12 Sep 07
Originally posted by WheelyAccept? Accepted. Resize? If the accepted size is stated in the rules, and the picture is only resized if it's above that size, I guess that would be okay, too. Sharpen? I don't see why.
I wonder how people would feel about the automation also being used to accept, resize and sharpen their competition entries. Obviously they would be able to review the result before committing it.
12 Sep 07
Originally posted by Nordlys🙂
Accept? Accepted. Resize? If the accepted size is stated in the rules, and the picture is only resized if it's above that size, I guess that would be okay, too. Sharpen? I don't see why.
Yes, resized if it is above the size stated in the rules. Sharpened because you should always apply a touch of sharpening after resizing an image (some edge contrast is lost).
I already have a tool I use myself that resizes and applies slight sharpening to an image in steps of ten percent until it gets to the desired size. Bi-cubic resizing is supposed to obviate the need for doing resizing in steps but I don't believe it 🙂
12 Sep 07
hey this is a great competition. I hope I'm not too late for my vote!
1st. (18) Slow Motion Morning
Really nice, a nostargic feel to it in the first view I had. I just like it.
2nd. (20) Spinning Top
Gorgeous colour. very pretty.
3rd. (11) Shadow Landing
Nicely taken moment. My hat's off to you!
4th. (2) Almost there
I like the idea, and a good picture.
5th. (15) Piranha
visually pleasent, relaxing to have a look.
6th. (16) Whirly
A lovely winter evening made a good picture.
7th. (14) Perfect Motion
beautiful streaks.
8th. (1) A Bright Future
One of the best wedding picture I've ever seen. Doors look great too.
12 Sep 07
Originally posted by kyueWe will have the Grande Finale of the photo comp in its current form soon, where people can vote for the overall winner of the comp. Don't miss it! It looks like that may not be the end though, so you may get other chances to vote, or even participate. 🙂
oh.. I'll try not to miss the dead-line next time.
Please have another round sometime!
12 Sep 07
Originally posted by NordlysI think it might be an idea to keep a record of those who show an interest. Hmmmmmm.
We will have the Grande Finale of the photo comp in its current form soon, where people can vote for the overall winner of the comp. Don't miss it! It looks like that may not be the end though, so you may get other chances to vote, or even participate. 🙂
Maybe you should re-calculate the votes Nordles!
12 Sep 07
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Originally posted by WheelyIt's not going to kill us, but I'm afraid it would have a negative effect on the competition. It takes quite some time to go through these rounds, many people put a lot of effort in this... it might keep people from participating again if a round gets sabotaged. Moreover, most of the photo comp threads were in good spirit, and I especially appreciate that. I feel the bickering that took place in a few rounds wasn't too bad because there was someone leading this competition, and having the info to do so. It might have been worse without this.
Two priorities would be to protect the hosting system from abuse and to protect RHP from spamming posts (e.g. someone decides to use the system as a means to bombard the RHP forums) but other than that, it's not going to kill us if the votes turn out wrong for one round because somebody is being an Aass.
David
12 Sep 07
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Originally posted by WheelyMaybe giving every user a pool of 39 points to hand out as she or he pleases can be used, maybe with a maximum of 10 points? I kinda like having to think carefully how I distribute the points, it makes me look at the pictures much closer.
I was thinking this too. We would have to allow for people to vote the same for more than one image though.
David
12 Sep 07
Originally posted by DdVYou're right but I was thinking if that were a worse case scenario. If something irritating did happen then the logs would be available to sort it out.
It's not going to kill is, but I'm afraid it would have a negative effect on the competition. It takes quite some time to go through these rounds, many people put a lot of effort in this... it might keep people from participating again if a round gets sabotaged. Moreover, most of the photo comp threads were in good spirit, and I especially appreciate that. I fee ...[text shortened]... s competition, and having the info to do so. It might have been worse without this.
David
Even with the current format somebody could sit there creating multiple accounts and voting several times. It would take a pretty sad individual but it could be done.
Definitely get your point about having someone who is seen as person managing the competition like Nordles has so admirably been doing. I am not suggesting we turn this into some mechanical thing but that the donkey work that both Nordles has done and the voters would be reduced significantly.
There would still be an opening thread in which people can post stuff, the organizer who has yet to be named (however, I am offering if there are no objections) would still be responsible for setting dates, extending deadlines, forwarding questions etc much as Nordles does now.
The only difference would be that when you view the images in the voting round, you can vote there and then without all that cutting, pasting and forgetting which image is what. Additionally, you can write a comment there and then which will get posted to the forum or you can choose to just post your comments as we have up until now. I would even propose that if you wish, you could still actually post your votes into the forum too.
Your points pool is an interesting idea, I wonder what other people think.
12 Sep 07
Originally posted by NordlysSounds great. Please keep us informed for future events! I'll watch out.
We will have the Grande Finale of the photo comp in its current form soon, where people can vote for the overall winner of the comp. Don't miss it! It looks like that may not be the end though, so you may get other chances to vote, or even participate. 🙂
Another reason for me to keep on playing chess here 🙂
13 Sep 07
Originally posted by WheelySounds good, somehow I got the impression it would be more automatic than this. And I don't want to overestimate the potential for misuse either. I 'm glad to see this will probably go on, I'm looking forward to it.
You're right but I was thinking if that were a worse case scenario. If something irritating did happen then the logs would be available to sort it out.
Even with the current format somebody could sit there creating multiple accounts and voting several times. It would take a pretty sad individual but it could be done.
Definitely get your point about hav ...[text shortened]... o the forum too.
Your points pool is an interesting idea, I wonder what other people think.
David