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Reader's / Editor's Choice

Last post 04-09-2008, 10:49 PM by Angela Roberts. 8 replies.
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  •  16-04-2008, 9:53 PM 777588

    Reader's / Editor's Choice

    I have been keenly watching the 2008 entries coming in and voting on images I enjoy.  However, I am interested to know from the competition organisers;

    What is the purpose of the "Reader's Choice"?  Will there be a prize or acknowledgement of some sort or is it merely a means for readers to sort the images?  I actually like the idea of this function as it gives me an idea of how popular some images are (including my own of course).

    What is the purpose of  the "Editor's Choice"?  Same questions, replace "reader" with "editor".  Oh, and when will the "Editor's Choice" start to work?

    Demosthien

    My POTY 2008 Entries

    "Loyalty above all else; except honour."

    (=II=)
  •  17-04-2008, 8:08 PM 778353 in reply to 777588

    Re: Reader's / Editor's Choice

    Demosthien,

    the thread called POTY 'General' discussed the points you raised. Below is JD's comment on the Reader's Choice.

    "As for the voting system, it's simply a way of showing your support; and while the Reader's Choice doesn't directly influence the Judges' decisions, the Reader's Choice page is the default that they'll see when they log on."


    My DCM Gallery
  •  27-05-2008, 4:25 PM 807553 in reply to 777588

    Re: Reader's / Editor's Choice

    All this means is those with the greatest number of friends & aliases on DCMag get their pictures on the front page. Put another way, it enables those for whom the term 'fair play' means nothing more than a ride on the dodgems, to push their portfolio in front of the simple, honest photographer.
  •  19-07-2008, 11:45 AM 842234 in reply to 807553

    Re: Reader's / Editor's Choice

    I have to say that im in favour of Darley's comment. This system does not neccessarily reward the best photographer but the photographer with the most contacts. I've searched through many photos in this competition so far and many amazing shots have failed to make 1 vote.

    "It is a sad fate for a man to die too well known to everbody else and still unknown to himself" -Francis Bacon
  •  19-07-2008, 2:13 PM 842266 in reply to 842234

    Re: Reader's / Editor's Choice

    Then why not start the ball rolling and vote for them!

     

  •  19-08-2008, 3:26 PM 860676 in reply to 842266

    Re: Reader's / Editor's Choice

    lol, comment above, you know that its not like that :) lol
  •  23-08-2008, 7:34 PM 863048 in reply to 807553

    Re: Reader's / Editor's Choice

    Charles Darley:
    All this means is those with the greatest number of friends & aliases on DCMag get their pictures on the front page. Put another way, it enables those for whom the term 'fair play' means nothing more than a ride on the dodgems, to push their portfolio in front of the simple, honest photographer.

     

    I guess it will come down to market forces: if it's felt that those with an (artificially-generated or otherwise) large fan base are deriving an unfair advantage, then the judges' sense of fair play will be called into question and many people will question the wisdom of bothering to submit in future. DCMag and the sponsors will be well aware of this.

    Let's see what happens before we start pointing fingers and jumping to conclusions.

  •  04-09-2008, 5:43 PM 870688 in reply to 863048

    Re: Reader's / Editor's Choice

    What a bummer... I have no friends!!!!! 

    Would one of you talanted people do me a favor and just take a glance at my portfolio and let me know what you think???  I would appreciate any direction given and would be happy to return the favor. 

    I am very impressed with the quality of work submitted to this site! 

    The link to my portfolio is as follows:   http://community.dcmag.co.uk/photos/kodachromes_gallery/default.aspx

    I look forward to making friends in the future and possibly winning some contests! ;>) 

    Thank you!

    Keith Grebinski (Kodachrome)

     

     

     

  •  04-09-2008, 10:49 PM 870876 in reply to 870688

    Re: Reader's / Editor's Choice

    What a vast gallery you have some really nice shots

    Angela


    Don't ask me complicated questions......I'm blonde!!

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