http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669 Copyright 2000-2008 GFXartist network / Brothersinart http://www.gfxartist.com http://images.gfxartist.com/gfx/GFXartist_64.png support@gfxartist.com en-us GFXartist Engine 1.0 60 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:55:10 EST http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980436800 I'm glad to see someone trying to breathe a little life back into this site. I just wish it were more in the way of new projects and activities rather than revamping the rules and guidelines and tweaking a few features. I don't think this site suffers from a lack of opportunity or understanding of the rules as much as from a lack of passion, inspiration, and direction.   Gods-Mistake : I give out 3 and 4 pt votes because if the work was interesting enough for me to click on the link, I'd rather throw a few points someone's way than not vote at all. Is getting 7 votes of 3 not better than getting no votes? Most of the time I comment, but on occasion I don't because I have trouble identifying the one or two points that are the weakest or would be the most helpful to the artist without discouraging them. GoldPaw http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980434320 I think that'd come under the heading of "Needing programming input" G-M, sorry. Personally, I'd like to see the Vote drop down attached to the comment box so that you can't vote without comment and vice versa. Unfortunately, I imagine it'd mean much more "wow"ing. Raphael http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433894 haha, righty. convinced. got used to the 10. But 1 and below... come ooooon... Gods-Mistake http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433828 good stuff, brett...thanks for the info! deandude http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433824 4 isn't a bad vote if their max is 5 Wysiwyg http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433808 Could you add a feature that forces people who vote 4 and below to make a comment to verify the vote? Gods-Mistake http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433700 Good work admins and mods, cant wait for this stuff! Sharkh20 http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433690 Thanks for the input Wallace...much appreciated. My biggest goal of all of this is to be active both in action and in letting you know when those actions take place. Wysiwyg http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433680 Good work! LiddleLarsen http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433677 Thanks Brett for this extensive update Two points stick out for me: The first is the implementation of the Picture of the Week I fully agree that this should feature artworks that get unnoticed but deserve much more attention. Of course this being a subjective decision there will always be some friction by those whose artworks are not chosen. However, the pro's outweigh the con's much more, can't wait to see this feature being implemented. I wish there were even more means to give unnoticed artworks (and artists) more exposure Secondly, I think the contest feature is a necessassity: artists do like some friendly competition, especially when something can be won (yes we are greedy ). Also it is a way to attract both sponsers and new members, two elements that give this community the much needed life-energy. The infamous Scion skin contest at DA last year is a good example how a contest can give a tremendous pulse to an art-community, even now people are still talking about it (this being an extreme example though as winning a complete pimp my ride car is not your everyday art contest prize hehe) Lastly, I and many others respect and appreciate the input you and the mods give to this community, I hope, by implementing these goals, would give gfx the needed boost. I thank you Wallace http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433675 Go Brett !! XD EideticImage http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433674 As it seems like an ongoing competition, without an end there is no judging or prize to be awarded. But if it were refined as such I would seriously think about helping support it. Wysiwyg http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/164669#980433673 Nice, thx for the input. You could add   pyrokid s contest: You what? Gods-Mistake