timothy_eberly Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 <a href="http://www.photo.net/photo/3617395">Photo in question</a><br><br> Do you think this is one of those ratings given by a bot? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orensztajn Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I do not think is a bot. A bot would have rated 1/1 or 2/2, this bot is more cleaver. I do not think your photo deserves a 1 in orig (I would have rated 5/4), but somebody does. Do not get so upset by this ratings. You know (and may be friends that you should the picture) that this photo deserves more so ignore that 1 (even if it is difficult). I get also 1,2,3 you name it. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbb Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 As you are the photographer with achievements it will be very interesting to know your opinions: 1. Why rate (rates) from unknown people on Internet upsetting you? 2. How (originality and aesthetic in details) you would rate and critique this particular photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy_eberly Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 I get upset because I can plainly tell that the photo isn't crap. Therefore, someone gave me a 1 because they either don't care, or they are just being malicious. I would rate this photo 6/5. I think that is more than fair. It's a good photo taken with good technique. It may be simple composition, but nonetheless, good composition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arraga Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 <p> Don't sweat it. I've seen that you have rated other people's photos, and that'll bring out of the woodwork the ones who can't accept an honest opinion. Petty revenge. <p> Look at this <a href=http://www.photo.net/photodb/ratings-breakdown?photo_id=3600082>Hard times</a>. One of the fellows who rated me 1/1 was seemingly upset because I rated one of his works of art 5/4. <p> Bottom line, nevermind the bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phongkim Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 While we are on the subject, do you think <a href="http://www.photo.net/photo/3613666"> this frog photo</a> that my wife took deserve a 3/3. It was a direct rating from some guy name Paulo Pampolin. I have never comment on any of his photo and I have never rated any of his photos. I don't even know that he exists; so I can't think of any reason why he would like to say hello with a direct 3/3. How many of us would like to say hello by throwing out a direct rating of 3/3 or lower without leaving comment? That's pretty insensitive and very uncool, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Taylor Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Frog pic doesn't deserve the one 3/3. On the other hand, why does it deserve all the 7/7 ratings it got. What is remotely original about this photograph?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmj Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I think we should keep this thread around forever, so everybody can post their photo in it and nobody would ever have to start a new thread again. In all seriousness: if you believe someone is abusing the system, please contact abuse AT photo DOT net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phongkim Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hi Ian, I know you are right! Thanks for your honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Timothy - You removed the picture already? Why? The rating? Santiago - The 1/1 sounds like abuse and should be reported. The picture has some seriously problems with the way it is presented (scan, edges, etc.), but is not a bad shot. As it is, it's hard to rate because the presentation details get in the way. Phong - For someone who wants to see a perfectly-sharp eye in an animal shot (and many folks do), a 3/3 rating is entirely reasonable; the shot simply isn't quite sharp. It's a nice shot with good color and pretty good composition, but I think it's overrated. Also, the ratings aren't there to say hello, and the rules prohibit you from posting someone else's picture unless copyright has been explicitly assigned to you (though no one's going to complain about you posting your wife's shot, really). Patrick's right: we should keep a sticky thread like this where people can call out "low" raters and show off whatever shot they think is perfect. No, I'm not serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy_eberly Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 I removed the photo because I got my answer. I was not looking for additional feedback. I will post the image again. Later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy_eberly Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Okay, I put the picture back up. I am not interested in critiques here since this is not the right forum for it. I was only interested in knowing if it was rated by a bot or not. <br><br> Thank you. <br> <a href="http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?topic_id=1481&msg_id=00DA9a&photo_id=3619270&photo_sel_index=0">The Photo</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgarity Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Every time I see someone complain about having received a low rating without explaination, I don't know whether to laugh, cry, or scream. The next thing I want to do is ask them how many 3/3 ratings they have given with a verbal reason stating why. If someone leaves you a low rating, the message is pretty clear. They don't like your photograph. What else do you need to know? You are never going to please everyone. Thats guaranteed. No matter how good your photograph is someone is going to dislike it. And the flip side is, now matter how poor it may be someone is going to sing its praises. Thats also pretty much a certainty. I firmly believe you should be your own worst critic and work to please yourself. If you can manage to do that, count your blessings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arraga Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Larry, how about trying those responses in order, and, by self introspection, discover which pleases you the most?. I'd heartly recommend trying screaming at the very last, as there could be some stress in your vocal chords that would interfere with a satisfactoy performance of crying and laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith turrill Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 The time spent worrying about ratings is better spent practicing technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h._p. Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I'd probably give it a 3/4 or a 4/4 but someone else might well not like it that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 <i>The time spent worrying about ratings is better spent practicing technique.</i><P>Or drinking beer. Or washing dishes. Or watching reruns of <i>Gilligan's Island.</i> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy_eberly Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 <i>I'd probably give it a 3/4 or a 4/4 but someone else might well not like it that much.</i><br><br> First of all I was asking to see if people thought it was a bot or not. I was not complaining about the rating. <br><br> Having said that I would like to know why you think this image is below average aesthetically. What about this photo displeases you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h._p. Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 No special reason, I just don't like it much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_goldman Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 When I rarely rate photos in the rate recent photos, is if I see a photo I don't particularly like, I skip it. Technically it might be ok, but I don't want to skew the rating b/c I don't like it. Others, just rate it low. something, unfortunately, we just have to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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