16:53 PM · #18

The important thing is to encourage voters, especially if they participated. What they decide to do with that power is up to them but his wouldn�t be a challenge without their participation.

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

01/21/2020 09:30:29 PM · #19

Originally posted by PennyStreet:

The important thing is to encourage voters, especially if they participated. What they decide to do with that power is up to them but his wouldn�t be a challenge without their participation.

Ditto well said and so true

nam

Sony DSLR-A580

01/21/2020 11:05:58 PM · #20

Originally posted by PennyStreet:

The important thing is to encourage voters, especially if they participated. What they decide to do with that power is up to them but his wouldn�t be a challenge without their participation.

I agree. I simply do not understand people who say they cannot vote in challenges they have entered because they can't be fair. I honestly do not even think of my entry as I am voting and I certainly don't think of what the current score (or the scoring trend) on it is.

klkitchens

Pentax K-1

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

01/22/2020 09:36:20 AM · #21

Originally posted by PennyStreet:

The important thing is to encourage voters, especially if they participated. What they decide to do with that power is up to them but his wouldn�t be a challenge without their participation.

Catch-22. I saw this thread and decided to go vote. But I cannot because I'm not a paid member (at this time).

Decided to enter one of the open challenges to wet my feet again in the DPC pool, but not feeling things have improved all that much since I was a regular. Fewer entries. Fewer votes. So not sure I want to re-up as a member either.

I think social media has hurt sites like this as photographers now get instant feedback and gratification there instead of putting themselves to the test in these arena.

PennyStreet