Not worthy of comment - DPChallenge Forums

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

06/28/2006 03:25:25 PM · #1

The posting of comments when voting is all part of a learning curve in photography when being judged by your peers, but it would appear that a lot of voters only comment if they are voting possitive, but are quite prepared to give a low score, and move on deeming the image not worthy of comment, Have even noticed that members are asking for feed back on the forum, not being able to understand why there image is scoring poorly, come on have the guts to comment both ways,and help evryone towards that front page.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

06/28/2006 03:28:35 PM · #2

Read this and also this.

Message edited by author 2006-06-28 15:30:22.

The Resplendent Snippycat

Minolta DiMAGE F300

06/28/2006 03:28:49 PM · #3

Perhaps you should take a look at my comments. Many people have complained that I am overly critical and sometimes outrightly rude in my justifications for the way I vote.

06/28/2006 03:32:52 PM · #4

Originally posted by The Resplendent Snippycat:

Perhaps you should take a look at my comments. Many people have complained that I am overly critical and sometimes outrightly rude in my justifications for the way I vote.

In my books any comment is a good comment.

06/28/2006 03:41:39 PM · #5

Originally posted by hywind:

My Point being. Recent challenge 265 votes, 10 comments, ave comment 8.5, ave score 4.98. the difference is amazing

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/28/2006 03:42:42 PM · #6

There's just too much complaining about comments received in the forums and unncessarily rude PMs for some users to feel comfortable commenting much anymore.

Elmakias

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

06/28/2006 03:49:41 PM · #7

Originally posted by The Resplendent Snippycat:

Perhaps you should take a look at my comments. Many people have complained that I am overly critical and sometimes outrightly rude in my justifications for the way I vote.

if anyone has time, look at this guys comments
they are very entertaining...i thought so atleast

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

06/28/2006 03:53:56 PM · #8

Speaking of comments, I usually try to do 20% on the challenges I vote in and spread those out over the full spectrum - ie I often don't comment on the ones I think will do very well, since they always get lots of comments. I tend to comment more toward the middle, and if I vote a shot low, I'll comment as to why.

All that said, I only hit 7% or so in Bokeh so I owe a bunch more in that challenge. I'm no DrAchoo, but I'd be happy to comment on more bokeh shots if you're interested. Post yours here and I'll see what I can do when I get home this evening.

noodleboy

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

06/28/2006 04:05:32 PM · #9

i strongly belive that the only reason why people are getting angry is because they take these challenges serriously. There's nothing wrong with being competitive, but one must acknowledge that we are playing with different minds that don't share common interest so we have to see the image beyon our own thought. well, thats just my thought. i could care less if i get bad comments, i actually get exided when i get a comment. so please leave a comments on my pics if you have time :)

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

06/28/2006 04:05:59 PM · #10

Originally posted by The Resplendent Snippycat:

Perhaps you should take a look at my comments. Many people have complained that I am overly critical and sometimes outrightly rude in my justifications for the way I vote.

Your comments are mostly amusing and at times helpful. ;o)

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

06/28/2006 04:06:20 PM · #11

The real problem apparently, is that if you get a bad or stupid comment, everyone feels the need to lash out at the person who commented, instead of taking that info into account and moving on with life. I've done it myself, but I *think* I've apologized for that already ;-)

FWIW, just make more comments yourself if you feel the site is lacking in comments. I try to sometimes pick the winners and give them some critiques, they usually go unchecked as helpful.

I'd rather have one full-on, no holds barred critique with all the good and bad in it than 20 silly "love it!!!" comments. But I don't mind those either really.

hanneke

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/28/2006 04:08:12 PM · #12

wavelength, you are absolutely right :)

I can say I'm happy with every comment. So, let's bring it on! :P

Tom_Robbrecht

06/28/2006 04:08:18 PM · #13

Originally posted by The Resplendent Snippycat:

Perhaps you should take a look at my comments. Many people have complained that I am overly critical and sometimes outrightly rude in my justifications for the way I vote.

I took a look at your commments and though some may be amusing, I really don't think they would help anybody become a better photographer.

noodleboy

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

06/28/2006 04:17:34 PM · #14

Originally posted by biteme:

wavelength, you are absolutely right :)

I can say I'm happy with every comment. So, let's bring it on! :P

YOU SUCK!!!! j/k :)

talmy

Nikon D300s

06/28/2006 04:21:09 PM · #15

I've all but stopped commenting on low scoring pictures (although at one time I did follow the "rule" to comment on all 1,2, and 3 scores). The reason is that few of the photographers were marking my comments as "helpful". Frankly, I'd rather spend my time commenting on those pictures that don't need much work to be good.

hanneke

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/28/2006 04:27:45 PM · #16

Originally posted by noodleboy:

Originally posted by biteme:
wavelength, you are absolutely right :)

I can say I'm happy with every comment. So, let's bring it on! :P

YOU SUCK!!!! j/k :)

uhm. ok. TANK YOU!

:P

edit: mis-spell intended, yes.

Message edited by author 2006-06-28 16:28:19.

zheka78

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

06/28/2006 04:31:07 PM · #17

Hope I'm not repeating somone else......

How about, in addition to the rule that your votes count only if you have voted on over 20% of the entries, a rule is created - stating that the votes do not count if less than 3% of the entries recieved comments along with the votes.

Will you go along with this rule?

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

06/28/2006 04:34:11 PM · #18

Originally posted by zheka78:

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Just an example of the type of comments that would be used to meet the requirement.

In theory it's a good idea but forced comments usually aren't good ones.

Message edited by author 2006-06-28 16:34:26.

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/28/2006 04:35:59 PM · #19

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/28/2006 04:36:59 PM · #20

Originally posted by zheka78:

See this and adjust response accordingly. :)

06/28/2006 05:04:14 PM · #21

Originally posted by mk:

There's just too much complaining about comments received in the forums and unncessarily rude PMs for some users to feel comfortable commenting much anymore.

Do you not think that this defeats the word CHALLENGE, the administrators control the membership, DQ members for rude comments brought to there attention, the same as images that do not fit the rules.

06/28/2006 05:14:22 PM · #22

Originally posted by biteme:

wavelength, you are absolutely right :)

I can say I'm happy with every comment. So, let's bring it on! :P

Well said Biteme

Savannah