Why?!

Why alwasy rate people some gorgeous pictures with only 1*?! Are they drunken or just jealous?! Why are such people not banned from this site?

Can you provide some exampels?

I beliebe it's quite subjective as well ;-)

I don't wanna attack anyone but here's an example :-)

I've crossed the path of another "1 star fan"...

Rating must be positive and friendly, if you don't like, give a big "0 star" and rush toward another photo to please your eyes.

Some Members seems give a single star rating as a protest vote, the thing is even a single star will boost the photographer's ratings so even though it seems like an insult, it really is a compliment.

I have given you a four to even things up. You would have got a five had the guy in the middle not been smiling! :)

LH422, you can't ban people for using a system placed there by the site to be used. Perhaps the guy who gave Emanuel's image a 1 just didn't like fish eye lenses or something, who knows? It's all personal. At the end of the day you can't please everyone, and if that's your aim then you'll end up disappointed because it will simply never happen. :P

Most of the times it's just hatred or jealousy towards the photographer. But don't mind it too much. It just doesn't mean much.

Jeff.

Exactly, Jeffrey. Does a single, lonely 1 rating really matter in amongst a load of 4's and 5's? In a word, no. :)

I would say that all images accepted to A-P.net already have a 0 (zero) rating. They've made the grade and have the baseline mark. If a member then uses the grading system they are just rating their own personal view of the image:

1 star = Already accepted to the database so technically good but I'm not overly blown away by it.

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5 stars = Already accepted to the database so technically good and I think it's fantastic.

I'd rather have no ratings system at all personally, I think they cause more problems than they solve! Personally I much prefer systems whereby people only comment rather than simply giving a (in my opinion) fairly meaningless 1-5 rating.

It would be even better if you have to support your rating with a comment, because then you have to argue why you only give 1/2 Stars...

I don't have any problems with 1 or 2 star ratings just think if someone rates so low, the photo should be commented why.

In general I really like the rating system.

LH422 - (previously Dominik Günther)

Do not cry here that:(quote LH422 :Why alwasy rate people some gorgeous pictures with only 1*?! Are they drunken or just jealous?! Why are such people not banned from this site? (end quote)

I think you should think of himself!!!

You're one of the people who this "sport" 1 * run with this issue you with a vengeance. When I gave you a poor picture 1 * then you are immediately returned to the lot of my photos 1 * to me damaged.

For example,

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/174040/f-rarf-france-air-force-airbus-a330-200/

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/160921/d-aimf-lufthansa-airbus-a380/

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/160281/d-aimf-lufthansa-airbus-a380/

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/140449/f-azsb-private-north-american-p-51d-mustang/

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/125153/ln-rrs-sas-scandinavian-airlines-boeing-737-800/

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/58303/f-azjs-private-supermarine-spitfire-pr-xix/

.... you deliberately picked the highest rated photos, etc.

I do not mind if I get the right 1 *. I think the quality of the photos in this screener would not disclose. I'm not so self-centered and arrogant, I could not stand criticism. This is your problem.

Do you think you change your inability to accept criticism idenetitou another - so much I wonder.

Good light, clear skies and positive thinking !

PS.

Günther ,

Do you want to about the same 1 * if you like so much .... do you want? ;-))

This post has been edited by Zdenek Adamec on 18th April 2012 - 17:27

Zdenek Adamec, thank you really much for the 1*, makes me really happy! :-)

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/203697/a6-mmm-united-arab-emirates-government-boeing-747-400/

Dear LH422

I'm glad I've pleased. I know that 1 is more than 0 :-) Have a clear sky and lenses.

Please tell my, why you don´t like it? What´s wrong with the picture in your opinion? I can´t understand, cause you have some similar overflight shots in the database...

Well, sorry but it is my opinion, an image that is unrealistic. Incredible light objects (aircraft), composition, angle interaction objects, sharpness, etc. I know that it is composed picture, but it is technically poorly executed. Incredibly unfocused month. So this is my view of the discussed image. The same view I had when first published. Yes, it seems another amazing - it's a matter of opinion.

I am curious, I know who approved this screener? Thank you.

Hello Z.A.

Look at this one, it´s also real, and it´s not a composite image:

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/images/rejected-images/2012-3/198546.jpg

Rejected due to digital noise...

This post has been edited by LH422 on 22nd April 2012 - 19:19

C'mon guys, cool down!

Emanuel Linert: Do not worry, I have no emotions. I just want to know how such pictures also :-).

LH422

Right.

If it is not a composite photo, exif send photos. Date, time and camera settings? Maybe I learn. I mean really. I have already tried a photo and nothing. Thank you.

Date was the 10th April 2011, and Exif f/8, 1/250, ISO 200 and I think it was around 19:30 local time.

Please don´t rate pictures in the future without thinking about it and don´t have prejudices...

This post has been edited by LH422 on 22nd April 2012 - 20:30

Yet again the rating system causes problems. :/

I think the problem is not in the way of evaluation. The problem is that when someone gets 1 * it is possible that it will be out of revenge. If you want to get your photos from a so anyone - even correctly - do not distribute. Not all are the same.

I think that evaluation is unnecessary. More importantly commenting. The rating is a photographer for them rose to the ego. The question is, who judge photos. From friends is sure the fifth when someone else gives a lower rating, so in some cases, revenge. This I think. Maybe I was right. I do not mind me if I get motivated first

Good light.

Oh dear !,

I've only been here 3 days so far.....and I was really, REALLY hoping I wouldn't see this kind of thread here on this site. It seems that using a sites' facilities to start an argument/hatred/witch hunt/put down session isn't limited to the bigger sites ?

Personally ? .... I'm not a fan of "Star ratings", they cause too much difficulty. I prefer the simple verbal comments system, preferably with a moderation facility if they get out of hand. However, the star rating is a part of this site, I accept that and will use it for a 5* vote from me if I see something that gives me a WOW factor. Otherwise I see nothing to be gained by having photographers who have their own faults...(and EVERYONE has faults now and again)....making a grading comment on another photographer's work.

The simple fact is that if it is on line here then it has already been deemed worthy. Nothing to be gained by getting upset about a 1 star, which is actually saying that it's another point up from being worthy of being here ?

Just my tuppence worth !!

Withdrawing from this topic. I think enough was enough. Hi all on this "chat".

Clean lenses and a clear sky full of planes.

hi

Hi!

I'm very sorry but i really can't believe these posts asking about rating 1 instead of 4 or 5... Seriously, are we asking why someone would give 1?!? I don't f... care!! Too many friend politics going on here.. Seriously, go with THE flow or go somewhere else.. Accept other point of views.. Do i ask every 5 star rating why they give 5 stars?? No! No-one does!.. It would be stupid.. You choose too upload here so get with the terms and accept, and stop acting like a child

Not calling names on anyone, but the rating system as is sucks, and if everyone gets 5 stars no-one would complain...:) so don't start when getting lower....get with IT!

Just my 2 cents

Upload for YOUR pleasure only... And rate like you want to rate.. Now IT seems like you have to rate 5 or you get shot.. If that is the case i'm really gonna leave here.. Simple as that.

Regards,

Andras Brandligt

An alternative of course is to simply look at the image, enjoy it or otherwise, form your own private opinion, learn something from it maybe.......and then move on to the next image without applying a rating ?

After all...leaving a rating isn't compulsory ?

To be fair to LH422, the moon was half full over Germany on 10 April 2011, around 17:30. The sunset was around 20:00. Therefore, I believe the photograph is bona fide. You can look this information up easily online:

http://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/

Hope this helps.

-Scott