"User Level" Bug
Thursday, January 20, 2005 by BX | Discussion: WinCustomize Site Issues
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Reply #46 Thursday, February 10, 2005 3:42 AM
So exiles may miss out on the best skins out there simply because they have a rating of 6 or lower, and that compilation of ratings may be solely based on a matter of taste, preference, and color... not skin quality. For example, I notice people aren't real fans of pink and purple around here but some of the best skins I've come across happen to be those colors. I know I'm becoming a nagging pain around here over this issue, but the rules need to be clearer, especially regarding what perks come with what customer level, because I've been running in circles reading and rereading things on this site and on Stardock.com, and they conflict with one another so I don't know what's what anymore. 
Reply #47 Thursday, February 10, 2005 7:00 AM
Citizen Angel Destiny 05 ...yes it is a little 'confusing' at the moment, particularly with the new site change-over....where customers [some] seem to be unable to vote and others can... and the stranger situation where some people became Journeymen, etc when that definitely was not the case ... just as at the beginning of this thread reference was made to odd 'levels' even for admins.
But...all this is essentially down to those evil critters called 'bugs' which, if everyone remains patient will be resolved.
The world does not end tomorrow if the rating 'issue' is not sorted today. There are several anomalies that are in the throes of being worked on, some of which take more time than others.
I'd suggest a little patience, as you can always apply any ratings you feel are being missed later when access is restored correctly....
As for rating methodology, for those new to Wincustomize.com....they are necessary...and have been the subject of 'more than one' debate, where the current system is that which works best.
That is not to say it might not change in the future, but any debate here and now won't change the current oddities where some can and some cannot post ratings.
"a lot of the best skins on this site are given low ratings for one reason or another." ... No, ideally those who CAN rate do so with honesty and maturity...after reasonable evaluation of that which they are rating. The resultant outcome is an average of those [weighted towards the opinions of the experienced skinners/members] and reflects public opinion of that work.
If and when anomalies are brought to our notice...where there 'may' be some vindictive attack, etc it's checked for veracity and dealt with.
Personally I'd like to see more accountability for those who engage in what we call 'drive-by' ratings...where they have no understanding of the program/skin as they never use it but still rate them. Revokation of privileges sounds good....temporary or otherwise.
Reply #48 Thursday, February 10, 2005 11:07 AM
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Personally I'd like to see more accountability for those who engage in what we call 'drive-by' ratings...where they have no understanding of the program/skin as they never use it but still rate them. Revokation of privileges sounds good....temporary or otherwise. |
I agree entirely. There is always a small minority who indulge in irresponsible acts at the expense of everyone else. They do not deserve to have privileges.
Reply #49 Thursday, February 10, 2005 11:12 AM
As for the bugs... they are driving me nuts too and I work here! Patience is the key for the avoidance of frustration...
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Reply #51 Thursday, February 10, 2005 1:47 PM
***In order for me to rate a skin/screenshot etc..the rating stars are not able to be clicked on ,they are just solid stars, no mouseover is visible..for me to rate a skin I have to click on the author/user name, then if they have a wincustomize site, if I open that window, then all their skins have a visible rating area and i can click on the stars and get a " done " message. I asked other and they don't have to open 3 pages to rate a skin. I've already incorporated my Stardock account with Wincustomize long ago and its the same email address.If they do not have a wincustomize site, I cant rate anything..although most of the skinners do have one..
Reply #52 Monday, February 21, 2005 5:48 AM
My account has been stripped down to something so low I can't even see the access level!
I only get 5 skins per page, at the miniscule thumbnail size. Do you have any idea what those non-"enhanced" thumnails look like at 1200x1600?
I've been a loyal ObjectDesktop subscriber for four years.
Come on! Get on the ball. Stop adding "cool new features" and fix the bugs that are preventing people from using the cool old features!
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Reply #41 Thursday, February 10, 2005 12:23 AM
I must go form my plan...