| Author | Thread |
|
|
09/04/2003 12:48:47 AM · #1 |
| I used to comment all the time on peoples pictues that I was voting on, but then one day I commented on a photo (not sarcastically either) but gave that photo a low rating as I didn't think it was very good quality. Well, the person sent me an e-mail back and wasn't very nice (to say the least). Does DP have anything in place to try and stop that kind of behavior. To tell you the truth -- I haven't commented too much since then. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 12:52:24 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by sonnyh:
I used to comment all the time on peoples pictues that I was voting on, but then one day I commented on a photo (not sarcastically either) but gave that photo a low rating as I didn't think it was very good quality. Well, the person sent me an e-mail back and wasn't very nice (to say the least). Does DP have anything in place to try and stop that kind of behavior. To tell you the truth -- I haven't commented too much since then. |
I think this is the main reason people don't comment much. They're afraid to offend someone. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 12:52:38 AM · #3 |
dont let one bad apple spoil the bunch.
Most folks here truly appreciate comments. I know I do:) Good and bad ( at least as long as the bad is constructive). |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 01:01:04 AM · #4 |
| I suggest you forward the email to the admins along with an explanatory note. Use the Help>Contact menu link. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 01:02:12 AM · #5 |
| Well I have also received some that were nasty but at least I didn't e-mail the person and curse them out and tell them they were stupid. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 01:02:38 AM · #6 |
| If it happens again I will do that. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 01:02:59 AM · #7 |
I'd say suck it up and get back to commenting. there will always be whiners who don't really want to know what you think is wrong with their pictures, nor do they seem to want to improve.
But to stop commenting because of it makes you only slightly higher than them in your resolve.
If you believe in what you're saying and you mean it sincerely, who cares if they don't like it? they put that little text box below the pix so you can put your opinion in there. if you weren't supposed to do it, it wouldn't be there. If they don't want critiques...they'll go away, provided we keep giving them
that's all - no offense intended, i just get tired of a few whiners ruining the site for everyone else with their mindless bitching (not referring to you, I'm referring to whomever is whining about the critiques)
Pedro |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 01:06:23 AM · #8 |
| When I critique and leave a comment I always say something good before I might say something that is constructive. I still leave comments but on a more sparing agenda. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 01:06:54 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by sonnyh:
Well I have also received some that were nasty but at least I didn't e-mail the person and curse them out and tell them they were stupid. |
Read this . |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 01:11:24 AM · #10 |
| Thanks for the link -- I had forgotten that I read that when I joined. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 01:14:19 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by sonnyh:
Thanks for the link -- I had forgotten that I read that when I joined. |
Yeah I just reread it too. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 01:23:51 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by sonnyh:
I used to comment all the time on peoples pictues that I was voting on, but then one day I commented on a photo (not sarcastically either) but gave that photo a low rating as I didn't think it was very good quality. Well, the person sent me an e-mail back and wasn't very nice (to say the least). Does DP have anything in place to try and stop that kind of behavior. To tell you the truth -- I haven't commented too much since then. |
Maybe you forgot to :) or lol. So they thought you were bashing them :)lol. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 01:35:28 AM · #13 |
Don't worry about idiots replying with rude emails to you, just don't respond to them. Don't take it personally either, they are just immature people that feel they are safe if they attack you through email instead of face to face.
One thing you may want to think about is, making your email address (in your profile) private if you continue to have problems. There is really no reason at all to "publish" your real email address on sites like this. The "Private Message" feature is fine for people to communicate with you and you with them, and if you find you trust a particular person more, you can give them your email privately. Just words of advise to help you prevent possible problems. :)
|
|
|
|
09/04/2003 02:00:12 AM · #14 |
| Good idea. Just changed it to private, but they can still send you a "private" message. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 02:01:47 AM · #15 |
i dont know about others but i post my work here to get feedback on either get my work praised or absolutely slated either way it helps me improve, if people cant take criticism then they shouldnt post there work.
keep commenting we need all the good photographers commenting here |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 02:07:34 AM · #16 |
| ok -I'll start commenting again starting with this one. I love your picture entitled "Welcome Home," it is so clear and crisp yet retains that look of being old also. Good work. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 03:00:13 AM · #17 |
And please don't be afraid to say when you really don't like something. I'm learning a lot from the "negative" comments on my shots. I don't always agree with them but at least I know how other people are seeing things.
|
|
|
|
09/04/2003 04:07:08 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by sonnyh:
I used to comment all the time on peoples pictues that I was voting on, but then one day I commented on a photo (not sarcastically either) but gave that photo a low rating as I didn't think it was very good quality. Well, the person sent me an e-mail back and wasn't very nice (to say the least). Does DP have anything in place to try and stop that kind of behavior. To tell you the truth -- I haven't commented too much since then. |
Same here... I commented on the quality of the picture and also gave a sugession. Alos I had given a low rating since I did not think it met the challenge and the quality was low too. (I didnot mention the rating I gave in the comment). I don't knwo how he knew even before the voting was over and sent me a nasty comment in a mail that he does not like people like me. Next someone sent me a verrrryyyy nasty mail on my garden entry after the challenge was over (with lots of cuss words pointing out that he didn't like the entry for quality and I should not be wasting other's and my time.)... I think my entry maybe was not great but was well composed and good enough than many others to compete with some very good photographers here.
I have almost stopped voting after that and have not taken part in last five challenges...
Although I still browse through the pictures and forums to learn, I feel bad about all that happened and that a select few people on this beautiful place of learning are spoiling the base intent.
Can someone from the site counsil please comment on this.
|
|
|
|
09/04/2003 04:31:53 AM · #19 |
| If you ask me it's pretty gutless to hide behind an email address and abuse someone and it's unfortunate that a select few immature individuals have trouble receiving honest critiques. I like to get peoples feedback good and bad on my pics as it helps make me a better photographer. At the end of the day your opinion is the one that matters the most anyways. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 05:12:34 AM · #20 |
Please don't hold back your comments...
I'm sure most of us here are matured inividuals who'll take them well.
:o)
Cheers
Have a nice day...
Eric |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 07:44:50 AM · #21 |
| I posted a Rant forum about the opposite side of this discussion. I think if you're comments are really constructive, even if they are critical, that the photographer shouldn't have a problem with them. Most of the time, I already know what's wrong with my photos, so when I get a comment about them, I agree. But I've seen comments like, "Pitiful" and "You didn't even try", and I don't think those are constructive nor necessary. It would be nice is some people learned a little tact when commenting. |
|
|
|
09/04/2003 07:48:10 AM · #22 |
I´m absolutely agree with you Kate.. Sometimes, there are people who comment with stupid words... But, it´s right that there are people who thinks their pictures are perfect, and they hate that people comments on your photo.
|
|
|
|
09/04/2003 08:45:13 AM · #23 |
OK, sonnyh, FINE -- you got me. I'm sorry I sent you that nasty note. I'm also sorry that I submitted your email address to every porno spam list that I could find. ;)
JUST KIDDING -- it wasn't me. But, to echo what everyone else is saying, "screw 'em." Don't let one dud ruin your good time. Comment comment comment -- but only if you really have something to say!
I get good feedback, and I give good feedback. I get negative feedback, and I give negative feedback. It's the circle of life on DPC.
Let's face it -- there are just some people who can't handle the pressure of letting a large group of people critique their work. Eventually, they'll drop off and go do their own thing -- which is fine. THEIR attitude shouldn't affect YOUR fun on DPC.
:)
Rob
|
|
|
|
09/04/2003 08:55:27 AM · #24 |
In all the comments I've left (haven't checked my profile but it's a lot) I've only received 2 or 3 rude email responses.
I won't stop commenting because of that.
Same as I won't stop going on the tube because one weirdo rants at me one day or stop participating in forums because one person starts getting personal because he doesn't like the opinions I've expressed.
If it's more prevalent than that, I might consider it but...
|
|
|
|
09/04/2003 10:10:30 AM · #25 |
Next time someone e-mails you something nasty, post it in the comments section of the photo -- after the challenge ends and identify who it is from. After a challenge ends, you can comment on your own photo if needed.
That's what I would do. Next time the whimp will think twice about what they say when they have to live with it in public : )
Be just as direct back,
Renee
|
|
Home -
Challenges -
Community -
League -
Photos -
Cameras -
Lenses -
Learn -
Prints! -
Help -
Terms of Use -
Privacy -
Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2024 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/20/2024 11:12:36 AM EDT.
