Quoting m.cellophane:

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You are only required to correct the changes within the boxes that you check off in your contribution. If you don't want to deal with the overview, don't check the box.

I've always been instructed by Skip to vote 'no' whenever a person, for example, made a change to a writing category while leaving an error untouched in the sound category. The reasoning is that the 'bad data' in the new contribution, while just a carry forward from the existing data, still constitutes 'bad data' and must be voted down. I've received PM's from him to vote 'no' on that purpose alone. So this dustup today is just...weird. 

My 'no' vote in this case is just a 'no' vote with a required comment. Is every 'no' vote considered blackmail now? 

Ever since the Maid in Manhattan fiasco, he has wanted me to vote 'yes' with a comment rather than voting 'no'. I've done so occasionally and this generates heated PMs as well. It seems the only safe votes with him are 'yes' without a comment or neutral...oh, wait. Now I remember he says that voting neutral and allowing bad data into the database is irresponsible.     

I am right there with you James...

I have seen Skip vote 'no' in similar situations so I am not sure why he is making such a big stink about this.  I do know that it is going to come back and bite him in the arse.  Mark my words. 

Quoting pplchamp:

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If this is what voting has come too...


WHY BOTHER?

My thoughts exactly.

delete

Quoting m.cellophane:

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Quoting Kevin Coed:

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** Edit : Does that make sense to you? I'm a bit drunk sorry.

hmm. Best idea in this thread so far. 

It's usually the only idea I have.

Quoting Unicus69:

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I am glad Rick brought it here becase this type of abuse has got to stop.  The contribution notes are there to let people know what you changed and why.  They are not there to be used as a platform to attack other users. 

Me too, and I strongly agree. The particulars of this contribution are less important than the assault on the system.

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Now if you will all excuse me, I must go and have my arse handed to me, by my kids, on the Wii. 

   

Quoting Kevin Coed:

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Quoting m.cellophane:

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Quoting Kevin Coed:

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** Edit : Does that make sense to you? I'm a bit drunk sorry.

hmm. Best idea in this thread so far. 

It's usually the only idea I have.

I just got this email and couldn't resist:
Oldie, but goodie...

Dear Alcohol,

First & foremost, let me tell you that I'm a huge fan of yours. As my
friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect post-work
cocktail, a beer at the game, and you're even around in the holidays,
hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings. However, lately I've been wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise consequences:
1. Phone calls: While I agree with you that communication is important, I question the suggestion that any conversation of substance or necessity takes place after 2 a.m. Why would you make me call anyone in the middle of the night, especially, an ex-boyfriends/girlfriends when I know for a fact they do not want to hear from me during the day, let alone all hours of the night?

2. Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal, but why do you suggest that I eat a kebab, a butter chicken curry along with a sausage with cheese, onion and mustard (washed down with WINE & topped off with a Kit Kat after a few sweet chili and sour cream red rock chips)? I'm an eclectic eater, but I think you went too far this time.

3. Clumsiness: Unless you're subtly trying to tell me that I need to do
more yoga to improve my balance, I see NO need to hammer the issue home by causing me to fall down. It's completely unnecessary, and the black & blue marks that appear on my body mysteriously the next day are beyond me. Similarly, it should never take me more than 45 seconds to get the front door key into the lock.

4. Furthermore: The hangovers have GOT to stop. This is getting ridiculous. I know a little penance for our previous evening's debauchery may be in order, but the 3pm hangover immobility is completely unacceptable. My entire day is shot. I ask that, if the proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, bread products, aspirin) prior to going to sleep/passing out face down on the kitchen floor with a bag of popcorn, the hangover should be minimal & in no way interfere with my daily activities.

Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now & would like to ensure that we remain on good terms. You've been the invoker of great stories, the provocation for much laughter, and the needed companion when I just don't know what to do with the extra money in my pockets. In order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my grievances above & address them immediately. I will look for an answer no later than Thursday 3pm (pre-happy hour) on your possible solutions & hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership.

Thank you,

Your biggest fan

P.S. THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:

1. Innovative

2. Preliminary

3. Proliferation

4. Cinnamon

P.P.S. THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:

1. Specificity

2. British Constitution

3. Passive-aggressive disorder

P.P.P.S THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:

1. Thanks, but I don't want to have sex.

2. Nope, no more beer for me.

3. Sorry, but you're not really my type.

4. Good evening, officer. Isn't it lovely out tonight?

5. Oh, I couldn't. No one wants to hear me sing

Well... I don't know. This whole matter is a little bit... ahmm... excessive, perhaps?

I would agree that no contributor is required to add/correct everything on a submitted profile, but I would think it makes sense to at least provide all of the info for the section you're submitting since you already went for the trouble of correcting that particular section. Otherwise, as pplchamp wisely stated, why bother in the first place?

Speaking on my own experience, a few days ago MovieBug submitted a new cover for Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs that made a nice use of the hard to scan reflective bars on top & bottom. However, colors were a bit off and I voted 'No' stating this, since the original cover had better color . The contributor was kind enough to PM me saying he had just resubmitted the cover correcting the color balance, for which I immediately gave him my 'Yes' vote.

Now, I'd say that was a nice, clean contributing experience. However, some of the feelings on this thread leave me thinking, was I way out of line by giving an initial 'No' vote? Was I blackmailing the contributor, forcing my own will unto him? Was the contributor traumatized/angered by my evil 'No' vote? I would think no. For myself, a 'No' vote is just a guideline/suggestion for building a better database, not an act of vileness, much less a blackmail. Those are pretty big words.

I'd say, if my own contribution gets a 'No' vote, I would happily correct it... or I may choose not to, in which case I can clearly deal with a negative vote on my history.

But that's just me.

I step away for a few hours and there's 3.5 more pages in this thread?

Ummmm.  Ya'll need help.