Umpteen views and not a comment

[Matt K.]

I like that idea!

me too, such a simple solution. Those who feel they may grow in their art can opt for the "gimme your best shot and tell me how to improve", and the others can opt for the "I just want to show you what I did recently, or where I have been recently" category.

[QuietOne]

This was actually something that had been on my mind. I'm as guilty as some, despite trying not to be, of "drive-by compliments". I wasn't sure sometimes how to interpret the ones I got. I'd gotten pressed for time and was trying to work out where I wanted to spend it. I was back in lurking mode, and not even lurking every day.

Still, I kept thinking about this board. The larger ones are quite a bit rougher at times. Boards of all topics can be a real free-for-all. This one is by far the most civil one I've seen.

And then this discussion clarifies for me why I keep circling back, and gives me some idea of how to view the brief comments I see. Leave it to you guys to suck me back in...

[Mad Aussie]

This was actually something that had been on my mind. I'm as guilty as some, despite trying not to be, of "drive-by compliments". I wasn't sure sometimes how to interpret the ones I got. I'd gotten pressed for time and was trying to work out where I wanted to spend it. I was back in lurking mode, and not even lurking every day.

Still, I kept thinking about this board. The larger ones are quite a bit rougher at times. Boards of all topics can be a real free-for-all. This one is by far the most civil one I've seen.

And then this discussion clarifies for me why I keep circling back, and gives me some idea of how to view the brief comments I see. Leave it to you guys to suck me back in...

You belong here ... come towards the light Q1 ... walk towards the light ..............

[thoughton]

I wonder if an additional profile field might be a good idea?
The profile field is in the top right of every post and says stuff like:
My Photos
Please do NOT edit my photo

It would not be too difficult to add another field that has 2 choices
- Feel free to critique any image in any forum
- Please only critique my images in the critique forum

I for one would welcome something like this - it would help stop me from accidentally putting my foot in my mouth (again)

[Marko]

If a few more people think this is a good idea than I think it might be a good one to try out.

Originally Posted by Marko
I wonder if an additional profile field might be a good idea?
The profile field is in the top right of every post and says stuff like:
My Photos
Please do NOT edit my photo

It would not be too difficult to add another field that has 2 choices
- Feel free to critique any image in any forum
- Please only critique my images in the critique forum

[edG]

Can't say that I disagree with most thoughts expressed here, I for one appreciate constructive feedback- I believe it helps me to improve. I would support the additional profile info options.

[Matt K.]

Well, Marko, I suggest you go ahead and make the changes suggested.

[Lizardqing]

I like that idea Marko, which is why I put it in my signature when I signed up. I am always looking for advice in whatever I am working on. I have only been really seriously shooting for a relative short time compared to some folks so I am still trying to remember to put all the pieces of the puzzle together when I push the shutter, and I still forget some when I do. Such as the comment you made on the pic with my kids on the trail about their feet not showing, thanks to that I will now always double check where the feet are! Which is why I also mostly stay away from critiquing, I am still learning the finer points and it seems like every time I come back from shooting I learn something new and wish I had known it before hand. Leaves me with an excuse to go back though.

As far as the no comments, I see the same thing on some scale modeling forums as well so I am used to that. Even with those it gets to the point of not wanting to just say nice build all the time. I just like to think at least a few people's day got a little brighter seeing my photo even if they don't say anything.

[Marko]

I just set this up today. It looks a bit messy and I'll clean it up shortly but it works and the choice will show up at the top right of every post. I just set this up for myself and you can see what I'm talking about by looking at the top right of this very post.

There are now 2 choices for critiques:
1 - Critique my photos anywhere in the forum
2 - Only critique photos posted in the critique forum

Any NEW member MUST make one of these choices at registration.

Any EXISTING member can state their preference by clicking SETTINGS (at the top right in the navbar) - then clicking Edit profile from the menu at left.
There you'll see

Critique my images in any forum:

and u can choose 1 of 2 options.

PLEASE know straight up that if you accept critiques in any forum, and change your mind in the future, Admin WILL NOT go back to your previous posts and remove the posted critiques...that's just way too much work....and critiques help FUTURE members learn.

Let me know if anyone encounters problems.


Thx! - marko

[thoughton]

Good job Marko!