Critique Guidelines [Last Updated: 01.12.11]

[Saknika]

Because this is a place to get feedback on your images, and for everyone to learn from each thread in here, there are a few things you need to follow in order to keep things fair. Some things will be reiterated from the guidelines, please bare with us.

• All photos need to be placed in the correct categories. Not sure where it belongs? PM a moderator and ask. If, and only if you have not received a response after 24hrs, post it in Critique and someone will move it to the proper category when they have the chance.
  
• Please make sure comments are constructive criticism. Give a reason for your opinion, and under no circumstances tell anyone that "it sucks" or "it's beautiful" as your full critique.
  
• You don't have to be extremely technical in a critique. Some of you are still learning. Saying "I think that this is really pretty because I enjoy how poppy the colours are, but it looks lopsided" is fine. You don't have to talk specifically about photographic techniques and elements.
  
• No nudity. Unfortunately it could be considered against the TOS, and our board could end up shut down because of it. If you need such a photo critiqued, we will set up a list of people who can be PMed for such a thing.
  
• If it contains mature content, please put [18+] in the title! Some people don't want to see it. Other labels that could be included with the 18+ are: G (gore), H (horror). If you think of another, let me know and I'll add it to the list.
  
• No more than five photos per thread! If you have more from the same shoot, you may link to a gallery to see the rest, but please only choose your five favourites to share for feedback. Critiquing can take a lot of time, and this will help keep all threads manageable.
  
• Please make sure if you're posting an image instead of a link to an image, that it doesn't stretch the page.
  • The maximum size images should be on any side is 600px.
    
  
  

This list is subject to change as new things arise and precedents are set. So please check back if it has been updated.

[Saknika]

This is just a general form you can use when posting to help us out. You don't have to use it if you don't want to.

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