Marcus Hunt
~ Elite 1000 Member ~
I like your idea Sam!
Andrew, I have no argument with you. One of the things I was trying to point out is that this forum has now gone truly international and that some folks don't have a fluent understanding of English. Relying on translators like word monkey and babelfish they might miss some of the subtle idiosyncrasies such as the prefix buttons. As for PMing every time one might wish to critique someone who hasn't used the critique request button, again no argument from me, but then you have the scenario where only one person is benefiting from the critique not the forum as a whole. I certainly do not have the time to do individual PMed critique, and neither would I want to because, as I say, only one person benefits. Just look at the great critiques you give with regards to designing scrollwork for example. Not only does the original poster gain from it but a myriad of other people too. If you had to email every poster individually my guess is you'd soon give up.
I think Sam's signature idea is one of the best I've come across and is very clear to every member of the Café.
Andrew, I have no argument with you. One of the things I was trying to point out is that this forum has now gone truly international and that some folks don't have a fluent understanding of English. Relying on translators like word monkey and babelfish they might miss some of the subtle idiosyncrasies such as the prefix buttons. As for PMing every time one might wish to critique someone who hasn't used the critique request button, again no argument from me, but then you have the scenario where only one person is benefiting from the critique not the forum as a whole. I certainly do not have the time to do individual PMed critique, and neither would I want to because, as I say, only one person benefits. Just look at the great critiques you give with regards to designing scrollwork for example. Not only does the original poster gain from it but a myriad of other people too. If you had to email every poster individually my guess is you'd soon give up.
I think Sam's signature idea is one of the best I've come across and is very clear to every member of the Café.