Reason for Validation? Just Curious...

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

09/23/2008 12:02:29 AM · #1

Hi everyone... still a newb... slowly figuring out all the procedures on the site...

If after the results come in, you are asked to submit your original, is that because someone voting asked for validation?

I was just curious... do all ribbon winners get asked to submit their originals?

I always follow the rules to the 'T' so I'm not worried...

I am just curious... let me know...

Thanks

LVicari

Canon EOS-50D

09/23/2008 12:04:41 AM · #2

I think its the top 5 always get asked for originals.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/23/2008 12:08:47 AM · #3

Also, just because voting is over doesn't mean that someone can't ask for verification.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/23/2008 12:09:38 AM · #4

But, if someone asks During voting, do they request the original During voting, or do they wait until the end?

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

09/23/2008 12:10:05 AM · #5

I hope that the original submission will go smoothly for you. Search "Admin Announcements" about how to upload an original file for verification.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

09/23/2008 12:11:37 AM · #6

Originally posted by Shutter-For-Hire:

But, if someone asks During voting, do they request the original During voting, or do they wait until the end?

The request comes during voting. If it is something that could be fooling voters but legal a validation note may be added to the entry. Though, most of the time no note is added.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

09/23/2008 12:12:39 AM · #7

my first ribbon winner was validated, I just submitted the second original this morning, but there shouldn't be a problem... my long exposure entry has a 6.92 reight now... so there may be another ribbon there...

Lonni

Nikon D700

09/23/2008 12:15:29 AM · #8

Originally posted by Shutter-For-Hire:

Wow, you are getting good real fast! You might be going the way of another famous Lawrence around here :)

09/23/2008 12:17:51 AM · #9

hahaha I hope it's not just a streak of good luck =)

You will be seeing some portrait shots from me soon... just spent a grand on an alienbees setup...

09/23/2008 12:27:00 AM · #10

Thanks for the input everyone... i'm glad to hear that the requests were just standard procedure (top 5)

dainmcgowan

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/23/2008 07:47:29 AM · #11

Originally posted by Shutter-For-Hire:

But, if someone asks During voting, do they request the original During voting, or do they wait until the end?

if a voter reports a photo as suspicious, the site council will look at the photo and the reasons given and decide if a validation is required or not.

the top 5 finishers in every challenge need to be validated, so i guess with a 6.9 at the moment you had better get ready again!!