Posting Someone ELSE'S work
A New Category?
Monday, April 2, 2007 by PoSmedley | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I would love to see a gallery for all of the stuff that is posted as 'someone else's work' and just put it all in there, whatever it is. There, you can split it into categories (walls, boots, etc.).
If the work being posted is originally created by a non-member and is posted by a WC member, I think it needs to be separated from the original work of WC contributor's.
I realize this will 'piss off' some people...that's not my intent. I also realize that this would involve defining 'other people's original work' and 'altered and/or improved on' and/or 'adapted for a specific proggie' and/or of course ports. All should include permissions and that they are included should be posted in the description.
It just doesn't seem right that someone gets ratings, points, etc., for work that someone else did..whom is not even a member of the site. I think if it is going to be posted here, it should have it's own category to distinguish it from everything else...no ratings or points..and not be allowed to consume front page space that can and should go to original works of member's. (Not that I have specifically seen anything 'not-original' on the front page)
IMHO
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If the work being posted is originally created by a non-member and is posted by a WC member, I think it needs to be separated from the original work of WC contributor's.
I realize this will 'piss off' some people...that's not my intent. I also realize that this would involve defining 'other people's original work' and 'altered and/or improved on' and/or 'adapted for a specific proggie' and/or of course ports. All should include permissions and that they are included should be posted in the description.
It just doesn't seem right that someone gets ratings, points, etc., for work that someone else did..whom is not even a member of the site. I think if it is going to be posted here, it should have it's own category to distinguish it from everything else...no ratings or points..and not be allowed to consume front page space that can and should go to original works of member's. (Not that I have specifically seen anything 'not-original' on the front page)
IMHO
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ZubaZ
Reply #62 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 12:36 AM
Reply #62 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 12:36 AM
As the FNG, I'm leery to take action without some oversight. (I barley know how to make the coffee.) I have pointed out the walls in question to the powers that be and await a response the same as you.
Dialog such as we are having here helps . . . distill the issues and concerns and benefits us all. it becomes part of the shake-down.
I have more to say, but Stevie wants me to come back to bed.
Oh, by the way, here's your coffee:
Dialog such as we are having here helps . . . distill the issues and concerns and benefits us all. it becomes part of the shake-down.
I have more to say, but Stevie wants me to come back to bed.
Oh, by the way, here's your coffee:
vStyler
Reply #65 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 12:59 AM
Dunno how much they help but they sure are interesting
ok so I lied, I didnt go back to bed yet... I think everyone has valid points, the most valid being mine.
Reply #65 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 12:59 AM
Dialog such as we are having here helps
Dunno how much they help but they sure are interesting
ok so I lied, I didnt go back to bed yet... I think everyone has valid points, the most valid being mine.
Phoon
Reply #68 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 9:28 AM
I've never had barley coffee. Sounds a little rough. Although if I add some hops I could have beer coffee.
We're going to have too much fun with your typo's you realize...
Reply #68 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 9:28 AM
barley know how to make the coffee
I've never had barley coffee. Sounds a little rough. Although if I add some hops I could have beer coffee.
We're going to have too much fun with your typo's you realize...
PoSmedley
Reply #69 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 9:35 AM
That's why they hired him. They are counting on him not being able to sign his checks right.
Reply #69 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 9:35 AM
We're going to have too much fun with your typo's you realize.
That's why they hired him. They are counting on him not being able to sign his checks right.
Jafo
Reply #70 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 9:39 AM
Reply #70 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 9:39 AM
That's why they hired him.
To give me something to do....correcting typos.
'barely', btw.... 
ZubaZ
Reply #71 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 10:01 AM
Reply #71 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 10:01 AM
Now for the record, in my defense, I did spell the word correctly. It just happened to be the wrong word.
sydneysiders
Reply #72 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 10:44 AM
Jafo's gonna be putting in for an assistant.....
...or maybe that's just US speak....like checks!!......
Reply #72 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 10:44 AM
defense
Jafo's gonna be putting in for an assistant.....
...or maybe that's just US speak....like checks!!......
vStyler
Reply #73 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 11:01 AM
OMG that's the funniest thing i've seen in AGES, don't worry Zubac, as my carpal tunel progresses my typo-nese gets better everyday.
This thread is a riot
Reply #73 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 11:01 AM
I've never had barley coffee.
OMG that's the funniest thing i've seen in AGES, don't worry Zubac, as my carpal tunel progresses my typo-nese gets better everyday.
Now for the record, in my defense, I did spell the word correctly. It just happened to be the wrong word.
This thread is a riot
BoXXi
Reply #75 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 12:24 PM
If that's the case, then why have ratings and top author lists etc etc?.........
Reply #75 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 12:24 PM
My interpettation of the end result was that WC is designed to showcase the art, not the artist
If that's the case, then why have ratings and top author lists etc etc?.........
ZubaZ
Reply #76 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 1:32 PM
If that's the case, then why have ratings and top author lists etc etc?.
Two things (well, three):
Reply #76 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 1:32 PM
My interpretation of the end result was that WC is designed to showcase the art, not the artist
If that's the case, then why have ratings and top author lists etc etc?.
Two things (well, three):
- that was "my" interpretation. I could be wrong.
- Just because the sites goal was to showcase the art doesn't mean it can't report on the artist
- I am learning to spell check. Thank you all for your continuing support.
PoSmedley
Reply #78 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 6:30 PM
Reply #78 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 6:30 PM
I really need some help in understanding what the sam-hill is going on anymore.
First...please let me know if I am supposed to let this drop, but the walls and the boot I asked about and was told (the boot at least) were being removed are still up. Did I miss a response to these, regarding the fact that they were rips (three of the walls have text enclosed stating the images are not that of the uploading authors...no permissions enclosed...the fourth has a watermark and the boot was determined to be a ripped image)
Second...a while ago, I had a wall sent to my personal gallery because it only merited four stars. I was okay with this when it was explained. But how do you explain these walls at 2, 4, and 4 respectively.
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=31149&libid=8
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=31143&libid=8
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=31141&libid=8
a cartoon, fanart, and a photo
mine was...
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=29419&libid=8
Now there are 2 more on that page at the same rating and more on the following pages.
I'm down with the jokes and all. I love a good laugh. But could I get an answer on this stuff so I can get back to laughing? Please?
First...please let me know if I am supposed to let this drop, but the walls and the boot I asked about and was told (the boot at least) were being removed are still up. Did I miss a response to these, regarding the fact that they were rips (three of the walls have text enclosed stating the images are not that of the uploading authors...no permissions enclosed...the fourth has a watermark and the boot was determined to be a ripped image)
Second...a while ago, I had a wall sent to my personal gallery because it only merited four stars. I was okay with this when it was explained. But how do you explain these walls at 2, 4, and 4 respectively.
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=31149&libid=8
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=31143&libid=8
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=31141&libid=8
a cartoon, fanart, and a photo
mine was...
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=29419&libid=8
Now there are 2 more on that page at the same rating and more on the following pages.
I'm down with the jokes and all. I love a good laugh. But could I get an answer on this stuff so I can get back to laughing? Please?
Latin4567
Reply #79 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 6:32 PM
Reply #79 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 6:32 PM
downloads, ratings and comments are just a marketing incentive stardock uses to get people obsessed with their products...
rofl im so cynical today
rofl im so cynical today
vStyler
Reply #80 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 6:45 PM
join the club, how can you not be?
Reply #80 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 6:45 PM
im so cynical today
join the club, how can you not be?
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Reply #61 Tuesday, April 3, 2007 12:18 AM
Although I can understand WC wanting all the content it can get its hands on, this sort of thing leads to bad quality, accusations, arguements. I for one would vote for integrity's sake to only allow Original works or "obvious" official ports.. and not an uploading free-for-all.
Yes.
Ah, my coffee fetching friend, you have more faith than I. I don't think it will 'shake itself' out. I think it's going to require a lot of help. IMHO I've been wrong before. I thought that Stevie Nicks would marry me before you got a job here.
and thank you skybright. Though I should warn you...agreeing with me can lead to trouble sometimes. lol.