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There are nearly as many dog pictures as cat pictures. I've got four cats and a couple of others that think they belong to me. Generally speaking cat, dog, kid and wedding pics are not very compelling as art. Of course there are exceptions.

Russell, you are one perceptive guy. Took me much longer than a week to figure out most of what you are saying. I think you pretty well hit the nail on the head with your analysis. Despite it being a frustrating place at times, I have found that you usually have to put in more than you get out (they say marriage is like that too). But overall, it's a positive. I know I've "met" some great folks here, and even have personally been invited to come stay with a couple of Pnetters that turned out to be wonderful people that have enriched my life considerably.

I'm probably in the minority, but I like ratings. However, I only like them when they are accompanied with a name. Thankfully, comments must have a name with them to be made. Rachel, if you like something and wish to express that like, why can you not make a statement as to why you like it? Personally, I find the guys (and you all know some of them) that go around to a hundred images a day and make the very same "great shot" comment rather offensive. It shows to me a lack of sincerity. I've done it, but a three word attaboy is not much of a compliment. I try not to comment at that level. A good rate would be just as informative.

 

Rachel, you don't have to be an art critic to form opinions. If you made your living giving your opinions, then perhaps it would be more incumbent upon you to be an "expert" in that subject matter. I disagree with the gentleman who made a comment to the effect that you would not wish to learn form a professor who was not learned in his field, etc. It is not analogous. Comments on photos on Photo.net are not meant to be extensive studious examinations of images. Yes it would be wonderful if some noted art critic took it upon him/herself to do that for one of my images. Not realistic, however, to expect that.

 

So I say give what you can and take what you can. But the only way this site works is if people give as much as they take. IMHO if you are asking for rates or comments, you should be giving them. And they should not be anonymous.

Thank you Josh. Exactly what I said in my last sentence. As the vaunted Hillary said, "It takes a village."

I think you are right that rates are down. There are probably multiple reasons. First is the fact that I guess you cannot rate anonymously now without saying something (I don't know if that is true because for quite some time I have only rated with my name and mostly with comments). Another possibility is that if you rate with your name, many will not rate anything but fives or higher. I know I tend to simply move away from something that does not impress me, because I have been retaliated against for honest rates that the person did not like.

 

I know that when I place a photo on the critique page, I will go through and make a conscious effort to find good images, and comment on them as well as rate. That's my way of paying back those who hopefully will do the same on my images. I'm not talking mate rate, I'm simply saying if you ask for critiques you should be giving them. And, I try to extend out beyond my immediate circle of usual commentators. Too many people don't seem to understand that the way the Photo net site works is by give and take. Too many are just takers.

I gave my seven year old my Canon G6 because I've moved on to other things. Gave it to him as a Christmas present, and through two family gatherings he took about a hundred images. Some of them are very very good. He broke everyone up however when he was taking a group photo of my sister in law and her two sons. One of them said, "Make us look good now." To which my seven year old grandson said, "Hey, I can't produce miracles." Biggest laugh of the day.

 

Great idea to give kids these old cameras. They can learn so much, and it doesn't cost much for them to do the pictures if they have a computer.

And all this time I thought the problem was on my end. That's what is so good about communication. While I may not be happy about being totally bogged down with timeouts, at least I know I'm not the lone ranger, and I think the chances that they will get it worked out soon are pretty good. (Despite the fact that Josh doesn't care if the customers are happy or not. Just kidding. Really.)

For what it's worth, I size an image at 1200 pixels on its longest dimension for upload to Pnet. They automatically resize for thumbnails and display, and the larger version would allow anyone who really is interested in the image to see it "properly."

Ditto Mr. Quimet

Yes, NOW I do know why. But at the time, it caused me considerable consternation. Besides, I think most of your subscribers would very much like to know that you are working on such issues. A simple box like an add could be posted for a week or so, and that would probably reach 90 percent of the regulars. They are the ones who are most likely interested anyway. All the box would have to say is that you have found some inappropriate ratings, and have taken measures to remove them. I know I feel better knowing you are doing that. Only way I found out was by pure accident. 'Nough said.

On more than one occasion, I have seen the number of my most frequently rated photos go downward for no apparent reason. Now I see that that was probably a result of the removal of some ratings, taking me below the eleven rates that placed the image in the field. I had pondered this quite a bit and could not come up with any reason. Therefore, I think it would be a good idea if Pnet would send a simple message to all members explaining what they are doing behind the scenes in regard to this ratings crap. I don't know what the solution is, but I do know a little information can go a long way.

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I have at least one image (and I think more than one) that has had more than 11

ratings. My understanding is that when there are 11 ratings, the photo shows on

the bio page under that person's top rated. I actually think that this photo was

on the page, and was either removed or disappeared. Can someone tell me what is

going on?

My friend, the answer is obvious. You are missing the Nikon experience. Just kidding. Merry Christmas, Barry, and a wonderful new year.

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I think the photo is a very good conceptual piece. It conveys the meaning of what you are trying to say, and that makes it successful. I do think you shuld reshoot it and bring it into focus. It's a cool idea.

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