I enjoy a joke, but there is a limit. Some people went out and took a shot for the Vanish speed challenge, only to be told that it doesn't matter any more cos there is a new, longer speed challenge now. That isn't funny!
Nobody said it doesn't matter anymore. Just wait around a bit :)
Now you're going back on taking back the Vanish challenge? Which is it? I'm getting whiplash. I actually had an idea for Vanish, but thankfully I haven't spent any time on it.
But if now you're saying it wouldn't have been a waste of time, should I go for it or not?
I enjoy a joke, but there is a limit. Some people went out and took a shot for the Vanish speed challenge, only to be told that it doesn't matter any more cos there is a new, longer speed challenge now. That isn't funny!
Nobody said it doesn't matter anymore. Just wait around a bit :)
Now you're going back on taking back the Vanish challenge? Which is it? I'm getting whiplash. I actually had an idea for Vanish, but thankfully I haven't spent any time on it.
But if now you're saying it wouldn't have been a waste of time, should I go for it or not?
I think people are forgetting that April Fools day isn't about being funny it's about fooling! If it were supposed to be funny then it would be called April Funnys day. I feel bad for those who took the time and I even considered doing it myself until it dawned on me that it too was probably some hoax. I think this is great(unless my score doesn't go back up tomorrow..lol)and shows how gullable we really are and how pissed when our routines are thrown off. Enjoy the rest of your day...lol
and on that note.. once it becomes obvious to most people what day it is, and the fooling has been done.. there's not much call to continue to keep doing it. IMO. That just leads to what is happening now, a lot of people getting tired and a little fed up with it. It's a valid feeling too.
But hey.. we're just the peons. The people in charge will have their fun until midnight regardless.
I agree it's a valid feeling but it's a self centered one, IMO. The site doesn't just cater to those that hang around the site all day in the forums but to everyone and not everyone has experienced the "joke". If it bothers people that a joke is going on today then here's a tip: go do something else.
I agree it's a valid feeling but it's a self centered one, IMO. The site doesn't just cater to those that hang around the site all day in the forums but to everyone and not everyone has experienced the "joke". If it bothers people that a joke is going on today then here's a tip: go do something else.
My only question is just what, if any, speed challenge is on? Temporarily screwing with the scores is humorous enough because it's reversible. Leaving "DNMC 1" comments is also reversible once it's revealed as a joke.
In contrast, changing challenges midstream is a permanent waste of people's time.
I agree it's a valid feeling but it's a self centered one, IMO. The site doesn't just cater to those that hang around the site all day in the forums but to everyone and not everyone has experienced the "joke". If it bothers people that a joke is going on today then here's a tip: go do something else.
My only question is just what, if any, speed challenge is on? Temporarily screwing with the scores is humorous enough because it's reversible. Leaving "DNMC 1" comments is also reversible once it's revealed as a joke.
In contrast, changing challenges midstream is a permanent waste of people's time.
In that vein, I feel I have to ask what happens to those people who had taken time to produce a picture but found out that it was suddenly, unexpectedly, too late through no fault of their own?
I agree it's a valid feeling but it's a self centered one, IMO. The site doesn't just cater to those that hang around the site all day in the forums but to everyone and not everyone has experienced the "joke". If it bothers people that a joke is going on today then here's a tip: go do something else.
My only question is just what, if any, speed challenge is on? Temporarily screwing with the scores is humorous enough because it's reversible. Leaving "DNMC 1" comments is also reversible once it's revealed as a joke.
In contrast, changing challenges midstream is a permanent waste of people's time.
In that vein, I feel I have to ask what happens to those people who had taken time to produce a picture but found out that it was suddenly, unexpectedly, too late through no fault of their own?
They have an extra lovely shot for their portfolio. Its not the end of the world.
I agree it's a valid feeling but it's a self centered one, IMO. The site doesn't just cater to those that hang around the site all day in the forums but to everyone and not everyone has experienced the "joke". If it bothers people that a joke is going on today then here's a tip: go do something else.
My only question is just what, if any, speed challenge is on? Temporarily screwing with the scores is humorous enough because it's reversible. Leaving "DNMC 1" comments is also reversible once it's revealed as a joke.
In contrast, changing challenges midstream is a permanent waste of people's time.
In that vein, I feel I have to ask what happens to those people who had taken time to produce a picture but found out that it was suddenly, unexpectedly, too late through no fault of their own?
Do we know that challenge isn't going to come back tomorrow? I agree removing it did waste people's time (if it doesn't come back) but if you're shooting a wine glass a sock and ice it seems to me you were wasting your time anyway. We all are when we spend any time shooting for a virtual ribbon.
and on that note.. once it becomes obvious to most people what day it is, and the fooling has been done.. there's not much call to continue to keep doing it. IMO. That just leads to what is happening now, a lot of people getting tired and a little fed up with it. It's a valid feeling too.
It's not April Fools Until You Get It Day. Besides, I bet in a couple of days, or weeks for some, people will look back and laugh about this whole mess. IM
I think people are forgetting that April Fools day isn't about being funny it's about fooling! If it were supposed to be funny then it would be called April Funnys day. I feel bad for those who took the time and I even considered doing it myself until it dawned on me that it too was probably some hoax. I think this is great(unless my score doesn't go back up tomorrow..lol)and shows how gullable we really are and how pissed when our routines are thrown off. Enjoy the rest of your day...lol
and on that note.. once it becomes obvious to most people what day it is, and the fooling has been done.. there's not much call to continue to keep doing it. IMO. That just leads to what is happening now, a lot of people getting tired and a little fed up with it. It's a valid feeling too.
But hey.. we're just the peons. The people in charge will have their fun until midnight regardless.
I agree it's a valid feeling but it's a self centered one, IMO. The site doesn't just cater to those that hang around the site all day in the forums but to everyone and not everyone has experienced the "joke". If it bothers people that a joke is going on today then here's a tip: go do something else.
What a very self-centered and insulting response to people that might just have a Sunday off for relaxation and have chosen to maybe hang around on DPC for awhile. It works both ways.
Anyway, I'm sure Langdon and company knew what the were in for today, and have decided to run with it regardless. Doesn't mean they aren't taking their chances, but it's chances they've decided to take. All the power to them.. but damn I can't wait until it's over. Nothing I hate more than a joke that is over, but people refuse to let it go. Been a bit of a problem on this site over the last year or so.
However, you're right in one respect.. the Sharks/Kings game is on right quick like, so this is my last word on anything.
For those that enjoy what is happening today, enjoy.
For those that don't, I understand why.
For those in between, like me, whattyagonnado? heh.
Do we know that challenge isn't going to come back tomorrow? I agree removing it did waste people's time (if it doesn't come back) but if you're shooting a wine glass a sock and ice it seems to me you were wasting your time anyway. We all are when we spend any time shooting for a virtual ribbon.
If it where then only 9 people got to enter. If the challenge comes back then why cant i enter.....
April Fools' day is about harsh but humorous pranks. And it's quite funny for every picture in a Free Study to get the 'dnmc' comment (because of the absurd contradiction), the same way it's quite funny for a challenge called 'Vanish' to vanish...
And sure, people are always upset when they end up being the target of a prank, but if everyone's so angry and so worked up about having been fooled into wasting time photographing a lollipop and a sock, maybe it's time to wonder why you take both yourself and this website quite so seriously.
And with things being all mad and surreal today, it wouldn't surprise me if the vanish challenge reappeared after midnight, just like our scores will.
I agree it's a valid feeling but it's a self centered one, IMO. The site doesn't just cater to those that hang around the site all day in the forums but to everyone and not everyone has experienced the "joke". If it bothers people that a joke is going on today then here's a tip: go do something else.
My only question is just what, if any, speed challenge is on? Temporarily screwing with the scores is humorous enough because it's reversible. Leaving "DNMC 1" comments is also reversible once it's revealed as a joke.
In contrast, changing challenges midstream is a permanent waste of people's time.
In that vein, I feel I have to ask what happens to those people who had taken time to produce a picture but found out that it was suddenly, unexpectedly, too late through no fault of their own?
Do we know that challenge isn't going to come back tomorrow? I agree removing it did waste people's time (if it doesn't come back) but if you're shooting a wine glass a sock and ice it seems to me you were wasting your time anyway. We all are when we spend any time shooting for a virtual ribbon.
As the challenge is in the voting stage now, I would imagine that no further entries could be submitted. While I concede that I had fun making a picture for the challenge, I could have used the day much more profitably in other ways and I imagine that those who also worked on it and could not submit could have, too. I agree with the bit about the virtual ribbon.
What a very self-centered and insulting response to people that might just have a Sunday off for relaxation and have chosen to maybe hang around on DPC for awhile. It works both ways.
If you know anything about databases you'd know that you can display the data any way you like even to the point where it's inaccurate without compromising the data.
Are you kidding? These people can't even figure out that you can leave a "DNMC 1" comment without actually voting 1.
