Remove my own photo from the contest?

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

05/28/2007 01:38:11 AM · #1

Is there a way I can remove my own photo from a current contest, and from the site? I feel like it is being voted on un fairly. I don't want the score to affect my site score. People say that it DNMC but most of the image has to do with the contest.

The Four Elements II

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You may not:
give an entry a lower score because you believe it violates the Challenge Rules.recommend an entry for disqualification for not meeting the challenge.
vote on an entry based on its server-generated thumbnail.
vote on your own entry.
vote in a manner that suggests an intent to disrupt the voting system.
offer or cast biased votes for any other user.
offer slanderous, rude, profane or inflammatory comments.
abuse the anonymous commenting feature in any way.
discuss any entry in the forums while voting is in progress.
hold more than one DPChallenge account.
vote from another user�s DPChallenge account.
attempt to alter the point totals for any entry in any way.

I dont feel i've broke any voting rules because this thread is not mentioning what image I am writing about.

Message edited by author 2007-05-28 02:02:12.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

05/28/2007 01:41:00 AM · #2

You May... "request removal of your own entry during the voting period IF none of your last 25 entries were disqualified or removed, and no rules were violated."

... so just use the contact form and request it.

EDIT: Also consider that they may not be voting down because they think you are violating the rules. DNMC doesn't have anything to do with the rules.

Message edited by author 2007-05-28 01:44:32.

chimericvisions

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

05/28/2007 01:45:38 AM · #3

But be aware that a self-DQ still counts as a normal DQ, with all of the standard penalties.

"Violating the challenge rules" means using a brush in basic when it's not allowed, or other types of violations. The challenge description is not a rule, and people are allowed to vote on how they feel a photo meets the challenge without any penalties. (If they didn't then there's no point in having a challenge description at all.)

Just leave it in. Pulling out early serves no purpose.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/28/2007 01:52:43 AM · #4

You just need to submit a ticket requesting a self DQ. I suggest you wait until later in the week--if you like your shot. You never know, it could recover. But don't wait too long. It has to be self-DQ'd before the end of the challenge. And since we need to send a confirmation email, it's best not to wait till the very last day.

taterbug

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

05/28/2007 02:00:52 AM · #5

You've only got 14 votes in, the first night can sometimes be rough. There is still a lot of room for the score to move significantly. You might want to wait at least til you get up close to 100 votes. It is usually settled in close to where it will end by then.

05/28/2007 02:03:35 AM · #6

The Four Elements II

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I honestly don't think it's a bad shot. I think it is worthy of an upper 5 at least.

Message edited by author 2007-05-28 02:05:57.

Darkend_Sword

05/28/2007 02:17:50 AM · #7

Mines not doing so well either and I know its a good one. Just seems that the people on here become more and more critical and less sensitive to what the are looking at. To me its like they say "whats wrong?" vs "what a great capture. This is MO of course and I'll prolly get a lashing but I just want you to know, how you feel, is not an "only you" thing. Good luck and try to buckle down for a long one k. oh I am at a 3.3

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

05/28/2007 02:29:00 AM · #8

Originally posted by Darkend_Sword:

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

05/28/2007 02:34:37 AM · #9

Originally posted by Snake:

Then they don't have the gonads to not hide thier username so I can atleast respond to thier question.

It's only hidden during voting. There will be plenty of time to respond to their questions after voting is over.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/28/2007 02:41:01 AM · #10

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Originally posted by Snake:
Then they don't have the gonads to not hide thier username so I can atleast respond to thier question.

It's only hidden during voting. There will be plenty of time to respond to their questions after voting is over.

I've actually gave people coments in the past and recieved feedback from the individual because I don't hide my username. Thier feedback has been known to have me raise my score because they were able to explain where they were going with the photo. I dont like the idea of hiding your username.

Dirt_Diver

Nikon D3s

05/28/2007 02:41:27 AM · #11

Just wait and see what it looks like tomorrow. I know mine will do pretty good 7+ but right now it's 5.7 something. The trolls were out and some still are. If you really want to pull your image at least wait until the last day to do it but if you get a DQ for the next 25 challenges (That's like 6 months if you enter every week) then you will be suspended from the site for 1 week. If that doesn't bother you then go for it, but it hasn't even been 24 hours yet. PLUS it's a holiday so give it some time. Trust me you will do better than a 4

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

05/28/2007 02:44:32 AM · #12

Originally posted by Snake:

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Originally posted by Snake:
Then they don't have the gonads to not hide thier username so I can atleast respond to thier question.

It's only hidden during voting. There will be plenty of time to respond to their questions after voting is over.

I've actually gave people coments in the past and recieved feedback from the individual because I don't hide my username. Thier feedback has been known to have me raise my score because they were able to explain where they were going with the photo. I dont like the idea of hiding your username.

Exactly why they should be hidden.

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

05/28/2007 02:58:19 AM · #13

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Originally posted by Snake:

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Originally posted by Snake:
Then they don't have the gonads to not hide thier username so I can atleast respond to thier question.

It's only hidden during voting. There will be plenty of time to respond to their questions after voting is over.

I've actually gave people coments in the past and recieved feedback from the individual because I don't hide my username. Thier feedback has been known to have me raise my score because they were able to explain where they were going with the photo. I dont like the idea of hiding your username.

Exactly why they should be hidden.

So if you are on a turtle contest and someone looks at your photo and leaves a remark that your photo is not a turtle but a tortoise and they scored you a 1. Then you go back and explain to them that it is a turtle and why it is classified as a turtle. You don't think they should be able to raise thier score if they choose?

Jewellian

Pentax *ist DL

05/28/2007 06:10:16 AM · #14

Originally posted by Snake:

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Originally posted by Snake:

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Originally posted by Snake:
Then they don't have the gonads to not hide thier username so I can atleast respond to thier question.

It's only hidden during voting. There will be plenty of time to respond to their questions after voting is over.

I've actually gave people coments in the past and recieved feedback from the individual because I don't hide my username. Thier feedback has been known to have me raise my score because they were able to explain where they were going with the photo. I dont like the idea of hiding your username.

Exactly why they should be hidden.

So if you are on a turtle contest and someone looks at your photo and leaves a remark that your photo is not a turtle but a tortoise and they scored you a 1. Then you go back and explain to them that it is a turtle and why it is classified as a turtle. You don't think they should be able to raise thier score if they choose?

That really kinda kills the anonimity(sp?) idea behind this site. Besdes, responding to a negative comment might actually make the person lowertheir original score..... just leave it in and see what happens. I felt my selective desat was worthy of a much higher score than it finally recieved, but then 90% of people think they're going to do better than they end up doing. You have an emotional attatchment to your photo that the voters don't.

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

05/28/2007 07:06:42 AM · #15

Just live with the fact 'they' dont like your photo. Its not the end of the world. Heck, if I felt like you I would have hardly any photos entered into a challenge. Dont take this place that seriously.

What you like and what they like aint going to be the same, believe me.

Darkend_Sword

05/28/2007 10:48:14 AM · #16

Thanks for the support. I'll probably hang in here for a couple of days. The thing that makes me really sick is the fact that people will leave a rude comment about the image and ask me a question as well like I'm an idiot and that I dont know what contest I've entered. Then they don't have the gonads to not hide thier username so I can atleast respond to thier question. [/quote]

np how does your score feel today mine is the same. They are4 not looking at it as i did. LOL go figure we are new with this photography ehh. I still love mine.

Rebecca

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

05/28/2007 11:00:17 AM · #17

Nothing here is scored unfairly en masse as you suggest. If people say it's DNMC, well, then perception is reality. We've all been there.

love

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

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

05/28/2007 11:26:46 AM · #18

Originally posted by MikeOwens:

It's so easy to want to pull a photo just because the score is low... unfortunately it's part of the contest. To self DQ is a drastic measure and should only be done if it's truly a photo that DNMC. I did this when I accidentally submitted one of my photos to the wrong contest. : ((((

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

05/28/2007 11:29:29 AM · #19

If it was a case of pulling a photo because it wasn't doing well, I'd have a big pile of pulled photos. But I don't pull them, no matter how low they sink, why?? If I don't try, I won't learn or might just miss out on that unexpected high scoring shot!!

loriprophoto

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

05/28/2007 11:59:03 AM · #20

If someone has to explain their photo then they have missed the mark and I dont think that it deserves a better score, that is why I dont mind anonymous commenting. I would never go back and change my vote after someone has replied to the comment I have left.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

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

05/28/2007 12:30:43 PM · #21

Explanations are not allowed with the submission so the explanation given in response to a comment shouldn't be considered when voting.

As has been stated, if an image needs an explanation then it missed the mark at least with the one voter who chose to comment.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

05/28/2007 02:28:48 PM · #22

Originally posted by Snake:

There's plenty of time for them to look like an idiot when things are more clearly explained after the voting. : )

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