Looking for some CHAIRity - how about a 10?

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro

02/08/2010 01:53:22 PM · #52

Originally posted by RianBotes:

Originally posted by dtallakson:
I thought about having my shot removed but I'm glad I didn't. At least a few people...a VERY few...seem to understand my quirky sense of humor and I'm thankful about that. I'm now above 5!

How do you do that? Is it possible to do that?

To self DQ? yes, but not without penalties.

RianBotes

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

02/08/2010 02:08:08 PM · #53

First time I hear about this. Im not wanting to withdraw my picture but how does this work and what are the penalties?

bassbone

Nikon Df

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

02/08/2010 02:20:21 PM · #54

Originally posted by RianBotes:

First time I hear about this. Im not wanting to withdraw my picture but how does this work and what are the penalties?

You send a request through HELP -->Contact Us-->General Inquiry

The penalty is that the self DQ is treated like any other DQ. If you have been DQd in the last 25 entries, you cannot self DQ, and I believe you have to have 25 entries in before you can self DQ (but I could be wrong on this one). If after you self DQ you enter another challenge and it is DQd in the next 25 challenges, you will be suspended according to the current DQ rules.

Message edited by author 2010-02-09 06:11:31.

chrisp

Nikon D90

Tokina AF 11-16mm f/2.8 116 AT-X Pro DX for Nikon

02/08/2010 02:50:11 PM · #55

:( i was at about 6.1 when i woke up

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MinsoPhoto

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

02/08/2010 03:05:25 PM · #56

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02/08/2010 03:33:55 PM · #57

Originally posted by bassbone:

Originally posted by RianBotes:
First time I hear about this. Im not wanting to withdraw my picture but how does this work and what are the penalties?

You send a request through HELP -->Contact Us-->General Inquiry

The penalty is that the self DQ is treated like any other DQ. If you have been DQd in the last 25 entries, you cannot self DQ, and I believe you have to have 25 entries in before you can self DQ (but I could be wrong on this one). If after you self DQ you enter another challenge and it is DQd in the next 25 challenges, you will be suspended according to the current DQ rules.

I have self DQ'd twice on DPC,and am currently considering doing it for my current Chair entry....hehe.

Yes, that's exactly how it works. The one thing I don't agree with as a policy is the self DQ leading to a suspension if you happen to get a normal DQ within 25 consecutive challenges. Easier to keep track of logistic wise, but I don't see the purpose it serves. One example that has been used for a self DQ is that a model changes their mind and doesn't want you to use their photo in a challenge. Ok, fair enough....but I don't think you should be penalized for pulling it. IMO the suspensions should only be in effect with two normal DQ's based on rules violations etc. Anyone who says it's there to prevent people from abusing the self DQ option is wrong because you can still only do that once per 25 challenges. At least that's how I know and see it.

TrollMan

Fujifilm X-T4

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4

02/08/2010 03:45:45 PM · #58

Originally posted by DCNUTTER:

Originally posted by bassbone:

Originally posted by RianBotes:
First time I hear about this. Im not wanting to withdraw my picture but how does this work and what are the penalties?

You send a request through HELP -->Contact Us-->General Inquiry

The penalty is that the self DQ is treated like any other DQ. If you have been DQd in the last 25 entries, you cannot self DQ, and I believe you have to have 25 entries in before you can self DQ (but I could be wrong on this one). If after you self DQ you enter another challenge and it is DQd in the next 25 challenges, you will be suspended according to the current DQ rules.

I have self DQ'd twice on DPC,and am currently considering doing it for my current Chair entry....hehe.

Yes, that's exactly how it works. The one thing I don't agree with as a policy is the self DQ leading to a suspension if you happen to get a normal DQ within 25 consecutive challenges. Easier to keep track of logistic wise, but I don't see the purpose it serves. One example that has been used for a self DQ is that a model changes their mind and doesn't want you to use their photo in a challenge. Ok, fair enough....but I don't think you should be penalized for pulling it. IMO the suspensions should only be in effect with two normal DQ's based on rules violations etc. Anyone who says it's there to prevent people from abusing the self DQ option is wrong because you can still only do that once per 25 challenges. At least that's how I know and see it.

But if you could pull a shot any time without any penalties or suspension you would be able to manipulate your total average score.

kleski

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/08/2010 04:28:41 PM · #59

and now back to the scoring thread...

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snaffles

Nikon D7100

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

02/08/2010 04:34:51 PM · #60

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love

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

02/08/2010 04:46:43 PM · #61

Originally posted by TrollMan:

But if you could pull a shot any time without any penalties or suspension you would be able to manipulate your total average score.

AGREED!

02/08/2010 04:47:13 PM · #62

Originally posted by TrollMan:

Originally posted by DCNUTTER:

Originally posted by bassbone:

Originally posted by RianBotes:
First time I hear about this. Im not wanting to withdraw my picture but how does this work and what are the penalties?

You send a request through HELP -->Contact Us-->General Inquiry

The penalty is that the self DQ is treated like any other DQ. If you have been DQd in the last 25 entries, you cannot self DQ, and I believe you have to have 25 entries in before you can self DQ (but I could be wrong on this one). If after you self DQ you enter another challenge and it is DQd in the next 25 challenges, you will be suspended according to the current DQ rules.

I have self DQ'd twice on DPC,and am currently considering doing it for my current Chair entry....hehe.

Yes, that's exactly how it works. The one thing I don't agree with as a policy is the self DQ leading to a suspension if you happen to get a normal DQ within 25 consecutive challenges. Easier to keep track of logistic wise, but I don't see the purpose it serves. One example that has been used for a self DQ is that a model changes their mind and doesn't want you to use their photo in a challenge. Ok, fair enough....but I don't think you should be penalized for pulling it. IMO the suspensions should only be in effect with two normal DQ's based on rules violations etc. Anyone who says it's there to prevent people from abusing the self DQ option is wrong because you can still only do that once per 25 challenges. At least that's how I know and see it.

But if you could pull a shot any time without any penalties or suspension you would be able to manipulate your total average score.

Yes, if you could pull any shot at any time you certainly would manipulate it dramatically. If you are only allowed one self DQ if you felt you really needed to only once in every 25 challenges I don't see it affecting your overall average score that much. You may be right though.

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

02/08/2010 04:51:00 PM · #63

Riding that line between a 5 and 6 a little too close for comfort. Teetering between a 6.14 and my current score of:

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Here's hoping for some more 7's or better! :)

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hojop25

Sony DSLR-A200

02/08/2010 04:51:53 PM · #64

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02/08/2010 04:59:34 PM · #65

Originally posted by hojop25:

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Working on a new personal best I see. Good luck to you.

bassbone

Nikon Df

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

02/08/2010 05:56:10 PM · #66

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Message edited by author 2010-02-09 06:11:15.

Lonni

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

02/08/2010 06:18:30 PM · #67

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Where are you 7-ers? I know you're out there - there were some top images in this one!

ASTONishing

Nikon D300

02/08/2010 07:33:26 PM · #68

my score just keeps lingering, hasn't changed much since the first few votes...

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DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/08/2010 07:35:38 PM · #69

I was going for comments on this one, but the score isn't bad. Now people just need to leave MORE of a comment...

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Ja-9

Nikon D750

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/08/2010 07:36:16 PM · #70

Started out real nice...but getting hit real hard...wow...

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

02/08/2010 07:37:47 PM · #71

Originally posted by Kelli:

Heading up a little...

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And it was doing so well. Can't complain though...

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RianBotes

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro

02/09/2010 05:19:38 AM · #72

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If I can just stay above my average with this freaky shot...I would be soooooo Happy. My heart is beginning to beat normally after the low 4's
Somebody got a pic up in the challenge (very funny Title) and earlier it pretty much was a viable option to replicate the shot...Glad I did not. ;)

Ja-9

Nikon D750

02/09/2010 10:21:13 AM · #73

Well, yesterday I was at 6.70 (not a bad place to be....) but here is where I am today....

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OUCH!!