Compliance

Stephen Mitchell 349 posts

I have noticed a few new members of our group over the last few days, so felt it was time to remind people of the few rules we have in place. You will find them at the base of the home page of our group

For those finding their work might have been rejected, here is a follow up explanation outlining how you can avoid rejection .

Whilst some seem to think these rules make us dictatorial and judgemental, I assure you that is not the case at all. We see Redbubble as a showcase of your best photography, and use this group to show the best photographs of South Australia.

Therefore we would like to see your BEST photography. We want you to upload artwork that looks good to you and your family, plus would look great framed and hanging at the Art Gallery of South Australia .

Postscript.
Are you coming with us to Mannum in October ?

Postscript 2 and BTW.
The limit-per-person has been increased to 20. It was previously 10, but I was noticing a lot of great artists were leaving and returning just so they could show us a whole lot of new works. Thus, the increase in limit!

5 months ago

JimFilmer 829 posts

While there are guidelines etc to help maintain the focus of the group, which is accepted and supported by most…can we see a consistency on the time taken for moderation – at times I have found this can take close to 14 days and other times perhaps 3-4 days. What then happens is that a large group of images get approved at once and images can end up on page 3 or 5 or so. This is further exacerbated if people are uploading a heap of images at the same time. Hence expectations really must go both ways to keep a good interest and participation within any group.

I look forward to what you, other hosts and group members’ thoughts are for this, and what are other thoughts on ensuring this is a vibrant and interesting group.

5 months ago

georgiegirl 497 posts

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…

So…

... why not open up moderating so that images and artwork are accepted instantly. To keep an eye on the quality, we hosts could flick through them at our own pace and reject (politely) those that don’t have descriptions or are not of South Australia. The hosts could also remove any extra images if someone happened to submit more than two or three at a time.

That way, the problem that Jim and many others keep coming across is fixed and the hosts still get to keep an eye on the quality of submissions.

5 months ago

georgiegirl 497 posts

ps… I can’t make it this year. Mannum is a beautiful place and I’m sure you’ll all have a wonderful time!!

5 months ago

JimFilmer 829 posts

Thankyou GG for responding and adding your thoughts.

I think my point is made – 3-4 days to gain a reply, and this comment plus my original comment had to be read, considered – ie: moderated before any other person in this group can give it some consideration and add to the discussion.

Moderated art submissions: – works if there are the resources to have moderation happening frequently and regularly

Moderated discussions:- just …. .... well perhaps I really shouldn’t say without a safe filter on Well in actual fact it is not discussion it is just unassociated in time statements which are displayed with no transparency of what has possibly gone before or after.

5 months ago

Stephen Mitchell 349 posts

It’s just gone 1am and I’ve just found your message here. I apologise for my tardiness, it’s been a little busy at work this past week.
Considering the time, I will return tomorrow night – on Friday, 19th June – to expand on my response.
PS. I like some of GG’s suggestions, though I have had problems in the past that cause me to be hesitant in allowing them.
Again, more on this on Friday night.

6 months ago Stephen Mitchell 349 posts	I have noticed a few new members of our group over the last few days, so felt it was time to remind people of the few rules we have in place. You will find them at the base of the home page of our group For those finding their work might have been rejected, here is a follow up explanation outlining how you can avoid rejection . Whilst some seem to think these rules make us dictatorial and judgemental, I assure you that is not the case at all. We see Redbubble as a showcase of your best photography, and use this group to show the best photographs of South Australia. Therefore we would like to see your BEST photography. We want you to upload artwork that looks good to you and your family, plus would look great framed and hanging at the Art Gallery of South Australia . Postscript. Are you coming with us to Mannum in October ? Postscript 2 and BTW. The limit-per-person has been increased to 20. It was previously 10, but I was noticing a lot of great artists were leaving and returning just so they could show us a whole lot of new works. Thus, the increase in limit!
5 months ago JimFilmer 829 posts	While there are guidelines etc to help maintain the focus of the group, which is accepted and supported by most…can we see a consistency on the time taken for moderation – at times I have found this can take close to 14 days and other times perhaps 3-4 days. What then happens is that a large group of images get approved at once and images can end up on page 3 or 5 or so. This is further exacerbated if people are uploading a heap of images at the same time. Hence expectations really must go both ways to keep a good interest and participation within any group. I look forward to what you, other hosts and group members’ thoughts are for this, and what are other thoughts on ensuring this is a vibrant and interesting group.
5 months ago georgiegirl 497 posts	Beauty is in the eye of the beholder… So… ... why not open up moderating so that images and artwork are accepted instantly. To keep an eye on the quality, we hosts could flick through them at our own pace and reject (politely) those that don’t have descriptions or are not of South Australia. The hosts could also remove any extra images if someone happened to submit more than two or three at a time. That way, the problem that Jim and many others keep coming across is fixed and the hosts still get to keep an eye on the quality of submissions.
5 months ago georgiegirl 497 posts	ps… I can’t make it this year. Mannum is a beautiful place and I’m sure you’ll all have a wonderful time!!
5 months ago JimFilmer 829 posts	Thankyou GG for responding and adding your thoughts. I think my point is made – 3-4 days to gain a reply, and this comment plus my original comment had to be read, considered – ie: moderated before any other person in this group can give it some consideration and add to the discussion. Moderated art submissions: – works if there are the resources to have moderation happening frequently and regularly Moderated discussions:- just …. .... well perhaps I really shouldn’t say without a safe filter on Well in actual fact it is not discussion it is just unassociated in time statements which are displayed with no transparency of what has possibly gone before or after.
5 months ago Stephen Mitchell 349 posts	It’s just gone 1am and I’ve just found your message here. I apologise for my tardiness, it’s been a little busy at work this past week. Considering the time, I will return tomorrow night – on Friday, 19th June – to expand on my response. PS. I like some of GG’s suggestions, though I have had problems in the past that cause me to be hesitant in allowing them. Again, more on this on Friday night.

Adelaide/ South Australia

Compliance