Wallpaper Submission
Sunday, May 18, 2003 by CAClark | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I can't find any contact details on Wincustomize, so I thought I'd ask here.
I'm wondering why my wallpaper submission has been removed and seemingly rejected?
It was a blue tinted verion of this image http://www.f-nine.co.uk/images_gallery/laat_art.jpg with a slight offset to make it ideal for the updated PixOS suite.
I'm pretty pissed off right now, as my last submission was rejected for being a Terragen image. I've seen tons accepted since.
I'm wondering why my wallpaper submission has been removed and seemingly rejected?
It was a blue tinted verion of this image http://www.f-nine.co.uk/images_gallery/laat_art.jpg with a slight offset to make it ideal for the updated PixOS suite.
I'm pretty pissed off right now, as my last submission was rejected for being a Terragen image. I've seen tons accepted since.
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Hus
Reply #2 Sunday, May 18, 2003 2:23 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, May 18, 2003 2:23 PM
CAClark, don't take offense man, lots of people get moderated. Complaining won't really help you here, just try again. 
CAClark
Reply #3 Sunday, May 18, 2003 2:27 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, May 18, 2003 2:27 PM
The fact I'm moderated is kinda ok, even though I can't see why it falls by the way side, but no explanations of why, yet supposedly there isn't a desire to put people off, but from here it seems to be working pretty well you know?
Anyway, what I would liek to know is whether people would be interested in the wallpaper? I'm curious.
Cheers
Craig
Anyway, what I would liek to know is whether people would be interested in the wallpaper? I'm curious.
Cheers
Craig
DarkMist
Reply #4 Sunday, May 18, 2003 2:30 PM
Reply #4 Sunday, May 18, 2003 2:30 PM
Curiosity killed the cat i hear...
But i'll give it a go
But i'll give it a go
Jafo
Reply #5 Sunday, May 18, 2003 2:54 PM
Reply #5 Sunday, May 18, 2003 2:54 PM
OK....the preview image was unable to be zoomed...I believe you were contacted to submit a full-size preview not a little image....that was the 12th.
For a wallpaper there's altogether too much full white...255,255,255 which invariably will be a distraction to a work environment....
..and ultimately when dl'd and viewed full-screen the resolution/clarity was particularly muddy for 1600x1200....the definition was pretty 'ordinary'.....looking like a lossy-compressed jpeg magnified/enlarged too far.
Valid reasons for a submission rejection....
CAClark
Reply #7 Sunday, May 18, 2003 3:57 PM
Reply #7 Sunday, May 18, 2003 3:57 PM
Hey Jafo
Thanks for that, now it makes sense, and while I don't agree completely, your decision is justified, though I didn't get any email about the preview.... though I guess its a little academic anyway
That said, if the points you highlight are addressed, and the wall resubmitted, would that be ok?
Thanks man, I would recommend that these critiques are passed on to an author if their work is rejected, or I feel people will be put off.
Anyway, rework time, appreciate the clarification
Thanks for that, now it makes sense, and while I don't agree completely, your decision is justified, though I didn't get any email about the preview.... though I guess its a little academic anyway
That said, if the points you highlight are addressed, and the wall resubmitted, would that be ok?
Thanks man, I would recommend that these critiques are passed on to an author if their work is rejected, or I feel people will be put off.
Anyway, rework time, appreciate the clarification
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Reply #8 Sunday, May 18, 2003 4:05 PM
Reply #8 Sunday, May 18, 2003 4:05 PM
I don't really like how some things are moderated. It's really all a matter of taste. Personally I don't like half the wallpapers I see on this site, theyre all too dark and show the same type "giger" effect. Anyone can do that. How about some variety for different tastes?
mooshoo
Reply #9 Sunday, May 18, 2003 5:09 PM
Reply #9 Sunday, May 18, 2003 5:09 PM
Chi Chi, it's only human to let some personal bias alter your moderation, but all of these moderators have been in the community for so many years with even more years worth of artistic experience, they're the best qualified... and what a lot of people forget is that this site is for images that work well as wallpapers... that means good art may be turned away if it's not a good wallpaper
JamMeister33
Reply #10 Sunday, May 18, 2003 5:18 PM
Reply #10 Sunday, May 18, 2003 5:18 PM
I'd like to clear up one point that wasn't addressed....
The decision was made to not notify wallpaper authors about rejections for the simple fact that the moderators
were being abused by irate authors whose works were rejected.
I don't think that this is unreasonable, no one wants to receive hate mail for any reason.
I hope this is helpful to clarify things for you CAClark....
The decision was made to not notify wallpaper authors about rejections for the simple fact that the moderators
were being abused by irate authors whose works were rejected.
I don't think that this is unreasonable, no one wants to receive hate mail for any reason.
I hope this is helpful to clarify things for you CAClark....
Apocalypse_67
Reply #11 Sunday, May 18, 2003 6:06 PM
Reply #11 Sunday, May 18, 2003 6:06 PM
I agree with you JM. Even tho' it's sad to see that everyone must pay for the lack of education of others. A lot of my designs have been rejected, and I dont get emails explaining the cause for rejection, but there were 2 particular designs were the moderator took the time to email me and explain why they were denied. I fixed them and re-submited them for acceptance. This is a good way to help an artis on creating better designs. But I also understand the moderators point of view, and just like JM stated, no one likes to recieve a hate mail.
In concern to the taste on designs, well.... what might be consider a bad or ugly design for some, might be exellent and beautiful for others. That is what makes this site so good, you have a variety of designs to choose from.
In concern to the taste on designs, well.... what might be consider a bad or ugly design for some, might be exellent and beautiful for others. That is what makes this site so good, you have a variety of designs to choose from.
Jafo
Reply #12 Sunday, May 18, 2003 6:57 PM
Reply #12 Sunday, May 18, 2003 6:57 PM
JM is correct, of course....when 70 or 80 percent of submissions are rejected we tended to get quite a few 'irate' responses which became quite irksome after a while so it was deemed healthier for our [moderators] peace of mind to change the response policy to as it is now......if anyone is really genuinely 'interested' as to motivation/reasons why a particular work doesn't 'make it' they can always seek clarification, as CAClark has done....no harm there...
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Reply #13 Sunday, May 18, 2003 8:34 PM
Reply #13 Sunday, May 18, 2003 8:34 PM
Why don't you just get rid of some of the less popular or really old wallpapers to make room for the new ones? I expect thats one of the reasons there has to be moderation. I doubt many people would really mind if the some of the thousands of wallpapers on this website were removed, especially if they're some of the least downloaded and oldest. I mean it's nice not having all the half naked women wallpapers some websites have to offer, so it's not like I'm against moderating. I would just like to see some BRIGHT WHITE things, my desktop is covered in windows half the time anyways, so why do I care if theyre distracting. Just an idea.
CAClark
Reply #14 Monday, May 19, 2003 3:28 AM
Reply #14 Monday, May 19, 2003 3:28 AM
At the end of the day, I don't have to like or agree with a moderators decision, but I do have to react in a responsible way. I'm an artist by trade, so I will taylor my submissions to try and fit in woth what I want, and what the moderators will allow (heh this could take a while!).
I personally would have a good laugh at hate mail, but i respect the wishes of moderators not to be exposed to it.
So all seems good for the moment!
I personally would have a good laugh at hate mail, but i respect the wishes of moderators not to be exposed to it.
So all seems good for the moment!
BoXXi
Reply #15 Monday, May 19, 2003 9:58 AM
Reply #15 Monday, May 19, 2003 9:58 AM
I am quite happy to respond to e-mails requesting clarification as to why an image was rejected. I just expect it to be done in a civil manner, which is how I always approached it when I used to get moderated.
kona0197
Reply #16 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:00 AM
Reply #16 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:00 AM
How you doing BoXXi? I was just thinking about you...
DarkMist
Reply #18 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 8:23 AM
Reply #18 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 8:23 AM
its a case of if you cant handle getting things rejected then its doubtfull you will get far.
Lecrayon
Reply #19 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 8:29 AM
Reply #19 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 8:29 AM
Any artist by trade will tell you he/she appreciates constructive criticism. There is always room for improvement. Clark is the proof. Good on you Jafo 
KarmaGirl
Reply #20 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 12:04 PM
Reply #20 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 12:04 PM
| I can't find any contact details on Wincustomize |
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Reply #1 Sunday, May 18, 2003 2:17 PM
Cheers!