rfordphotos wrote:
Well John, some of us dont think it is quite that simple.

While these are WONDERFUL shots, personally, and of course in my opinion, these are in no way shape form or fashion "headshots" and yet you allowed them in your contest....





I dont think your sample image is actually a headshot, it is a glamor portrait---again in my humble opinion.

If no one else feels like I do, then I will shut the hell up---but you had to delete nearly HALF of today's entries John---I dont think I am the only one confused about your definition....

The sample is still a headshot weather its glamor or not. I've had three images deleted today which is not uncommon for this contest. Yet contestants simply dont follow rules. I feel that I have run this contest properly. Participation is, of course, optional. Thank you for your concern.

John Carrasco wrote:
The sample is still a headshot weather its glamor or not. I've had three images deleted today which is not uncommon for this contest. Yet contestants simply dont follow rules. I feel that I have run this contest properly. Participation is, of course, optional. Thank you for your concern.

John, that is certainly one way to look at it.

Another way to look at it might be that folks ARE reading the rules, but the rules are unclear.

Already today, you have deleted two submissions, with at least one more that should be deleted ___IF___ you are going to stick to your crop line as the deciding factor.

If you actually are interested in resolving the issue---why not post a link to this thread in the contest thread, to this question, and see how the folks who are active in the contest feel?

As you noted, of course, participation IS optional---- but if you keep deleting a significant portion of the daily entries---how much participation do you think you will continue to get????

rfordphotos wrote:
John, that is certainly one way to look at it.

Another way to look at is might be that folks ARE reading the rules, but the rules are unclear.

Already today, you have deleted two submissions, with at least one more that should be deleted ___IF___ you are going to stick to your crop line as the deciding factor.

If you actually are interested in resolving the issue---why not post a link to this thread in the contest thread, to this question, and see how the folks who are active in the contest feel?

As you noted, of course, participation IS optional---- but if you keep deleting a significant portion of the daily entries---how much participation do you think you will continue to get????

Out of courtesy, I'll respond for the last time. How difficult is to see a sample of what is acceptable or not. I'm not interested in resolving anything, the rules are THERE to follow. No complaints from the Head Honcha, either. If people don't want to participate, there are a gazzilion contests they can enter. And since you nor anyone is paying me to run my contests, I'll run them the way I feel is appropriate. Have an awesome day .

John Carrasco wrote:
Out of courtesy .. I'll respond for the last time. How difficult is to see a sample of what is acceptable or not. I'm not interested in resolving anything, the rules are THERE to follow. No complaints from the Head Honcha, either. If people don't want to participate, there are a gazzilion contests they can enter. And since you nor anyone is paying for me to run my contests .. I'll run them the way I feel is appropriate. Have an awesome day .

Fine John---

Nice to see how you really feel about running a contest for Model Mayhem members--- Hope running your contest boosts your ego sufficiently--

You have a nice day now too John----

John Carrasco wrote:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thre … st18977488

"Host Note: This image is ineligible to win today's contest." Please review the Contest's Version of a HeadShot.

** NOTE ** If I can place a Head or face double its size in an image .. IT's GONE.

But the rules DO NOT STATE "If I can place a Head or face double its size in an image .. " You have an example which looks to me to be from just above the arm pit. Which mine clearly was.....

rfordphotos wrote:

Well John, some of us dont think it is quite that simple.

While these are WONDERFUL shots, personally, and of course in my opinion, these are in no way shape form or fashion "headshots" and yet you allowed them in your contest....




I dont think your sample image is actually a headshot, it is a glamor portrait---again in my humble opinion.

If no one else feels like I do, then I will shut the hell up---but you had to delete nearly HALF of today's entries John---I dont think I am the only one confused about your definition....

*grins* Thank you rfordphotos

DaveDavis wrote:
But the rules DO NOT STATE "If I can place a Head or face double its size in an image .. " You have an example which looks to me to be from just above the arm pit. Which mine clearly was.....

** NOTE ** If I can place a Head or face double its size in an image .. IT's GONE.

Will put it on the rules as soon as I'm in the airport .. Have a great weekend, Dave.

John Carrasco wrote:

** NOTE ** If I can place a Head or face double its size in an image .. IT's GONE.

Will put it on the rules as soon as I'm in the airport .. Have a great weekend, Dave.

DONE

John Carrasco wrote:

** NOTE ** If I can place a Head or face double its size in an image .. IT's GONE.

Will put it on the rules as soon as I'm in the airport .. Have a great weekend, Dave.

Oh, but wait, I do comply 100% with Rule #1, even after you just edited and changed  the rules... Oops!!

John Carrasco wrote:

** NOTE ** If I can place a Head or face double its size in an image .. IT's GONE.

Will put it on the rules as soon as I'm in the airport .. Have a great weekend, Dave.

Have a nice weekend/vacation yourself!!

DaveDavis wrote:

Have a nice weekend/vacation yourself!!

Much appreciated it Dave .. Will be online sporatically to help with the contests.

Erin Koski wrote:
I think that there are only two contests that start a new thread each day. In the case of dark image of the day, votes for one day are accepted after the start time of the next days contest. As such, it would hurt voting to change the format to a single thread and I am reluctant to do this.

I see no problem with it being in multiple threads it helps people being able to know if they are allowed to vote or enter that contest and then i am sure that people would find it easier again because you then post on that thread the winner for that days contest I love it keep up the good work. Yes some contests are better in single thread but just like you said Erin your contest allows voting to run into the next days contest to allow people from all parts of the world to vote which i think it marvelous It would be too confusing as a single post

Motordrive Photography wrote:
I would like some of more niche contests to have a continuing thread
instead of a new thread with the date.

and the fantasy/fairytale contests combined

Fantasy and Fairytale are two different contests run by two different host with two different entrants requirements

I originally had Fairytale as a daily theme but no one wanted it to be a theme

Motordrive Photography wrote:
I would like some of more niche contests to have a continuing thread
instead of a new thread with the date.

and the fantasy/fairytale contests combined

I have a new theme every other day for my contest and also it makes it easier and also gives the winner more than a day to shine , kind of like his or her own thread . Also yes they are two very different contests with there own very distinct rules . But thanks for your input .

Patreshas Editing wrote:
I see no problem with it being in multiple threads it helps people being able to know if they are allowed to vote or enter that contest and then i am sure that people would find it easier again because you then post on that thread the winner for that days contest I love it keep up the good work. Yes some contests are better in single thread but just like you said Erin your contest allows voting to run into the next days contest to allow people from all parts of the world to vote which i think it marvelous It would be too confusing as a single post

I agree with you .

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Please tell me what i do ?

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