...is probably the single most insulting thing you can say to an artist here. It's gone from an occassional thing to several people doing it PER SUBMISSION, and it's just a total copout.
[69] i didn't want to take the time to actually put forth constructive advice or insight, so i'm just gonna be a puss and say "i'm not feeling it" because it makes it sound like i know more about art than you! you know, what with how i just snubbed your work without even giving a damn reason.
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saying "i'm not feeling this" is just a lame excuse to pull a score out of your ass. If you give a piece anything below a 90, you should have a valid reason - anything below a 90 (an A grade in the 'real world') indicates technical or aesthetic faults. would you mind pointing those out and justifying your existence here? a 70 with "i'm not feeling this" attached is absolutely no better than "[1] sux".
you are not luke skywalker. you do not have some magical force guiding your fingers to type out the perfect freaking numeric value for each piece.
i remmeber when illustrator's wallpaper was in the featured spot and no one was "feeling it". Everyone said that they wern't feeling it. I think people can say what the want to say and give a low rating if they want, just relax and submit some good stuff ;)
"Definately not the single most insulting thing you can say to an artist..."
a direct insult is probably at least going to explain why someone dislikes a piece. "I'm not feeling it" is a totally worthless throwaway with no substance or any constructive value whatsoever. :/
"I'm not feeling it" = "I don't care how much work went in to this, and I'm not going to back up my bs number with a valid gripe, I just want to make you aware that i dislike it for no reason at all and want to drag down your average to make that point explicitly clear."
know what i mean? there's no logic or value to it, it's just saying something for spite.
well if you think of it like this for a second, i for one think that if someone says "i'm not feeling this" i would understand, because everyone has their dislikes and likes. It really don't matter. What i want is if i'm getting a good rating i don't want something like this :
wasted pixels: [95] tight
but something in the sort of, Hay this is great stuff, great custo going on and great style, just an examples.
To me tight or werd is the same as saying i'm not feeling this.
I'm not feeling this is not a cop out. There are a million things people like or dislike but cannot explain why. It's just personal preference. If someone said they weren’t feeling your work, don’t take it as a personal insult. Just take it easy, this is after all just a website.
giving a few non-constructive criticisms isn't that bad, i mean, this is just a website, and it's someone's personal preference (as phlex said). however, i think if someone needs help with their work, it would be the right thing to give constructive feedback rather than say "i'm not feeling this". leaving a negative score without helping imo is wasting your time, and the efforts of the artist's.
"please karah, save us much pain and tourment; change your sig"
when i mentioned non constructive criticisms the first time, i meant it in a positive tone (silly things :P), and i don't think you should leave scores for those either.
"please karah, save us much pain and tourment; change your sig"
I hate it when people make stupid threads about this, get over it there are assholes on this site who do stuff just to put other people down, it will always be like this in life.
"tight" is used as much as "i'm not felling this". They are just words, man, just go with the flow and submit your self some groovy art, somone will like it, even if the only someone is you. I have some of the crappiest submissions here (except for aafuss of course).
Oh well, I guess what I'm trying to say is don't let the ratings system get you down dude.
wut if every1 had a dollar for every thread like this. we'd all be thousandairs. O yea forget ratings, make your art not for the grade (because then u r a sell out) make it for you and the people who like ur style. And thats not gonna be everyone...
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I got to regret right now (I’m feeling this) The air is so cold and null (I’m feeling this) Let me go in her room (I’m feeling this) I wanna take off her clothes (I’m feeling this) Show me the way to bed (I’m feeling this) Show me the way you move (I’m feeling this) Fucking is such a blur (I’m feeling this) I love all the things you do (I’m feeling this)
But, still, I'm going to say something. Unless you have a lobotomy, you always feel something. I guess one people say "I'm not feeling this" they want to say the don't like it, so so the feel the dislike it. Conclusion: the person just express him/herself wrong. Of course there are some kids that say that just because they think it makes them look cool, but still, is not an insult.
...."That's f*cking horrible" that's something a little bit more insulting....
Yeah, Anetalaya got it. Having said the damn phrase once before (and I wish I wouldn't have), I think it really means "I think there's something lacking here, but I can't quite place it." And that's a perfectly reasonable response.
Then again, they could not have thought about it at all. It's a hit or miss situation. There are some things more insulting, like a modified version of the judge in Billy Madison. "Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
That might be a bit more insulting. I knew a kid back in freshman and sophomore year of college who used to put that down on all his teacher evaluations.
Let me break it all down for people who seem confused with the principle of thoughtfulful reviewing. Note: if you don't by now know how to review in a constructive manner, and need to actually be SHOWN how to do so, OR, if you at this staqe in your meagre existence need to consult a dictionary in order to understand the meaning of "objective" or "constructive", then please LEAVE. Leave now, and go as far away from computers as you possibly can . . . . .
"I'm not feeling it" means that you are imposing your personal sense of style on a piece which you have no ownership over and which has nothing to do with what you PERSONALLY think. Be objective - as much as you can, since it isn't always easy to do so.
Example: I don't like space-inspired 3D renders. Just not my thing. So how should I approach reviewingsuch pieces? Look at colour usage, composition, overall quality, versatility in terms of its themability, etc. I'm not a big fan of the featured "exsilium" piece, meaning I won't use it. BUT, if I were to rate it, I'd give it between 85-88: colours are well-suited to the theme, composition is spot on, it looks like a piece of space-machinery, it'sa little blurry, so points off for that - but lots of detail, and there is certainly plenty of space for icons, etc. SEE?? Not hard, people.
Sure, there are times when the odd "not feeling it" will slip in, and when people (usually not designers themselves - - I repeat, NOT DESIGNERS THEMSELVES) simply pull something out of their ass because it's no big deal to them.
Well . . . . WAKE UP: ever notice how designers and artists on this site REALLY CARE? I mean REALLY CARE when it comes to the quality of thier work - not to mention when it comes to topics about design, art, photoshop filters, art sites, etc.?????? Notice that?? So, the next time you feel like taking the time to sign on to custo, click on a descrioption of a new submission and actually TYPE something, make sure you understand the company in which you find yourself and be a ilttel moer considerate, okay?
If I was a cook, or if I was a wife, or if I simply made your ass a meal, slaving all day over a hot stove, trying to get just the right amount of thyme to the right amount of oregano, making sure that the garlic and butter sauce was jsut enough and that the pan-seared veal was just golden brown enough to set off the side of roast asparagus, and you come over (and you're my DATE) and after the first little bite you say, "meh . . . I'm not feeling this" and then walk to the bathroom without so much as a word . . . . . how do you think I would feel????? I'd throw your ass out the window.
So, please review PROPERLY - it's not that fucking hard!
The only thing I have to add to this particular circus is that I recall that particular "Tight" specifically. ol' PhillipStyle is on #customize now and then, and I had already given a more elaborate comment there.
The point is (or was anyway before everyone decided that they liked getting shitty, meaningless reviews just fine) that if you can't say anything meaningful or constructive, you shouldn't say anything. If you don't like something, give a reason when you grade it.
You see this thread is pointless. Why ? becuase people will always put what they want, you can't change that thats how it works, people start to argue about something and then come to a conclusion and then when new members come and they add some shitty reviews, then this thread is formed again, and the process continues forever. Bottom line is this thread won't help in anyway unless you have a pop up that says "add a fucking good review or get banned" but we all know thats not possible because no one would want to stay on the website.
When I review with "I'm not feeling it" it is usually because the piece is good but it isn't my style or I wouldn't use it. It is my opinion, my choice. That response shouldn't hurt anyone's feelings, it is just a conflicting opinion. I usually don't put a score either b/c people take that shit way too seriously.
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Hmm, maybe that's why there's a public rating seperate from an admin rating (where I think that admins try to leave personal preference out of the picture as much as possible). I guess that's just a thought ;P
When i am "not feelin it" its because i can't put my finger on whats wrong with it but it just dosn't look good to me, i am pretty sure the artist will catch that something is wrong with it in my point of view.
I am getting tired of people whimping out cause someone gives them a "bad" review, if you care so much then you want to improve so just suck in your gut and improve and then maybe next time that person will love it. Everyone will dislike something, it could just happen to be something of yours.
people have every right to say something as simple as "I'm not feeling this", sometimes you can't always put into words WHAT you aren't feeling, so its easiest to just say that. Its not a personal attack, just a statement. Get some backbone people.
"I'm not feeling this" in what is supposed to be a "review", marks you as dumb and ignorant. People, of course, have every right to be dumb and ignorant.
Make an effort to TRY to put into words WHAT you are feeling . . . You DO go to school, right?? So here's an opportunity to practice written communication and not look like an idiot.
What is easiest is not always best. Put down that bag of Doritos and expect more from yourself.
Oh, why thank you LTD, I guess now we all know that YOU are the person who is supposed to dictate what constitutes as a "real" review.
But seriously, you should have just been quiet. I don't know why you think you can come to the conclusion that a person is "dumb and ignorant" just by a review that they have typed. I personally think you're the one that is dumb and ignorant to make such assumptions, but don't worry, I won't mark you as a complete idiot, yet.
Some people know, Plex, and others need to be taught. It never hurts to learn or absorb some new ideas.
The problem with "I'm not feeling this" is that it is basically the bottom of the barrell. It is useless, for the simple reasons that it contqins not one shred of objectivity, not one specific comment, just a vague, very personal statement.
The point of this thread is that some artists in the customize.org community asked that people refrain from writing thoughtless reviews. This topic has been covered before, but the problem persists. The sad part is that the problem can be remedied easily, but has not been: since artists and designers take the time and effort to make wallpapers and skins for YOU to use FOR FREE, it is at the very least incumbent upon the receiver of all this free, good stuff to do a little something in return. That's only fair. It isn't asking much.
You don't have to like what you see. Just put a little more work into your review. This way, you'll be giving the artist/designer a nice heads-up, and you'll be helping them improve their work.
Some people know, Plex, and others need to be taught. It never hurts to learn or absorb some new ideas.
The problem with "I'm not feeling this" is that it is basically the bottom of the barrell. It is useless, for the simple reasons that it contqins not one shred of objectivity, not one specific comment, just a vague, very personal statement.
The point of this thread is that some artists in the customize.org community asked that people refrain from writing thoughtless reviews. This topic has been covered before, but the problem persists. The sad part is that the problem can be remedied easily, but has not been: since artists and designers take the time and effort to make wallpapers and skins for YOU to use FOR FREE, it is at the very least incumbent upon the receiver of all this free, good stuff to do a little something in return. That's only fair. It isn't asking much.
You don't have to like what you see. Just put a little more work into your review. This way, you'll be giving the artist/designer a nice heads-up, and you'll be helping them improve their work.
They can put "Im not feeling this" on a review as long as the score is not a 1. If peple can run around the site cussing at each other in posts and in reviews and then have no one complain about the over use of profanity then why have a hissy fit over "I'm not feeling it".
I would rather [70] Im not feeling it.. than [1] this is shit or [20] this is crappy shit.. you fuck
Pick your battles man.. this is silly now, just let it go. It's a catch phrase! if you guys want to go around thinking people who say it are dumb then thats fine too cuz you know what.. I'm not feeling this thread anymore and the debate is over!
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