You'd be amazed at how different the same image can look on different monitors.
Unfortunately, without forcing people to configuring their monitor with a particular colour profile, there's no way to avoid this problem.
I would let the contribution go through and let Ken & Gerri make the final decision.

To: Northbloke and Lyonsden5

I do understand what the two of you are saying.  It is just unbelievably frustrating. 

When I vote and I see that the vast majority are voting opposite to what would have been my choice, and my choice wasn't as clear cut as it should have been, then I usually vote neutral, or I pay closer attention to the images in question, and then I am very clear in my notes when I vote no.  But most often it is a neutral vote.

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You'd be amazed at how different the same image can look on different monitors.
Unfortunately, without forcing people to configuring their monitor with a particular colour profile, there's no way to avoid this problem.
I would let the contribution go through and let Ken & Gerri make the final decision.

It's not just the monitor, either.  Everybody's eyes are different, too.  But another major factor is the video card you use, how the driver's are set up, how much video ram you have, and how many colors you have your video display set to use.  All those factors can alter how you see a picture.

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With all those variables, it is amazing that we ever agree on anything. Luckily we are a tolerant lot 

Say, What????!!!

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With all those variables, it is amazing that we ever agree on anything. Luckily we are a tolerant lot 

Since when do we ever agree on anything???
       

Remember also that the rule says a new image must represent a significant improvement to the one already in the database  with a title as common as The Matrix I would never try this its just not worth the hassle.

Boy is it dark outside.

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Remember also that the rule says a new image must represent a significant improvement to the one already in the database  with a title as common as The Matrix I would never try this its just not worth the hassle.

However, one could (and it has been) argued on here (quite legitimately) that to some people any improvement is significant, so in fact that wording comes down to meaning "if you can't see any difference then vote No, if you can see a difference is it worse (vote No) or better (vote Yes)."

Ah, but were it that simple...

I find that a number of "improved" scan submissions might be sharper, but at the expense of eliminating significant detail in either (or both) the darks or the lights. Or the overall scan is easier to read, but the color is significantly off.

Many times, I see one area of improvement and one or more areas where the scan has significantly deteriorated. I vote no, and instantly gain PMs questioning my differences with the 22 yes votes they've received. I always state exactly why I voted no, but...

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Remember also that the rule says a new image must represent a significant improvement to the one already in the database  with a title as common as The Matrix I would never try this its just not worth the hassle.

However, one could (and it has been) argued on here (quite legitimately) that to some people any improvement is significant, so in fact that wording comes down to meaning "if you can't see any difference then vote No, if you can see a difference is it worse (vote No) or better (vote Yes)."

Ah, but were it that simple...

I find that a number of "improved" scan submissions might be sharper, but at the expense of eliminating significant detail in either (or both) the darks or the lights. Or the overall scan is easier to read, but the color is significantly off.

FWIW I thought of that and decided my para  "...if you can see a difference is it worse (vote No) or better (vote Yes)." still covers it, but it does become a judgement call what constitutes better/worse if one aspect improves but another worsens... and that's what voting is for

So, FUBAR, you continue to insult me, even in public.

There are more than 200 of my scans in the database from the previous incarnation of this program. Credits did not follow.

Your scan had better blacks than the one in the database, but fewer than half the leaves on the front cover were still present, and all the detail in everyone pictured's hair was missing, and the outline of the hair was coletely gone. Yes, somewhat improved, but also, less quality.

I like detail; I like to see what is on the cover: your scans failed (in my eyes). Try with far less contrast; keep the deep black, but try to keep detail in the dark areas, where there is detail in the original cover. Then I will gladly vote yes.


You decided to cross me twice. You sent me a PM with nothing but insults. Now you take the evil turn.

You remain blocked.