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03/31/2006 01:42:06 AM · #1 |
We have recently posted a new set of forum rules. These rules, which are available under the Community menu, are intended to set some general guidelines that promote a civil, productive, and fun environment for the community as a whole.
While we believe these rules are largely common sense, we feel it is necessary to put them in writing so everyone has the same understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
In particular, please note that these rules stress a responsibility to report problem posts, rather than taking matters into your own hands. It is no longer acceptable to publicly call out another user for a rules violation, and the Site Council will edit or remove posts which violate this standard.
Probably the most important rules are the final two, "assume good faith" and "play nice." If everyone follows these two rules, most of the others become redundant.
As always, if you have any questions about these rules, please feel free to post them here or contact us for clarification.
Message edited by author 2006-03-31 01:43:53. |
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03/31/2006 01:44:40 AM · #2 |
| Wow! I love Rule No. 6 ;) |
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03/31/2006 01:45:13 AM · #3 |
There is no rule 6.
Nice :)
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03/31/2006 01:49:17 AM · #4 |
Excellent. Wonderful to see this spelled out. Wonderful to see a real attempt made to restore civility to the forums!
Robt.
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03/31/2006 01:51:47 AM · #5 |
Message edited by Konador - Post removed for violation of rule #6. |
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03/31/2006 01:52:14 AM · #6 |
Rule #6 rocks! The other rules are good too... great work guys, as always.
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03/31/2006 01:56:28 AM · #7 |
Since it is somewhat of a change in policy, I just want to make specific mention of rule 2, "please do not discuss specific challenge entries or outtakes until voting has ended."
We've had numerous requests about this. In the past users have posted outtakes which were similar to other users' entries, and this has affected the scores on those entries. In the past we have encouraged people to wait until voting is complete before posting outtakes. This is now formalized as a site policy.
~Terry
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03/31/2006 01:57:10 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
Since it is somewhat of a change in policy, I just want to make specific mention of rule 2, "please do not discuss specific challenge entries or outtakes until voting has ended."
We've had numerous requests about this. In the past users have posted outtakes which were similar to other users' entries, and this has affected the scores on those entries. In the past we have encouraged people to wait until voting is complete before posting outtakes. This is now formalized as a site policy.
~Terry |
And about time, too :-)
R.
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03/31/2006 01:58:56 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
There is no rule 6.
Nice :) |
Someone should write a photographers' song.
Message edited by author 2006-03-31 02:07:09. |
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03/31/2006 02:09:47 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by m:
Originally posted by faidoi:
There is no rule 6.
Nice :) |
Someone should write a photographers' song. |
Mmmm you don't know how lucky you are to get away with that! But it was seen before you could edit it!
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03/31/2006 02:10:30 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by Gurilla:
Originally posted by m:
Originally posted by faidoi:
There is no rule 6.
Nice :) |
Someone should write a photographers' song. |
Mmmm you don't know how lucky you are to get away with that! But it was seen before you could edit it! |
YUP - I saw it too!
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03/31/2006 02:11:17 AM · #12 |
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03/31/2006 02:12:12 AM · #13 |
So I guess Rule 7: "Award yanko a ribbon in every challenge he enters no matter what" didn't make the final draft? :(
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03/31/2006 02:13:25 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by yanko:
So I guess Rule 7: "Award yanko a ribbon in every challenge he enters no matter what" didn't make the final draft? :( |
That was Rule 6, and it was deleted at the last moment. They were too lazy to retype the list, so...
R.
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03/31/2006 02:14:41 AM · #15 |
Rule 6 is the same as C: Always the correct answer ;)
Deannda
Nice job people, very nice ;)
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03/31/2006 02:22:20 AM · #16 |
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03/31/2006 03:24:31 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
Since it is somewhat of a change in policy, I just want to make specific mention of rule 2, "please do not discuss specific challenge entries or outtakes until voting has ended."
We've had numerous requests about this. In the past users have posted outtakes which were similar to other users' entries, and this has affected the scores on those entries. In the past we have encouraged people to wait until voting is complete before posting outtakes. This is now formalized as a site policy.
~Terry |
That's a shame -- kind of kills any sort of photo sharing during a free study or similar challenge, doesn't it? No B&W images during a duotone challenge, nothing containing water during a water challenge.
I think your working against site participation with this one. I liked the forums kept seperate from the challenges, not an integral part of them.
Other than this (which I will of course abide by), the rules are great -- love the addition formalization of the 'attack the premise, not the person' concept. :D
David
Message edited by author 2006-03-31 04:38:30.
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03/31/2006 03:40:14 AM · #18 |
Excellent... I give the rules a ten. The language is perfect to bring out the flavor and uniqueness of this site.
I tip my hat to all that had a hand in the rules. Hey, I am one guy that likes to post my outtakes during the challenge... after the challenge no one cares any more. But, play by the rules:)
Again, well done. |
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03/31/2006 03:42:40 AM · #19 |
The rules are very good and a case of common sense. But I have to completely disagree with rule #6. That's a totally unfair rule. LOL
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03/31/2006 06:13:02 AM · #20 |
| excellent work; keep it up! |
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03/31/2006 07:06:14 AM · #21 |
great ..
i would just add under rule #13 > try to use smilies more often as they are established as a part of netiquette
nonsense? \o/
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03/31/2006 07:08:33 AM · #22 |
Are new members going to be directed to this before they can start? Or will we just be bumping these continuiously?
Kinda like constantly directing people to the tutorial section.
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03/31/2006 07:16:18 AM · #23 |
Yes, I think new members should be directed to this, and that you should have to have a "I read the basic/advanced editing rules" checkmark before you can enter your first challenge. and a quiz, like you have to do for istock.. ;P
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03/31/2006 07:19:39 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by David.C:
That's a shame -- kind of kills any sort of photo sharing during a free study or similar challenge, doesn't it? No B&W images during a duotone challenge, nothing containing water during a water challenge. |
As with all rules, we will apply common sense to things like free studies and best of challenges. It should be pretty obvious that we don't intend to prohibit all photo posting during those challenges, but we will continue to address any photos which we believe may impact the scores of specific entries.
~Terry
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03/31/2006 08:41:47 AM · #25 |
| Thank you...much appreciated. I really like rule #1. I am confused though by rule #4...were SC/Admin approached with bribes or something? Who can/what site stats can be manipulated and to what advantage? |
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