Screenshot Forum Idea

[SeanTK]

Just an idea inspired by something I saw on another forum I was a member of years ago.

Open, honest, potentially brutal screenshot critiques.
I think it can benefit many of us to hear something other than "great", "looks wonderful" and similar accolades when there may be something to improve upon in an image. Members could voluntarily post to a thread (or make a new topic) specifying that they would like open, straight feedback on areas to improve. The objective would not be to respond with comments such as "this shot sucks"....rather, respond with constructive feedback: "Moving your aircraft to this area of the screen may work better", "try X with a different lighting condition", "consider your color composition here and here", etc, etc, etc.

Thoughts?

[Ian Warren]

I think that happens own its or people do personal PM and help the recipient/screen person .. BUT some just simply keep coming back oblivious of what was said to them five minutes ago with a horrid screen .. I simply do the justice unless I see potential to not reply .... keeps my skin on and the horrid screen person thinks I missed his/her screen . ..... and they say I'm not diplomatic

I might just run for being the New Zealand President.

[steelsporran]

QUOTE (SeanTK @ Feb 15 2014,4:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Just an idea inspired by something I saw on another forum I was a member of years ago.

That might have been here, I'm pretty sure we had this discussion.

[SeanTK]

QUOTE (steelsporran @ Feb 14 2014,10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

That might have been here, I'm pretty sure we had this discussion.

The forum I was referencing was a different flightsim forum I specifically recall (but I'll refrain from naming it), but if this discussion was brought up here in the past as well, that's probably indicative of an idea that didn't work out.
Still, something to maybe consider depending on further feedback.

[Splitpin]

I agree Sean , i know i would appreciate some critique .
I also post on other forums , and one in particular is 100% "great" " awesome" to anything ..... who can learn when you are getting false ( but in a nice way ) feedback?

I can recall doing it once on this forum , i mentioned to a member that this (the screen) wasn't some of his "better work ".... i felt awfull , but he took it the right way , much to my relief .
Come on ..... the screenshot thread is one of the the most viewed .... lets raise the bar , pass on your thoughts ....positive or otherwise , in the end it can only help.

Just my thoughts .... have some screens inbound soon ..... start with them if you want .... you wont offend me , and maybe I'll learn something

[000rick000]

It was me actually. And yes, I did not take it personally. I tried to step up my game after that to be honest. Whether it's perceived that I have indeed (or not), it made me think about what I was posting. I would be all for a a specialized nomenclature in a post title such as:
"Bell 407 - Feedback Enabled" which is the key to unlocking the constructive critiques -- which by the way, I really couldn't imagine anyone here actually saying something in malice to begin with. this has to be the friendliest FS forum I've been to.

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (000rick000 @ Feb 15 2014,7:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

this has to be the friendliest FS forum I've been to.

And that is not my fault .... its those over there just behind around the corner trying to pretend they don't stop to pick up trash /thrash and that's only the Hamburger wrappings from the Asia dudes trying to find out how to make Whittaker's Chocolate with oversized nuts in it

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (000rick000 @ Feb 15 2014,7:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It was me actually. And yes, I did not take it personally. I tried to step up my game after that to be honest. Whether it's perceived that I have indeed (or not), it made me think about what I was posting. I would be all for a a specialized nomenclature in a post title such as:
"Bell 407 - Feedback Enabled" which is the key to unlocking the constructive critiques -- which by the way, I really couldn't imagine anyone here actually saying something in malice to begin with. this has to be the friendliest FS forum I've been to.

Cheers Rick

[steelsporran]

QUOTE (000rick000 @ Feb 15 2014,7:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

this has to be the friendliest FS forum I've been to.

I think our time zone helps and we are a pretty laid back bunch (apart from Marty and Ian )

[emfrat]

There is a forum where too many of the members seem to be determined to prove their nuts are more oversized than anyone else's, but happily, it is not this one

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (steelsporran @ Feb 16 2014,1:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think our time zone helps and we are a pretty laid back bunch (apart from Marty and Ian )

Come on Steel .... i have my moments , but Im so laid back ...i fall over

[Ian Warren]

Steel .. Ya missed Marsbar .. hes the hanger cat and causes so much hassle .. think its the laying back he is great at

[hasegawa]

Well in 2008 as i was in personal big trouble, the welcome in this forum had helped me. So i came here to nzff.org on a more or les "regular basis" and most of my "Story´s" found the way to the other side of the earth. I am aware of the fact, that my english is lausy but I hope I can make it good with my screnshoots. But... critics are welcome. Learning is the point. If I see my own pictures from 2008... 2009 there is a big difference and not only because I have left the FS 2004 behind me. With the time you dicover the "Flusi" and you see its potential. That needs recogmnition and also... critics.

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (hasegawa @ Feb 16 2014,11:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Well in 2008 as i was in personal big trouble, the welcome in this forum had helped me. So i came here to nzff.org on a more or les "regular basis" and most of my "Story´s" found the way to the other side of the earth. I am aware of the fact, that my english is lausy but I hope I can make it good with my screnshoots. But... critics are welcome. Learning is the point. If I see my own pictures from 2008... 2009 there is a big difference and not only because I have left the FS 2004 behind me. With the time you dicover the "Flusi" and you see its potential. That needs recogmnition and also... critics.

Andreas , you have been a pleasure - your screens .. keep posting .. 'English' .. me the trouble maker and my typing skills here now termed (Ianglish) so your in good company

[steelsporran]

QUOTE (Splitpin @ Feb 16 2014,9:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Come on Steel .... i have my moments , but Im so laid back ...i fall over

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Feb 16 2014,9:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Steel .. Ya missed Marsbar .. hes the hanger cat and causes so much hassle .. think its the laying back he is great at

Ah there you are! I was beginning to think the fishing was no good.

Marty, alcohol will do that.

Ian, shame on you for trying to blame a poor wee defenceless p****y.

And shame on the software that has put asterisks where I wrote a word it thinks is referring to the female pudenda

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (steelsporran @ Feb 17 2014,11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

And shame on the software that has put asterisks where I wrote a word it thinks is referring to the female pudenda

Strange that ... and kids run around schools saying that pus word .. that's just a b1tch ! ... it must be this Ianglish

[steelsporran]

And it can't even add the right number of asterisks to p****y.
Testing, Testing, Pee, Po, Belly, Bum, Drawers.

[Ian Warren]

Just don't mention 'Winnie the Pooh' ... that will get ya inta a lotta STINK!

[emfrat]

QUOTE (steelsporran @ Feb 17 2014,8:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

And it can't even add the right number of asterisks to p****y.
Testing, Testing, Pee, Po, Belly, Bum, Drawers.

Have some Madeira, M'Dear...

[steelsporran]

QUOTE (emfrat @ Feb 17 2014,1:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Have some Madeira, M'Dear...

That's a Gnuther story entirely.