IMPORTANT: A Call To All Citizens, Apprentices, Scribes, Journeymen, and Admins:
Thursday, March 25, 2004 by macrobaye | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
THERE'S AN EPIDEMIC ON OUR HANDS!
Now before you go on thinking what I know you all are thinking, this isn't a rant about ratings or rejections. I'm calling all of you to go on a mission. I've noticed that there are a tremendous amount of skins that are accepted to this site that receive only 1 rating, which is the rating of the Admin, usually the default 6. THIS IS INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING! Even to me! Now most of my skins have been rated multiple times, so this isn't about me,
THIS IS ABOUT THE WHOLE COMMUNITY
WinCustomize is a thriving community, and as the most recent poll points out, this community is becoming more and more popular every day. This means there are new members, downloads, and skinners every single day. With this comes great responsibility on our parts. When a new member decides to upload something, he wants feedback, even if it's not as favorable as he/she had hoped. When they see the default rating appear upon it's uploading, and when they see that rating remain unchanged, there is a feeling of isolation... especially when the more well known users in this community end up with 15 or so ratings.
THE NEW WILL CARRY THE MESSAGE OF THE OLD
How can we survive if we do not show a sign of hospitality to the new members? We need to show as much consideration as possible. More ratings, both good and bad, are BETTER than fewer ratings, because it shows not only that we care about the new members' efforts, but also that there is much room and appreciation for improvement.
DON'T WORRY, CITIZENS, YOU CAN DO YOUR PART TOO!
Nothing says thank you like leaving a comment. I've noticed that there is a horribly large number of new submissions that go seemingly unnoticed, despite what may be a good number of downloads. If you like what you see, SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION! If you don't, tell them how they can improve! Because when members, both new and old, upload something that receives no comments, they either feel neglected, or they feel like everything is ok (when, and I shutter to think, things, i.e. the work, may not be).
With over 1,000,000 members and tens of thousands of skins available, the future looks bright for WC. But don't let things just roll along. You can feed this fire everyday...
SO I CALL OUT TO ALL CITIZENS, APPRENTICES, JOURNEYMEN, SCRIBES, AND ADMINS:
DO YOUR PART! RATE, COMMENT, AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! SHOW WHY THIS IS THE BEST COMMUNITY ON THE INTERNET...PERIOD.
Now before you go on thinking what I know you all are thinking, this isn't a rant about ratings or rejections. I'm calling all of you to go on a mission. I've noticed that there are a tremendous amount of skins that are accepted to this site that receive only 1 rating, which is the rating of the Admin, usually the default 6. THIS IS INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING! Even to me! Now most of my skins have been rated multiple times, so this isn't about me,
THIS IS ABOUT THE WHOLE COMMUNITY
WinCustomize is a thriving community, and as the most recent poll points out, this community is becoming more and more popular every day. This means there are new members, downloads, and skinners every single day. With this comes great responsibility on our parts. When a new member decides to upload something, he wants feedback, even if it's not as favorable as he/she had hoped. When they see the default rating appear upon it's uploading, and when they see that rating remain unchanged, there is a feeling of isolation... especially when the more well known users in this community end up with 15 or so ratings.
THE NEW WILL CARRY THE MESSAGE OF THE OLD
How can we survive if we do not show a sign of hospitality to the new members? We need to show as much consideration as possible. More ratings, both good and bad, are BETTER than fewer ratings, because it shows not only that we care about the new members' efforts, but also that there is much room and appreciation for improvement.
DON'T WORRY, CITIZENS, YOU CAN DO YOUR PART TOO!
Nothing says thank you like leaving a comment. I've noticed that there is a horribly large number of new submissions that go seemingly unnoticed, despite what may be a good number of downloads. If you like what you see, SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION! If you don't, tell them how they can improve! Because when members, both new and old, upload something that receives no comments, they either feel neglected, or they feel like everything is ok (when, and I shutter to think, things, i.e. the work, may not be).
With over 1,000,000 members and tens of thousands of skins available, the future looks bright for WC. But don't let things just roll along. You can feed this fire everyday...
SO I CALL OUT TO ALL CITIZENS, APPRENTICES, JOURNEYMEN, SCRIBES, AND ADMINS:
DO YOUR PART! RATE, COMMENT, AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! SHOW WHY THIS IS THE BEST COMMUNITY ON THE INTERNET...PERIOD.
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Jafo
Reply #62 Monday, March 29, 2004 4:56 PM
Reply #62 Monday, March 29, 2004 4:56 PM
NightTrain2002....your access level means that your works are auto rated at 6 until a 'legitimate' user's rating is applied....it's nothing to do with the 'moderator' but the bypassing of moderation...
WOM
Reply #63 Monday, March 29, 2004 5:05 PM
Reply #63 Monday, March 29, 2004 5:05 PM
Jafo, not wanting to differ from you, but NightTrain2002 is an apprentice, so he isn't auto rated a 6.(unless his profile is wrong) His works are still moderated.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #65 Monday, March 29, 2004 5:09 PM
Reply #65 Monday, March 29, 2004 5:09 PM
ok now I get it, thanks WOM! I was still a bit confused after what Jafo said, but it really didn't matter. I was just making a long winded point about how the ratings are meaningless.
And thanks WOM for pointing out my recent promotion to apprentice. Woo hoo
[Message Edited]
And thanks WOM for pointing out my recent promotion to apprentice. Woo hoo
[Message Edited]
WOM
Reply #66 Monday, March 29, 2004 5:14 PM
Reply #66 Monday, March 29, 2004 5:14 PM
NP NightTrain2002, just wanted to clarify that for you and for all those who read this thread.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #67 Monday, March 29, 2004 5:15 PM
Reply #67 Monday, March 29, 2004 5:15 PM
I think I have been posessed by latin4567. I can't seem to stop posting. 
Jafo
Reply #68 Monday, March 29, 2004 5:20 PM
Reply #68 Monday, March 29, 2004 5:20 PM
That'll be my brain-fade in perfect function, then....
OzymandiahazboT
Reply #70 Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:28 AM
Reply #70 Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:28 AM
I too am new to the rantings... I usually don't rate but I will start rating because I too see alot of good wallpapers without good ratings...
- ozz
- ozz
Blackwood
Reply #71 Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:11 AM
Reply #71 Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:11 AM
I'm pretty happy as a citezen. If i do get the software, Ya'll be the ferst to know 
By the way...(crashes into wall)
By the way...(crashes into wall)
Orikon117
Reply #72 Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:14 PM
Reply #72 Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:14 PM
someone help me, I can't rate anything or, even see the ratings of anything. There used to be a little rating indicator beside the download button but now its gone. what do i do to rate now (or see the rate)?
WOM
Reply #73 Thursday, April 1, 2004 7:35 AM
Reply #73 Thursday, April 1, 2004 7:35 AM
Orikon117, You kave to be a level 4, or an apprentice or higher to rate.
shajib2kbd
Reply #74 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:21 PM
Reply #74 Friday, April 2, 2004 3:21 PM
nice thread macrobaye. i totally agree with u.
guys, dont think i m trying to promote myself or whatever.
but just to let u know, i posted a similar thread cpl months ago
https://www.wincustomize.com/msgboard.asp?BID=WC&id=249267
but sorry to say, never got a response
guys, dont think i m trying to promote myself or whatever.
but just to let u know, i posted a similar thread cpl months ago
https://www.wincustomize.com/msgboard.asp?BID=WC&id=249267
but sorry to say, never got a response
macrobaye
Reply #75 Thursday, April 8, 2004 11:55 PM
Reply #75 Thursday, April 8, 2004 11:55 PM
Why was this un-stickied? This really should be up there, not because I wrote it, but because it's like the unwritten law here that people should follow...
f0rTyLeGz
Reply #78 Friday, April 9, 2004 3:14 PM
Reply #78 Friday, April 9, 2004 3:14 PM
I occasionally post a photo at this online photo contest http://www.dpchallenge.com/challenge_index.php , called dp challenge. There is constant debate about the voting. The voting is on a scale of 1-10, and anyone can vote, who signs up. There are many who vote, who don't submit, or even own a camera. Often, the winning photo will have many low scores, 1's and 2's and 3's.
I'm guessing that scoring and rating are games for some of us, and not an honest opinion.
I'm guessing that scoring and rating are games for some of us, and not an honest opinion.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #80 Saturday, April 10, 2004 1:52 PM
Reply #80 Saturday, April 10, 2004 1:52 PM
I'm guessing that scoring and rating are games for some of us, and not an honest opinion.
unfortunately that is the truth.
unfortunately that is the truth.
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Reply #61 Monday, March 29, 2004 4:09 PM