Hmmm, something I've noticed. I lose interest in songs very quickly. If it doesn't pick up right away, I usually move on. With all the music I compose, I try to start it off with a nice melody that keeps the listener interested. Just because a song doesn't pick up, doesn't mean it's bad. I'm just saying that the listener may lose interest. Especially if there are 3 songs to go through.
actually, it's far too much work to spam 1 stars. I might just give up the effort. <_< the only thing it has accomplished is i think it's gotten more people to vote just to counter the 1 stars. which is a good thing. more votes = good.
Hmmm, more music. I'll have to listen to 'em tomorrow. And seriously, is the reason why Equestria War Z got dropped was because of the low ratings? Because I actually like the story and want to see more chapters of it, thanks Jelfes for the link :)
@wackypony If they weren't voting before, I don't think that one post getting a low rating will inspire them to vote on more posts. If someone has an opinion that they want to be displayed on a post, then they'll vote on the post. By spamming the ratings you're either crushing the hopes/effort of the author or giving them false security in the quality of their work.
I must agree, just clicking a star without knowing what your voting on sort of defeats the purpose. Though, this has been going on a lot lately so I'm not sure if I can trust the stars anymore.
@wackypony "giving them false security in the quality of their work." is still applicable if you haven't read it yet. Not to mention you were driving away possible readers, as there are some that read fics based on their ratings(though that is a somewhat poor way of determining which you'll read).
Seriously, though, if I was finally posting my music, or if I finish my fanfic, and then somebody spams the one-star rating, then i'd be disappointed greatly.......very greatly, and probably even disheartened and lose faith in my work. Your argument in no way balances out
If Seth has the power, he should make it log-in to rate. it'd help cut out any real potential for abuse. also, i wish blogger let you see the number of ratings each star gets.
@JelfesWell, turns out you're right, because I'm the author, and my hopes for it have been thoroughly smashed because I had to fight for almost a month to get it up, and then it got trolled to death in 10 minutes.
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What happened to the Equestria War Z post just a second ago?
ReplyDeleteOoh, D.Notive! Always a fan of his/her works! Keep up the amazing work!
ReplyDeletewhat...
ReplyDeletethe...
fuck...
happened?
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ReplyDeleteWhat happened? Was there a sudden hole in the metaphorical dam in the river of music posts?
ReplyDeletedid it get removed cause it got carpet bombed with 1s and 2s?
ReplyDeleteEeyup, the post has disappeared. Here's the link to the fic, for all those who wanted to read it.
ReplyDeleteWhoa. My ponies just be disappearin" into the internetz. Do not want.
ReplyDelete@wackypony
ReplyDeletePinkie happened
Hmmm, something I've noticed. I lose interest in songs very quickly. If it doesn't pick up right away, I usually move on. With all the music I compose, I try to start it off with a nice melody that keeps the listener interested. Just because a song doesn't pick up, doesn't mean it's bad. I'm just saying that the listener may lose interest. Especially if there are 3 songs to go through.
ReplyDeletei wanna say, I'm sorry for what happened to the last post if i was in any way responsible.
ReplyDeletealso, i wanna say i love #1.
D.Notive's work only just got posted? I saw it on EquestrianRhythm two days ago...
ReplyDeleteOops, meant AgileDash's. Silly me.
ReplyDeleteMUSIC
ReplyDeleteMORE MUSIC
SO MUCH MUSIC
And make that 4 days. I really suck at counting >.>
ReplyDelete@wackypony What could you have done that would have caused its removal?
ReplyDelete#1 is pretty good. Unique from the rest of the songs I've listened to recently.
@Jelfes
ReplyDeletei'm the one behind the low ratings as of late. <.<
#2 Pinkie's walking cycle is so adorable <3
ReplyDelete@wackypony wackypony, I am disappoint.
ReplyDelete#2 was a nice upbeat song. Got to love these Pinkie songs.
@Jelfes
ReplyDeletewell... it works both ways. I can easily just 5 star. <_<
Hey, where's the zombies?
ReplyDelete@Prancingfox
ReplyDeleteParasprites.
actually, it's far too much work to spam 1 stars. I might just give up the effort. <_< the only thing it has accomplished is i think it's gotten more people to vote just to counter the 1 stars. which is a good thing. more votes = good.
ReplyDelete@wackypony
ReplyDeleteNot if they're only voting so a post doesn't look like crap. It's probably just best to not spam any ratings.
@Jelfes
ReplyDeletebut it might get some people who normally don't vote, simply out of not caring, to vote. <.<
though I agree. spam is bad.
My Apologies to the music artist. But, what the buck happened to E.W.Z. story topic I was about to post to.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, more music. I'll have to listen to 'em tomorrow. And seriously, is the reason why Equestria War Z got dropped was because of the low ratings? Because I actually like the story and want to see more chapters of it, thanks Jelfes for the link :)
ReplyDeleteActually, that pinkie song is a little ancient.
ReplyDeleteI like number 1 way more than I should.
ReplyDelete@wackypony If they weren't voting before, I don't think that one post getting a low rating will inspire them to vote on more posts. If someone has an opinion that they want to be displayed on a post, then they'll vote on the post. By spamming the ratings you're either crushing the hopes/effort of the author or giving them false security in the quality of their work.
ReplyDeleteThe ends do not justify the means in this case.
#3's good, too.
@Jelfes
ReplyDeleteI always go back and change it to 5 stars though. at least for music/fiction.
Am I crazy for imagining Princess Luna singing "The Night" by Disturbed and transforming into Nightmare Moon just to sing the final chorus?
ReplyDeleteI must agree, just clicking a star without knowing what your voting on sort of defeats the purpose. Though, this has been going on a lot lately so I'm not sure if I can trust the stars anymore.
ReplyDelete@wackypony
ReplyDelete"giving them false security in the quality of their work." is still applicable if you haven't read it yet.
Not to mention you were driving away possible readers, as there are some that read fics based on their ratings(though that is a somewhat poor way of determining which you'll read).
@Jelfes
ReplyDeletewell, i can always delete the ratings. <_<
not too hard....
Conflict resolved, but, sadly, too late.
ReplyDelete@wackypony so you do admit it!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, though, if I was finally posting my music, or if I finish my fanfic, and then somebody spams the one-star rating, then i'd be disappointed greatly.......very greatly, and probably even disheartened and lose faith in my work. Your argument in no way balances out
>.> why did my comment just get posted? It said "conflicting edits" when I posted it thirty-some minutes ago, and I let it be
ReplyDelete@Bombedrumbum
ReplyDeleteyou expect someone who openly admits to irrationality to make a good balancing argument? <.<
anyways... i'll give it up. too much work. too much recoil.
@wackypony that's why I let my comment be, I thought better of it. Apparantly, though, Blogger didn't
ReplyDeleteI liked them all. But my favorite was that first one by d.notive. He really does some very nice work.
ReplyDeletethere, they're gonna. it had 23 ratings. now it has 9.
ReplyDeleteSorry, everypony. I let my inner troll get the best of me. :[
@wackypony *hugs* we gonna love and tolerate ya'
ReplyDeletei would tell how i did it, but i don't wanna feed any lurking parasprites. <.<
ReplyDeleteI already know how, I just want to keep it to one vote to be fair
ReplyDeleteIf Seth has the power, he should make it log-in to rate. it'd help cut out any real potential for abuse. also, i wish blogger let you see the number of ratings each star gets.
ReplyDeleteHmm......not a bad idea
ReplyDelete#2 So much Pinkie! ^_^
ReplyDelete<3
hehe cute walk cycle :)
ReplyDelete@JelfesWell, turns out you're right, because I'm the author, and my hopes for it have been thoroughly smashed because I had to fight for almost a month to get it up, and then it got trolled to death in 10 minutes.
ReplyDelete1. Easily earned a subscribe from me! WOW!
ReplyDelete2. Made me get diabetes!
3. Pretty good!
#2 If a song could be candy it would be this song. That combined with Pinkies animation cycle has given me Diabeetus.
ReplyDelete#1 dat d.notive sounds grand!
ReplyDelete#2 sounds very sugarfullishous!
#3 kinds sounds like a trance muy bien!
I've lost count of how many times I've replayed #2. Pinkay Pai! <3
ReplyDeleteOh Pinkie, you look so adorable ^_^
ReplyDelete*glomp*
Holy cow! Thanks for the feature, guys!
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