Feedback on rejection

Published on January 31, 2004 By Sput In WinCustomize Talk

Just a quick question. Is it reasonable to ask for feedback from the admins if a wallpaper submitted has been rejected?

The reason I ask is that I've been surprised by some of the submisions I've made recently being rejected when similar style/quality ones (IMHO) have been accepted earlier or subsequently.

It's strange when something that took very little effort and which I feel is barely acceptable is accepted when something which (I feel) has much more artistic merit is rejected.

There's probably a very good reason for it I'm sure, and it could be just that the person making the judgement doesn't like it for some reason - that would be fine, but I would like to know the reasons so that I can better understand what may be acceptable in future.

So, should I ask for such feedback, and should I expect a reply? ...and if I should, how should it be done?

Comments (Page 2)

Sput

on Feb 01, 2004

Who knows Travis - if the Wallpaper doesn't need much to get it accepted I may be able to just refer you to it on here. On the other hand, this particular one I foolishly didn't keep the Photoshop file of, so any edits would be difficult. Additionally, when I dug it out to e-mail to BoXXi, I realised that it was rather dark, and with some of the comments I've had posted to the wallpapers which have been accepted, then maybe this one was just too dark for most people to see it! I wonder if the gamma on this laptop LCD is throwing me off...

wulfn1

on Feb 01, 2004

Sput, you will be an asset to the skinning and artistic community as time passes. Your maturity and positive view is refreshing and unexpected in this day and age.
Looking forward to seeing your name listed as one of the top skinners in days and months to come.

BoXXi

on Feb 01, 2004

Sput: I have e-mailed my thoughts on the image to you, I hope it helps.

Sput

on Feb 01, 2004

wulfn1 - thanks for the vote of confidence. I suspect having a full time job might get in the way of really making a mark here in the long term though. I'm just looking to indulge my current creative splurge while it lasts, but who knows

Sput

on Feb 01, 2004

Thanks BoXXi - I'll take a look.

BoXXi

on Feb 01, 2004

Hey Sput, I see you are a fellow Brit! Long way from me though, I'm in Yorkshire. I haven't been in your part of the world for a long time, but I really like it down there.

Sput

on Feb 01, 2004

BoXXi - ah! well I'm from the midlands originally, not quite as far north as you though. I moved here because I came on holiday to Cornwall and fell in love with the idea of living here

I now have regular visits from friends and family whenever they can for a holiday

wulfn1

on Feb 01, 2004

sput it'll be a good stress reliever to have something to mess with when you're at that point where you have to put work down and get your mind onto another track.

wombat_1

on Feb 01, 2004

It's refreshing to see someone like you, Sput!

Very much so.

If I could make one point Sput .... I've found over time that what is really nice 'art' often is not a happy wall.
The same goes with skins of all types, there are some great skins by really talented people out there, but they are often unsuitable for day to day work.
I've a large number of Mobious' walls on disc that date back to the old '34 Something' days, the same goes for Dangeruss and Crumbutt WB skins, great work and way better than this Wombat could EVER turn out, but I find a simple WB skin and a pretty basic wall are my own choice as a 'daily driver'....

However, 10/10 for taking such a reasonable and constructive approach.
Best.

Yes China .... but having Shog around would be like throwing a Flash-Bang into a chookhouse!

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DesignCaddy

on Feb 02, 2004

that was refreshing

XP crazy

on Feb 02, 2004

that was refreshing This has been one of the best threads I have seen in awhile

Thanks to Sput.

dune2996

on Feb 02, 2004

Very good point...maybe a rating from 1-10 with a tick box reason.

Stumpy

on Feb 02, 2004

I'm pleased at the politness and friendlyness shown here

Stumpy

on Feb 02, 2004

Ooops bad spelling.

IPlural

on Feb 02, 2004

Stumpy

me too, seems very civil and refreshing for a change

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