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Topic: Reviews
Posted By: Easy Livin
Subject: Reviews
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 15:10
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The reviews guidelines have been updated. While they are essentially the same, please take the time to have a look at them and make sure you are familiar with them. Please note in particular the section which asks that you write something which is likely to be of interest to those reading it. If you simply say, "this album is brilliant, you must buy it", or "the music on this album is rubbish", those reading will be none the wiser as to whether it is for them. Try to explain why you like or don’t like it, and to give an indication of the type of music, similar artists, etc. Please also avoid raising matters in reviews which should be discussed in the forums. For example, if you wish to make a general point about the star rating system, that is a matter for the forum, not for a review. In the same way, if you disagree with the opinions of another reviewer, that is also a matter for the forum. It is generally best to avoid mentioning other reviews in your reviews altogether. If you have a complaint relating to another review, or a correction relating to either a review or the album information shown, advise the admin team using the "Prog archives" tab in the reviews section. I am now monitoring all reviews to ensure they comply with the site’s guidelines. I have also embarked on a full review of all the reviews already posted on the site to ensure they too comply with the guidelines. Clearly this will take some time to complete! The open nature of the site means that some inappropriate reviews will continue to appear in the latest reviews section, but rest assured they will be dealt with. Please however continue to report any reviews which do not comply with the guidelines, either through the "Prog archives" tab, or in the "Inappropriate reviews" thread. Finally, I would emphasise that the quality of the reviews submitted to the site is extraordinarily high. The number of reviews which need attention is minimal when compared to the quantity of informed and intelligent submissions. We have a site here we can all be very proud of. |
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Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 15:28
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Are there definite rules about what kind of HTML formatting can be used in reviews? I'm using the obvious <p> and also <br />, <b> and <i>, which I should replace by <em>, <strong> and <cite>. ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to: 
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Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 16:23
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Well done, Easy, and all the best with the lengthy (but essential!) task you have so generously taken on. You are a terrific asset to the Archives! BTW: I think mentioning another's review (within your own review) in a positive way from time to time is fine, no? (As in "I agree with my esteemed collegue EasyLivin' that this is "an essential Dream Theater album," {as if! Sincerely, Peter ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
} and would just like to add that....")
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 17:00
Too technical for me Mike, that's one for Max! Many thanks for the thumbs up Peter. I agree entirely about the complementing or supporting of other reviews. As you imply, it's all about showing respect really. |
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Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: July 27 2005 at 05:00
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And the odd piece of comedy? Seriously: We have to be consisitent,I've posted one that was removed and then I slipped it back in.It is a review of the album,but contains some obvious fallacies.However,these fallacies are ironic references to events surrounding the making of the album,as I remember them. So,Easy,it's your call. BTW,whilst I would like it to remain,I will abide by your decision as should everybody.
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Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: July 27 2005 at 09:23
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how about: "The music is well-done, I just don't find myself caring about it one way or the other." I hope that's acceptible, because I've used similar statements several times.  ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi"> 
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: July 27 2005 at 15:31
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Tony, Thanks for the comments, all comments, suggestions, etc. gratefully received! I've certainly no wish to be a killjoy, one of the strengths of this site is the fact that people can express themselves in virtually any way they wish. I'm not aware of the specific review you mention, but as a general observation, a review containing erroneous or misleading information is a different matter to one containing what can clearly be seen to be irony. The old adage, "it ain't what you say, it's how you say it" comes to mind. Relevant humour has a legitimate place in reviews, and I certainly have no intention of attempting to stifle it. As long as a review contains information about the album concerned, and does not breach the guidelines in terms of civility etc., then it will be just fine. Each case has to be judged on it's merits, but I will try to be as consistent as I possibly can. Deletion of reviews is very much a last resort, it won't be done just because someone's English is a bit poor for example. One final point. The Collaborators, (which of course includes prog reviewers), have been identified by the site owners as being particularly valued contributors to the site. I would not therefore expect to touch a collaborator's review unless it was a clear abuse of the site. (Unless of course it's James pathetically non-committal review above! If I feel a collaborator is consistently out of order, and disregarding my comments to them, I'll let M@X and Rony know. Knowing our collaborators though, this is as unlikely as a Pink Floyd reunion (oops, well you know what I mean! By the way, I'm half way through the "A's" already! As I say, all input, suggestions etc., gratefully received.
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). If I feel there are weaknesses in a collaborator's review, I will PM them saying what I think needs done to the review, and inviting them to modify it (something other reviewers cannot do). Posted By: Fitzcarraldo
Date Posted: July 28 2005 at 19:35
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Easy Livin wrote: "I have also embarked on a full review of all the reviews already posted on the site to ensure they too comply with the guidelines. Clearly this will take some time to complete!" Bravo, Easy! An essential -- and onerous -- task. Actually, in my opinion all new reviews should be vetted soon after being submitted.
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: July 29 2005 at 14:38
Thnaks Fitz! The new review vetting is also being done. |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: July 30 2005 at 18:03
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Great to hear this Easy Livin! Is it possible to report certain reviews (by collaborators or by others) to you? Or are you simply too busy? (if so, I understand). Keep up the good work! |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: July 31 2005 at 11:02
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Joren, No problem with reporting to me, just send a PM (discretion assured! Cheers. |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: July 31 2005 at 14:04
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Ok, I'll send you a PM right away! |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: August 01 2005 at 15:50
Thanks |
Posted By: Cygnus X-2
Date Posted: August 01 2005 at 21:48
How 'bout what Peter suggested, "Good, if you like it"? Is that an acceptable review? ------------- 
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Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: August 01 2005 at 22:48
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quote Sinus X-2 How 'bout what Peter suggested, "Good, if you like it"? Is that an acceptable review? __________ ___ Well it would be good review if you like those kinds of reviews ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: Cygnus X-2
Date Posted: August 01 2005 at 23:02
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Tuxon: Do I cause your allergies to flare? And I was kidding about that... of course that is an unacceptable review. I prefer the meatier reviews (but there are quite a few short gems out there). -------------
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Posted By: Seyo
Date Posted: October 15 2005 at 19:59
Good work Easy 
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