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08/14/2012 12:08:08 PM · #1
I know I have not been around for a while but this is a pretty big change! When did this happen? I confess to being a little mystified by the logic - I see taking the time to vote as giving something back to the site, not taking from it.

Don't get me wrong - I intend to renew my membership as soon as I actually have the time to get out and snapping but I just thought that I might have 30 mins or so to throw out some thoughtful votes here. Maybe the odd comment. Guess not.
08/14/2012 12:10:27 PM · #2
Registered members can only vote in the Open challenges. It has been that way since I joined the site in 2006.

Tim
08/14/2012 12:12:12 PM · #3
the site rules dont say anything about needing to be a paying member to vote.
08/14/2012 12:14:08 PM · #4
it doesn't say on this page that it discriminates between open or member challenges.

https://www.dpchallenge.com/subscribe.php

that fine for me, i can comment, i dont need to vote.

Message edited by author 2012-08-14 12:14:20.
08/14/2012 12:17:07 PM · #5
Originally posted by FrankRobinson:

When did this happen?

I'm pretty sure registered users couldn't vote in member challenges at least since I joined in 2004.
08/14/2012 12:25:39 PM · #6
Originally posted by mike_311:

it doesn't say on this page that it discriminates between open or member challenges.

https://www.dpchallenge.com/subscribe.php

that fine for me, i can comment, i dont need to vote.

The site FAQs covers the differences between registered users and members, including that registered users can vote on all open challenges, but not member challenges.
08/14/2012 01:21:57 PM · #7
It seems like there may be fewer Open challenges or a larger percentage of Members Only challenges now, but I could be wrong.

In my opinion, additional member challenge opportunities provide a good incentive to upgrade to paid member status, and that is probably good for the site.

While I am sure a few exist, I doubt many people actually want to vote for more challenges where they have not entered photos. I see voting more as a service to the community and I try to vote as often as possible for that reason, but I don't vote because I just love voting. Also, I sort of like the fact that paying to vote on member challenges has the effect of keeping troll voting to a minimum.
08/14/2012 01:38:01 PM · #8
Fair enough - I have not done much voting since my membership lapsed, I guess I must have just hit on open challenges by chance.

I guess I'll give the voting a miss and head back to the Critique Club!
08/14/2012 02:02:23 PM · #9
Actually, I figured that the easiest thing to do would be ante up the cash. Member again now - I'd better get shooting to make it worthwhile!
08/14/2012 02:25:42 PM · #10
Originally posted by FrankRobinson:

I guess I'll ... head back to the Critique Club!

Thank you!
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