matthew

You may have noticed that we can see who chose a paticular pic as one of their favorites for the month...

You may have also figured out that who voted on pics will also be displayed in the near future (or so I am led to believe)...

Trends will show someones bad voting habits... You might want to go hide under your rock b4 you are found...

Then we can all get back to drawing... I used to spend hours on a single picture... Now I see no point... but the day is coming...

A toast to that day...

Luna

I join you in that toast.
Mine are being shot down within moments of going up with 2 "1" votes. Maybe we stepped on the same toes

matthew

lmao... I think we stepped on more than toes... Someones whole foot is throbbing somewhere...

...and it appears they have 2 feet...

:)

lynnspotter

I lost interest in voting so long ago... pretty much lost interest in commenting, drawing ... I do look through the gallery & forums, admire, read. I'm trying to get back- things have been MUCH better for awhile. I do try to keep up with TD community, just had to get out & only observe for a time. Peace is so much better!

solosater

I haven't voted for quite some time either.

I'm thinking to start back at it in August with my own "vote no vote" strategy (5 stars or nothing) as we are supposed to be able to use the My Favorites to help in the process too.

As I understand it, to be chosen as a Top 5 pic there is a certain amount of votes required... so I guess if I want my voice heard I must vote as well as tag pics for my favs.

Am I correct in my understanding?

Luna

They haven't been really clear about it, but that is my understanding also.

matthew

POWER TO THE PEOPLE

Angela

I have had a lot of time to consider this topic, especially because someone is always talking about it.

WHAT'S THE POINT ? Why are you trying to claw your way to the top on TD? Is there some grand reward, award? Who will care if you become very voted on TD?

You should all know by now that it doesn't matter. Your value isn't in a vote. The value of your drawings is in your drawings, and not in a vote. Do we seek approval this way?

I've found that there is enough drama in navigating ourselves through this life. Why add? Your drama hurts you.

I know, there's considerable eye rolling as your reading this. Let me give you some perspective on this vote-down business. Someone was voting me down! What's the point of doing that??? Voting me down? Have you seen my drawings? Obviously nobody is jealous my drawings or the number of votes I get so it is jealousy over having fun, OR is it some miserable person who takes their jabs where they can?

I have had to re-evaluate my life, and I would ask you to ask yourselves what is really important. In the big picture, it's not this. Please don't waste your life energy on the negative.

I have noticed that when I vote and comment, if I can't remember if I voted, and I vote again, it doesn't register another vote, so the program does keep voting data. Anonamous voting allows for bad behavior because obviously some can not regulate themselves. But that feature is already in place and with a couple of tweeks on the program it could be different, so obviously the powers at TD want it like it is.

I know I will probably never hear from any of you but I'm already one of many not in the circle. Do I care? No. You do effect my being. And the bad voters should not effect you.

IT DOESN'T MATTER!

OK, now go have a good day :}

Angela

lilalee

Your so right, Angela!! Life is not about TD. Or the vote! Life is about living, and loving.
I do know there are many here who are homebound, and this little site brings alot of pleasure into their lives! Keeping in touch with people and having fun here.
We all have been voted down, not just a select few, but all!! Like you say, "so what"?
I'm so glad I have you for a friend, and have met some wonderful people here, and just wish we could all meet at a coffee house, and chat, laugh and enjoy each other! Thanks, Angela

picasso2

lynnspotter, I hear ya. Right on, high five, you go, Angela. All that voting talk on some of the extremely creative artists' work has turned me off. It was getting fierce. I was getting caught up into it. So I decided to say adios. I always figured no votes meant it wasn't someone's cup of tea, or people were to busy creating to vote/comment. No worries. I REALLY just enjoyed creating and looking at the fabulous representations of the mind. It was very relaxing, but I got turned off by the vote pooh, whatever!!!! I just liked the challenge. I appreciated the comments, too, they were hot...especially from an artist who never commented before. That would prompt me to look at their Gallery and try to raise my game. So, today, after reading your comments, I say "Let's draw, fugettabout", and have fuuuuuuuun." I'mmmmm baaaaccckkk."

lynnspotter

Who is in a circle? Who is out? I thought WE were all HERE on TD TOGETHER!! Sometimes we go through moods or snits, but so far NO ONE has got me so bent that I never want to 'see' someone again! Love all the talent here- drawn, written, information, humor, poems, cryptograms, concerns, prayers, etc. Isn't this just a great site!

Luna

You're right lynspotter. There is no circle that is excluding anyone. Almost everyone is supportive, and managment is awesomely responsive.

Luna

That would be lynnspotter (with 2 n's) sorry.

Dragon

Angela said - The value of your drawings is in your drawings, and not in a vote.

She has hit the nail right on the head. That simple phrase says so much and I totally agree with it!
Oh, and Angela, I have always very much enjoyed your pictures even if I don't comment much. They are always so fun and clever and I grin when I see them in the gallery. Whatever "the Circle" is it fluctuates from day to day and I don't think anyone really knows who's in it and who isn't. I would be sad if I stopped seeing your pics and I'm sure there are plenty of others who feel the same, so perhaps that's a different kind of circle. What I'm basically trying to say is that I hope you realize what a valued member of this community you are.