" Golden Rat " Award Winner
Week #2 .. Award goes to Shenaynay
Monday, June 4, 2007 by AzDude | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
This Weeks Winner : Shenaynay
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It was hard to choose just one and the " Dock Work " was out of this world !!
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Fairyy~
Reply #22 Monday, June 4, 2007 10:44 AM
And is that their fault ?
I have made a point of that over and over that Screen Shots should have a ' view' button, not a download button. I delete all my screen shots because I do not want a ' fake ' download count.
Most of us do not feel we are welcome to post our screen shots on the monthly thread. It has always appeared that its for ' special' people.
AND.. it gives others ideas on how to arrange their desktops is a pleasing way. Some do not have the ability to mix and match items so they look at screen shots.
Its also a way that skinners get to see what others are using and how they are using their work. Whats the point of making anything if all you have are ratings and download counts at the end of the day ?
And dont be fooled - the ' top windowblind ' skinners never miss out viewing the screen shots to see if their blinds / skins are being used. That you can bank on.
Do I think this thread is a bit overkill? Yes. A tad...
But would you all prefer to see more serious posts that will bring on fighting and dissension ?
Your choice.
Congrats Shanaynay....its not often one gets bestowed a Gold Rat
Reply #22 Monday, June 4, 2007 10:44 AM
WOM: Also they get a download count for the SS just like skinners get.
And is that their fault ?
I have made a point of that over and over that Screen Shots should have a ' view' button, not a download button. I delete all my screen shots because I do not want a ' fake ' download count.
Most of us do not feel we are welcome to post our screen shots on the monthly thread. It has always appeared that its for ' special' people.
BobbyHundreads: Surely all they show is that the user is capable of configuring the software used to load the relevant skins and is able to arrange them on his/her desktop in an aesthetically pleasing way..
AND.. it gives others ideas on how to arrange their desktops is a pleasing way. Some do not have the ability to mix and match items so they look at screen shots.
Its also a way that skinners get to see what others are using and how they are using their work. Whats the point of making anything if all you have are ratings and download counts at the end of the day ?
And dont be fooled - the ' top windowblind ' skinners never miss out viewing the screen shots to see if their blinds / skins are being used. That you can bank on.
Do I think this thread is a bit overkill? Yes. A tad...
But would you all prefer to see more serious posts that will bring on fighting and dissension ?
Your choice.
Congrats Shanaynay....its not often one gets bestowed a Gold Rat
bobbyhundreds
Reply #23 Monday, June 4, 2007 10:57 AM
I absolutely agree,each to their own,I hope it didn't look like I was criticizing(if it did,sorry).
Also...well done Cindy
Reply #23 Monday, June 4, 2007 10:57 AM
Each to his own...
I absolutely agree,each to their own,I hope it didn't look like I was criticizing(if it did,sorry).
Also...well done Cindy
ArileenDesign
Reply #25 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:17 AM
Reply #25 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:17 AM
again Congrats
i enjoy saw the screenshots, there so many sweet setup made by the non-skinners and i think artists/skinners can take this in the right way: as a compliment and a we like your work keep it up/keep improve it. it's my opinion
i enjoy saw the screenshots, there so many sweet setup made by the non-skinners and i think artists/skinners can take this in the right way: as a compliment and a we like your work keep it up/keep improve it. it's my opinion
Philly0381
Reply #26 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:19 AM
Reply #26 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:19 AM
As it is in life some people just can't stand seeing fun being had by others. Has it gotten somewhat out of hand with the threads and posts, sure, anymore than some of the other rants and whinning that gets posted here, no.
I don't want to put words in peoples mouths or try to interpret what was posted here, but you could very quickly get the impression that all life, as it would be considered on the site, only centers around skinning and people who skin. Not a bad concept, although not very pratical.
Not everyone wants to or has the time, talent and drive to develope and make skins. We do however like to change how our computer screens look and use those skins that have been so nicely download in the galleries here.
Now before someone starts to interpret what I'm trying to say, let me state that without the talented skinners this sine would not be here. Having said that, just how long would the site stay up with out folks that, yes, are users of a product for what it gives them.
I don't want to be long winded on this so let me end saying that everyone who uses the Stardock software, whether a skinner or user of the skins, wants some sort of recognition when they put elements together and make what they feel is a nice, usuable desktop.
If you have checked out any of the ScreenShots you'll notice that recognition is given to the skinners whose skins are being used. That's all the Rat Pack is about, plain and simple.
Have a nice day everyone.
I don't want to put words in peoples mouths or try to interpret what was posted here, but you could very quickly get the impression that all life, as it would be considered on the site, only centers around skinning and people who skin. Not a bad concept, although not very pratical.
Not everyone wants to or has the time, talent and drive to develope and make skins. We do however like to change how our computer screens look and use those skins that have been so nicely download in the galleries here.
Now before someone starts to interpret what I'm trying to say, let me state that without the talented skinners this sine would not be here. Having said that, just how long would the site stay up with out folks that, yes, are users of a product for what it gives them.
I don't want to be long winded on this so let me end saying that everyone who uses the Stardock software, whether a skinner or user of the skins, wants some sort of recognition when they put elements together and make what they feel is a nice, usuable desktop.
If you have checked out any of the ScreenShots you'll notice that recognition is given to the skinners whose skins are being used. That's all the Rat Pack is about, plain and simple.
Have a nice day everyone.
Jafo
Reply #27 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:32 AM
Reply #27 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:32 AM
The 'Monthly Desktop Screenshots' thread is for EVERYONE.
For those who are showing off things yet to be released....
AND
For those who just wish to show what they are currently using/how it's configured.
Both add to the 'what's new' and/or 'what's popular' amongst GUI customizing this month....
....or simply what you may STILL be using all this time later/since....just because you really like it....
AzDude
Reply #28 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:41 AM
I'm having FUN kinda like watching a Soap Opera 
The Nay-Sayers say they would like to see this Thread go away ,
yet they keep posting comments sending it right back to the Top
of the Active List
at this rate it may never go away - I need popcorn and a drink
Cindy , enjoy your thread as I am , it's very entertaining
Reply #28 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:41 AM
I'm having FUN kinda like watching a Soap Opera 
The Nay-Sayers say they would like to see this Thread go away ,
yet they keep posting comments sending it right back to the Top
of the Active List
at this rate it may never go away - I need popcorn and a drink
Cindy , enjoy your thread as I am , it's very entertaining
mrs_starkers
Reply #29 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:42 AM
Whats wrong in having fun,I see and understand what some people are thinking and why I guess it is like the old saying goes you can please some people some of the time but you can't please people all of the time
Reply #29 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:42 AM
Lord have mercy
Whats wrong in having fun,I see and understand what some people are thinking and why I guess it is like the old saying goes you can please some people some of the time but you can't please people all of the time
NightTrainthedark
Reply #30 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:42 AM
Reply #30 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:42 AM
While I disagree with sectioning off groups here as this is a community of skinners and skinnies and doesn't need to be broken down into sects, I think this all looks like some good harmless fun.
Congrats to the winner.
Never seen a golden rat pig before.
Congrats to the winner.
Never seen a golden rat pig before.
Fairyy~
Reply #31 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:45 AM
It may be for everyone but it is usually skinners and the people that ' hang out ' together that post their shots there. Although the thread seems shorter and shorter than in the ' old' days.
Most ' skinners' do not want screen shots listed in their " skins " list.
Reply #31 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:45 AM
The 'Monthly Desktop Screenshots' thread is for EVERYONE.
It may be for everyone but it is usually skinners and the people that ' hang out ' together that post their shots there. Although the thread seems shorter and shorter than in the ' old' days.
Most ' skinners' do not want screen shots listed in their " skins " list.
Fairyy~
Reply #32 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:49 AM
I wanted a Tiara but....but, to each their own..
Reply #32 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:49 AM
Never seen a golden rat pig before.
I wanted a Tiara but....but, to each their own..
AzDude
Reply #34 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:54 AM
Ok Ok Ok , you were right Cp the New Rat kinda does look
like a Pig .....
So I guess we go back to the Original Design Next week ?
anymore comments about the Rat/Pig ? Stay or Go Like or Not ?
And yes there will be a NEXT WEEK complete with Winner and an Award Presentation !
Reply #34 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:54 AM
Congrats to the winner.
Never seen a golden rat pig before.
Never seen a golden rat pig before.
Ok Ok Ok , you were right Cp the New Rat kinda does look
like a Pig .....
So I guess we go back to the Original Design Next week ?
anymore comments about the Rat/Pig ? Stay or Go Like or Not ?
And yes there will be a NEXT WEEK complete with Winner and an Award Presentation !
Jafo
Reply #35 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:56 AM
Reply #35 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:56 AM
I wanted a Tiara but....but, to each their own..
Gotta stress....'each' is singular...so 'their' is wrong....and thus 'his' is correct, irrespective of the term being discriminatory .... 
...
ZubaZ
Reply #36 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:57 AM
Screenshot have their place. They are good marketing for the artists and Stardock (if proper credit is given). They allow people to be a part of something. But like anything else . . moderation is a good thing.
I pop over to the Screenshots once in a while and read the descriptions and the comments. My wish would be for the posts to have credit to the artists given more often and to hear from the poster WHY they think this layout is worth uploading. Something like "I chose this skin for this and that dock for that and I really liked this icon set but because I was looking for X I ended up with Y".
Congrats on your award Cindy.
Reply #36 Monday, June 4, 2007 11:57 AM
Now, the world don't move to the beat of just one drum,
What might be right for you, may not be right for some.
. . .
But they got, Diff'rent Strokes.
It takes, Diff'rent Strokes.
It takes, Diff'rent Strokes to move the world.
Everybody's got a special kind of story
Everybody finds a way to shine,
It don't matter that you got not alot
So what,
They'll have theirs, and you'll have yours, and I'll have mine.
And together we'll be fine....
Because it takes, Diff'rent Strokes to move the world.
Yes it does.
It takes, Diff'rent Strokes to move the world.
What might be right for you, may not be right for some.
. . .
But they got, Diff'rent Strokes.
It takes, Diff'rent Strokes.
It takes, Diff'rent Strokes to move the world.
Everybody's got a special kind of story
Everybody finds a way to shine,
It don't matter that you got not alot
So what,
They'll have theirs, and you'll have yours, and I'll have mine.
And together we'll be fine....
Because it takes, Diff'rent Strokes to move the world.
Yes it does.
It takes, Diff'rent Strokes to move the world.
but you could very quickly get the impression that all life, as it would be considered on the site, only centers around skinning and people who skin.
See the name of the site wants some sort of recognition when they put elements together and make what they feel is a nice, usable desktop.
Some folks upload screenshots so often it'd be hard to know if they were usable or not. Many are too busy for me.The Nay-Sayers say they would like to see this Thread go away
No one suggested it go away . . just that there were many related threads sprinkled about and that consolidation (and an external site) might allow for more freedom with less disruption to others.Screenshot have their place. They are good marketing for the artists and Stardock (if proper credit is given). They allow people to be a part of something. But like anything else . . moderation is a good thing.
I pop over to the Screenshots once in a while and read the descriptions and the comments. My wish would be for the posts to have credit to the artists given more often and to hear from the poster WHY they think this layout is worth uploading. Something like "I chose this skin for this and that dock for that and I really liked this icon set but because I was looking for X I ended up with Y".
Congrats on your award Cindy.
AzDude
Reply #37 Monday, June 4, 2007 12:09 PM
Hey Jafo , maybe you can add spell and grammar check to these threads , ah ?
I know it would help me out allot - and save you much time correcting ..
could ya look into that , Please for me , Thanks
of course Jafo if you or any of your IM Force is caught or killed in doing so -
i will Deny any involvement or ever knowing you , GL Jafo !
Reply #37 Monday, June 4, 2007 12:09 PM
Gotta stress....'each' is singular...so 'their' is wrong....and thus 'his' is correct, irrespective of the term being discriminatory
Hey Jafo , maybe you can add spell and grammar check to these threads , ah ?
I know it would help me out allot - and save you much time correcting ..
could ya look into that , Please for me , Thanks
of course Jafo if you or any of your IM Force is caught or killed in doing so -
i will Deny any involvement or ever knowing you , GL Jafo !
Fairyy~
Reply #38 Monday, June 4, 2007 12:09 PM
So do I get the Tiara or not ?
( you really know how to distract me don't you ? )
Thats not a bad idea at all...
But one thing i have noticed is that the members doing screen shots now are in fact listing each element and artist - something that has always bugged me to death when I see something in a SS and have no idea where to find it ( Links to each item would be even better )
I'm impatient, I do not want to wait until the SS maker comes back to answer me - I just move on to the next shot and avoid that persons next Screen Shot - although, a gentle reminder to a ' new ' Screenie maker that credits are not mandatory but is really the point of it all - works in most cases.
I'm off to make a " Garish " screen shot or Garnish or whatever - maybe next week that PigRat will be mine ( although I prefer the Tiara )
Reply #38 Monday, June 4, 2007 12:09 PM
Gotta stress....'each' is singular...so 'their' is wrong....and thus 'his' is correct, irrespective of the term being discriminatory .... Spell checker ...
So do I get the Tiara or not ?
( you really know how to distract me don't you ? )
I pop over to the Screenshots once in a while and read the descriptions and the comments. My wish would be for the posts to have credit to the artists given more often and to hear from the poster WHY they think this layout is worth uploading. Something like "I chose this skin for this and that dock for that and I really liked this icon set but because I was looking for X I ended up with Y"
Thats not a bad idea at all...
But one thing i have noticed is that the members doing screen shots now are in fact listing each element and artist - something that has always bugged me to death when I see something in a SS and have no idea where to find it ( Links to each item would be even better )
I'm impatient, I do not want to wait until the SS maker comes back to answer me - I just move on to the next shot and avoid that persons next Screen Shot - although, a gentle reminder to a ' new ' Screenie maker that credits are not mandatory but is really the point of it all - works in most cases.
I'm off to make a " Garish " screen shot or Garnish or whatever - maybe next week that PigRat will be mine ( although I prefer the Tiara )
AzDude
Reply #39 Monday, June 4, 2007 12:17 PM
Fairry , i'm so busy with the nay-sayers here today i just don't
have the time to Polish it for you
Win the " Golden Rat " next week , and I promise it will be ready
by Awards time !! .....
Reply #39 Monday, June 4, 2007 12:17 PM
So do I get the Tiara or not ?
Fairry , i'm so busy with the nay-sayers here today i just don't
have the time to Polish it for you
Win the " Golden Rat " next week , and I promise it will be ready
by Awards time !! .....
AzDude
Reply #40 Monday, June 4, 2007 12:24 PM
here ya go CINDY , I'm sure Zubas meant to start his post
with this , but he did finally get to it - Thanks Zubaz for you input
Reply #40 Monday, June 4, 2007 12:24 PM
Congrats on your award Cindy.
here ya go CINDY , I'm sure Zubas meant to start his post
with this , but he did finally get to it - Thanks Zubaz for you input
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Reply #21 Monday, June 4, 2007 10:42 AM
That aside it may be a good move to consolidate the Rat Packing threads a tad. They have been kinda running a bit "butt wild" I'm sure no one is opposed to anyone else having their own brand of fun as long as it isn't obtrusive to other users.
Personally I enjoy browsing their screenies and offering a cheerful and motivating word once in a while, gives me a way to escape skinning for a bit and there's nothing wrong imo with people using diff desktop configs. and posting them as a way to provide themselves enjoyment.
I think perhaps the # of threads and huge influx of flashy gifs that may be causing a little alarm within the ranks.
Moderation is nearly always a good thing.