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Biya
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Joined: Apr 10, 2007
Posts: 570
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:43 pm |
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As a Gallery Supporter I can tell you that I do check the uncommented photo's almost everyday and try to give my honest opinion about a cake. I will admit that I prefer to give as many positive comments as I can and let the decorator know what I liked best about the cake. I also give honest critisms when they ask for them. I, for one, am thrilled with any comment I get on one of my cakes, just the fact that someone took the time to notice is a compliment. My only other thought on this is that I couldn't possibly sit in judgement of everyone else's talents. And if I did there would be alot of people who might be offended by that as well. |
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cakeconfections
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Joined: Jan 24, 2005
Posts: 533
Location: NW Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:43 pm |
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I look at so many cakes through out the day that when I comment it is very short and will usually say something to the effect of Great Cake or Love the deign. It does not mean that I am commenting just to comment. It means I like it but I really wont ever post much more and do not post to all cakes... |
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ShirleyW
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Joined: Sep 23, 2006
Posts: 11499
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, Concord, California
Birthday: Apr 06
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:43 pm |
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Sometimes the amount of photos posted in one day can be overwhelming and with the upgrades under way in the gallery I gave up even looking at them for a few days. And my sister passed away last Thursday so I haven't been on the boards as much as usual. But, I did just leave a comment on your pirouline cookie cake, not just out of courtesy but because I really thought it was pretty. And thank you for crediting me, your welcome for any help I was able to offer. |
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BCJean
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Joined: Jun 12, 2007
Posts: 730
Location: California
Birthday: Apr 03
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:51 pm |
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If you would like constructive comments then leave that in you description! |
Why didn't I think of that. That would make it easy. Of course, I like to hear positive comments but I also like to hear what I might be able to improve on. With so many members here I would think there would always be someone who would have an idea of what I could have done differently.
I also don't like for clerks to call me "honey". I guess that is just the kind of gal I am. |
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step0nmi
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Joined: Oct 02, 2006
Posts: 2881
Location: WI
Birthday: Feb 02
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:53 pm |
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I too like to leave constructive comments. And even though I may not have a lot of time I like to leave it said nicely. This is a postitive forum for cake decorators and we should leave it at that.
If you would like constructive comments then leave that in you description! |
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lu9129
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Joined: Oct 02, 2006
Posts: 544
Birthday: Dec 22
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:59 pm |
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I have to ask----what is a gallery supporter member? |
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nicolevoorhout
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Joined: Nov 14, 2006
Posts: 373
Location: Sydney, Australia
Birthday: Sep 30
Gallery Supporter Member
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:00 pm |
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| seagoat wrote: | nicolevoorhout
I agree, that is what I will do. I am not trying to start something, and I truly love Cake Central. I have learned many things from this site.
But... we are free to leave our options, are we not?
So, in my personal option, I would like someone (if they take the time) to be more specific I guess, so then I can learn more about my work. I want to get better, but how do you get better when people always say beautiful? |
Of course you can leave an option! I'm just saying that with THOUSANDS of members, I doubt there would be very many people who'd remember that such and such wanted this type of comment and so and so only wants you to make sure you explain your comment and so on. Frankly when I'm leaving comments I'm not looking at the persons name I'm looking at the cake. I've left comments on friends cakes without even noticing it was one of their's until we've discussed it afterwards. If the cake strikes me as particularly amazing then I will look to see who it's by and possibly go check out their gallery for what else they've done but otherwise, it's about the cake not the person.
See the reason I post my pics is to return the favour to all those other people who posted their pics and inspired me, if it hadn't been for someone posting a welding cake I never would have been able to do some welding details for a retirement cake. If all those people who posted doll cakes hadn't of, the doll cakes I've done would be very different, the inspiration is from all those other cakes, whether they are commented on or not.
I'm concerned that if this continues to be an issue the Admin on this board might decide to take the option away altogether and seeing you have the option to turn it on and off, then I think that constructive comments about the efficiency of the system should be posted on the suggestions board but the whole I don't like it when people leave me a nice comment it doesn't help me seems a bit like... come on now.
OK, I'm taking my own advice now, I'm just going to stop reading threads like this the same way I don't read pricing threads!    |
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bakerbear
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Joined: Jul 09, 2007
Posts: 223
Location: Illinois
Birthday: Jan 28
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:01 pm |
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When I leave comments, I try and just leave positive feedback, UNLESS the description of the cake includes phrases such as "Please let me know what I can do better next time", "Constructive criticism please!", etc.
I say the general rule here should be: Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated. |
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elizw
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Joined: Oct 08, 2007
Posts: 502
Location: Cary, NC
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:01 pm |
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i'm getting dizzy 
to comment or not to comment. i hope the spirit of support and encouragement isn't losing ground!
i leave comments on cakes that catch my eye or have a particular detail that is impressive. i leave specific comments on details from time to time. i'm not going to be able to keep up with who wants what type of comment but i'm happy to try.
however, i really do like the feedback and the support. with the day i had today, nice words go a long way!
cheers!! |
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lchristi27
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Joined: Jun 19, 2006
Posts: 435
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Birthday: Jul 27
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:04 pm |
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I think everyone on this post has given some good advice about commenting. I love it when I get a new comment on one of my cakes, I dont care who or what is said! If it comes through on my email, I cant get to cc fast enough!!! The first time someone saved one of my cakes I ran and told the whole house (most of whom went, yep she's crazy).
What irks me is all the duplicate photo's of cakes to comment on. I posted one tonight, it got one view. Missed it on the home page  too. Ok..ok..not stealing the thread...not stealing the thread...
Oh Shirley-so sorry about your sis. Not stealing the thread..not stealing the thread... |
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jibbies
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Joined: Jun 06, 2007
Posts: 1124
Location: Macon, Georgia
Birthday: Nov 06
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:11 pm |
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I'm proud to be a Gallery Supporter Member.
I check out the uncommented cakes twice a day. I do not leave negative comments, I believe a decorator already knows their ability level. And usually it's what you don't say that speaks louder. You know like "nice bottom border", then they will try to improve on the other areas that you do not comment on. I believe that you can find one positive thing to say about someones cake, and that's what I do, I want people to continue to improve their skill, so that someday they may possibly have a cake in that coveted section known as "All Time Popular Cakes".
Shoot, I want to have a least one there before I die. The highest I've ever gotten is "Popular Cake Photos Added Today".
This site has made me want to improve and at the end of the day that's whats its all about, all of us improving
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cwcopeland
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Joined: Apr 26, 2007
Posts: 658
Location: Whitewright, TX
Birthday: Jul 23
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:12 pm |
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I catch myself commenting in the "uncommented" section sometimes and then stop commenting because I don't like to do that. I try to make all my comments sincere. |
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lchristi27
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Joined: Jun 19, 2006
Posts: 435
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Birthday: Jul 27
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:16 pm |
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Shoot, I want to have a least one there before I die. The highest I've ever gotten is "Popular Cake Photos Added Today".
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My goal is to get to that! |
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GenGen
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Joined: May 17, 2007
Posts: 758
Location: Northern Idaho
Birthday: Dec 16
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:20 pm |
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i like to comment on any pic that i take the time to load up and view  i feel the artist deserves that at least.. and if asked to leave constructive critism- i do other wise i try to leave a genuine compliment.
something like "cute' i think is a little lacking. if you like it and say so ... Say say it like you mean it lol. |
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ValMommytoDanny
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Joined: Nov 30, 2006
Posts: 537
Location: Down by the bay ~ NJ
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Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:23 pm |
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Wow, as a gallery supporter it makes me think of all the time I (and others) devote willingly to comment as a waste of time ~ terms such as courtesy or mercy comments makes me think that the time I take to do this is not valued and therefore not needed. I comment on how I feel about the cake, if it's a "Wow it's beautiful" than that is what I intended to write.
But then without supporters you would get the threads about no comments and/or feelings getting hurt.
It is a vicious cycle with no end...
Makes me want to turn in my stripes on the supporter activity, not that it would matter to some because I guess I leave mercy/courtesy comments.
I don't get what the big deal is I guess. Anyhoo...
Happy Caking.... |
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