Any expiration date or time frame within to use up one's props?

Annnnnd ... good on ya, our beloved eye in the sky.

I like this idea very much. :o)

Yeah, clever idea, great use of positive motivation and linking related desirable outcomes.

This will not change anything in my view. Now in addition to commenting on the image, we have to vote on the comments. Some don't even want to vote on the images. I certainly will not change the way I comment and what does this prove anyway?
Can I turn in my props for some kind of reward? Sorry, this just makes little sense to me.

I don't think it's compulsory to vote on the comments.. thought it was optional

I am sure it is optional, Jackie. I just don't see it as a motivator.
Time will tell if this has a benefit.

I think a fair psychological argument can be made that most contributors here DO have some motivation in their posting of images related to positive feedback. Consider - everyone who submits their posts to the VB do so voluntarily, the option to post your image without it going to the VB is clearly present. The regular choice to go to the VB suggests at least *some* interest in knowing what others think about our work, presumably we are not all masochists so it seems fair to suggest we hope to get a good VB result in terms of c-index. I doubt I've said anything controversial so far. Accepting that this motivation to receive positive feedback/reinforcement is present, then Caedes props concept makes sense, it offers another way for people to receive positive reinforcement and feedback, but on their analysis and commenting contributions not on their image contributions. Given how large a part of the site process and experience the "commenting" is, the props idea applies previous site principles (Peer voting.) to this fundamental dynamic of the site. The logic of it seems impeccable to me. People like positive feedback, provide a way for their comments on images to also garner positive feedback, it creates a positive feedback loop for content rich commenting.

I don't understand...Does this mean if no one votes on our comments, that means we can not comment any more? I know I'm not the best at commenting with professional words & don't have the knowledge like a lot of others here. But I like commenting & to me this seems like a slap in the face being graded on our comments and as Cindy said, it just doesn't seem to be a motivator.

This isn't a requirement. As Mikel (Mythmaker) said, it is just another way for people to easily reinforce positive behavior (like a good critique).

I like this idea because, when I am asked to comment on an image, sometimes a previous commenter has said what I want to say. This feature seems to eliminate redundancy while adding impact to widely held opinions. It also rewards those who give a lot of thought to comments rather than a quick one or two word compliment.

Scrap this idea i am just pleased that a member as took the time to view let alone just say very nice photo.So all on caedes if you just say nice photo all give a little extra thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

The props add an extra dimension to any conversation or interaction, as people don't (or don't want to) say "I agree" each and every time, but they can add a 'prop' almost as a 'ho ho ho... quite so!' and you wouldn't have been aware of their approval or amusement in the past. So I like them. :-)

Props has a new name?

Question: 'Any expiration date or time frame within to use up one's props?'

Answer: "You have a fixed number of credits that they can given out per day, and this number is increased with the number of credits that you earn from other people for good comments."

Needed to ... uh, clean me glasses. Oops.


On the note of the extra earned 'creds', though ...

If I understand this correctly, none of the extra 'creds' earned are cumulative? And must be used up in that day?

Or ...

Do they carry over and are in a way cumulative?


And no, I've not been keeping track, lol. Suppose if I was attentive enough I could answer the above question(s) myself. But, hey...

I'm a busy guy!

:oP

They are not cumulative.

Thanks, *caedes. Appreciate your time. :o)

So how exactly do I give someone "props", or "creds" ? Do I send I send them a note or something ? Or you ? Do I click on a part of the symbol on the cred symbol by their username ?

Click on the 'plus' symbols at the end of whichever comment you like. :-) Practise on me... he heh (waves a carrot enticingly).

I am not sure that this system won't reward complements in an effort to accumulate creds. I SEEK critical comments - I want to learn from those here who know photography and can help me improve. I am not sure this system will encourage that but may instead encourage complements rather than critiques.

Heaven's sake, creds or props ?! LOL
In any case I FULLY support Cindy [cynlee]...

oh no! Ive just used mine up in one go!.. Err, Tootles, can I have them back pls?

I tried, but they're clinging to the branch. ;-) They probably don't want to venture back out into the cold and snow.

I'm fine with this! It is a way of acknowleding a good comment! ...and of course it is optional, so if you don't like it you could always ignore it! ;)

thanks for the nice comments. have nice time ....Bijan

Thank you . Have nice time.

Thanks for the creds and the wonderful site.

I think it's a good idea, but I think mainly good for those who
1. WANT TRULY HONEST, HELPFUL CRITIQUE {maybe will encourage helpful critiques}.

or: 2. Those who comment just to compete in how many comments they make per day may have to be more creative..:)

{I think I am AWFUL at creative comments...and end up just saying, "cool or awesome...etc. I have decided {since limited on time, I am just gonna comment on work that really catches my eye..not every single post I see. My critiques will get low grades, but if I comment, I truly LIKE the work...{unless I otherwise say "it sucks"....hehehehe...{and I'd NEVER do that}...I'd hafta start with many of my own, :) *blushes*

I think it makes it fun for us all!

So, maybe I'm a little silly, but... What is the benefit of credits? Is it just like "likes" on facebook? Or can you use the "creds" you've acquired to purchase something?

i think it s meant to say thx basically nope?

How can you block and/or erase them, if you can ??

So is a good comment all about the praise or is constructive criticism a good comment. all I see is people praising each other. I would would like real comments that help me with my work. That help me take better pictures. Perhaps camera settings, setup, etc.. Your thoughts on this?