Just a thought to have some visible designation on postings, that alert the viewers that the artist who's work they are viewing is of a certain age.
More to the point, one that would indicate that the artist involved is ... hmm, say below the age of 15 or so.
Might temper some of the comments from viewers and members if they are made aware of this fact upfront.
Not that there are not younger artists on the site who's works are not worthy of being judged at a more critical level ... just think it would be a safeguard and more encouraging as a side effect ... if age was taken into consideration when viewing and commenting.
Would be great if this could be extended to voting as well. I have noticed from time to time, new member ... younger ... posts a few pieces and/or images ... the vote numbers come back ... and whether it is shellshock or not ... no further word is heard from them after that point.
Offered for consideration.
EDIT: It could be something as simple as instead of the 'fistful of pics' that currently denotes a member with a gallery ... a different one.
Perhaps, in place of ... a fistful of pics of cute puppies or kittens. (<--- JOKe)
More to the point, one that would indicate that the artist involved is ... hmm, say below the age of 15 or so.
Might temper some of the comments from viewers and members if they are made aware of this fact upfront.
Not that there are not younger artists on the site who's works are not worthy of being judged at a more critical level ... just think it would be a safeguard and more encouraging as a side effect ... if age was taken into consideration when viewing and commenting.
Would be great if this could be extended to voting as well. I have noticed from time to time, new member ... younger ... posts a few pieces and/or images ... the vote numbers come back ... and whether it is shellshock or not ... no further word is heard from them after that point.
Offered for consideration.
EDIT: It could be something as simple as instead of the 'fistful of pics' that currently denotes a member with a gallery ... a different one.
Perhaps, in place of ... a fistful of pics of cute puppies or kittens. (<--- JOKe)