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05/11/2011 04:03:54 PM · #1
I feel it is time for members to have the ability to opt out of getting comments during or after a challenge from any one member.

The system would allow you to make comments during the challenge as usual but they simply would never show up on the photo's comments page. The photographer would never know it existed.

However, the person making the comment would know only because after the challenge they may check the photo and notice that their comment is not there.

Message edited by author 2011-05-11 16:04:16.
05/11/2011 04:06:01 PM · #2
Well, I certainly *hope* you are being facetious, but I suspect you are not.

ETA: If being seriously proposed, it's an awful idea, frankly. Someone takes the time to comment, whether complimentary or not, and you want veto power? Seriously?

Message edited by author 2011-05-11 16:49:19.
05/11/2011 04:09:03 PM · #3
i'm just curious, and i'm not trying to be 'smart', but what would be the point of this?
05/11/2011 04:20:02 PM · #4
I think it would make more sense for members to be able to indicate when uploading a challenge entry if they welcome comments/critiques or not. Then the heavy commenters will could their efforts on those entries where the feedback is desired.
05/11/2011 04:20:02 PM · #5
I really didn't want to go into it all but it would be best if some members could just hit a switch and not take comments from anyone that doesn't say

"this is the most beautiful picture I have ever seen. I must have a copy, will $2500 be to little?"

That's it.
05/11/2011 04:21:56 PM · #6
interesting, not sure what to make of this ??
05/11/2011 04:40:08 PM · #7
I think an "ignore user" button in the forums would be more effective. Some of the other forums I frequent have them, and although I have never used them, they seem to do the trick for those that can't resist a troll.
05/11/2011 04:46:56 PM · #8
Originally posted by idealodds:

I think an "ignore user" button in the forums would be more effective. Some of the other forums I frequent have them, and although I have never used them, they seem to do the trick for those that can't resist a troll.


It's true, an "ignore user" button is occasionally useful, especially in forums where moderation is at a minimum and so there are some, shall we say, caustic personalities. DPC is well-moderated, and well-policed by the members themselves, so I really see limited usefulness.
The feature has a huge downside as well - it tends to be used more like the "I don't want to see posts from those I usually disagree with" button.
05/11/2011 04:55:35 PM · #9
I would also settle for a feature that allows ME to opt out of comments DURING the challenge. It would work something like this:

Rugman1969 hates all my comments and takes them as a personal stab. I hit a button to opt out of commenting on anthing that belongs to Ruman.

During a challenge, it will let me vote and comment, however my comment is never seen...by the photographer or other members. The reason it will let me make a comment is so it won't give away the photographer...saying "you ignored this person"....

....does this make sense?

**ruman used as an example only***
05/11/2011 04:58:50 PM · #10
i'm not thaaaaat critical now, am I? :D

I don't know if I agree with ignoring a comment, but a "commenting not necessary" checkbox might be nice, or even the opportunity to hide comments from the general population, I try to spend 3-4 minutes and comment on every image when I enter a challenge, and this might save a bit o' time.
05/11/2011 05:28:29 PM · #11
No you're not ! LOL...

I leave many different formats of comments....Funny, Tricky-where I zing the photo and then announce a good score at the end of a comment, Bland, Somewhat Critical with what I think needs improving, but I don't think I've ever left a nasty comment that outright puts down the image and the effort.

Originally posted by jamesgoss:

i'm not thaaaaat critical now, am I? :D

I don't know if I agree with ignoring a comment, but a "commenting not necessary" checkbox might be nice, or even the opportunity to hide comments from the general population, I try to spend 3-4 minutes and comment on every image when I enter a challenge, and this might save a bit o' time.
05/11/2011 05:29:20 PM · #12
I think two different ideas are being discussed here: 1) I choose to ignore someone else's comments (on my stuff) and 2) I choose to have my comments for someone else in particular to go to a black hole (in other words, "even if I do comment on a particular person's photo because I didn't know who they were, don't let anyone see that comment").

I'm all for cutting back time/effort spent commenting by allowing users opt-out of commentary, but in my opinion none of this is worth the effort.
05/11/2011 05:34:09 PM · #13
If only you knew, if only you knew....

Originally posted by danonkeys:


I'm all for cutting back time/effort spent commenting by allowing users opt-out of commentary, but in my opinion none of this is worth the effort.
05/11/2011 05:34:33 PM · #14
...and to think that some people are actually bitching over the fact that they don't get enough comments.

Ray
05/11/2011 06:00:47 PM · #15
i think an ignore botton in the threads is a great idea, but IF i'm understand what is being discussed, why would you want a comment that you took the time to type out put to ignore by you. It just seems pointless. Why would you want to submit that comment in the first place if you all you wanted to do was have it just floating out in the middle of cyber spce?
05/11/2011 06:15:50 PM · #16
I have found that some members can't stand when someone says ANYTHING seen as "negative" at least in their eyes, such as "could use a little less saturation" or "somewhat grainy".

Without going into the whole thing....

...I would want a button that I could use to block me from commenting on any of ScooterMcnutty's photos. The reason that it would let you enter the comment only to throw it out is so that the identity of the photographer is kept secret. If it simply said "your settings won't let you comment on this entry" then I would know who's photo it is....

Originally posted by ScooterMcNutty:

i think an ignore botton in the threads is a great idea, but IF i'm understand what is being discussed, why would you want a comment that you took the time to type out put to ignore by you. It just seems pointless. Why would you want to submit that comment in the first place if you all you wanted to do was have it just floating out in the middle of cyber spce?
05/11/2011 06:22:54 PM · #17
>.< okie okie.

just tryin to get into your head to see where you are coming at and how it could benifit me and other people.
05/11/2011 06:47:13 PM · #18
Originally posted by kenskid:

I have found that some members can't stand when someone says ANYTHING seen as "negative" at least in their eyes, such as "could use a little less saturation" or "somewhat grainy".

Without going into the whole thing....

...I would want a button that I could use to block me from commenting on any of ScooterMcnutty's photos. The reason that it would let you enter the comment only to throw it out is so that the identity of the photographer is kept secret. If it simply said "your settings won't let you comment on this entry" then I would know who's photo it is....

Originally posted by ScooterMcNutty:

i think an ignore botton in the threads is a great idea, but IF i'm understand what is being discussed, why would you want a comment that you took the time to type out put to ignore by you. It just seems pointless. Why would you want to submit that comment in the first place if you all you wanted to do was have it just floating out in the middle of cyber spce?


If you know a person doesn't want your comments -- don't comment on that photo after the challenge is over. You may not know which is theirs when voting, (but then again, you might have a very good idea). But after the challenge is over, it's easy to avoid commenting on that person's photo. Just ignore the urge.
05/11/2011 06:50:31 PM · #19
Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by kenskid:

I have found that some members can't stand when someone says ANYTHING seen as "negative" at least in their eyes, such as "could use a little less saturation" or "somewhat grainy".

Without going into the whole thing....

...I would want a button that I could use to block me from commenting on any of ScooterMcnutty's photos. The reason that it would let you enter the comment only to throw it out is so that the identity of the photographer is kept secret. If it simply said "your settings won't let you comment on this entry" then I would know who's photo it is....

Originally posted by ScooterMcNutty:

i think an ignore botton in the threads is a great idea, but IF i'm understand what is being discussed, why would you want a comment that you took the time to type out put to ignore by you. It just seems pointless. Why would you want to submit that comment in the first place if you all you wanted to do was have it just floating out in the middle of cyber spce?


If you know a person doesn't want your comments -- don't comment on that photo after the challenge is over. You may not know which is theirs when voting, (but then again, you might have a very good idea). But after the challenge is over, it's easy to avoid commenting on that person's photo. Just ignore the urge.


AMEN!!!!

Message edited by author 2011-05-11 18:51:07.
05/11/2011 07:06:16 PM · #20
Why would we need a button to ignore something or someone? Just use self control and ignore them yourself. Photography isn't really the place to be sheltering ourselves from harsh and critical opinions anyways.
05/11/2011 07:47:25 PM · #21
+1 for Wendy's comment. I think you know who it is that doesn't appreciate your comments, I also think you know that photographers style well enough to avoid making comments during the challenge. If you know they don't appreciate your comments, why are you wasting your time making them. It just doesn't make sense, unless you are intentionally trying to provoke the person, and then that is just harassment.
05/11/2011 08:40:37 PM · #22
Originally posted by sjhuls:

+1 and then that is just harassment.


maybe we can schedule a webinar for those who would like to take my "comment sensitivity training"
you get a free ipad at the end but you have to listen to my sales pitch about time share condos to get it
05/11/2011 08:45:00 PM · #23
The problem is not after the challenge, it is comments made during the challenge. If you tell me that you don't go look back to see who's photo you commented on, I'll eat my lens. That is when the issues start. If you don't want to look then don't. I like to go back and see who's photo I commented on. When I see my comment and then have some BS comments ACCUSING me of bias, it takes the fun out of commenting all together.

In addition, when the photographer doesn't even have the shells to comment in the "comment thread" but shoots a zinger in their photo description stating their BS and then DELETES the comment after I defend myself, it really makes me want to puke.

Also, I have seen you in the thread I'm speaking of so you know exactly what and who I'm talking about.

Now go ahead and defend the perp. I've been there before and I know I will now get jumped on.

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by kenskid:

I have found that some members can't stand when someone says ANYTHING seen as "negative" at least in their eyes, such as "could use a little less saturation" or "somewhat grainy".

Without going into the whole thing....

...I would want a button that I could use to block me from commenting on any of ScooterMcnutty's photos. The reason that it would let you enter the comment only to throw it out is so that the identity of the photographer is kept secret. If it simply said "your settings won't let you comment on this entry" then I would know who's photo it is....

Originally posted by ScooterMcNutty:

i think an ignore botton in the threads is a great idea, but IF i'm understand what is being discussed, why would you want a comment that you took the time to type out put to ignore by you. It just seems pointless. Why would you want to submit that comment in the first place if you all you wanted to do was have it just floating out in the middle of cyber spce?


If you know a person doesn't want your comments -- don't comment on that photo after the challenge is over. You may not know which is theirs when voting, (but then again, you might have a very good idea). But after the challenge is over, it's easy to avoid commenting on that person's photo. Just ignore the urge.


Message edited by author 2011-05-11 20:48:19.
05/11/2011 08:46:52 PM · #24
Here we go ! I do not know the photographers stuff. Since you seem to know what I'm talking about, go look at the portfolio. There is all kinds of stuff in there. It is ridiculous to say "not to vote on photos because I might know who the photog is.

Originally posted by sjhuls:

+1 for Wendy's comment. I think you know who it is that doesn't appreciate your comments, I also think you know that photographers style well enough to avoid making comments during the challenge. If you know they don't appreciate your comments, why are you wasting your time making them. It just doesn't make sense, unless you are intentionally trying to provoke the person, and then that is just harassment.
05/11/2011 08:57:44 PM · #25

Did you even read any of this? How am I supposed to know the photog in every photo I vote on? I will continue to comment on ANY photo I want to comment on. And I will continue to go back and look at all the photos I commented on.....AND I will continue to defend myself when the photographer accuses me of voting bias or trying to use my vote to purposely vote them lower.

I'll post all my votes on this person and you can see for yourself there is no voting bias or BS voting going on.

Originally posted by sjhuls:

+1 for Wendy's comment. I think you know who it is that doesn't appreciate your comments, I also think you know that photographers style well enough to avoid making comments during the challenge. If you know they don't appreciate your comments, why are you wasting your time making them. It just doesn't make sense, unless you are intentionally trying to provoke the person, and then that is just harassment.
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