robertbrown Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I just wanted to post a public thank you for making some changes to the TRP. While the photographs may not be better (I have a suggestion to improve that), it is certainly a much fairer way of doing things. I, and many other dedicated PN users, are very happy to see a wide variety of photographers and photographic styles now being featured. Bravo! And for those who like to mate rate, they can just click on average and pretend nothing has changed, though I'm sure the mate rating brings far less satisfaction than it did before. One suggestion to improve the top rated page is to make sure all photos get their fair share of rates in the RFC. If people (friends, fans, mates) rate outside of the queue, it shouldn't count toward their RFC quota. I see many semi-popular photographers with only 3 RFC rates vs. 13 rates total. People should not be penalized for for being popular, just as they shouldn't be rewarded for being popular. Thanks again Brian for listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdanger Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Yes. The diversity is engaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheely Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 One big difference I have found is that most of the images you click on the front page of the TRP have at least one really useful critique. For someone like myself that doesn't know too much, that's really useful stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjmeade Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I want to say a big thank you for the increase in diversity too. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken dennis Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 HERE! HERE! clap, clap, clap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondiani Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 yeah it's more open than before<br> hip hip hourra for Brian :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neild Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 M. got there first - I wanted to comment on the diversity too: very refreshing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie_m Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I'd like to add my applause as well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlobb Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 well I certainly like it. I opened TRP and BAM! one of my photos was there on the FIRST PAGE! I was thinking about what kind of chips to have at the party. Yeah, I'm a dork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholasprice Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I agree. However, remember the Red Queen - she had to keep running, just to remain still! Regards, Nicholas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsontsoi Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Do not know how it works, but doesn't matter. Just get out and enjoy making images. Calvinball is working, that's for sure. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brncr6 Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Thanks for the change nice to see a wide array of photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappoldt Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 And of course, a tip 'o the hat from this seat, too. I'll send you a case of beer, Brian, if you like (I may drink a few for all the complaining I had to do, but I will send it). A toast, folks, to diversity. <chink> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david robinson Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Yes thanks Brian. This site just became much more interesting and in the process more fair... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 The first pages are amazing (now). Good work! Somehow I have the feeling that this isn't going to last. Let's hope it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathywilson Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 And my .02 cents as well, Brian! Thank you! Don't know how it works, or care - but that it works is clear :) The TRP is really interesting to look at now. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan_dzo Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Just to thank you and say how much I'm enjoying the front page and rating again. Real photographers now have a chance of getting exposure on the TRP and will be inspired by it. Long may it last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyscrivner Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Brian...as one of the frequent complainers I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the changes you have made. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayme Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I'm a little confused. Has the TRP really changed or did PN just change which page comes up on the front page when you select "Top Photos"? I think this was discussed in an earlier thread. I believe it was confirmed that they changed the selection in the "By" drop down menu to "rate recent sum" from "Average". Is the "rate recent sum" selection new? Or have we had the choice all along to select this ourselves? Whatever the answer, it is refreshing. I have occasionally used the "Period" & "By" drop down menus to view different arrangements of images, but I agree, I like PN's new choice of front page. Insightful change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Looks good...hope it lasts. Thanks Brian.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheely Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Jayme, <p> I think those additional options arrived a month or two before the "Rate Recent Sum" became the default. At least, that's when I first noticed them. <p> I also get the feeling this is a tempory thing though don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alberto.conde Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Bravo! Brian noticed, waited a little while and then took action.<p>The result is interesting and make it worth again having a look at the top photos page (at least at the one that pops up when we first click).<p>Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_patel Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 <p>While I respect, the views of all the people here, I fail to see how a default "Rate Recent by Sum" it more interesting or better. All it tell me is that we have added some randomness to the photos being shown on default page on TRP. For example a mediocre work getting 12 ratings of 3 & 3 will show up before a better executed photograph of getting 5 ratings of 6 & 6. If our intent was to add randomness to the process, them why not select a fair random algorithm and display the photo on default TRP?</p> <p>I know this is may make me unpopular, but I for one don't believe that I am seeing more interesting photos on the default page of TRP. All I am seeing are some good photos, mixed with some random mediocre work inserted in between. Did I get my assesment wrong?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark lucas Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Jay, I agree with some of what you're saying. The current default view is a BIG step in the right direction, but I feel it does need some minor tweaking. You're right, of course, in your example about using the sum rather than the average - many highly ranking photo's are floundering on the lower pages due to not receiving as MANY rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tijean Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I have to say, I got a mighty big, petty chuckle out of hitting "previous" on the TRP page and a notorious mate rater who always has one, two, or three photos on the front page, with several pictures on the last page, and to be honest, they the images looked perfectly in context with the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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