hey guys im just really curious on this one and would like to get some feedback. what does it take to get a posted response from people on subjects? is it subject matter, is it current w.i.p.'s, is it likes and dislikes, is it a friend/i dont know u thing, is it the desire to post/not post, is it a personal thing, is it the person posting??
im not trying to come across as upset in anyway…more curious than anything else. i mean i’ve seen some pretty rediculous postings that have gotten 1000 responses and someon who needs some real help might only get 2 responses that still dont answer their questions. not that everyone will be able to answer certain ?'s. i understand this. i guess i just cant understand why 500 people will “look” at a posting but only 2 will respond. doesnt this defeat the purpose? again…im not meaning to sound as if there’s something wrong or like im complaining…i would just really like to know the how and why in the forms. thanks guys. perhaps this would’ve been more appropriate in the “odds & ends” forum so my appologies if that!
You will get more responses on a question that requires just an opinion rather than a true knowledge or understanding.
For example, if one posts a new photo of their latest project, it will get all sorts of “taste great, less filling” responses.
Ask about what Tiger tank kit best represents the type used during July 1944 in Southern France, you may only get one or two responses because the depth of information is rather specific and maybe only a few guys on this site may actually know what type was there and then of the few, maybe only a couple would know would know which kit would be best representative.
well sure, i can understand that rob. but am i to understand if i post a model pic that it needs to be accompanied by an opinion to get a response? perhaps im just looking at it in a different way which is making it harder to really understand…wouldnt be the first time. [(-D] trust me though rob i get what your saying. i guess i see it as if someone took the time to post pics/?'s of their work and i took the time to look…i should make the effort to to help them or compliment/scorn (lol) them by posting a response…! i guess its wrong for me to expect everyone else to think like me though…maybe that’s where my problem really lies…[#dots]. thanks for the response rob!
Pictures of completed models appear to be a touchy subject on this site. On one hand you will have some folks who will post an endless stream of great jobs, even when the job isn’t so great. I’ve noticed constructive criticism (often called nitpicking or rivet counting) is not well received on this site.
Thus you have a Catch-22 situation. Many “great jobbers” responses have been followed by “nitpickers” making the “great jobbers” look a little silly when obvious mistakes are pointed out (missed seams, crooked parts, etc.). So the “great jobbers” hold off until a “nitpicker” points out the glaring errors.
The “nitpickers” are hesitant to point out errors for fear of incurring the wrath of the site’s [self-appointed forum police] with a chorus of “be nice”, “what have you posted lately”, “who cares about accuracy, it looks great any way” comments. Many nitpickers have adopted the “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t” philosophy and stay silent.
Often, half of the thread orignally posting a completed model turns into a tit for tat between the forum police and nitpickers with the occasional great job thrown in.
Usually, if the poster adds “cooments/critiques welcome” or some similar phrase along with the pic(s) posted they will tend to garner more feedback. Several pics from different angles will increase the comments because the chance for more aw sh!t/attaboys increases. As for me, I will offer opinions on things which I feel I have knowledge of when they are generally requested. If someone wants a crtique, I will point out what I may notice or ask questions as to how they achieved a certain result. To me a critique should be dont to improve/correct a flaw found, and in a tactful manner. And I try to go by the old guideline of “if you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything at all”.
It also helps to be a shameless self-promoter… That way you’ll get hundreds of “ata boys” and “best i’ve ever seen” with every piece glued or brush stroke. Some will laugh at that and some won’t… but it’s true[:D]
Personally, as far as questions go, if I don’t have documentation to back it up then I normally won’t say anything unless the person actually ask for opinions rather than fact. I don’t have the time or inclination to post responses to topics just for the fun of it.
ok…i can see everyone’s point of view. myself personally, i am not looking for “at-a-boy’s” but i certainly would like to know if im on the right path doing things right or whatever…but again perhaps im looking too deeply into the whole thing. i see its really a whole range of issues as to “why/why not”. thanks for the responses guys.
During the day, a lot of users access this site while at work. A lot of work networks block viewing photos hosted on various web hosting sites. Therefore, they will not see photos embedded in forum posts and thus cannot comment.
yeah i hadnt thought about that one either rob. i suppose especially 4 u that uncle sam keeps a close eye on what u can and cant look at!! thanks 4 the insight! [:)]
btw guys, if i am to listen to your advice am i to assume the reason i dont get many responses is because no one likes my stuff hence the “if u dont have anything good to say dont say it” stuff??? just curious…[D)]
I know what you mean… I posted something finished. It is no prize winner, but after a long break from the hobby I thought I did decent. I only got a few responses… I guess it was so bad the nitpickers even stayed away.
Oh well, regardless of how well loved my work is… I am getting better from reading the forum. I build for me, not you guys.
agreed! but some sort of “stimuli” would be appreciated! i have never had other than rob and hans the “so called experts” give me even a second of advice!!! cant help but wonder why we have the forums other than to communicate long distantly! hmmm…! well, i know its not true but sometimes cant help but wonder!
camo junkie: I’ve been wondering for a long time myself… I once posted a 1/72 Sd.kfz 234… My first braille scale armour… A completed build. WIP was in the GB. What did I get? just 2 people responded…
Many posts I make seem to drop rather fast down on the page aswell… I often wonder, is it my writing style? How I post? When I post? Or is it just that the work is bad?
Based on your posting here I had to go take a look at the builds you have shared with us. On your D-Boy. I really liked it, but as figures are not something I have much skill in painting. I just will say he looks damn good, and I wish I could paint a large figure at your skill level. On your mayhem in the hood, I was thrown off by the title… due to my job, I hear the term “hood” and immediately think of South Central L.A. and the neighboring cities… now taking a look see and I will say it’s coming along nicely… I will keep track of that one.
Neither one certainly qualifies for nothing good to say criteria in my book. Keep your work coming, and thanks for sharing.
Interesting that Rob states that critiques are not well -received!In many of my posts ,members point out flaws that I was not aware of and the whole point of posting pics(at least for me)is to have members point out areas that can be improved!I like “ataboys” but only if they are well-deserved!if I don’t know the answer to a question,or if someone already answered it then I don’t post!
as far as the whole “hood” thing…it’s supposed to be part of baghdad so i was kinda going for the alley/slum…hence the “hood” thing.
as far as you wishing u could paint like me…please…i assure you in one or two tries you could do exactly what i’ve done i assure you…my “skills” as u so nicely put it (lol) is nothing more than constantly getting better after each screw up…[(-D]. thanks non the less stik! [8-]
i guess your the lucky one philo…or just well “liked”. [;)] non the less i understand and am glad u at least posted on this question of mine. every post helps me understand it just a little bit more!!
There’s also a click mentality here. No matter what you post, if you’re part of that group, you’ll get a myriad of responses. But, on the other hand, if you’re new and posts pictures of your work, you’ll also receive a lot of responses. If you’re not new or a member of the click, you’re lucky to receive a few responses. It kind of reminds me of high school.
ouch usmc! [B)] i cant speak for everyone and im not sure what your saying is correct…however i’ve only been here a few months…but i like to give people the benefit of the doubt. the guys here have been kind enough to answer my ?'s especially this post. after hearing all of the responses on this thread i kinda “get it”. however, i cant say i wasnt thinking what you’ve stated b4…i was…but again perhaps its “my” inexperience that’s keeping the guys at bay…LOL. who knows! i appreciate your comments though as u are more than allowed to say them! thanks!
It’s just my opinion. I didn’t mean it as a negative comment. And, I’m not saying those in the clicks are bad or wrong. I’m also not saying your posts will be ignored if you’re not part of the click.
If you’re part of the click and post something, you’ll get a lot of responses. If you’re not, you won’t. No big deal. It’s just how the forum has evolved.
My previous comment was not ment to be argumentative. The forum is made-up of members who determine the direction of the forum. If the members want a “click-ish” type of atmosphere, so be it.