Rules on commenting in the portal

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Re: Rules on commenting in the portal

Postby Harmless » May 20th, 2015, 10:20 am

Actually it makes sense. If you feel a level deserved a 1 star, but don't have any comment/criticism to make, then just don't post.

Carelessly giving out 1 stars without thinking that the level truly deserved it is another matter.

Not every level has to be given a 1 star without posting.
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Re: Rules on commenting in the portal

Postby -BY » May 20th, 2015, 11:36 am

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Re: Rules on commenting in the portal

Postby Supershroom » November 29th, 2015, 6:58 am

Well, I've recently seen again a few comments that don't really accord with these rules. Since we have now a shadow link in the Rules forum, I'd like to remember to people that these are official, and to the staff that these should be enforced, especially the first three ones.
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5 stars: (15.25 - 20) These are really great levels, those which, as said, I would give more than 15 in an LDC. These suffice many high requirements, and it already goes into subtleties if you want to make them better. These levels are successful all around. Bravo.

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Re: Rules on commenting in the portal

Postby ~MP3 Amplifier~ » November 29th, 2015, 7:26 am

As far as I'm aware, those first three rules are already being followed. People have a right to give a star rating, we know that. People are critical about levels that need critique, but not in a disrespectful or angering way. And if people have reacted immaturely to negative reviews, then I've not seen an example of it.

And if there is any flaming, rule breaking and disrespectful comments on the portal, the report button should always be used.
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Re: Rules on commenting in the portal

Postby Oranjui » November 29th, 2015, 8:32 am

Verbal thumbs up to amp, etc. There really hasn't been any rule-breaking. I've been watching the Portal and I've actually been loving the wave of constructive criticism and helpful feedback people have been giving lately, along with an overwhelmingly positive response to that from the level designers themselves. The only significant thing that could be interpreted as rule-breaking that I've noticed is double posting, but that can be solved with a simple report, and it's hardly anything major anyway.
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Re: Rules on commenting in the portal

Postby Charcoal » November 29th, 2015, 9:37 am

Oranjui wrote:There really hasn't been any rule-breaking.

It's been REALLY clean. However, do comments like these count for anything?
GreatToadMan wrote:Cool! :D

It's just too vague to me, but it's at least positive feedback.
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Re: Rules on commenting in the portal

Postby Supershroom » November 29th, 2015, 10:43 am

I kinda wanted to make the officialness of this clear for some time without a concrete inducement, and that post was a slight one ... nothing too dramatic though. I've also noticed here and then that some posts just repeat what has already been said by someone else above. I know we have high-quality commentating in general, I also try contributing to that myself, don't I? ;)
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2 stars: (6 - 9.75) These levels are not terrible, but poor. They're too short, lack scenery or they have errors and/or bugs but it's still barely enjoyable. Again, spend more effort and try to do better. (if it's your first level that I rate two stars, it's not bad. There's a long way you can still go)

3 stars: (10 - 12.75) These levels are about mediocre. They may be still a little bit short, the gameplay is fine but not very original and graphics are also solid, but not breath-taking. Try to keep improving!

4 stars: (13 - 15) These levels are nice, but not the best. Effort has been put into them, there can some professionality be seen in gameplay and graphics, they're a nice experience to play, but there are still things you can do to make it even better. Try to go the extra mile!

5 stars: (15.25 - 20) These are really great levels, those which, as said, I would give more than 15 in an LDC. These suffice many high requirements, and it already goes into subtleties if you want to make them better. These levels are successful all around. Bravo.

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Re: Rules on commenting in the portal

Postby Charcoal » November 29th, 2015, 10:53 am

Supershroom wrote:I've also noticed here and then that some posts just repeat what has already been said by someone else above.

Or the guy that posted was more than likely thinking the same thing the one above him was thinking. People can agree with one thing and express that themselves can't they? That's not wrong is it?
Supershroom wrote:I also try contributing to that myself, don't I? ;)

Is that a wink wink nudge nudge kind of thing? I'm confused. Are you trying to prove something here? :?
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Re: Rules on commenting in the portal

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Postby Jumbo101 » February 10th, 2017, 6:07 pm

To anyone reading this, I am sorry for acting so rude with my reviews back then. I know this is a bit late, but I only hope that I didn't mean to hurt anybody.
I was acting pretty inconsiderate on my early days of this site. I just needed to get it out there. Again I am sorry for the cruel reviews I made.
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