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Discussion Board -> Elephant Graveyard -> C-index system again
I too have really wondered about some of my scores. I might have an image that did poorly in the voting system, and then a few days later I see one that has a much higher score, but yet of the same quality. I aim to give an honest comment, and if there is something that I see could be improved - then i state it but in a nice and polite way. I for one aim to get better pics, and that comes from my learning experiences on caedes. I have to agree that if someone does not like flowers for an example that they just vote it low, without really taking the time to look at it. Fractal art is very good example of that, we have some very talented fractal artists on here, and I see their scores being way too low for what they have brought to us. The time and knowledge it takes to create such work, and then get slammed in the VB.It is a real shame. I hope you stay Mr. C. Your friend. Sandi
It's not an absolute number anyway. Of course some types of images are more popular than others, but within the various categories it should be more reliable. If there's a 20 point difference between two flower shots, chances are one really is better than the other.
You should create art that you actually like, but I think it's really dangerous artistically to decide you're going to trust only your own judgement and your friends and ignore outside opinions. There may be one artist in a million who's a genius and can get away with it, but you're probably not the one.
(Don't worry, Les, I gave you a 1. For a few of those baked goods I might even change it to 2.)
On the one hand great comments for an image (thanks, my friends), but on the other hand a C-index of only 32 by now, for the same image, forces me to consider seriously whether I should quit with Caedes or not.
To me it's really a, hard to understand, hypocrite situation.
It seems to be that this voting system has become more and more a lottery, everything is possible from surprising good scores on the one hand to very disappointing results on the other hand for even good photographs.
Have to be humble, so I'm not saying however that I'm a good photographer, but in the four years that I'm a very active member on Caedes, think I'm able to determine whether an image is good or not, independent of my personal taste.
As long as some voters prefer to give 'snapshots' and other 'rubbish' good marks, and good images bad marks, my feeling for justice will be frustrated.
My opinion is not only based on what has happened to me. I've seen very good photographs of friends achieving a score that really makes me sad.
Therefore I'll need a couple of days to think it over.
I'm curious about your opinion on that.
Regards, Cornelius.