I'm finding that there are a large number of images that DNMC (IMHO). For me, a suggestive title doesn't make the image fit the challenge. Take away the title and what do you have? This makes voting very difficult. I'm sad about this situation... ;-)
You're not alone, I'm seeing that as well. In fact, I'm sad to say this is one of the lowest average votes I have given for a challenge.
worse than "water bottle" challenge? I thought it was the worst :P
<------great score but scoring really good with comments that are a scarcity
Originally posted by timfythetoo:
Votes: 98
Views: 185
Avg Vote: 5.3265
Comments: 6
<-----Holy moly!
What I would LOVE is more comments!!! My score is a head above 6 but I wish I had more than one comment:-(
CHALLENGE ALERT!!!
This weekend I pledge to find time to comment on at least 20% of the entries. I pledge to constructively say what the pro and cons of the photo is or why in my humble opinion the photo is good. The Sadness challenge needs more comment love.
What I would LOVE is more comments!!! My score is a head above 6 but I wish I had more than one comment:-(
CHALLENGE ALERT!!!
This weekend I pledge to find time to comment on at least 20% of the entries. I pledge to constructively say what the pro and cons of the photo is or why in my humble opinion the photo is good. The Sadness challenge needs more comment love.
Anyone else with me? [/quote]
You have rated 102 of 102 images (100%) in this challenge.
You have commented on 102 images (100%) in this challenge.
After writing so many comments I will admit that they became more and more brief as I went along. I will try to go back and add to those that got short changed. There is nothing personal in my comments and I'm merely pointing out why it didn't resonate with ME. By no means does that mean it won't with others however, if my comment matches others received it might be an indicator. I would like the same in return rather than a "1" (IMO based on some bias or jealousy) so that I might improve with time. My vote was based on how the photo (alone, w/o title) impacted me in provoking sadness. I did not give anything below a 5 and base that on the fact that the photographer took the time to at least enter the challenge. I know it's a ten point system but it seems voting a 1, 2, or 3 only penalizes. I haven't found a photo yet that deserves to be penalized. A no-vote is a better option sometimes IMO.
You have rated 102 of 102 images (100%) in this challenge.
You have commented on 102 images (100%) in this challenge.
After writing so many comments I will admit that they became more and more brief as I went along. I will try to go back and add to those that got short changed. There is nothing personal in my comments and I'm merely pointing out why it didn't resonate with ME. By no means does that mean it won't with others however, if my comment matches others received it might be an indicator. I would like the same in return rather than a "1" (IMO based on some bias or jealousy) so that I might improve with time. My vote was based on how the photo (alone, w/o title) impacted me in provoking sadness. I did not give anything below a 5 and base that on the fact that the photographer took the time to at least enter the challenge. I know it's a ten point system but it seems voting a 1, 2, or 3 only penalizes. I haven't found a photo yet that deserves to be penalized. A no-vote is a better option sometimes IMO.
And I thank you very much for the comment Don - I was able to see it from a different viewpoint as to why it was not resonating strongly.
Capturing the emotion of sadness (or any emotion) is tough - it may resonate strong with one group while another it does not.
100 vote check in.
I still feel like there are a bunch of people who must not be posting their scores and are well above 6.
Cause otherwise, in comparison to what most people are posting in here, my score is really high.
And I doubt that.
You have commented on 15 images (15%) in this challenge
My entry is still treading water just a tad above 6 and STILL only one comment - my guess is that many don't wish to venture into Sadness when much more attractive challenges such as Visual Puns are out there. :-( :-(
Went out of town for a couple of days and came home to my score jacked up a bit, that was nice! And man, some FANTASTIC comments/critiques/observations. So appreciated, thank you SO much! :D
I was averaging somewhere around 6 and I got disqualified. I feel like a real jackass for submitting something before fully understanding the rules. I apologize to everyone who wasted their time voting on my image and especially to everyone who submitted work in the challenge.
Was hoping to maybe score a posthumous ribbon but I think he guessed my image as mine and will thus leave me nothing (at least that is the excuse I will grasp onto). So I walk away with just a mediocre score. Great comments though. One baghead left an awesome one. Looking forward to seeing who he/she is.
Scoring much better than I feel it deserves. It's not a particularly interesting photo which is reflected in the number of comments. I did not go out and shoot for this challenge but grabbed a shot that I knew fitted the theme as the opportunity presented itself. I’m looking forward to seeing what the majority of voters preferred come rollover. Even though mine is scoring higher, with 10 comments timfythetoo I would consider your image to be much more successful. Well done.
