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 01/14/2010 01:27:09 PM · #126
Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
Originally posted by kashi:
Originally posted by bob350:
A comment I just received (actually, the only comment so far, even with 92 votes) suggests that some good images might be receiving low scores from people who think "Things that no longer work" can only mean things that are visibly broken.


One of my comments says just the opposite, funny enough - my image is of something that is visibly very broken, but the commenter states that (even though broken) "they still work".

*scritch scritch"


I just got one that said something like "how am I supposed to know this doesn't work anymore?"

Umm well the challenge is called "Things that don't work anymore" and you should take our word they don't work. "Asshole!"


ROFL!!! Is your keyboard still "working" after that comment?! ;-)
 01/14/2010 02:44:41 PM · #127
Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
It just aggravates the daylights out of me that in a challenge like this you have to assume that the item or subject is broken but not everyone thinks like that. I mean if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck its a f&@#ing duck. To the ass that wants to know if my item s broken YES IT IS.


I smell frustration. Maybe you should take a break from DPC and photography for a while dude!
 01/14/2010 04:22:02 PM · #128
This reminds me of couple of important forum rules.

# Watch your language. While it is not our intention to censor all use of foul language, please respect your fellow participants. We can and will remove excessive, gratuitous and inappropriate use of foul language.

# Do not attack other users. This includes "calling out" specific comments or commenters in a hostile manner. Personal attacks are never appropriate in a constructive discussion. If you disagree with another participant, address their points without attacking them personally. Be aware that others may have differing opinions of a personal attack, so use care when posting. Please note that this includes publicly "calling out" commenters (whether by name or not) in a hostile way.

And it also shows the wisdom in not calling out a commenter for other reasons...what's to keep them from lowering your score after you call them out?

Message edited by author 2010-01-14 19:24:18.
 01/14/2010 04:43:06 PM · #129
votes: 97
Views: 253
Avg Vote: 5.0825
Comments: 4
Favorites: 1
This may be my lowest scoring challenge with a fav!
Always interesting, to see someone loves me! lol
01/14/2010 05:35:43 PM · #130
I am watching it, and who did I call out?
 01/14/2010 06:12:07 PM · #131
Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
I am watching it, and who did I call out?


I think you need to reread the rules I posted. But I'll help:

"... aware that others may have differing opinions of a personal attack, so use care when posting. Please note that this includes publicly "calling out" commenters (whether by name or not) in a hostile way. "

01/14/2010 11:20:24 PM · #132
Originally posted by nshapiro:
Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
I am watching it, and who did I call out?


I think you need to reread the rules I posted. But I'll help:

"... aware that others may have differing opinions of a personal attack, so use care when posting. Please note that this includes publicly "calling out" commenters (whether by name or not) in a hostile way. "


What BS... I've seen way worse posts but I see how you work now. Ill refrain from post anymore here just to please you.
 01/15/2010 07:15:02 AM · #133
Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
Originally posted by nshapiro:
Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
I am watching it, and who did I call out?


I think you need to reread the rules I posted. But I'll help:

"... aware that others may have differing opinions of a personal attack, so use care when posting. Please note that this includes publicly "calling out" commenters (whether by name or not) in a hostile way. "


What BS... I've seen way worse posts but I see how you work now. Ill refrain from post anymore here just to please you.


If you see way worse posts, then report them and we will deal with them appropriately. Calling your fellow members assholes simply for committing the apparently heinous crime of taking the time to give you honest feedback on your photos is completely unacceptable.

~Terry
 01/15/2010 10:02:00 AM · #134
On a happy note the rollercoaster is still moving but it is going up again this time. :)

Votes: 110
Views: 247
Avg Vote: 5.7000
Comments: 2
Favorites: 1
01/15/2010 12:23:58 PM · #135
Someone just removed their comment.
 01/15/2010 12:30:41 PM · #136
Originally posted by Nuzzer:
Originally posted by Jac:
Originally posted by Nuzzer:
I am getting sick of the dicks who vote on this site sometimes :(


Why are you calling members dicks? You do know this is a member only challenge, right? So why are you calling fellow members dicks?

Well, without getting into details, it's been done before and SC didn't mind. This thread is not the place to discuss that though.


Actually, we *do* mind, even more so in a member challenge. Those "dicks" are your fellow paying members, and in an anonymous challenge, possibly even your friends.

Why is it so difficult to accept out of hundreds of viewers or voters, that a few of them may, for whatever reason, genuinely dislike your photo?

Message edited by author 2010-01-15 12:31:43.
 01/16/2010 04:41:11 AM · #137
Heading towards Brown

Votes: 112
Views: 267
Avg Vote: 4.6964
Comments: 1
Favorites: 1

Such a low score and only one had the guts to tell me why (thank you) and one liked it enough to make it a fav.
 01/16/2010 06:18:34 AM · #138
Originally posted by Titia:
Heading towards Brown



i think i may have you there

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Views: 273
Avg Vote: 4.6404
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Joe
 01/16/2010 08:11:20 AM · #139
dropped from 5.25 to 5.17 in 4 votes. Unhappy people yesterday. (two 2s and a 4.)
 01/16/2010 03:31:08 PM · #140
Originally posted by vawendy:
dropped from 5.25 to 5.17 in 4 votes. Unhappy people yesterday. (two 2s and a 4.)


Ooooh yes...the nasty voters are about. I dropped from 125 votes at 6.2875 to......
Votes: 128
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Avg Vote: 6.1484
Comments: 8
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 01/16/10 03:29 pm
 01/16/2010 03:36:43 PM · #141
Same here...I went from 5.70 to 5.64 today :/
 01/16/2010 03:46:33 PM · #142
Bah, never mind.

Message edited by author 2010-01-16 15:59:22.
 01/16/2010 04:20:33 PM · #143
Snap! Going down more within an hour. Hard to believe I was even at 5.7 just yesterday.

Votes: 121
Views: 268
Avg Vote: 5.5950
Comments: 2
Favorites: 1
01/16/2010 08:15:08 PM · #144
I went from a 5.4 to a 5.2. The humor challenge is even worse! Those scores are dropping like flies!
 01/16/2010 10:50:28 PM · #145
Well, no better results here.

I was already low
at 77 votes 4.8571

then dropped steadily to
at 106 votes 4.7925

then drowned in 2's and 3's
at 115 votes 4.6435

and then someone got pity and gave me a 6
at 118 votes 4.6610

Still only one comment so far and one fav.

Maybe I should have better entered a photo of my score in Humor, ha ha.

Message edited by author 2010-01-16 22:52:03.
 01/16/2010 11:15:54 PM · #146
It's been a roller-coaster ride all week.
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Avg Vote: 5.5748
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 01/17/2010 12:16:24 AM · #147
Votes: 130
Views: 297
Avg Vote: 4.5923
Comments: 6

didn't think I could get much lower, but I did. Thinking brown. That would be okay with me.

edited to add: I agree with Titia - maybe this should be entered in humor

Message edited by author 2010-01-17 00:18:12.
 01/17/2010 11:57:05 AM · #148
Originally posted by Jac:
Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
It just aggravates the daylights out of me that in a challenge like this you have to assume that the item or subject is broken but not everyone thinks like that. I mean if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck its a f&@#ing duck. To the ass that wants to know if my item s broken YES IT IS.




I can see Dirt Diver's point in this one and I also see the commenter's point of view to some degree. I think a lot of voters are looking for the "visibly broken" and if it isn't apparent to them that it's broken/falling apart, they won't vote it a decent score. However, from Dirt's perspective, I can see how frustrating this is and to have comments questioning his broken subject matter, means that in some way, he's being questioned as to whether he's stupid/shoehorning it LOL.

I used to go into every challenge, ticking off EVERY comment made by voters simply because they took the time to comment. I figured that we all gripe about comments and not getting any when we're low or sitting middle of the road so, if someone takes their time to make a comment, I figure it's "helpful". I've changed that now. Not all comments are helpful. Some simply raise my level of frustration or I totally disagree with or don't see their point in or to their comment. If that is the case now, I don't tick it off as helpful. I don't just go for the ones that are praising my photo I do find negative comments helpful more, sometimes, than the positive! However, I can see Dirt's point here and it IS frustrating. It's akin to an insult to the photographer's intelligence or integrity and I can see Dirt's point and reason for frustration. :) Ahhhh....DPC Challenges....you either have fun or you are ready to put your fist through your screen ;-)

BTW.....here's my score :)

Votes: 127
Views: 271
Avg Vote: 5.3543
Comments: 3

Not broken...but, needing repairs :)
01/17/2010 12:55:49 PM · #149
Originally posted by PennyStreet:

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Avg Vote: 4.5923
Comments: 6

didn't think I could get much lower, but I did. Thinking brown. That would be okay with me.

edited to add: I agree with Titia - maybe this should be entered in humor


Votes: 135
Views: 308
Avg Vote: 4.5852
Comments: 6

Still dropping..
And the commentors pretty much agree that they don't understand how it's broken. But I expected that would be the case when I posted the picture so I can't complain.
 01/18/2010 12:00:55 AM · #150
In my opinion this challenge served as a still life study rather than a challenge to produce an image of something that no longer works as it once did. Just plopping down an old watch onto an interesting background and lighting it appropriately, to me, doesn't meet the challenge goal. I'm not targeting a particular image btw. An old rusty car with flat tires in a field of weeds clearly shows that the car isn't in working condition and to me, this meets the challenge theme.

If we're going to over-simplify the challenges then all the challenges will become free studies and pointless.
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