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Originally Posted by troopsofdoom
Could someone post links to examples of rating abuse?
In all honesty I’m not seeing the malicious behavior people are talking about. I’ve been coming to JoeDios for over a year now and I find the members to be very positive and helpful. I don’t recall ever seeing a 1 or 2 rating (though I haven’t looked at every photo). Guiltridden set a Terror Drome on fire and still got a 3 (average) rating.
Admin question: How can I check the individual rating votes on my photos? I can’t figure it out, I’d like to see if I got any votes from the “one point bomber”.
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"Just because you don't see the malicious behaviour, doesn't mean to say it doesn't happen"
The fact is alot of it has been covered up well by the veterans here. We've tried to shield it in the last few years... why? because sometimes we've had 5 Star pictures of good quality go down to 2 stars because of it and its been called into question by members such as yourself that don't know any better and want an explanation.
Do we really have to go right back to examples of malicious behaviour to prove it? do we have to call out certain people who lurk behind the community and not own up to their obvious agenda.... We shouldn't want to bring up a darker side of the community, mainly because like Craig said.. it would put potential newer contributors off knowing this kind of stuff happens... infact i think we've lost a few people in the last 2 years because of the same issue.
We've removed the junk from the drawer and syphoned off the people with nothing but evil to bring to the forum. I think we are one step away from making this place a fun contributory place where criticisms can be accepted by people who value your contributions.. not by inconsiderate a$$hats who don't have the guts to post up. That's what we want.. we want you to post shots that you've put time and effort in.. and we want you to enjoy doing it and we want this to be the place you call your 'second home'
We could leave up the ratings system, but i have a horrible feeling it will come back and bite this community hard if we dont do something about it. I really do feel that now is the time for us to step it up a notch and rid us of the 'one shot bandit' and ratings abuse... if people care enough about the hours you put into your ideas... they will post up a comment and leave you feedback, and by care.. that also includes critique. I'll be one of the first to admit my shots could do with alot of improvement not just in focus but sometimes with setbuilding and surrounding.. I want to be better and i want this place to be the best.
when questioning the darker side of the community please stem to mind it can harm the solidarity and positivity we have spent the last few months creating. Without that the place wouldnt be as enjoyable, i'm happy to call each and everyone of you 'friend' and know that if ever we need help with something we can pm or email each other for help on projects, so not only do we get inspiration we offer support.
I'm pretty certain most of the vets.. and some of the new people agree. Theres still a good while left to run on this poll. I'm hoping that everyone who knows the experiences i'm talking about will see sense.