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Aislynn
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Joined: 03 Feb 2005
Posts: 35782
Location: Sawyerville, USA

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:32 am    Post subject: Site changes Reply with quote

LVI has undergone the first of several eventual changes intended to make things run a bit more smoothly as well as to reflect the changing times in the vidding community as a whole.

In this case, you'll find that there are no longer number averages for each of your vids, nor as a whole for your profile as a vidder. The Council Picks, Viewer's Picks and the seal that represents your status as a vidder will remain. However, we feel that the number averages themselves no longer serve a constructive purpose and so it was best to take them out of the equation.

LVI's goal has always been to be a place where vidders could come and share their work with others, as well as to socialize and learn from one another. The averages have begun to get in the way of that, by providing a negative source of competition. Far too many times, people have been upset by a .01 change in their average, which ends up canceling out all of the positive things their vids have earned, such as many enthusiastic comments.

We want to put the emphasis back on what vidding should be about, first and foremost, which is fun! CPs and VPs are great but the main thing we want to encourage is for vidders to have fun expressing themselves through their vids and to enjoy sharing their work with other vidders. A number shouldn't be allowed to interfere with that, so we've decided that the time has come for those numbers to be retired.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!
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xXAngelicEvilXx
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Definitely understand and am enthusiastic. I never really cared about the numbers so much, but I can definitely see where some would get upset if someone is voting their vid too negatively, therefore making their average as a whole drop.

LVI still rules!
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SassyLostie2
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Joined: 08 Aug 2007
Posts: 28138
Location: California

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Damn, and I had JUST gotten to 2.99! I was so proud! Nah, actually, I think this makes perfect sense and I do know a few different people who have been upset by average changes and such (I have been a little bummed at times too), so this is probably a better idea. It keeps the peace and people won't feel bad. Though I do kinda feel I have nothing to work towards... aw well, it's more good than bad.

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Jemmz
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Joined: 21 Oct 2006
Posts: 21154
Location: Ultra (DE)

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Ais! I think this is a great idea! You know I've had trouble with the vidding average And the other day I went to Kat's page and hers was actually lower then mine, wth?? Perhaps it would be better this way
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nikkimonique
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Joined: 27 Jul 2007
Posts: 30477
Location: With Anna Torv... somewhere ;)

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think this is a great idea Ais!!
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Aislynn
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Joined: 03 Feb 2005
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Location: Sawyerville, USA

PostPosted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, everybody! We're really glad that you all understand our reasoning for taking this step!
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Jemmz
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've noticed the averages are back now, is this an error?
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nikkimonique
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Joined: 27 Jul 2007
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Location: With Anna Torv... somewhere ;)

PostPosted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

haha...mine is back too...weirdness.
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littleton_pace
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Joined: 16 Nov 2006
Posts: 55699
Location: the nest

PostPosted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Definitely a glitch; must have happened whilst trying to clear out all those hackings; grr :S:S Thanks for letting us know guys!
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