Why do you allow photos posted to themes that are not in any way related to the theme?
Surely, common sense could prevail a little bit here? Some examples that I am speaking of without revealing names. A lamp in the “growing up” theme. A photo called Game Over in the ‘Anticipation” theme. I could not even begin to describe it execpt to say it’s yellow. Check out the Peeps theme. I won’t even go there. What is the sense of having themes?
2,736 Views, Asked 2 years, 1 month ago
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George Gantt(deleted) said:
I have been wondering the same thing. especially the peeps theme.
2 years, 1 month ago
Kelly Nichols said:
Thank you so much for asking this question! It is very irritating! I mean, do these folks even read what the theme is about or just randomly post a photo. I hope you get an answer on this one.
2 years, 1 month ago
B Tichvinksy said:
I agree that these are often random theme submissions. Although I like the idea that people should make the decisions for their own photographs, sometimes a submission takes a theme and follows its own train of thought, which can be good. However sometimes people are just randomly submitting and I wish people had the heart to tell them it has nothing to do with the theme. It's starting to peeve me that pretty girls are adding self portraits to the "Pretty Ugly" theme though...
2 years, 1 month ago
Richard Tisdale said:
Doesn't sound like I'm going to get any kind of answer from the JPG staff here. That's really too bad, I was hoping someone would show an interest and speak up. I think that most photographers here have an genuine interest in making this site look appealing. Like the story goes . . . . One bad apple . . . .
2 years ago
Regenia Brabham said:
I think there are a few that don't read the description before they post.
2 years ago
JPG said:
Hey JPG'ers!
Yes, always a good idea to read the theme description prior to entering. While we're a huge fan of artistic freedom, we'd still like the submissions to follow our guidelines. It's obvious that there will always be users that push the limits of what might be considered acceptable and of course those that have a complete disregard for what we're asking for. We'd love to be able to police all the "non fitting" theme photos. We feel it's better time spent improving the site other ways. So let the bone heads be bone heads and just don't pay any attention to the non-fitting theme submissions. If a non-fitting theme photo does happen to become hot, please let us know and we will take the time to have it removed from the theme.
Also, please direct any future site related comments and concerns directly to support@jpgmag.com.
Have a great JPG day!
2 years ago
JanElle said:
My suggestion is MORE THEMES ! I find that I am running out of themes to enter and I haven't been here all that long... so what to do? Not everyone can come up with an entry specific to each and every theme, either. Maybe what we need is a theme for "My Best Capture" or "My Favorite Capture(s)" with a few specific categories attached, or something along that line. Any suggestions??
2 years ago
Michele Randell said:
I think there should be some latitude or creative license in the themes as not all photographers create images in the sense of the objective..some create subjective images.
I think it is important to not look at the just the themes in the sense of the literal but be open minded and maybe look and learn about new ways of looking or interpreting and ultimately learning as both photographers and human beings..
On the subject of the ugly theme who are we say if a woman is ugly or attractive and perhaps some of those images are to do with a sense of self worth and reflect a deeper meaning.
I remember the dark days of JPG of old and I for one applaud it's new found liberalism.
2 years ago
Richard Tisdale said:
I think maybe we are getting a little off target here. If the theme is Peeps, then thats what is being asked for. I would love for someone to explain to me how the image of a house plant can be interpreted or looked at and justification that it would fit into the theme of Peeps. Some themes are indeed subjective, but because some are, does not make all.
2 years ago
Kelly Nichols said:
Well said, Richard.
2 years ago
petey whitelaw said:
for me, this is easy but frustrationg that it was even asked. it is like Michele said, interpretation. thats the beauty of why and what we shoot. be open, and if you cant see it? move on. allow yourself , simply sometimes to not understand. some will. some wont. just becuase you cant see an obvious link from a title or a theme to someones photo, it doesnt make it obselete. in fact, it might encourage the veiwer might even try a little harder. to let themselves god forbit, create. still, it doesn't make it wrong. i think someone shooting a flower for peeps is kinda cute. they might loved that plant very much.
not every photo is here to appeal to an individual. or a group. it more than likely could appeal visually to someone else though, enough for them to see something we might have missed. so who are you we to say if we think it fits into what we interperate as a theme. by the time some of us stop to figure out whats going on in the image up here, the parties gone.
its ok. move on.
2 years ago
Kelly Nichols said:
Oh, come on, people!! Yes, I agree it's about intepretation and that it is different for everyone. However, when the theme specifically points out a particular subject matter, such as Peeps, it's undeniably simple!!! I quote, "We aren't asking for pictures of your friends for this photo challenge, but rather the adorable Easter candy called Peeps." This is directly from the Peeps theme posting. This is just one example of the myriad of themes on JPG that have been MISinterpreted.
2 years ago
Vicki Koch said:
I think some people do it because, their photo stands out. They just want to be noticed. I have often questioned some of the photos that get marked "Hot" but have not really thought why people enter photos in themes that do not match the theme - there are just some lonely people out there and I am sure some people email them to tell them their photo(s) do not match the theme - to them that is mail (attention) to some bad attention is better then no attention and if they do not match theme they are most likely not going to get pick for the theme and it makes your great photo stand out more.... Long answer for.... they're Lonely
2 years ago
niko niko said:
re: peeps, in particular, since it's a theme that got pointed out. as you may or may not know, it is slang for people...as in 'my people'. i for one deciphered it like that since i had no idea what those little chicken marshmallow things were. maybe i live under a rock - but one thing is for sure: your peeps are not necessarily my peeps. maybe that's all we need to remember
2 years ago
Nancy Richard said:
When I see a landscape in the "growing up" theme for instance, I can't help but wonder if these idiots really read the guidelines. On the other hand, I just don't waste time looking at them.
2 years ago
Dan Richards(deleted) said:
What gets me is when a photo that does not fit the theme gets high votes and the one that do fit get lower votes. This happens to often.
2 years ago
Adrienne Nakissa said:
I want to put my two sense in, all in all I believe it is a way of drawing attention like a spotlight free be to people that want exposure without having the ability to pay,or just think a comment is a comment negative is better than nothin at all...personally I would rather have feedback from one individual that has something to say rather than posting something just so everyone can reply.
1 year, 12 months ago
Steve Baker said:
While I agree that some photos don't "fit" the theme, you have to look at it slightly sideways. Perhaps the above-mentioned Lamp in "Growing Up" is the lamp that always stood by the photographer's bed when he was growing up. Perhaps it's the lamp from his grand-parents' house that he remembered as a kid from before they passed away. To HIM, it would have immense meaning in that category, even if it looks weird to us.
A little latitude goes a long way - don't belittle something without the facts - that's all I'm saying.
1 year, 11 months ago
Rori Barori said:
perhaps jpg staff can add a "report this photo" button? some themes are already specific... upload what is related to the theme and nothing else. it's that simple.
1 year, 11 months ago
Kelly Nichols said:
Steve, I see your point but a little description would go a long way. If you're going to post a photo that interprets a very personal interpretation of a theme and it visually means nothing to JPGers, describe why you posted it to that theme. Otherwise, it's just a lamp in a growing up theme.
1 year, 11 months ago
J.L. Sofka said:
Even though I agree that it is a bit irksome, I can't imagine that anyone on staff would have time to deal with improperly posted images. It's just not that important of an issue and we don't need photo police.
1 year, 11 months ago
ICU TWO(deleted) said:
I agree that it is a problem and it can be irritating to see totally non-compliant posts for a specific theme. Unfortunately in an open and everyone participate forum you will have this kind of activity and it's probably best not to lose sleep over it.
1 year, 7 months ago
Thomas Wiederhold said:
Wow,,,,,, Themes,,, I guess what might help most for this discussion, is if the person who took the picture offers their explination of what they saw and what they feel in regards to the picture.. In some cases I think there is abuse, but all in all,,,,, I feel we have a great world wide group of "artists" and whats lackning many times is, "what the artists is thinking". I have to have things explained to me sometimes. Considering all the things in the world to complain or worry about. This is low on my radar. I just do not look at a picture that does not grab me,though sometimes I have found myself going back to look again,,and then I "get it",,,,, I say let's all relax and enjoy the world we get to view in ways many do not! Remember that this is world wide,,and some things have different meanings in other parts of this wonderful blue planet!!! I love you all!!!!!
1 year, 5 months ago
Vin Weathermon said:
I used to try and post a negative comment about images that clearly do not fit the theme in any way whatsoever; unfortunately there are so many of them I couldn't bother with any more.
Ideally, there are people who scan through them and if they completely are not appropriate they are removed from the theme.
And, if visually the theme is not instantaneously obvious, it really should be removed...seriously, it is not rocket science. The image should not require a massive deep dive into why it fits a theme. Yes, it may hurt the feelings of people who should be slapped, but so what? Is this Fbook or a photography site? Quality and content SHOULD MATTER...or we can post dumb pictures in Fbook and nobody would care.
1 year, 4 months ago
Patrick Westerfield said:
I suggest that people who post a photo that does not seem to have a logical reason to be in a partcular theme explain the reason in a caption. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but sometimes you need 1010.
1 year, 3 months ago
Nicolette de Joncaire said:
Agree with Michele. We don't need the JPG police. If a few photos don't fit, does it matter? There are no Peeps in Europe, so I posted a chocolate bunny rabbit. Should I be eradicated for non-compliance to Peeps' policy?
1 year, 4 months ago